Viking E-60-BN Bronze Entry Phone IP67 Vandal-Resistant Flush Mount

Viking Electronics E-60-BN Oil Rubbed Bronze Vandal-Resistant Entry Phone

The Viking Electronics E-60-BN is a compact, telephone line powered entry phone built for commercial entry points where durability and weather resistance are non-negotiable. Finished in oil rubbed bronze, it delivers hands-free two-way communication without requiring a separate power supply — the phone line itself carries the 18V DC minimum needed to run it. Flush-mount into a standard double gang electrical box or surface-mount with the optional VE-5x5 bracket, making retrofit installs straightforward on most existing rough-in.

Key Features

• Telephone Line Powered (18V DC / 20mA minimum): No separate transformer, no conduit run for 24V power — the POTS or analog line does the work. This simplifies rough-in on access-controlled vestibules where pulling additional power is a change order waiting to happen.
• 304 Stainless Steel Faceplate with Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish: The 4.875" x 4.938" x 0.17" faceplate resists corrosion and deters casual vandalism. The bronze finish integrates with upscale residential lobbies and boutique commercial entries without looking institutional.
• Solid 316 Stainless Steel Push Button (IP67): Marine-grade 316 SS — the same alloy used in coastal hardware — rated IP67 on the switch itself. That means the actuator survives temporary submersion, not just rain splash. Paired with a 1/8" closed-cell PVC gasket, water ingress at the switch is essentially eliminated.
• EWP IP66 Overall Rating: The full assembly is IP66 rated for the enclosure — sustained heavy rain and direct spray won't compromise the electronics. Proper for covered exterior entries; for truly exposed installations, confirm your installation angle protects the speaker aperture.
• Operating Range -30°F to 150°F: Handles Minnesota winters and Arizona equipment rooms in the same SKU. Most entry phones tap out at -4°F; the E-60-BN's -30°F floor matters in unheated vestibules or northern exterior applications.
• Omni-Directional Microphone + 62dB Mylar Speaker: The omni mic picks up visitors from slightly off-axis — useful at ADA-height installs where someone in a wheelchair isn't directly in front. At 62dB max output at 1 meter, the speaker cuts through moderate ambient noise in a lobby or parking structure entry.
• Automatic Disconnect (300ms minimum): When the called party hangs up, the E-60-BN disconnects in 300ms minimum — it won't hold the line open if a caller forgets to terminate, preventing line contention on multi-door installs sharing analog trunks.
• Marine-Grade Mounting Hardware: Four 6-32 x 3/4" 316 stainless steel screws are included. On a coastal property or pool-adjacent entry, these won't rust-streak the faceplate the way standard zinc or 304 hardware will over time.
• REN 0.8A: At 0.8 REN, the E-60-BN draws well within the typical 5.0 REN line limit, leaving headroom if you're paralleling other devices on the same analog pair.

Integration & Compatibility

The E-60-BN (often searched as E 60 BN) connects via two gel-filled butt connectors — gel-fill means the splice is moisture-sealed at the termination point, not just at the enclosure. It requires a 25V AC RMS minimum ring voltage to signal an incoming call, standard on most analog telephone systems and door-phone controllers. For entry phone and intercom systems that need VoIP capability, Viking offers the E-60-BN-IP variant in the same form factor. Pair this unit with a access control system or door strike controller for a complete entry management solution. Browse the full Viking Electronics catalog for compatible door controllers and ancillary hardware. For mounting guidance, see our installation planning resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the E-60-BN require external power?

A: No. The E-60-BN is telephone line powered, requiring a minimum of 18V DC at 20mA from the connected analog line. No separate transformer or power supply is needed.

Q: What is the IP rating on the E-60-BN?

A: The push button switch is rated IP67 (submersion-resistant), and the overall enclosure carries an EWP IP66 rating — suitable for direct rain and high-pressure spray.

Q: Can the E-60-BN be surface mounted?

A: Yes. It flush-mounts in a standard double gang electrical box or surface-mounts using the optional VE-5x5 accessory bracket.

Q: What temperature range does the E-60-BN support?

A: It operates from -30°F to 150°F, making it viable for cold-climate exterior installs and high-temperature equipment rooms.

Q: Will the E-60-BN work with a VoIP phone system?

A: The E-60-BN is designed for analog telephone lines. For VoIP/SIP environments, look at the E-60-BN-IP variant in the same Viking family.

Q: What mounting screws are included?

A: Four 6-32 x 3/4" marine-grade 316 stainless steel screws are included for corrosion-resistant installation in coastal or high-humidity environments.

Eden Phillips

The E-60-BN stands out to me primarily because of its -30°F operating floor — that spec alone disqualifies most competing entry phones for northern exterior applications or unheated vestibules. If you're specifying entry communication for a facility that sees real winters, this Viking unit doesn't need a heated enclosure add-on.

Technical Highlights:

• IP67 Switch / IP66 Enclosure: Dual-rated protection — the actuator survives temporary submersion while the overall assembly handles sustained heavy spray. That combination is rarely found at this price point in the analog entry phone segment.
• 300ms Auto-Disconnect: On multi-door installs sharing analog trunks, this spec prevents a hung-open line from blocking the next entry event. Most integrators overlook it until they have a line-contention complaint.
• REN 0.8A: Leaves substantial headroom on a standard 5.0 REN analog line — you can parallel door alert devices or supplemental ringers without hitting the line's REN ceiling.

Deployment Considerations:

• The unit needs 25V AC RMS minimum ring voltage — verify your door-phone controller or analog adapter meets this threshold before specifying, particularly on FXS ports that sometimes deliver lower ring voltage than a true POTS line.
• The EWP IP66 rating covers the enclosure, but the speaker aperture orientation matters on fully exposed installs — mount with the speaker facing down or under a canopy overhang to avoid water pooling against the grille in driving horizontal rain.

Best fit for boutique hotel entries, upscale multi-tenant residential lobbies, and light commercial storefronts where the bronze aesthetic is a deliberate specification choice and analog infrastructure is already in place.