Viking E-50-BN-EWP Bronze Video Entry Phone IP66 EWP

Viking Electronics E-50-BN-EWP Oil Rubbed Bronze Video Entry Phone with Color Camera and Enhanced Weather Protection

Overview

The Viking Electronics E-50-BN-EWP is a single-gang, telephone line-powered video entry phone finished in oil rubbed bronze, built for installations where aesthetics matter as much as durability. It integrates a high-resolution color video camera, two-way handsfree audio, and auto-disconnect logic into a compact 4.875" x 3.125" x 0.18" faceplate — flush-mounting directly into a standard single-gang box or surface-mounting with an optional VE-3x5 bracket. The EWP (Enhanced Weather Protection) variant adds IP66-rated sealing and 100% humidity tolerance, making it a legitimate outdoor-rated device rather than a weather-resistant afterthought. If you're specifying entry phones for multi-tenant residential lobbies, commercial front doors, or gated pedestrian access points where an oil rubbed bronze finish is architecturally required, the E-50-BN-EWP is the right starting point.

As part of Viking's broader Viking Electronics intercom and entry phone line, the E-50-BN-EWP fits into analog telephone-based access architectures — no IP infrastructure required, no VoIP licensing, no NVR. Power comes entirely from the telephone line (minimum 18V DC talk battery, 20mA loop current), so there's no separate power supply to wire or fail.

Key Features

• IP66-Rated EWP Sealing (Up to 100% Humidity): The EWP designation isn't marketing — it means this unit has been sealed to withstand sustained rain, high-pressure wash-down environments, and 100% humidity. IP66 means no ingress from powerful water jets, which is the practical threshold for most outdoor entry intercom installations including covered entryways and exterior lobbies. If you need full submersion (fountains, flood-prone areas), you'd need IP67 or better — this unit tops out at IP66.
• Telephone Line Powered (18V DC Minimum, 20mA Loop): Drawing power directly from the telephone line eliminates a separate power circuit, power supply, and its associated failure points. The tradeoff: your telephone infrastructure must deliver at least 18V DC talk battery with 20mA loop current — confirm your PBX or KSU meets this before specifying. No PoE switch required, no power injector, no separate 12V or 24V run.
• Color Video Camera: The built-in high-resolution color video camera gives the answering station a visual confirmation of the visitor — standard for multi-tenant access control where you don't want to buzz in unknown visitors. Video is delivered over the same wiring infrastructure as audio, consistent with Viking's analog entry phone architecture.
• Auto Disconnect (300ms CPC Minimum): The unit performs automatic loop disconnect in response to a CPC (Calling Party Control) signal with a 300ms minimum response time. In practice, this means the call terminates cleanly when the answering station hangs up, without requiring manual action at the entry phone. Critical for unattended vestibule deployments where a stuck call would block the entry point.
• 316 Stainless Steel Push Button (IP67 Internally Sealed): The call button is solid 316 stainless steel — a grade chosen for corrosion resistance in coastal or high-chloride environments — and is internally sealed to IP67. The button itself handles water immersion up to 1 meter; the overall device is rated IP66. This is the right spec for salt-air coastal installations or facilities where cleaning crews use chemical sprays near the entrance.
• 18-Gauge 304 Stainless Steel Faceplate in Oil Rubbed Bronze: 304 stainless provides the structural base; the oil rubbed bronze finish is applied over it. At 18 gauge, the faceplate has enough rigidity to resist casual vandalism without requiring a full IK-rated housing. Pair with a surface-mount bracket (VE-3x5 optional accessory) if a flush single-gang box isn't available in the wall substrate.
• Operating Range -30°F to 150°F: The -30°F lower bound is genuine cold-climate performance — usable in northern US and Canadian exterior installations without a heated enclosure. The 150°F upper limit covers direct sun exposure on dark-colored metal surfaces in high-heat climates. Most competitor entry phones in this price range top out at -4°F to 122°F; this unit runs deeper on both ends.
• Speaker Volume: 62dB Max at 1 Meter: 62dB at 1m is audible in a quiet lobby or vestibule but will be marginal in noisy loading dock or street-level environments. Set expectations accordingly — this is a residential and light-commercial entry phone, not an industrial intercom. Microphone and speaker volume are user-adjustable, which helps fine-tune for specific acoustic environments.
• REN 0.8A: The Ringer Equivalence Number of 0.8 means this device consumes 80% of a standard telephone line's ringing load. If you're daisy-chaining multiple devices on the same line, account for this in your total REN load — most lines support up to 5.0 REN total. A single E-50-BN-EWP leaves substantial headroom for additional devices on the same pair.
• Compact Phone Module (2.84" x 1.8" x 1.65"): The internal phone module is small enough to fit in the cavity behind a standard single-gang box without requiring a deep-set electrical box. Confirm wall depth before specifying flush mount in masonry or metal-stud partitions — the 1.65" depth is the constraint.

Integration & Compatibility

The E-50-BN-EWP connects to any analog telephone line or compatible PBX/KSU that delivers the minimum 18V DC talk battery voltage and 20mA loop current. No IP network connection, no SIP configuration, no VoIP license. Ring voltage requires a minimum 25V AC RMS signal from the central equipment — verify your PBX or door-phone controller meets this threshold before ordering. The unit is compatible with Viking's broader access control and door control ecosystem; for door strike or magnetic lock control, a separate Viking door controller is typically required (not included). For installations requiring enhanced weather protection at the wall penetration, the optional VE-3x5 surface-mount bracket provides a sealed surface-mount option — specify it separately if flush-mount is not achievable at the installation site.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the E-50-BN-EWP require a separate power supply?

A: No. The E-50-BN-EWP is telephone line powered — it draws power directly from the phone line, requiring a minimum of 18V DC talk battery voltage and 20mA loop current. No separate power supply, PoE switch, or power injector is needed. Confirm your PBX or KSU meets these minimums before specifying.

Q: What is the IP rating of the E-50-BN-EWP EWP model?

A: The EWP (Enhanced Weather Protection) variant carries an IP66 rating, meaning it is sealed against powerful water jets and tolerates up to 100% humidity. The stainless steel push button is independently sealed to IP67. This makes it suitable for outdoor use in exposed entryways, covered lobbies, and high-humidity environments.

Q: What are the operating temperature limits?

A: The E-50-BN-EWP is rated for -30°F to 150°F (-34°C to 66°C). This covers cold-climate exterior installations without a heated enclosure, as well as sun-exposed metal surfaces in hot climates.

Q: Can the E-50-BN-EWP flush mount in a standard single-gang electrical box?

A: Yes. The faceplate is 4.875" x 3.125" x 0.18" and is designed to flush mount in a standard single-gang box. The internal phone module is 2.84" x 1.8" x 1.65" — confirm your wall cavity provides at least 1.65" of depth. For installations where a flush mount isn't practical, the optional VE-3x5 bracket enables surface mounting.

Q: What ring voltage does the E-50-BN-EWP require?

A: A minimum of 25V AC RMS ring voltage is required from the connected telephone line, PBX, or KSU. Verify your central equipment meets this specification; systems delivering less than 25V AC RMS may not reliably ring the unit.

Q: Is the push button on the E-50-BN-EWP resistant to corrosion in coastal environments?

A: Yes. The call button is solid 316 stainless steel, a grade chosen specifically for its corrosion resistance in salt-air and high-chloride environments. It is also internally sealed to IP67, providing additional protection against moisture ingress at the button assembly itself.

Jerry Tildsen

The E-50-BN-EWP earns its place in architecturally sensitive entrance deployments specifically because of that -30°F to 150°F operating range combined with genuine IP66 EWP sealing — most bronze-finish entry phones I've specified top out at 0°F on the cold end and aren't sealed beyond IP54. Viking's spec here is conservative and honest, and that's what you want when you're signing off on a northern-climate exterior installation.

Technical Highlights:

• Telephone Line Power (18V DC / 20mA): No PoE infrastructure, no 12V power run, no power supply to fail or replace. The entire power draw comes from the telephone line — as long as your PBX delivers 18V DC talk battery and 20mA, this device is self-sustaining. Dramatically simplifies the wiring diagram for retrofit installations into existing analog telephone infrastructure.
• IP67 Push Button within an IP66 Device: The 316 stainless push button is sealed one rating class higher than the overall unit. In practice, this means the highest-abuse point on the device — the call button — is actually the most protected component. Useful in installations where cleaning crews may direct spray directly at the button assembly.
• 300ms CPC Auto Disconnect: The 300ms minimum CPC response time ensures clean call termination without requiring any action at the entry phone. In unattended vestibule deployments, a slow or failed disconnect can effectively lock the entry phone in a call state — Viking's implementation avoids this with a fast, reliable loop-break response.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 1.65" depth of the phone module is the binding constraint for flush-mount installations. Standard single-gang boxes are typically 1.75"–2.5" deep, so most will clear it — but measure before you cut in masonry or tile walls where a do-over is costly. If depth is tight, specify the VE-3x5 surface-mount option from the outset.
• At 62dB max speaker output at 1 meter, this unit is calibrated for quiet lobbies and vestibules — not street-level or loading dock environments where ambient noise regularly exceeds 70dB. If the installation site has significant background noise, evaluate whether a higher-output Viking model or a supplemental speaker/amplifier is warranted before the device goes in the wall.

The E-50-BN-EWP (often searched as E 50 BN EWP) is the right call for multi-tenant residential buildings, boutique commercial lobbies, and historic renovation projects where the oil rubbed bronze finish is an architectural requirement and the analog telephone infrastructure is already in place — it delivers outdoor-rated video entry without touching the IP network or the electrical circuit.