Viking E-75-WH Entry Phone 420-Line Color Camera Prox Reader

Viking Electronics E-75-WH Satin White Entry Phone with Proximity Card Reader and Color Video Camera

Overview

The Viking Electronics E-75-WH is a flush-mount entry phone that consolidates three access-control functions into a single double-gang footprint: a 125 KHz proximity card reader, a high-resolution analog color video camera, and a two-way intercom — all powered directly off the telephone line with no separate power supply required. For small commercial lobbies, apartment vestibules, and controlled warehouse entries where you need credential verification, visual confirmation, and voice communication without running conduit for power, the E-75-WH (often searched as E 75 WH) is a purpose-built solution that simplifies both rough-in and ongoing maintenance.

Key Features

• Telephone Line Powered: The E-75-WH draws power directly from the phone line (25V AC RMS minimum ring voltage required), eliminating the need for a local power supply or conduit run. This cuts installation cost and removes one failure point in the field.
• 125 KHz Proximity Card Reader — 26-Bit Wiegand Output: The built-in reader handles standard HID-compatible 125 KHz credentials at a read range of 1.25" to 2.0". The 26-bit Wiegand output wires directly to most commercial access control panels without adapters, making integration straightforward on any panel that accepts a standard Wiegand input.
• 420-Line Color Video Camera: The analog camera outputs 1 Vp-p composite NTSC over a 75-ohm shielded connection — standard coax to your DVR or video door intercom system. The 80° horizontal by 60° vertical field of view (100° diagonal) covers a standard door approach without wide-angle distortion that degrades facial detail.
• Adjustable Camera Angle: The camera tilts ±20° vertically and swivels ±30° horizontally, so you can dial in the exact framing after mounting without shimming or reorienting the box — useful when the rough-in ends up slightly off-center from the door approach.
• 6–22V DC Camera Power Input: The camera accepts a wide 6–22V DC range at 150mA, giving you flexibility to power it from a local transformer, access control panel auxiliary output, or purpose-built camera power supply without worrying about exact voltage matching.
• IP66 Weather Rating (EWP Model): The EWP variant of the E-75 family carries an IP66 rating — direct rain and windblown dust won't compromise the unit. Suitable for covered exterior entries; if the installation sees standing water or submersion risk, that requires a different solution.
• Wide Operating Temperature Range: Rated -30°F to 150°F, the E-75-WH handles harsh northern winters and sun-exposed southern entries without heaters or cooling accessories. Most competing entry phones are rated only down to 14°F, so this range matters in cold-climate deployments.
• Microphone and Speaker Volume Controls: On-unit volume adjustment lets you tune the intercom level for noisy industrial entries or quiet office lobbies at commissioning, without going back into the software or the interior station.
• Satin White Faceplate — Multiple Finish Options Available: The E-75-WH ships in satin white (4.875" x 4.938" faceplate). The same platform is available in brushed stainless steel, oil rubbed bronze, and satin black — specify the finish at order time to match architectural hardware.

Integration and Compatibility

The 26-bit Wiegand reader output connects to any access control panel with a standard Wiegand input — Lenel, Genetec, HID VertX, Bosch, Honeywell Pro-Watch, and most others accept this format natively. The composite video output feeds any analog DVR, hybrid NVR with analog inputs, or dedicated video door intercom monitor. The unit flush-mounts in a standard double-gang electrical box or surface-mounts with the optional VE-5x5 surface box. Review the full Viking Electronics entry phone line for companion indoor stations and multi-door configurations. For projects requiring IP video door intercoms instead of analog, explore the broader intercom systems category. If your panel budget requires planning PoE or power infrastructure alongside the door hardware, the PoE switch selection guide covers power budgeting for mixed access and intercom deployments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What proximity card formats does the E-75-WH support?

A: The E-75-WH reads 125 KHz proximity credentials and outputs a standard 26-bit Wiegand signal. It is compatible with HID 125 KHz cards and fobs and any access control panel with a 26-bit Wiegand input. It does not support 13.56 MHz smart card formats such as MIFARE or DESFire.

Q: Does the E-75-WH require a separate power supply?

A: The intercom and card reader functions are telephone line powered — no separate supply needed for those. The video camera requires a separate 6–22V DC supply at 150mA, which can come from an access control panel auxiliary output or a small local transformer.

Q: Can the E-75-WH be installed outdoors?

A: The EWP (Enhanced Weather Protection) variant of the E-75 carries an IP66 rating and is rated for -30°F to 150°F operating temperatures, making it suitable for covered exterior door entries in most climates. For installations exposed to direct water immersion, IP66 is insufficient — that requires IP67 or higher.

Q: What box does the E-75-WH mount in?

A: The E-75-WH flush-mounts in a standard double-gang electrical box. For surface mounting where no in-wall box exists, Viking's optional VE-5x5 surface mount box accommodates the unit.

Q: What video format does the camera output?

A: The camera outputs 1 Vp-p composite NTSC video over a 75-ohm shielded cable — standard analog video compatible with any composite-input DVR, hybrid NVR, or dedicated video intercom monitor.

Q: Is the faceplate available in finishes other than satin white?

A: Yes. The same E-75 platform ships in brushed stainless steel, oil rubbed bronze, satin black, and satin white. Specify the finish variant at order time; the E-75-WH designates the satin white version.

Jerry Tildsen

The E-75-WH is one of those units I consistently recommend for small commercial retrofits precisely because of the telephone-line power architecture — you are not pulling a new power circuit to the door, and that alone can save two to four hours of electrician time on a finished-wall retrofit. The 26-bit Wiegand output means it drops into virtually any existing panel without a protocol adapter.

Technical Highlights:

• 26-Bit Wiegand at 125 KHz: Read range of 1.25" to 2.0" is tight — intentional for security, but position the reader at natural hand-height and brief users to present the credential close to the surface. Longer-range 125 KHz is available in other Viking products if lobby geometry demands standoff reading.
• 420-Line Composite Camera: The 80°×60° FOV frames a door approach well. Output is 1 Vp-p NTSC composite — wire it directly to any analog channel on a hybrid NVR or a standalone video intercom monitor. No encoder needed, no IP network congestion.
• -30°F to 150°F Operating Range: This is a genuine differentiator in northern climate installs. Most plastic-body entry phones derate or fail below 14°F; the E-75 platform runs through a Minnesota winter without a door hood heater.

Deployment Considerations:

• The camera power (6–22V DC, 150mA) is separate from the intercom power — budget a second wire pair or tap the panel's auxiliary output. Forgetting this on rough-in is the most common install mistake with this unit.
• The IP66 rating applies to the EWP variant; confirm you are ordering the EWP model for any exterior exposure. The standard E-75-WH without EWP designation is not rated for direct weather exposure.

Best fit: small office or multi-tenant residential vestibule retrofits where existing telephone wiring is in place, the panel accepts 26-bit Wiegand, and the architect specifies a white finish to match interior hardware — the E-75-WH checks all three without a new conduit run.