Viking E-75-SS-EWP Stainless Entry Phone Prox Reader Color Camera

Viking Electronics E-75-SS-EWP Stainless Steel Entry Phone with Proximity Card Reader and Color Video Camera

The Viking Electronics E-75-SS-EWP is a compact, all-in-one entry phone that combines two-way handsfree audio, a 420-line color video camera, and a 125KHz proximity card reader into a single 304 stainless steel faceplate — making it a practical single-point solution for controlled-access vestibules, building entries, and parking gate intercom stations. It runs on standard telephone line power, so there's no separate power supply to provision at the door if you already have an analog phone loop in the wall. The Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) variant of this model adds foam rubber gaskets, sealed connections, gel-filled butt connectors, and urethane or thermoplastic potted components — meaningful protection when the unit will see wind-driven rain, condensation cycling, or sub-zero winters.

Key Features

• 420-Line Color Camera at 640×480 @ 30fps: At 0.025 lux sensitivity, this camera still renders usable color footage in dim vestibule lighting or dusk conditions — where a low-lux camera catches a face and a poor one delivers a dark blur. The 2.1mm fixed lens produces an 80° horizontal / 60° vertical / 100° diagonal field of view, which covers most single-door entry frames without needing to pan. Vertical tilt adjusts ±20° and horizontal swivel ±30°, so you can fine-tune framing after flush-mount installation without pulling the unit out of the wall. Camera power runs on 6–22V DC at 150mA, fed separately from the phone circuit.
• 125KHz Proximity Card Reader, 26-Bit Wiegand Output: The built-in reader handles standard HID-format 125KHz credentials and outputs 26-bit Wiegand, which connects directly to any access control panel with a standard Wiegand input. Read range of 1.25″ to 2.0″ is appropriate for a controlled door entry where the user presents the card intentionally. The reader supports cable runs up to 500 ft, giving you flexibility in where the access control panel lives relative to the door. Reader power draws 5–14V DC at 60mA maximum — verify your panel's auxiliary power output can sustain that alongside other reader loads.
• Telephone Line Powered Audio Circuit: The phone circuit draws from the telephone line itself — no separate power brick at the door for the audio side. Ring activation requires a minimum 25V AC RMS ring voltage, and CPC disconnect requires a minimum 300ms signal, so confirm your analog phone system or door controller meets these thresholds before specifying. Speaker output reaches 62dB maximum at 1 meter — sufficient for a quiet lobby, though it won't overcome ambient HVAC noise in a loud mechanical room.
• Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP): The EWP build process goes beyond a weather-rated enclosure rating: internal foam gaskets, sealed wire connections, and gel-filled butt connectors address the real failure modes in outdoor installations — moisture wicking along conductors and freeze-thaw cycling that cracks unsealed joints. If you're installing in a covered but not fully protected location (covered parking entry, cold-climate building vestibule), EWP is the version to specify rather than retrofitting weatherproofing after the fact.
• -30°F to 150°F Operating Range: The rated operating temperature spans -30°F to 150°F (-34°C to 66°C), covering northern climate winters and sun-exposed metal enclosures in warm-climate deployments. This is a meaningful range for a surface-mounted entry phone that may absorb direct solar heat gain in summer.
• 304 Stainless Steel Faceplate: The 4.875″ × 4.938″ × 0.17″ faceplate is 304 stainless — corrosion-resistant in coastal or high-humidity environments and resistant to casual vandalism. It flush-mounts in a standard double-gang box, keeping the installation profile low and reducing exposed edges that could be pried. An optional VE-5×5 surface-mount shroud is available when a recessed box isn't possible.
• Compact Phone Unit: The phone module itself measures 2.84″ × 1.8″ × 1.65″ — the physical footprint fits within the double-gang box cavity, keeping the field installation clean without additional junction boxes.

Integration and Compatibility

The E-75-SS-EWP connects to analog telephone systems and door controllers that provide a standard tip/ring loop. The 26-bit Wiegand card reader output integrates with virtually any access control panel accepting Wiegand input — this is a decades-established protocol and rarely requires special configuration. The video output connects to a standard composite video input on a video door phone controller, intercom master station, or standalone DVR with a composite input. Note that this is analog composite video, not IP — if your infrastructure is fully IP, you will need an analog-to-IP encoder or a compatible video door phone controller rather than a direct NVR connection. Review the entry phone and intercom category for compatible controller options, and consider pairing with a access control panel with Wiegand input for a complete door solution.

For broader Viking entry phone options, the Viking Electronics product line includes VoIP variants (E-10/20/30/32-IP series) if your facility runs SIP infrastructure rather than analog. If you're evaluating camera coverage requirements alongside this unit, a security camera selection guide can help you determine whether the 80° FOV at 420 lines covers your entry geometry, or whether a supplemental IP camera is warranted for facial-recognition-grade forensic detail at range. For PoE-powered IP camera infrastructure around the same entry point, see the PoE switch category for compatible network infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the E-75-SS-EWP output IP video or analog composite video?

A: Analog composite video only. The camera outputs a standard composite signal, not an IP stream. You will need a compatible video door phone controller, analog master station, or an analog-to-IP encoder to bring the video into an IP-based system.

Q: What proximity card format does the E-75-SS-EWP reader support?

A: The built-in reader operates at 125KHz and outputs 26-bit Wiegand — compatible with standard HID and most 125KHz credential formats. It does not support 13.56MHz (MIFARE, DESFire) smart card credentials.

Q: Can the E-75-SS-EWP be surface-mounted instead of flush-mounted?

A: Yes. It flush-mounts in a standard double-gang electrical box. For surface-mount installations where a recessed box is not feasible, Viking offers the optional VE-5×5 surface-mount shroud as an accessory.

Q: What does the EWP (Enhanced Weather Protection) version add over the standard E-75-SS?

A: The EWP build adds foam rubber gaskets, sealed wire connections, gel-filled butt connectors, and urethane or thermoplastic potted internal components. These address moisture ingress along conductors and freeze-thaw joint failures — the typical failure modes in outdoor analog installations over time.

Q: What is the operating temperature range for the E-75-SS-EWP?

A: The unit is rated from -30°F to 150°F (-34°C to 66°C), covering cold-climate winter deployments and sun-exposed metal enclosures in warm climates.

Q: Does the telephone circuit require a separate power supply at the door?

A: No — the phone circuit is telephone line powered. You do need a separate 6–22V DC supply at up to 150mA for the camera, and 5–14V DC at up to 60mA for the proximity card reader. Plan for two low-voltage power sources in addition to the phone loop.

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The E-75-SS-EWP is the kind of unit that makes sense when you're combining door access control, visitor video, and two-way audio into a single rough-in — specifically in analog-infrastructure buildings where running SIP to every entry door isn't in the budget or the scope. The 0.025 lux camera sensitivity is the spec I'd highlight first: most entry phone cameras are mediocre in low-light transition zones (covered exterior at dusk, dim parking structure vestibule), and 0.025 lux with a 2.1mm lens actually renders faces with enough color detail to be useful in those conditions.

Technical Highlights:

• Camera FOV (80°H / 60°V / 100°D): Wide enough to cover a standard single-door entry frame and capture a visitor's face plus hands without requiring a separate camera — the ±30° horizontal and ±20° vertical swivel adjustment lets you dial in framing after the faceplate is already mounted in the double-gang box.
• 26-Bit Wiegand Output, 500 ft Cable Run: The card reader's 500 ft Wiegand cable allowance means the access control panel doesn't have to be in the same IDF closet as the door — useful in multi-story buildings where the panel is a floor away from the controlled entry.
• -30°F to 150°F Rated with EWP Build: The combination of the EWP sealing process and this temperature range makes the unit viable at exterior entries in northern climates where standard weatherproofing fails at the wire terminations before the enclosure itself shows any problems.

Deployment Considerations:

• Power budget at the door requires attention: the phone circuit is line-powered, but the camera (6–22V DC, 150mA) and card reader (5–14V DC, 60mA) each need a separate supply — confirm your rough-in includes low-voltage power runs for both, or plan a local multi-output transformer at the door.
• The video output is analog composite — if the facility is migrating to IP video infrastructure, you'll need an analog-to-IP encoder or a video door phone controller with a composite input, or this unit won't integrate directly with an NVR or VMS without an additional conversion device.

Best fit for K-12 schools, multi-tenant office buildings, and assisted living facilities running analog phone infrastructure, where consolidating the door intercom, card reader, and visitor camera into a single vandal-resistant stainless faceplate simplifies both the rough-in and the ongoing support footprint.