Viking Electronics K-1775-3-EWP Stainless Steel Video Entry Phone with Keypad, Proximity Reader, and Enhanced Weather Protection

Overview

The K-1775-3-EWP is a fully integrated video entry phone built for commercial access points where a single unit must handle visitor identification, credential reading, and two-way audio. The 'EWP' designation means the proximity card reader and electronics are fully potted, bumping humidity tolerance to 100% condensing — a meaningful upgrade over the standard K-1775-3's 95% non-condensing rating. That difference matters in covered exterior vestibules, loading dock entries, and coastal environments where condensation is routine. The unit combines a 420-line color analog video camera with 80° horizontal field of view, a 26-bit Wiegand 125kHz proximity reader, a heavy-duty metal keypad, and a speakerphone — all behind a 14-gauge 316 stainless steel faceplate with laser-etched graphics that resists both physical attack and coastal corrosion. The camera's 0.025 lux sensitivity handles low-light entries without supplemental lighting. Speaker output reaches 70dB at 1 meter, audible in noisy dock environments. Power is sourced directly from the telephone line — no separate power run to the door station required, which simplifies rough-in considerably.

Compatibility

The K-1775-3-EWP integrates with access control panels and systems accepting 26-bit Wiegand input from 125kHz proximity credentials — the dominant format across HID, Allegion, Lenel, Software House, and most commercial panel ecosystems. Video output is composite analog (420 lines), compatible with DVRs, analog video intercom masters, and video capture modules that accept standard CVBS input. The unit is telephone-line powered, designed to work with Viking's own intercom systems and any two-wire intercom or POTS-based entry system providing the required 20V DC / 20mA minimum. Flush mounting uses the included rough-in box (4.5