Viking Electronics K-1700-3-EWP Stainless Steel Vandal Resistant Entry Phone with Keypad
Overview
The K-1700-3-EWP is a handsfree analog entry phone built for demanding door and gate entry applications — apartment buildings, commercial lobbies, and residential access points where durability and weather exposure are non-negotiable. The EWP (Enhanced Weather Protection) designation means this unit ships ready for either flush mounting via the included rough-in box or surface mounting paired with an optional VE-6x7 enclosure, giving installers flexibility on retrofit and new construction jobs alike. Telephone line powered operation keeps wiring simple — no separate power supply run required, which matters on multi-tenant door frames where conduit space is tight.
Compatibility
The K-1700-3-EWP is designed for standard analog telephone systems and integrates with any POTS-based access control setup that supports a 0.5 REN load. Surface mount deployment requires the separately purchased Viking Electronics VE-6x7 enclosure. The flush mount rough-in box is included. This unit is part of the Viking K-1700-3 Series entry phone family, which shares mounting footprints and wiring conventions across the lineup — compatible hardware, backboxes, and door strike interfaces used with other K-1700-3 variants will carry over. Pair with a access control system that accepts a standard analog phone interface for door release integration.
Installation Notes
The 14-gauge 316 stainless steel faceplate with louvered design and permanent laser-etched graphics resists tampering and label degradation over time — no adhesive overlays to peel or fade. IP66 rating means direct rain and hose-down cleaning won't compromise the unit, but this is not a submersion-rated device; avoid installations in standing-water or flood-prone floor drains. Rated for outdoor intercom use from -30°F to 150°F with up to 100% condensing humidity, covering the full range of North American climate extremes. Speaker output reaches 70 dB maximum at 1 meter — adequate for noisy vestibules, though not for open outdoor areas with significant ambient noise. Overall dimensions are 5.5
