Viking E-75-BK Entry Phone Proximity Reader & Color Video Camera

Viking Electronics E-75-BK Entry Phone with Proximity Card Reader and Color Video Camera

Overview

The Viking Electronics E-75-BK is a flush-mount entry phone that consolidates three functions — color video surveillance, 125 KHz proximity card access, and two-way audio — into a single double-gang form factor. For integrators wiring a controlled entry point, that means one conduit run and one rough-in box instead of three separate devices. The E-75-BK (often searched as E 75 BK) installs flush in a standard double-gang electrical box or surface-mounts using the optional VE-5x5 enclosure, giving you flexibility on both new construction and retrofit projects. Browse the full Viking Electronics intercom and entry phone line to see companion devices in the same family.

Key Features

• High-Resolution Color Video Camera: Built-in analog color camera gives the monitoring station a clear view of who is at the door before a relay is triggered — useful in lobbies and vestibules where identifying visitors before granting access is part of the workflow.
• 125 KHz Proximity Card Reader: The integrated proximity reader handles standard 125 KHz credentials, the most widely deployed access card format in commercial buildings. If your site already runs 125 KHz cards on interior doors, the E-75-BK fits into that credential ecosystem without adding a second card technology to manage. Explore other access control solutions if your project requires higher-security 13.56 MHz smart card formats.
• 2-Amp Relay Contacts: Onboard relay contacts rated at 2 amps handle direct door-strike or gate-controller wiring, and the manual confirms compatibility with the SL-2 strobe light for visual call indication. At 2A, the relay will drive most low-current electric strikes directly — verify your strike's hold current against that rating before wiring.
• Microphone and Speaker Volume Controls: Field-adjustable audio levels mean you can tune the intercom to the ambient noise environment at the door — a loading dock requires different settings than a quiet office lobby — without pulling the unit or accessing software.
• Flush or Surface Mount: Double-gang flush mounting keeps the profile tight against the wall for finished lobbies. The optional VE-5x5 surface-mount enclosure extends installation to locations without a recessed gang box. Review entry phone and intercom systems for compatible enclosures and accessories.
• Programmable Dialing with Backup: Drawing from the E-75 family architecture, the unit supports programmable number dialing and automatic backup dialing if a primary number is busy — so a missed call at the front door doesn't leave a visitor stranded. See the Viking entry phone selector to compare dialing configurations across the family.

Integration and Compatibility

The E-75-BK is designed for analog telephone infrastructure and pairs with Viking's broader entry phone ecosystem. The 2-amp relay contacts interface with standard door strikes, magnetic locks, and gate controllers. The 125 KHz proximity reader is compatible with standard Wiegand-output credentials common across commercial access control panels. For VoIP environments, Viking's E-10/20/30/32-IP family covers SIP-based deployments — the E-75-BK targets analog and hybrid systems. Firmware and programming are handled via Viking Device Manager, consistent with other devices in the E-series line.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What card frequency does the E-75-BK proximity reader support?

A: The E-75-BK uses a 125 KHz proximity card reader, compatible with standard HID and similar 125 KHz credentials common in commercial access control deployments.

Q: Can the E-75-BK flush-mount in a standard electrical box?

A: Yes. The E-75-BK is designed to flush-mount in a standard double-gang electrical box. For locations without a recessed box, Viking's optional VE-5x5 enclosure provides a surface-mount solution.

Q: What is the relay contact rating on the E-75-BK?

A: The onboard relay contacts are rated at 2 amps. They can drive door strikes, gate controllers, or the Viking SL-2 strobe light directly — verify your strike's hold current stays within that 2A rating.

Q: Does the E-75-BK work with VoIP phone systems?

A: The E-75-BK targets analog telephone infrastructure. For SIP/VoIP environments, Viking's E-10/20/30/32-IP series is the appropriate family to evaluate instead.

Q: Is the video output on the E-75-BK analog or IP?

A: Based on the product manual, the E-75-BK uses a built-in high-resolution analog color video camera. It is not an IP camera — plan for analog video cabling to your monitoring station or DVR input.

Jerry Tildsen

The E-75-BK is the unit I reach for when a customer wants a single rough-in for a controlled entry point that needs credential reading, visual ID, and two-way audio all in one box. The 125 KHz proximity reader is the right call for sites already standardized on that credential format — no new card infrastructure, no reader retrofit on interior doors.

Technical Highlights:

• 2-Amp Relay Contacts: Enough to drive most commercial electric strikes directly, and the SL-2 strobe compatibility gives you a visual call-alert option without a separate relay module.
• Analog Color Video: High-resolution analog output means your existing DVR analog input handles it — no NVR license cost, no IP network drop required at the door.
• Double-Gang Form Factor: Flush mount in a standard double-gang box keeps the install clean in finished lobbies; the optional VE-5x5 surface enclosure handles retrofit locations where cutting into the wall isn't an option.

Deployment Considerations:

• The E-75-BK runs on analog telephone infrastructure — confirm your head-end is POTS or analog PBX before specifying; VoIP sites should look at the E-10/E-30-IP family instead.
• The 2A relay rating is adequate for most strikes but is a hard limit — verify your door hardware's inrush and hold current before wiring, particularly on larger magnetic locks that may exceed 2A.

This unit fits best in small commercial lobbies, apartment building entries, and office vestibules where the existing infrastructure is analog, 125 KHz cards are already in use, and the installer wants a clean single-gang-box solution rather than stacking separate intercom, reader, and camera hardware.