Viking Electronics E-1600-60-IP ADA VoIP Emergency Police Phone
The Viking Electronics E-1600-60-IP is a blue, handsfree VoIP emergency phone engineered for ADA and CE compliance — purpose-built for campus walkways, parking structures, transit platforms, and any public space where a visible, reliable emergency call point is a code requirement. The blue housing and "Police" verbiage make its function unmistakable at a glance, and a single PoE cable delivers both power and network connectivity, simplifying installation in locations where running separate power is impractical.
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Key Features
- PoE Class 1 Power (<4W): Draws under 4 watts from a standard 802.3af port — well within any managed switch's per-port budget. No separate power supply, no conduit for AC. A single Cat5e/Cat6 run handles everything, which matters on long cable pulls across a parking deck or pedestrian path. See our PoE switch selection for compatible infrastructure.
- 95 dB SPL at 1 meter: That output level cuts through ambient noise in bus terminals, loading docks, and outdoor plazas. At distance or in windy conditions, callers don't need to lean in — the mic and speaker are positioned for handsfree use at standing height per ADA guidelines.
- ADA and CE Compliant: Designed to satisfy ADA emergency communication requirements out of the box. For projects subject to building code review, this matters at permit time, not just at inspection. Verify local jurisdiction requirements for mounting height and visual notification during pre-design.
- -40°F to 140°F Operating Range: The thermal envelope covers Minnesota winters and Arizona summers without a heated enclosure or sun shade. That's a real cost and maintenance avoidance on outdoor installations that live through hard seasonal swings.
- 16-Gauge Steel Housing: Heavier gauge than typical plastic-bodied intercoms — resists casual vandalism and retains shape under impact in high-traffic public areas. Textured powder paint on the blue finish also hides surface scuffs that accumulate in busy corridors.
- 5% to 95% Non-Condensing Humidity Tolerance: Handles coastal, covered-garage, and tunnel environments where humidity swings are continuous. Confirm the installation location is sheltered from direct rain ingress; check Viking's installation guide for any gasket or conduit requirements specific to the E-1600-60-IP chassis.
- Handsfree Emergency Operation: No handset to vandalize, freeze, or drop. The unit is designed for a single button press to initiate a call — reducing friction in a stress situation and removing a common failure point in outdoor deployments.
Integration and Compatibility
The E-1600-60-IP operates on SIP-based VoIP infrastructure. It connects to any SIP-compatible IP PBX or hosted VoIP platform, enabling direct dialing to a security dispatch center, campus safety office, or 911. For large campuses, pairing with a SIP-capable call management platform allows centralized call logging and geo-tagging of each call point. Surface-mount installation only — plan for a back-box or wall-chase conduit entry before rough-in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the E-1600-60-IP require a separate power supply?
A: No. It runs on PoE Class 1, drawing under 4 watts from a standard 802.3af port. A single network cable delivers both data and power.
Q: Is the E-1600-60-IP ADA compliant?
A: Yes. The unit is designed to meet ADA and CE compliance requirements for emergency communication devices. Always verify local jurisdiction mounting-height requirements during design.
Q: What is the speaker output level?
A: Maximum sound pressure is 95 dB SPL at 1 meter, suitable for noisy outdoor or transit environments.
Q: What are the operating temperature limits?
A: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C), covering most North American outdoor climate zones year-round without supplemental heating or cooling.
Q: Is this unit for surface mount only?
A: Yes. The E-1600-60-IP (often searched as E 1600 60 IP) is designed for surface mounting only. Flush or recessed installation is not supported in this chassis.
Q: What protocol does it use for VoIP calling?
A: It uses SIP-based VoIP, compatible with standard IP PBX systems and hosted SIP platforms.
The E-1600-60-IP draws under 4 watts on PoE Class 1 — that budget is tight enough that you can power it from virtually any managed edge switch port without touching the PoE allocation plan, which makes it easy to drop call points into an existing infrastructure without a panel upgrade. I deploy these specifically where single-cable simplicity and code compliance converge.
Technical Highlights:
- 95 dB SPL at 1m: Loud enough to be heard over parking-deck traffic and HVAC exhaust fans — real-world environments that wash out lesser speakers. The 90dB base spec on the standard red chassis steps up to 95dB maximum on this unit.
- 16-Gauge Steel Body: In public transit and campus applications, housing durability is a maintenance metric. This gauge resists denting from carts and casual impact without requiring a separate vandal enclosure.
- -40°F to 140°F Range: No heater kit, no sun shade budget line. That thermal envelope handles uncontrolled outdoor environments across virtually every North American climate zone.
Deployment Considerations:
- Surface mount only — confirm back-box dimensions and conduit entry point during rough-in. Discovering a flush-mount requirement after the wall is closed is an expensive change order.
- Humidity tolerance tops out at 95% non-condensing. In fully exposed outdoor installations (direct rain exposure), verify the mounting orientation and any manufacturer-specified weatherproofing details for the conduit entry point before sign-off.
The E-1600-60-IP is the right call point for university campuses, transit authority platforms, and municipal parking structures where ADA compliance, cold-climate durability, and PoE-only infrastructure are all hard requirements simultaneously.
