Viking Electronics E-1600-30-IP ADA VoIP Stainless Steel Emergency Phone
The Viking Electronics E-1600-30-IP is a hands-free SIP VoIP emergency phone engineered for code-compliant installations in elevator lobbies, parking structures, stairwells, and other life-safety call points. ADA and CE compliant out of the box, it pulls under 4 watts over a standard PoE port — meaning no dedicated power wiring, no transformer, just a Cat5e/6 run to your nearest PoE switch. If you're spec'ing emergency call stations for a commercial or institutional facility, the E-1600-30-IP (often searched as E 1600 30 IP) belongs on your short list.
Key Features
- PoE Class 1, under 4 watts: IEEE 802.3af/at/bt compliance at less than 4W means this phone qualifies as Class 1 — your switch's PoE budget stays intact even when deploying a dozen stations. No electrician needed for local power drops.
- SIP 2.0 over 100Mbps full-duplex: Native SIP 2.0 integration connects directly to any standards-based IP PBX or hosted UCaaS platform. The 100Mbps full-duplex port ensures voice traffic won't compete with itself on the link.
- G.711u / G.711a / G.722 audio codecs: G.722 wideband support delivers noticeably clearer speech intelligibility versus narrowband-only devices — important when a caller is reporting an emergency in a noisy garage or mechanical room.
- 95 dB SPL at 1 meter: That's loud enough to be heard over HVAC and ambient garage noise without a supplemental speaker. Pair with an SL-2 strobe for ADA-compliant visual notification where required by code.
- 2A relay output (30VDC / 250VAC max): The onboard relay handles door or gate release and can drive a strobe light directly — one device covers the call point and the physical access response without extra controllers.
- 14-gauge 316 stainless steel, #4 brushed finish: Type 316 alloy resists chloride corrosion, making this appropriate for coastal or parking-deck environments where 304 stainless would eventually pit. The #4 brushed finish blends with commercial hardware.
- Viking Device Manager compatible: Parallel programming, firmware updates, and status polling across your entire deployed fleet from a single management console — cuts commissioning time on multi-station projects significantly.
- Flush or surface mount options: Ships ready for flush mount with the included rough-in box. For surface mount on finished walls or columns, add the optional VE-5x5 surface box — no core drilling required in retrofit scenarios.
Integration and Compatibility
The E-1600-30-IP registers as a standard SIP 2.0 endpoint, so it pairs with virtually any IP PBX — Cisco, Avaya, FreePBX, 3CX, and hosted providers alike. The dual-relay output integrates with access control systems for door release or strobe actuation without a separate relay module. For facilities managing multiple Viking Electronics VoIP devices, Viking Device Manager centralizes provisioning across the installed base. Review your VoIP phone infrastructure and SIP trunk capacity before deploying multiple stations on the same call group — simultaneous emergency calls should each reach a live attendant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the E-1600-30-IP require a separate power supply?
A: No. It draws under 4 watts via IEEE 802.3af/at/bt PoE from any compliant switch or injector. No local AC power is needed.
Q: What SIP version does the E-1600-30-IP support?
A: SIP 2.0. It registers as a standard SIP endpoint compatible with most IP PBX platforms and hosted VoIP providers.
Q: Can the relay output control a door strike or gate?
A: Yes. The relay is rated 2A at 30VDC and up to 250VAC maximum, suitable for door/gate release or driving an SL-2 strobe light.
Q: Is the E-1600-30-IP ADA compliant?
A: Yes. It is ADA and CE compliant as specified by Viking Electronics for emergency phone applications.
Q: What audio codecs does the E-1600-30-IP support?
A: G.711u, G.711a, and G.722. G.722 provides wideband audio for improved voice clarity in noisy environments.
Q: Can I manage multiple E-1600-30-IP units remotely?
A: Yes. Viking Device Manager supports parallel programming, firmware updates, and polling across multiple deployed units simultaneously.
The E-1600-30-IP is one of the cleaner life-safety SIP deployments I've worked with — largely because Viking held the power draw to under 4 watts Class 1 PoE, which means you're not fighting your switch's power budget on a 20-station parking structure install. That single decision removes the most common field headache on multi-point emergency phone projects.
Technical Highlights:
- Sub-4W PoE Class 1: At IEEE 802.3af Class 1, this phone claims less than 4W per port. A 24-port 370W switch can power 90+ stations theoretically — budget realistically but the headroom is there.
- 95 dB SPL at 1 meter: Loud enough for open parking decks and mechanical rooms without a separate amplified speaker. If your AHJ requires visual notification, the onboard relay drives an SL-2 strobe directly at 2A/30VDC.
- G.722 wideband codec: Most emergency phone competitors are narrowband G.711-only. G.722 is a real differentiator in high-noise environments — a security dispatcher can understand a caller in a running equipment room without asking them to repeat themselves.
Deployment Considerations:
- The included rough-in box enables flush mount in new construction drywall; for retrofit on concrete columns or CMU walls, budget for the optional VE-5x5 surface box to avoid core drilling.
- The relay contacts are rated 2A max at 30VDC — verify your door strike or gate controller draws within that envelope. Higher-current strikes need an intermediate relay.
This unit is the right call for multi-story parking structures, university campus emergency blue-light replacements, and elevator lobbies where a single Cat6 homerun handles both voice and power — and where ADA compliance is non-negotiable on the permit drawings.
