Viking Electronics E-1600-03-IP VoIP ADA Emergency Phone
Overview
The Viking Electronics E-1600-03-IP is a hands-free VoIP emergency phone built for SIP-based phone systems in demanding environments. ADA and CE compliant, it delivers reliable one-touch emergency communication with a voice announcer and programmable dialer — surface mount only, designed for stairwells, parking structures, elevator lobbies, and any location requiring ADA-accessible emergency call capability on a SIP infrastructure. Drawing under 4 watts via PoE Class 1, it eliminates the need for a local power supply at the device.
Key Features
- PoE Class 1 (<4W): Runs entirely off a standard 802.3af PoE port — no power brick, no conduit run for AC. That matters in parking garages and stairwells where pulling a separate power circuit is expensive.
- IP66 Ingress Protection: Fully sealed against dust and high-pressure water jets. Install it outdoors or in wash-down areas without a separate enclosure. Note: for total submersion risk, IP67 or higher would be required.
- 95 dB SPL @ 1m: Loud enough to be heard in high-ambient-noise environments — loading docks, mechanical rooms, parking structures. Most standard intercom speakers top out at 85–88 dB; the 7 dB advantage here is significant in practice.
- SIP 2.0 (RFC 3261) / 100BASE-Tx: Registers directly on any standards-compliant SIP PBX or call manager — no proprietary gateway needed. One RJ45 connection handles voice and power simultaneously.
- G.711u, G.711a, G.722 Audio Codecs: G.722 wideband codec support means noticeably clearer speech versus G.711-only devices — useful when the responding dispatcher needs to distinguish voices or understand a distressed caller in a noisy environment.
- -40°F to 140°F Operating Range: Covers unheated northern parking structures in winter and sun-baked southern equipment rooms in summer without derating. Few commercial VoIP endpoints are rated this wide.
- 2 Amp Relay Contacts: Onboard dry-contact relay lets you trigger a door strike, strobe, or auxiliary alert when the emergency call is placed — integrates the phone into a broader access or alerting system without additional controllers.
- Stainless Steel Vandal-Resistant Housing: Surface-mount form factor (5.25 x 4.0 x 2.0 in.) with stainless construction appropriate for public-access locations subject to abuse. The compact footprint fits standard electrical box rough-ins.
- 5% to 95% Non-Condensing / Up to 100% EWP Humidity: Standard unit handles typical outdoor humidity; the EWP variant (E-1600-03-IPEWP) adds foam rubber gaskets and sealed connectors for truly wet locations.
- 3 Gel-Filled Butt Connectors: Field terminations use gel-filled connectors rated for direct-burial moisture environments — no heat-shrink or additional weatherproofing required at the splice.
Integration & Compatibility
The E-1600-03-IP (often searched as E 1600 03 IP) connects to any SIP 2.0 RFC 3261-compliant platform — Cisco UCM, FreePBX, 3CX, Avaya, and most enterprise call managers register it as a standard SIP endpoint. Network compliance includes IEEE 802.3af and 100BASE-Tx. Pair it with a VoIP phone system or a dedicated access control platform using the onboard relay for door release. For multi-device deployments, Viking's automatic polling and programming software — included — simplifies provisioning across installations. FCC Part 15, ICES-003 Class A, and CE regulatory compliance covers US, Canadian, and European deployments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What PoE standard does the E-1600-03-IP require?
A: It operates on IEEE 802.3af PoE Class 1, drawing under 4 watts. Any 802.3af-compliant switch port will power it — no PoE+ or PoE++ budget required.
Q: Is the E-1600-03-IP rated for outdoor installation?
A: Yes. The standard unit carries an IP66 rating, sealing it against dust and high-pressure water. For locations with potential water immersion or extreme splash exposure, consider the EWP variant (E-1600-03-IPEWP) with foam rubber gaskets and sealed connectors rated up to 100% humidity.
Q: Does it work with any SIP PBX?
A: It complies with SIP 2.0 RFC 3261 and registers as a standard SIP endpoint, making it compatible with Cisco UCM, FreePBX, 3CX, Avaya, and other RFC 3261-compliant call managers without a proprietary gateway.
Q: Can the relay output trigger a door strike or access control device?
A: Yes. The onboard relay is rated at 2 amps and can be wired to a door strike, electromagnetic lock, strobe, or auxiliary alerting device, activating on call placement.
Q: What is the operating temperature range?
A: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C), making it suitable for unheated outdoor enclosures in cold climates and sun-exposed installations in hot regions.
Q: Is the E-1600-03-IP ADA compliant?
A: Yes. The unit is designed to ADA compliance standards for emergency communication, as noted in the product documentation.
The E-1600-03-IP is one of the cleaner emergency phone integrations I see on SIP deployments — the combination of 802.3af Class 1 power draw and full SIP 2.0 RFC 3261 compliance means it drops into an existing VoIP infrastructure with no gateway hardware and no separate circuit pull. That 95 dB SPL rating at one meter is the spec most integrators underestimate until they've installed a quieter unit in a parking structure and gotten a callback.
Technical Highlights:
- 95 dB SPL @ 1m: Exceeds typical commercial intercom output by 7+ dB — audible over HVAC, traffic, and ambient crowd noise in large open spaces without amplifier assistance.
- G.722 Wideband Codec: Provides noticeably higher voice intelligibility versus G.711-only endpoints — relevant when dispatchers need to clearly understand a distressed caller in a noisy environment.
- 2 Amp Dry-Contact Relay: Directly drives most door strikes and electromagnetic locks without an intermediate relay module — one less component in the field, one less failure point.
Deployment Considerations:
- Surface mount only — confirm your rough-in box depth before ordering. The 2.0-inch depth dimension is the constraint in shallow poured-concrete walls common in parking structures.
- The standard unit is IP66 but not rated for submersion. In car-wash bays, equipment wash-down zones, or below-grade sumps, specify the EWP variant (E-1600-03-IPEWP) instead.
Best-fit deployment: university campus emergency call networks, municipal parking structures, and healthcare campus stairwells — anywhere a facilities team is already running a SIP PBX and needs ADA-compliant outdoor emergency call coverage without adding a separate analog infrastructure.
