Viking E-60-BK-IP-EWP VoIP Entry Phone IP66 PoE Black

Viking Electronics E-60-BK-IP-EWP VoIP Black Entry Phone with Enhanced Weather Protection

The Viking Electronics E-60-BK-IP-EWP is a compact, vandal-resistant VoIP entry phone built for demanding commercial and industrial entry points where reliability under extreme conditions isn't optional. It flush-mounts in a standard double gang box or pairs with the optional VE-5x5 surface mount enclosure, making retrofit installs into existing electrical rough-in straightforward. The EWP (Enhanced Weather Protection) variant carries an IP66 ingress protection rating — a meaningful jump over the standard model's weather resistance — and the satin black powder-coat finish integrates cleanly into dark door frames and architectural facades. For integrators shopping the Viking Electronics intercom and entry line, this is the outdoor-hardened, color-matched SKU in the double-gang VoIP family.

Key Features

• IP66 Ingress Protection (EWP): Full dust exclusion and direct high-pressure water jet resistance — the EWP model handles rain-driven facades, car-wash adjacency, and loading dock environments where a splash-rated device would fail. Standard humidity tolerance jumps from 5–95% non-condensing to up to 100% in EWP configuration, so condensation cycles don't create a failure mode.
• -40°F to 140°F Operating Range: Qualified from -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) — this covers unheated vestibules in northern climates and sun-baked exterior walls in desert deployments without needing a heated enclosure or shade structure. Few entry phones are rated below -20°F; this one is.
• PoE Class 1 Power Draw (<4W): Draws less than 4 watts over standard 802.3af PoE — it won't stress a modest switch power budget, and a single PoE port handles both power and network. No separate power supply, no transformer, no conduit runs for AC. Ideal for PoE switch deployments where budget per port matters.
• SIP 2.0 / RFC 3261 Compliance: Registers directly with any standards-compliant SIP PBX or hosted VoIP platform — Cisco, Avaya, FreePBX, 3CX, and similar. No proprietary gateway or adapter needed. The 100BASE-T network interface fits standard Cat5e/Cat6 infrastructure.
• G.711u / G.711a / G.722 Audio Codecs: G.722 wideband support gives you noticeably clearer two-way audio than narrowband-only devices — relevant at noisy exterior doors where ambient noise makes voice intelligibility critical. G.711 fallback ensures compatibility with older PBX equipment.
• 89 dB SPL at 1 Meter: The built-in speaker reaches 89 dB SPL at 1m — loud enough to cut through moderate ambient noise at a busy entrance, dock, or parking structure without an external speaker. In genuinely high-noise environments (92+ dB ambient), plan for an auxiliary speaker zone.
• 2-Amp Relay Contacts: Onboard relay contacts rated at 2 amps let you wire door strikes, magnetic locks, or gate controllers directly — no separate relay module required for most standard 12VDC or 24VDC access hardware.
• Vandal-Resistant Construction: Built to resist physical attack at the faceplate — relevant for unattended exterior entry points, parking garages, and correctional or detention-adjacent applications where devices get tested by occupants.
• Viking Device Manager Integration: Supports parallel programming, firmware updates, and device polling via Viking Device Manager software — useful when managing a multi-site deployment where on-site programming of individual units isn't practical.
• Compact Double-Gang Footprint: The faceplate measures 123.8 mm × 125.4 mm × 4.3 mm (approximately 4.9" × 4.9"), with the phone body at 72 mm × 46 mm × 42 mm. It fits in a standard double gang rough-in box, which means no custom cutouts or specialized backboxes on new construction or retrofit.

Integration & Compatibility

The E-60-BK-IP-EWP connects to any SIP 2.0 (RFC 3261) compliant phone system over a standard 100BASE-T network drop. PoE is drawn via IEEE 802.3af at Class 1 — any current managed or unmanaged 802.3af PoE switch will power it without requiring 802.3at (PoE+) ports. For access control integration, the onboard 2A relay contacts handle most electric strikes and mag-lock loads directly. The device is FCC Part 15 and CE certified and meets Canada ICES-3 Class A, covering commercial deployments across North America and EU markets. For multi-unit sites, Viking Device Manager provides centralized firmware management — a practical differentiator when commissioning larger door entry and intercom deployments. The optional VE-5x5 surface mount enclosure is available separately for installations where a flush double-gang box is not present. For planning your overall entry system, the access control category covers compatible electric strikes, mag-locks, and controllers that pair with this phone's relay output.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the IP rating of the E-60-BK-IP-EWP, and how does EWP affect weather resistance?

A: The E-60-BK-IP-EWP with Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) meets IP66 ingress protection, providing complete dust exclusion and resistance to high-pressure water jets. The standard (non-EWP) model supports 5–95% non-condensing humidity; the EWP variant extends this to up to 100% humidity, making it suitable for rain-exposed facades and high-moisture environments.

Q: Does the E-60-BK-IP-EWP work with third-party SIP phone systems like 3CX, FreePBX, or Cisco?

A: Yes. The phone complies with SIP 2.0 (RFC 3261), so it registers with any standards-compliant SIP PBX or hosted VoIP platform, including 3CX, FreePBX, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, and similar systems. No proprietary gateway is required.

Q: What PoE class does the E-60-BK-IP-EWP require, and will it work on a standard 802.3af switch?

A: The E-60-BK-IP-EWP draws less than 4 watts and is classified as PoE Class 1, which is fully supported by standard IEEE 802.3af PoE switches. You do not need 802.3at (PoE+) ports — any 802.3af-capable switch port will power this device.

Q: Can the E-60-BK-IP-EWP control a door strike or magnetic lock directly?

A: Yes. The phone includes onboard relay contacts rated at 2 amps. Most standard 12VDC and 24VDC electric strikes and magnetic locks fall within this rating and can be wired directly to the relay without a separate relay module.

Q: What is the operating temperature range, and is this phone suitable for unheated outdoor enclosures in cold climates?

A: The E-60-BK-IP-EWP is rated from -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F). This range qualifies it for unheated vestibules, exterior walls, and outdoor installations in northern climates without a heated enclosure — a spec that many entry phones at this price point do not match.

Q: What mounting options are available for the E-60-BK-IP-EWP?

A: The phone flush-mounts in a standard double gang electrical box. For installations without a double gang rough-in, the optional VE-5x5 surface mount enclosure is available separately. The faceplate dimensions are approximately 123.8 mm × 125.4 mm, fitting standard double-gang cutouts.

Ted Perry

The spec I keep coming back to on the E-60-BK-IP-EWP is the -40°F floor on operating temperature. Most entry phones I see specified for 'outdoor' use are rated to 14°F or 23°F at best — fine for the mid-Atlantic, problematic for Minneapolis loading docks or northern-tier warehouse campuses. The EWP variant pairs that cold-weather rating with a genuine IP66 housing and up to 100% humidity tolerance, which is the combination you need when 'outdoor' actually means outdoor, not just 'near a door.'

Technical Highlights:

• IP66 + 100% Humidity (EWP): The EWP enclosure achieves IP66 — full dust-tight and direct water jet resistant — while extending humidity tolerance to 100%. That's not just rain-splash; it handles condensation-cycling environments like cold-storage entries and covered outdoor kiosks where moisture migrates inside non-sealed housings.
• G.722 Wideband Audio: G.722 codec support delivers noticeable clarity improvement over narrowband-only (G.711) devices. At a noisy exterior door — truck idling, HVAC exhaust nearby — wideband audio meaningfully improves first-word intelligibility, which reduces failed intercom calls and call-backs to the security desk.
• Sub-4W PoE Class 1 Draw: Running at under 4W on a standard 802.3af port, this device has essentially zero impact on switch power budgets. On a 24-port 802.3af switch with a 185W budget, you could theoretically run 46 of these — in practice, PoE budget is freed up for cameras and readers instead.

Deployment Considerations:

• The onboard 2A relay handles most common electric strikes and mag-locks directly, but verify your lock's inrush current rating — some high-security mag-locks have inrush peaks that exceed steady-state ratings. If you're driving a lock above 1.5A continuous, test under load before finalizing the installation.
• Viking Device Manager is the practical tool for multi-unit deployments — parallel programming and firmware updates are supported, but confirm your network has IP reachability to all units from the management workstation before commissioning, especially in segmented access control VLANs.

This unit is the right spec for industrial campus entry points, corrections-adjacent buildings, and cold-climate healthcare or government facilities where an untreated exterior door phone has to survive a full season unattended — not for a climate-controlled lobby where a standard indoor SIP phone would suffice.