Viking E-60-WH-IP-EWP VoIP Entry Phone PoE Satin White EWP

Viking Electronics E-60-WH-IP-EWP VoIP Entry Phone with EWP

The Viking Electronics E-60-WH-IP-EWP is a compact, vandal-resistant SIP-based entry phone engineered for demanding door stations, lobby vestibules, and gate intercom applications where reliable two-way audio and weather durability are non-negotiable. Flushing into a standard double-gang box or surface-mounting with the optional VE-5x5 enclosure, this unit ships in satin white and includes Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) — pushing humidity tolerance to 100% where the standard model caps at 95% non-condensing. It draws under 4 watts over IEEE 802.3af PoE Class 1, meaning it won't stress a standard switch port and requires zero local power wiring.

Overview

At its core, the E-60-WH-IP-EWP is a VoIP entry intercom built on SIP 2.0 (RFC 3261), which means it registers directly with any standards-compliant SIP PBX, hosted UCaaS platform, or dedicated door-station controller — no proprietary gateways required. The faceplate measures 123.8 mm × 125.4 mm × 4.3 mm, sitting flush and unobtrusive in a double-gang cutout, while the phone module itself is just 72 mm × 46 mm × 42 mm. Shipping weight is 1.2 lbs (0.55 kg), so single-technician installation is the norm. Configuration, firmware updates, and device polling are all handled through Viking's Device Manager software, supporting parallel management of multiple units across a site — a real time saver on multi-door deployments.

Key Features

• PoE Class 1 Power (<4W): The unit draws under 4 watts from a standard IEEE 802.3af port — the lowest PoE class. That means virtually any managed or unmanaged PoE switch on your rack can power it without capacity planning headaches. No local transformer, no conduit for line voltage, no electrician coordination.
• 89 dB SPL Speaker Output: Measured at 1 meter, 89 dB SPL is loud enough to cut through moderate ambient noise — a loading dock, a busy lobby, or a parking structure entrance. If your installation is in a genuinely high-noise environment (adjacent to HVAC exhaust or heavy machinery), factor in the distance; this spec is measured at 1 m.
• Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) to 100% Humidity: The standard E-60-WH-IP handles 5–95% non-condensing humidity. The EWP variant on this unit tolerates up to 100% humidity — meaning condensation, steam, car washes, covered exterior walls, and coastal fog environments are all in scope. Pair it with the optional VE-5x5 surface enclosure for full exterior exposure.
• Operating Range -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C): Covers the full continental temperature range, including rooftop installations in Phoenix summers and northern parking structures in January. The identical lower and upper spec in both Celsius and Fahrenheit is worth noting — -40 is the same in both scales, confirming this isn't a truncated datasheet figure.
• SIP 2.0 (RFC 3261) Compliance: Standard SIP registration means this door station appears as a regular SIP endpoint to your PBX — Cisco UCM, Avaya, FreePBX, Asterisk, Teams Direct Routing, or any hosted provider. No proprietary integration layer needed. The 2-amp relay contacts enable door strike or gate relay control directly from the intercom logic.
• Wideband Audio — G.722 Codec Support: Most entry phones settle for G.711 narrowband (300–3400 Hz). G.722 wideband (50–7000 Hz) delivers noticeably cleaner voice quality, which matters when confirming identity at a staffed reception desk or remote guard station. G.711u and G.711a are also supported for backwards compatibility with legacy PBX trunks.
• Automatic Disconnect: Built-in automatic disconnect prevents calls from staying connected indefinitely if a caller walks away — important for unattended lobby stations where a stuck open channel would block legitimate calls.
• Blue LED Indicator: The integrated blue LED provides clear visual feedback to visitors at the door station — particularly useful in dim lighting or when a visitor is uncertain whether the call was initiated.
• 100BASE-Tx Networking: Standard Fast Ethernet — universally supported on PoE switches, IP phones, and access control infrastructure without any media conversion. Not gigabit, but bandwidth requirements for a single VoIP endpoint are trivially low.
• Relay Contacts (2A): Two-amp relay contacts handle most commercial door strikes and magnetic locks directly. Verify your lock's current draw — 2A is sufficient for the majority of electric strikes but may require an intermediate relay board for higher-draw magnetic locks above that threshold.
• FCC Part 15, CE, ICES-3 Class A Certifications: Regulatory compliance for US, European, and Canadian deployments is confirmed, removing friction from enterprise procurement and facilities approvals.
• Viking Device Manager Integration: Parallel programming, firmware updates, and polling across multiple units from a single management application — essential on campuses, multi-building complexes, or any installation with more than a handful of door stations.

Integration & Compatibility

The E-60-WH-IP-EWP integrates with any SIP 2.0-compliant PBX or hosted platform as a standard endpoint. For access control integration, the onboard 2A relay contacts wire directly to most electric door strikes or gate controllers. The unit lives on your IP network like any VoIP phone — assign it an IP address, point it at your SIP registrar, and it's operational. Viking Device Manager handles multi-unit configuration in parallel, which is meaningfully different from one-at-a-time web UI configuration on competing products. For installations requiring a surface-mount enclosure rather than a flush double-gang box, the optional VE-5x5 enclosure extends weather protection further and is the recommended path for exposed exterior walls. Consult a VoIP entry phone selection guide if you're comparing flush vs. surface mount options or evaluating single- vs. double-gang form factors for your rough-in conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the E-60-WH-IP-EWP require a dedicated PoE injector or will a standard PoE switch port work?

A: A standard IEEE 802.3af PoE switch port is all you need. The unit is PoE Class 1, drawing under 4 watts — well within the 15.4W budget of any 802.3af port. No injector, no local power supply.

Q: What SIP platforms is the E-60-WH-IP-EWP compatible with?

A: It supports SIP 2.0 per RFC 3261, which is the industry-standard protocol. It should register with any compliant SIP PBX or hosted UCaaS platform — Cisco UCM, Asterisk, FreePBX, and similar. Verify interoperability with your specific platform version before large-scale deployment.

Q: What is the humidity rating for the EWP version compared to the standard model?

A: The standard E-60-WH-IP is rated 5–95% non-condensing. The EWP variant (E-60-WH-IP-EWP) is rated up to 100% humidity, making it suitable for condensing environments, covered exterior locations, and coastal sites.

Q: Can the E-60-WH-IP-EWP control a door strike or gate directly?

A: Yes. The unit includes onboard relay contacts rated at 2 amps, sufficient for most commercial electric door strikes. For magnetic locks or gate operators with higher current draw, an intermediate relay board may be required — verify the lock's rated current before wiring direct.

Q: What audio codecs does the E-60-WH-IP-EWP support?

A: It supports G.711u (PCMU), G.711a (PCMA), and G.722. G.722 provides wideband (HD) audio quality for cleaner voice clarity; G.711 variants ensure compatibility with legacy PBX trunks and gateways.

Q: What is the operating temperature range of the E-60-WH-IP-EWP?

A: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F). This covers the full range of North American climate conditions, including extreme cold in northern regions and high-heat rooftop or southern outdoor installations.

Jerry Tildsen

The E-60-WH-IP-EWP is one of those door stations I consistently recommend when an integrator needs a no-drama SIP entry phone for a mixed-climate installation. The EWP humidity rating going to 100% is the differentiator here — the standard model's 95% non-condensing cap eliminates it from covered-breezeway, parking-garage stairwell, and coastal applications where condensation is routine. That single spec change expands the deployment envelope considerably without requiring a bulkier enclosure.

Technical Highlights:

• PoE Class 1 (<4W): At under 4 watts, this is one of the lowest-draw PoE endpoints you'll put on a switch. On a 16-port 802.3af switch with a 150W PoE budget, you could run nearly 30 of these units theoretically — power budget is effectively a non-issue.
• G.722 Wideband Audio: Most competing entry phones max out at G.711 narrowband. G.722 support means voice clarity is genuinely better — important when a remote receptionist needs to understand a visitor's name through a lobby intercom rather than asking for a repeat.
• -40°F to 140°F Operating Range: This isn't a spec padded for marketing — -40 is a real threshold for northern outdoor installations, and 140°F covers metal enclosures in direct sun in southern climates. You won't be ordering a different SKU for your Minnesota campus vs. your Arizona facility.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 2A relay contacts wire direct to most electric strikes, but confirm your lock's current draw first. If you're running a higher-draw mag-lock (commonly 500mA–1A+ at 12–24VDC), the 2A rating is fine — but some older or commercial-duty mag-locks specify inrush current that should be checked before eliminating an intermediate relay board.
• Viking Device Manager parallel programming is genuinely useful on multi-door deployments, but verify the software version supports the E-60-IP series before staging — don't assume the version already installed for an older Viking product family will cover this unit without an update.

This is a well-matched choice for corporate campus entry doors, multi-tenant access vestibules, and any exterior door station application where the rough-in is double-gang and the installation environment pushes humidity limits. The combination of SIP standards compliance, wideband audio, and the EWP humidity tolerance makes it particularly strong for healthcare facility entrances and covered parking structures where condensation and disinfectant fogging are routine.