Viking Electronics E-60-SS-IP VoIP Stainless Steel Entry Phone
Overview
The Viking Electronics E-60-SS-IP is a compact, vandal-resistant SIP VoIP entry phone engineered for commercial access points where you need hands-free voice communication integrated directly into your IP phone system — no analog lines, no separate intercom controller required. Flush-mounting in a standard double gang electrical box (or surface-mounting with the optional VE-5x5 enclosure), the E-60-SS-IP fits the same footprint as a typical mid-size wall plate, which means retrofitting existing rough-in locations is straightforward. The brushed stainless steel face plate handles the physical abuse of high-traffic entries, and the blue LED indicator gives visitors a clear visual cue that the unit is active — useful in lobbies and vestibules where ambient lighting is inconsistent.
This unit belongs to Viking's E-60-IP Series of VoIP entry phones, a line built around native SIP registration — meaning it talks directly to your PBX or hosted VoIP platform without a gateway in between. Programming, firmware updates, and device polling are handled through Viking Device Manager, which supports parallel operations across multiple units simultaneously — relevant when deploying across multi-entry facilities like office complexes, warehouses, or multi-tenant buildings.
Key Features
- SIP-Native Operation: The E-60-SS-IP registers directly with your SIP PBX or hosted VoIP system — no analog telephone adapter, no proprietary controller. This eliminates an entire layer of hardware and a potential failure point at each entry location. If you're already running a SIP infrastructure, this phone drops in as just another extension.
- PoE-Powered, Under 4 Watts: Drawing less than 4W from a standard 802.3af/at/bt PoE switch, the E-60-SS-IP won't strain your switch's power budget. You run a single Cat5e/6 cable to the entry point — signal and power together — which eliminates the need for a dedicated electrical circuit at the door. This is particularly useful in retrofit installations where running conduit for a 110VAC outlet would be disruptive or cost-prohibitive.
- 100Mbps Network Interface: The 100Mbps Fast Ethernet port is appropriate for a voice-only device. VoIP audio streams consume a fraction of that bandwidth, and the port speed won't create a bottleneck in any realistic deployment scenario.
- Relay Output — 2A @ 30VDC / 250VAC: The onboard relay output supports door strike control up to 2A at 30VDC (or 250VAC). This lets you drive a standard electric door strike or magnetic lock directly from the entry phone on call completion — no separate relay module required for most common door hardware configurations. Verify your strike's current draw against this rating before wiring; heavy-duty magnetic locks pulling more than 2A will need an interposing relay.
- Automatic Disconnect: The auto-disconnect feature terminates the call after a configurable period, preventing the entry phone from staying off-hook indefinitely if a visitor walks away mid-call. In practice this matters for hosted VoIP systems that bill per-minute or have concurrent call limits.
- Blue LED Indicator: The blue LED provides a clear active/standby status visible in varied lighting conditions — from sunlit exterior vestibules to dim interior lobbies. It functions as a visual cue for visitors that the unit is ready to use, reducing repeat button presses and unnecessary call attempts.
- Stainless Steel Face Plate: The brushed stainless steel front panel resists surface damage from repeated contact in high-traffic entries. Stainless is also compatible with standard cleaning agents used in healthcare and food-service environments, which matters if this entry phone is going into a facility with regular sanitation protocols.
- Compact Double Gang Form Factor: The front panel matches a standard double gang mid-size wall plate. Flush-mounting in a double gang electrical box keeps the installation flush with the wall surface — cleaner appearance, fewer exposed edges for vandals to grab. Surface mounting via the optional VE-5x5 enclosure is available where flush-mount rough-in isn't practical.
- Wire Gauge Flexibility — 19-26 AWG: Terminations accept wire gauges from 19 to 26 AWG with a maximum insulation diameter of 0.082 inches. This range covers virtually all standard security and low-voltage wiring pulled in commercial construction, so you won't be re-pulling wire because of a gauge mismatch.
- Viking Device Manager Integration: Parallel programming, firmware updates, and device polling through Viking Device Manager reduce per-unit configuration time in multi-door deployments. Managing 10 entry phones from a single interface is substantially faster than touching each unit individually at the door.
Integration & Compatibility
The E-60-SS-IP is designed for deployment in SIP VoIP entry phone applications on any standards-based SIP PBX — on-premises or hosted. Because it registers as a standard SIP endpoint, it's compatible with the broad ecosystem of SIP-capable phone systems without requiring proprietary integration licenses. Pair it with a managed PoE network switch to simplify power delivery and enable per-port power monitoring. For access control integration, the relay output connects to industry-standard electric door strikes; consult your access control hardware documentation to confirm current draw compatibility. The VE-5x5 surface mount enclosure is available separately where double gang flush rough-in is not present. Viking Device Manager handles bulk configuration, making the E-60-SS-IP a practical choice for facilities running multiple IP intercom and entry phone stations under centralized management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the E-60-SS-IP require a separate power supply, or does it run on PoE?
A: It runs entirely on PoE — IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at, or 802.3bt. Power draw is under 4 watts, so a standard 802.3af port is sufficient. No separate power supply or electrical circuit is needed at the door.
Q: Can the E-60-SS-IP control a door strike or electric lock directly?
A: Yes. The onboard relay output is rated 2A at 30VDC or 250VAC, which covers most standard electric door strikes. For magnetic locks with higher current draw, you'll need an interposing relay between the E-60-SS-IP and the lock.
Q: What SIP phone systems is the E-60-SS-IP compatible with?
A: The E-60-SS-IP registers as a standard SIP endpoint, making it compatible with any standards-based SIP PBX — on-premises platforms or hosted/cloud VoIP services. No proprietary gateway or adapter is required.
Q: Does the E-60-SS-IP flush-mount in a standard electrical box?
A: Yes. The front panel is sized to fit a standard double gang electrical box. For installations without existing double gang rough-in, the optional VE-5x5 enclosure provides a surface mount option.
Q: What wire gauges does the E-60-SS-IP accept?
A: The unit accepts 19–26 AWG wire with a maximum insulation diameter of 0.082 inches, covering the full range of standard commercial low-voltage and security wiring.
Q: What does the automatic disconnect feature do?
A: Automatic disconnect terminates the call after a set period if the visitor does not complete the interaction. This prevents the entry phone from remaining off-hook indefinitely — important for hosted VoIP systems with concurrent call limits or per-minute billing.
The E-60-SS-IP is one of the cleaner single-cable entry phone solutions I've deployed in commercial settings. That sub-4W PoE draw is the spec I keep coming back to — it means you can power this off virtually any 802.3af port without auditing your switch's power budget, and you're delivering voice and power over a single Cat run. No electrician, no conduit, no secondary power supply at the door frame.
Technical Highlights:
- Sub-4W PoE Draw: Compatible with 802.3af, 802.3at, and 802.3bt — the lowest common denominator (802.3af, 15.4W budget per port) easily covers this device, leaving headroom for other powered devices on the same switch.
- Relay Output 2A @ 30VDC/250VAC: Enough to drive the majority of commercial electric door strikes without an interposing relay. For facilities standardized on lower-current strikes (Securitron, HES, Adams Rite), this relay handles it natively in the same enclosure.
- 19–26 AWG Terminal Range: In retrofit work, you rarely control what wire gauge is already pulled. This range covers virtually every low-voltage cable you'll encounter in a commercial retrofit — 22 AWG security cable, 24 AWG Cat3 repurposed runs, 20 AWG door hardware wire.
Deployment Considerations:
- The double gang flush-mount form factor requires a box depth of at least 2.25 inches — verify your rough-in depth before ordering. The VE-5x5 surface mount enclosure resolves this for shallow or non-existent boxes, but it does change the wall profile.
- The relay is rated 2A max. Heavy-duty magnetic locks (600 lb or 1200 lb models) often pull 3–5A inrush — spec your lock's current draw and add an interposing relay if needed, or route lock power through a dedicated access control power supply.
The E-60-SS-IP makes the most sense in office building lobbies, multi-tenant facilities, or warehouse pedestrian entries where you're already on a SIP phone system and want entry communication on the same dial plan — no separate intercom infrastructure, no separate management platform, just another SIP extension at the door.
