Viking E-35-IP-EWP VoIP Entry Phone Video Camera EWP SIP

Viking Electronics E-35-IP-EWP VoIP Handsfree Entry Phone with Analog Color Video Camera and Enhanced Weather Protection

Overview

The Viking Electronics E-35-IP-EWP is a SIP 2.0 VoIP handsfree entry phone with a built-in analog NTSC color video camera, engineered for access control and door entry applications where standard weather resistance simply isn't enough. The EWP (Enhanced Weather Protection) designation means this unit tolerates up to 100% humidity — the key differentiator over the base E-35-IP — making it the right call for coastal installations, car washes, covered-but-exposed lobbies, and any environment where condensation or driven rain is a daily reality. It draws under 4 watts via PoE Class 1, integrates into any SIP 2.0 phone system, and ships with a rough-in box for flush mounting or accepts an optional VE-5x5 surface mount — two installation paths, one SKU. For integrators evaluating the broader Viking Electronics intercom and entry phone line, the E-35-IP-EWP sits at the top of the E-35-IP family for environmental durability.

Key Features

• Enhanced Weather Protection (Up to 100% Humidity): Where the standard model is rated 5–95% non-condensing, the EWP variant handles saturated air and condensing environments. That difference matters in outdoor vestibules, pool facilities, food processing entrances, and anywhere a morning temperature swing turns moisture into a maintenance problem.
• PoE Class 1 — Under 4 Watts: At fewer than 4W, this unit won't stress your switch's power budget. A 15.4W 802.3af port powers it with watts to spare, and no separate power supply or wiring run is needed. Plan your PoE switch allocation accordingly — at this draw, you can run dozens of these off a single managed switch without approaching the per-port or chassis power ceiling.
• SIP 2.0 / RFC 3261 Compliance: Native SIP 2.0 means this phone registers to virtually any IP-PBX or cloud communications platform without a gateway or adapter. If your customer's system can accept a SIP endpoint, the E-35-IP-EWP registers to it. No proprietary protocol, no vendor lock-in.
• Audio Codecs G.711u, G.711a, G.722: G.722 wideband codec support delivers noticeably clearer voice in high-ambient-noise environments like parking garages or loading docks. G.711u/a covers the standard narrowband path for legacy PBX interop. Having all three means you negotiate the best available quality rather than defaulting to the lowest common denominator.
• 95 dB SPL at 1 Meter: Loud enough to cut through ambient industrial noise, HVAC exhaust, or street traffic. For comparison, a typical indoor IP phone produces 80–85 dB. At 95 dB, callers at the door will hear the prompt clearly without pressing their ear to the device.
• Built-In High-Resolution Analog NTSC Color Video Camera: The wide viewing angle plus tilt/swivel adjustment lets you frame the camera during installation to capture facial-level coverage rather than just a top-of-head shot. Wide operating temperature range on the camera matches the unit's -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C) overall range — no separate thermal spec to worry about.
• -40°F to 140°F Operating Temperature: This range covers Minnesota winters and Phoenix summers on the same SKU. For outdoor entry device deployments in extreme climates, verify that your video receiver or NVR also handles the ambient range at its installation location — the phone itself won't be the limiting factor.
• Dual Relay Contacts (2 Amp): Two onboard relay contacts let you wire door strikes, magnetic locks, or gate controllers directly. No external relay board needed for a basic single- or dual-door access control integration. At 2A contact rating, this covers the vast majority of electric strikes and mag locks used in commercial entry applications.
• 100BASE-Tx / RJ45 with Gel-Filled Butt Connectors: The gel-filled butt connector termination method is appropriate for outdoor and exposed installations where a standard RJ45 crimp exposed to weather would corrode or wick moisture into the cable. This is the right approach for a device rated for 100% humidity — the connector spec and the housing spec are matched.
• Flush or Surface Mount: Ships with a rough-in box for flush mounting into a standard 4×4 electrical box cutout. Surface mount is available via the optional VE-5x5 accessory — useful for retrofit installs where wall cutting isn't feasible. The 5×5×2.25-inch overall footprint fits comfortably on a door pillar or entry wall without appearing oversized.
• FCC Part 15 / Canada ICES-3 Class A Compliance: Regulatory compliance for both US and Canadian deployments on a single unit. No re-certification or variant swap needed when a project spans both markets.

Integration and Compatibility

The E-35-IP-EWP integrates with any SIP 2.0 (RFC 3261) compliant phone system — on-premise IP-PBX, hosted VoIP, or UCaaS platforms. The 100BASE-Tx Ethernet interface connects via standard Cat5e or Cat6 cabling. The analog NTSC video output connects to a compatible video receiver, analog video capture card, or video intercom controller — note that this is an analog composite video signal, not IP video streaming; your video management system must support analog NTSC input or you'll need a video encoder. The two relay contacts support direct wiring to electric strikes or access control panels for door release. For a deeper look at how to plan SIP-based entry phone deployments alongside door access hardware, see the access control category for compatible controllers and hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between the E-35-IP and the E-35-IP-EWP?

A: The EWP (Enhanced Weather Protection) variant tolerates up to 100% humidity, including condensing environments. The standard E-35-IP is rated 5–95% non-condensing. If your installation is outdoors or in a high-humidity environment, the E-35-IP-EWP is the correct choice.

Q: Does the E-35-IP-EWP require a separate power supply?

A: No. It draws under 4 watts (PoE Class 1) via a standard 802.3af PoE port on your network switch. No separate power supply or additional wiring is needed.

Q: Is the video output on the E-35-IP-EWP an IP stream or analog?

A: The camera output is analog NTSC color composite video. It is not an IP stream. Your video receiver or recording system must support analog NTSC input, or you will need a video encoder to connect to an IP-based VMS.

Q: What SIP phone systems is the E-35-IP-EWP compatible with?

A: The E-35-IP-EWP implements SIP 2.0 per RFC 3261, which is the standard protocol used by virtually all IP-PBX platforms and hosted VoIP systems. Any system that accepts a standard SIP endpoint should be compatible. Verify SIP registration settings with your PBX administrator before deployment.

Q: How is the E-35-IP-EWP mounted?

A: The unit ships with a rough-in box for flush mounting into a 4×4 electrical box opening. For surface mount installations, the optional VE-5x5 accessory is available separately. Overall dimensions are 5″ × 5″ × 2.25″ (127mm × 127mm × 57mm).

Q: What is the operating temperature range of the E-35-IP-EWP?

A: The unit operates from -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C), suitable for extreme cold and high-heat outdoor environments.

Eden Phillips

The spec that drives most of my recommendations for the E-35-IP-EWP over the base model is the 100% humidity rating in the EWP configuration — that's not a marginal improvement over 95% non-condensing, it's a fundamentally different moisture tolerance class, and it's the reason this unit belongs on exterior walls and in environments where the base model would develop reliability problems within a season or two.

Technical Highlights:

• EWP 100% Humidity Rating: Condensing moisture — morning dew cycles, spray-down cleaning, coastal salt fog — won't degrade the E-35-IP-EWP the way it would the standard non-EWP variant. This is the spec to cite when a facilities manager asks why they shouldn't just buy the cheaper base model.
• G.722 Wideband Audio + 95 dB SPL: At 95 dB at one meter, this phone overcomes most ambient noise environments at the door. The G.722 codec adds wideband voice quality when your PBX supports it — relevant for facilities where the security desk needs to clearly understand entry requests in noisy conditions without asking callers to repeat themselves.
• PoE Class 1 Under 4W: At sub-4W draw on 802.3af, this device is among the least demanding PoE endpoints you'll deploy. On a 370W PoE switch serving a mixed camera and intercom install, the E-35-IP-EWP effectively disappears from the power budget.

Deployment Considerations:

• The video output is analog NTSC — plan for a compatible analog receiver or a video encoder at the head end. Do not assume this integrates directly with an IP VMS without an analog-to-IP conversion step; that's a common oversight that adds cost and a device to the rack.
• The gel-filled butt connector termination is the right method for the humidity rating, but it means you cannot simply punch down to a keystone or use a standard field-terminated RJ45 jack in the wall without compromising the moisture protection. Train installers accordingly before they reach the job site.

This unit is the right fit for covered exterior entry points at commercial facilities — manufacturing plant personnel doors, school building entries, transit facility gate kiosks — anywhere the door sees real weather daily and the facility runs a SIP-based phone system for two-way entry communication.