Viking Electronics · E-1600 Series

E-1600-52A

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UL ADA SECTION 508

ADA Emergency Call Button Blue Light Phone

Viking Electronics E-1600 Series Introduced circa 2010

Viking E-1600 emergency call button for blue light phone towers.

Common Applications

The emergency call button on blue light towers found on every college campus, parking garage, and public transit station. One press connects to campus security or 911 dispatch. Large stainless steel button with EMERGENCY label visible from distance. ADA compliant. Built to withstand weather, vandalism, and years of outdoor exposure.

Specifications

ADA Compliant
Yes
Certifications
UL, ADA Section 508
IP Rating
IP66
Material
Stainless Steel
Mounting Type
Surface mount
Protocol
VoIP / SIP / Analog phone line

Installation Quick Reference

Panel cutout: 22mm. Insert from the front of the panel, secure with mounting nut from behind (tighten to 2-3 Nm).

Contact block: Snap or screw the contact block onto the rear of the button body. Ensure the contact block orientation matches the wiring diagram — NO terminals are usually marked.

Wiring: Use 0.5-2.5mm² stranded wire with ferrules. Tighten screw terminals to 0.8 Nm. Test the button function before energizing the circuit.

Dimensions

Troubleshooting

Button doesn't respond when pressed

Check the contact block first — it's the most common failure point. Test continuity across the NO or NC terminals with a multimeter. If no click is felt, the return spring in the head may be broken.

Works intermittently

Contact block contacts are pitted or burned. Replace the contact block — don't try to file the contacts. Check if the rated cycle count has been exceeded.

Button feels mushy or doesn't click

The spring return mechanism in the button head is worn. Replace the head. The contact block can usually be reused if it tests OK.

Where to Buy

Price range

$44.35 — $45.92

across 2 distributors

Quick Specs

ADA Compliant
Yes
Certifications
UL, ADA Section 508
IP Rating
IP66
Material
Stainless Steel
Mounting Type
Surface mount

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