VIKINGViking NewsFebruary 2020

Volume 32 : Issue 2

SPOTLIGHT: Enhanced Weather Protection

Field adjustabletrim pots

Viking’s Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) gives your product extra defense against mother nature and other hazards

Some applications demand extra protection. Products that are mounted outdoors, exposed to precipitation, condensation, vehicle exhaust, or corrosive atmosphere like salty air near the ocean, all need an extra measure of weather and corrosion resistance.

Our EWP (Enhanced Weather Protection) products are designed to meet IP66 standards. First, we use internally-sealed push button switches, trim pots and DIP switches so you can adjust microphone and speaker volumes and set programming features right at the installation site.

Then we seal the connections at the push button switch, microphone, and LED using a special non-corrosive sealant. We use a special microphone boot that acts as a shield against water penetration. A mylar speaker is used with foam rubber mounting gasket. Closed cell foam gasketing is used behind front panels to prevent water penetration.

Finally we encapsulate the entire board in a flexible potting material (shown above), leaving the internally sealed field adjustable trim pots and DIP switches accessible. This special material allows the circuit board and its components to expand and contract, while maintaining weather resistance. To protect the wire connections, we include connectors filled with anti-corrosive sealing gel.

Programming DIP switches

Encapsulated for added protection

ENGINEERED AND MADE IN THE USA

2 YEAR WARRANTY

At Viking “American Made” matters. It’s what

built our company and it’s what keeps our products TOUGH AND RELIABLE!

We know you choose Viking because we get the job done.

Need another reason? Two year limited warranty, VIKING HAS YOUR BACK.

FREE AMERICAN PRODUCT SUPPORT

When you need product support, we won’t outsource your call. You’ll talk with one

of our techs right here in HUDSON, WISCONSIN.

The weather can be TOUGH here in Wisconsin - especially in the middle of Winter! But - it gives Andrew the perfect opportunity to demonstrate

Viking’s Enhanced Weather Protection.

Andrew shows how EWP helps protect Viking products from the snow and cold. Check out

this video on Viking’s YouTube channel.

From sunshine to snowstorms, Viking works!

TRIVIA QUESTION

January Trivia: The first “ball drop” in New York’s Times Square welcomed what new year?

Answer: 1908

Congratulations to PABLO M. DIAZ from PMD Engineering!

In 1783, the first hot air balloon was set to fly in France. Who (or what)

were the first passengers?

Everyone who calls, emails, or faxes in the correct answer by February 29, 2020 will be

entered into a drawing for a prize.

See EWP in

ACTION!Does my application require

Enhanced Weather Protection?

If you answer “yes” to one or more of the following statements, we recommend a Viking product that is equipped with Enhanced Weather Protection.

1. The product is located outside where it is exposed to precipitation or condensation.

2. The product is mounted near an indoor swimming pool or spa.

3. The products wire runs use conduit which could funnel warm inside air to the product mounted outside, causing condensation on the circuit board.

4. The product is mounted in a location with a known corrosive atmosphere.

5. The product is mounted in a parking garage with vehicle exhaust.

6. The temperature of the product can get below the dew point.

TECHTIPS

Viking @ the 31st Annual Hot Air Affair!Every year Viking sponsors a balloon in the Hudson Hot Air Affair and participates in the torchlight parade down main street. The Hot Air Affair offers a pleasant oasis as we wait for

spring and endure the final days of winter's punch. The Hot Air Affair has become the largest winter balloon rally in the Midwest, and the event always brings plenty

of people to our community. This year’s theme is “Balloon’n Up Nort, Yah sure you betcha!” Learn more: www.hudsonhotairaffair.com

PRODUCTS THAT COME WITH EWP

• Tower Chassis: 8 gauge thick aluminum, 3.0" x 6.0" rectangle tube, powder painted high-visibility yellow

• Surface mount to rigid wall or post

• Power supply included for strobe

• Phone Panel: 14 gauge stainless steel

• Meets ADA requirements for emergency phones

• High power LED strobe and beacon features:

- High output / long life LED - 4 programmable flash patterns- 6 brightness settings

• Analog and VoIP models available

• Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) comes standard, EWP is designed to meet IP66 Ingress Protection Rating

ADA Compliant Tower Phones with Blue LED

For more info on Replacement Panel Phones request DOD 218 for analog or DOD 255 for VoIP

• Direct replacement for select GAI-Tronics and Talk-A-Phone panel phones

• Replacing Code Blue tower phones requires redrilling

• Analog and VoIP available

• Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) comes standard, EWP is designed to meet IP66 Ingress Protection Rating

Replacement Panel Phones

For more information on:

Analog Tower Phones see DOD 217VoIP Tower Phones see DOD 249

• Mounting: Flush mount to Code Blue, GAI-Tronics and Talk-A-Phone towers, wall mounts, boxes and pedestals

• Material: 12 gauge marine grade 316 stainless steel

VIKINGViking Electronics, Inc.

1531 Industrial Street

Hudson, WI 54016-9386

CONTACT US

PHONE: 715.386.8861

FAX: 715.386.4344

EMAIL: info@vikingelectronics.com

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WHAT’SINSIDE?

• Learn what EWP stands for

• Find out how EWP can save you $

• Trivia question!

• Hudson’s 2020 Hot Air Affair

UPCOMING EVENTS

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IT ExpoFt Lauderdale, FLFeb 12-14, 2020

BICSI WinterTampa, FLFeb 9-13, 2020

Channel PartnersLas Vegas, NVMar 9-12, 2020

ISC WESTLas Vegas, NVMar 18-20, 2020

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• Drives up to (250) 70V Speakers or Paging Horns

• For PABX, FXO, FXS, and Centrex applications

• Supports Background Music, Loud Ringing, and Door Chimes

• High efficiency class D amplifier allows for a compact 1RU 19” rack mount chassis

250 Watt 70V Telecom Paging Amplifier

ModelPA-250

• Includes Mic and Aux inputs

• Bass, Treble, and Automatic Level Controls

COMINGSOON