Overview
The Talk-A-Phone ETP-400C is a single-button emergency information phone designed for outdoor installation in high-security environments. This ADA-compliant device delivers hands-free communication and can be deployed on standard POTS lines, PBX extensions, or with Talk-A-Phone’s EC-8 Emergency Phone Consolidator. The ETP-400C is phone-line powered, eliminating the need for separate power infrastructure in many installations.
Key Features
- Single push-button activation for straightforward emergency dialing
- ADA-compliant design with LED indicator for hearing-impaired users
- Built-in auto-dialer: automatically calls a second number if the first doesn’t answer or is busy
- Hands-free two-way communication after call connect
- Non-volatile EEPROM programming callable from any phone
- Stainless steel faceplate with raised letter and Braille signage for accessibility
- Speaker for audible communication
- Optional voice location identifier (ETP-400CV models) to announce caller location
Technical Specifications
- Model: ETP-400C
- Button Type: Single push-button
- Communication: 2-way hands-free
- Connection: Parallel tip and ring RJ-11 connector
- Auto-Dial Capability: Two numbers with failover
- Power Source: Phone line powered (requires 20mA at 24V off-hook)
- Operating Temperature: -4 to +149°F (-20 to +65°C)
- Faceplate Material: 12-gauge brushed stainless steel
- Circuit Protection: Varistor lightning suppression, full-wave polarity guarded
- Programming: Non-volatile EEPROM via touch-tone codes
- Message Duration: Programmable 1–4270 minutes in 1-minute increments
- UPC: 607894400017
Typical Applications
The ETP-400C is widely deployed in parking facilities, college campuses, controlled-access gates, medical centers, and industrial parks. Its robust stainless steel construction and outdoor-rated design make it suitable for harsh environmental conditions. The single-button interface simplifies operation for users in distress, while the auto-dialer and audio features ensure reliable emergency communication.
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) lines
- PBX phone extensions
- Talk-A-Phone EC-8 Emergency Phone Consolidator
- Standard RJ-11 telephone wiring
- CCTV and auxiliary device integration (via auxiliary contacts)
- Talk-A-Lertâ„¢ software for remote management and recording
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Earlier Talk-A-Phone 400-series models (ETP-400, ETP-400V)
- Compatible as a replacement for competitive single-button emergency phones from other manufacturers in similar environments
Works With
- Talk-A-Phone emergency phone systems and control software
- Blue light strobe and auxiliary alert devices
- Scream Alertâ„¢ notification systems
- Standard telephone infrastructure (landline networks)
- Programmable via touch-tone operation codes from any phone
