Description
Managing visitor access at your apartment building shouldn't mean confusing keypads or multi-digit codes — the Viking K-1200 keeps it simple with 12 clearly labeled buttons that let visitors call any resident with a single press.
This handsfree entry phone features a rugged stainless steel faceplate with a printed directory protected behind a waterproof plastic lens, so each tenant's name sits right next to their call button. The built-in speed dialer stores up to 12 primary numbers with a backup second number for each — if a resident doesn't answer, the system automatically tries the next number. Once connected, tenants unlock the door with a single touch tone command that triggers the onboard relay. For properties without a central office line, the K-1200 works seamlessly with the Viking C-3000 No CO Controller.
From small apartment complexes and professional office buildings to gated communities, the K-1200 is built to handle daily outdoor use. For locations exposed to rain, snow, or harsh conditions, it's available with Enhanced Weather Protection featuring rubber gaskets, urethane encapsulated circuit boards, and sealed connections throughout.
Our Expert Take: The single-button-per-tenant design is genuinely one of the most visitor-friendly setups you'll find — no directory scrolling, no code memorization, no confusion. If you need expanded security, pairing the K-1200 with the Viking C-1000B adds an extra layer of access control. And if your site is fully exposed to the elements year-round, it's worth specifying the EWP version from the start rather than retrofitting later. The wide operating range of -30°F to 150°F means this unit handles temperature extremes that would challenge lesser entry phones.
Key Features
- 12 individual speed dial buttons — one-button calling with no codes or directory navigation needed
- Printed tenant directory behind a waterproof plastic lens on a rugged stainless steel faceplate
- 12 primary phone numbers plus 12 backup numbers, each storing up to 32 digits
- Automatic rollover to second number on busy or no-answer
- Tenant-activated door strike relay via single touch tone command
- Integral relay rated at 5A @ 30VDC/250VAC for door strikes or camera control
- Operates on 12 to 24 volts AC or DC — 12VDC adapter included
- Compatible with Viking C-3000 for No CO (no central office line) operation
- Compatible with Viking C-1000B for increased access security
- VE-LIGHT compatible for illuminated installations
- Available with Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) — rubber gaskets, urethane encapsulated boards, and sealed connections
- Extended operating temperature range: -30°F to 150°F
Technical Specifications
- Power: 12 to 24 Volts AC or DC (12VDC adapter included)
- Speed Dial Capacity: 12 primary numbers + 12 backup numbers, up to 32 digits each
- Relay Contact Rating: 5A @ 30VDC / 250VAC maximum
- Connections: 8 gel-filled butt connectors (3M Scotchlok UR2)
- Dimensions: 5.0″ x 10.0″ x 2.5″ (127mm x 254mm x 63.5mm)
- Operating Temperature: -30°F to 150°F (-35°C to 66°C)