Viking Electronics SP636 K-1500-6A Handset with 72-Inch Armored Cable

Overview

The SP636 combines the Viking K-1500-6A handset with a 72-inch armored cable — a pre-paired kit engineered for high-abuse, tamper-prone installations where a standard coiled cord would be the first thing vandalized or pulled free. The armored cable provides mechanical protection that a bare handset cord cannot, making this the practical choice for jail intake areas, hospital psychiatric units, secure lobbies, and correctional visitation stations where cord destruction is a recurring maintenance cost. Specifying the SP636 as a complete unit avoids field-sourcing a compatible armored cord separately and ensures the cable-to-handset interface is factory-matched.

Compatibility

The SP636 is a replacement or upgrade component for Viking Electronics entry phone and intercom systems that accept the K-1500-6A handset — specifically Viking analog door entry phones and intercom panels in the E-series and related analog product families. Verify handset jack type and cord pinout against your specific Viking panel before ordering; the K-1500-6A connector profile is designed for Viking's own analog entry phone platforms and is not a universal RJ-9 drop-in for third-party systems.

Installation Notes

The 72-inch cable length is suited to wall-mounted panels where the handset cradle sits at standard ADA-compliant heights (approximately 48 inches from floor). Confirm the mounting position allows the full cable run without sharp bends that could compromise the armor jacket over time. No special tools are required beyond standard hand tools for panel access. Route the armored cable away from sharp metal edges at the panel knockout — the armor resists crushing but repeated abrasion at a bare edge will eventually wear through the jacket.