Viking 22 NAME STAINLESS STEEL DIRECTORY - D22

Viking Electronics D22 22-Name Stainless Steel Apartment Directory

The Viking Electronics D22 is a 22-slot brushed stainless steel name directory designed to integrate flush alongside Viking's stainless steel entry phones and intercoms. At 7.75" x 4.25" (197mm x 108mm), the D22 fits standard single-gang and multi-gang entry panel cutouts while offering a clean, professional appearance that holds up in high-traffic vestibules, apartment lobbies, and gated access points. If you're specifying a Viking Electronics entry system, the D22 is purpose-built to match the same 18 gauge brushed finish used across the Viking phone line — no mismatched metals, no cosmetic compromise.

Overview

Directory panels are often an afterthought in entry system design, but a mismatched or flimsy directory undercuts the professional look of an otherwise well-specified door entry system. The D22 addresses that directly: same material grade, same brushed finish, designed to sit directly adjacent to Viking's stainless handset phones or VoIP entry units. With 22 name slots and 3.75"-wide (95mm) name cards, the panel accommodates multi-tenant residential or small commercial buildings without requiring a larger, costlier unit. For properties with fewer than 22 tenants, unused slots accept blank inserts — keeping the panel looking intentional rather than incomplete.

Key Features

• 18 Gauge Brushed Stainless Steel Construction: 18 gauge stainless is the same material specification Viking uses on its entry phones, so the D22 mounts beside a Viking phone station without any finish mismatch. It also handles outdoor vestibule conditions — humidity, temperature swings, occasional contact — without the corrosion or flex you'd get from a powder-coated aluminum or ABS alternative.
• 22-Name Capacity — Right-Sized for Mid-Size Multifamily: 22 slots covers the majority of garden-style apartment buildings, small condominium entrances, and professional suites without requiring an oversized panel. If your property has 23–32 units, the D32 is the next step up in the Viking D-Series; if you only need 6–10 slots, the D6 or D10 keeps the panel proportional to the building. Matching panel height to actual tenant count avoids a wall of blank inserts.
• 3.75" (95mm) Name Card Width: Wide enough to accommodate a full last name plus unit number in standard print without cramped text or abbreviations. Cards can be printed, typed, or hand-lettered depending on building management workflow — standard office paper cut to size works with most card slot configurations.
• Compact 7.75" x 4.25" Footprint: The D22's panel dimensions fit within a standard entry rough-in without requiring custom cutwork. At under 8 inches tall, it integrates into multi-gang surface-mount or flush-mount enclosures alongside a Viking entry phone and keypad without eating into door frame clearances.
• Matched to Viking's Entry Phone Aesthetic: Viking's stainless entry phones (including the E-series and AES-series VoIP units) use the same brushed stainless finish. Mounting a D22 directly adjacent produces a cohesive panel assembly — relevant when property managers or HOA boards care about curb appeal, or when you're specifying a system for a newer construction project with design standards.
• Lightweight for Surface or Flush Installation: At 3 lbs (1.36 kg) shipping weight, the actual panel is light enough for single-technician installation on standard wall anchors or into an aluminum surface-mount backbox. No structural blocking or heavy-duty anchoring required.
• Two-Year Limited Warranty: Viking backs the D22 with a two-year limited manufacturer warranty — consistent with the coverage offered across Viking's entry phone and intercom hardware line. For integrators offering service contracts, the warranty baseline aligns with standard 2-year support agreement terms.

Integration and Compatibility

The D22 is a passive panel — no wiring, no power, no network connection required. It mounts adjacent to or above any Viking entry phone, keypad, or access control reader and serves purely as a visual directory reference for visitors. This makes it compatible with access control systems from any manufacturer; there's no protocol matching, no IP configuration, and no firmware to manage. The panel accepts standard printed name cards and can be updated by building management without tools.

Within the Viking D-Series, panels scale from 6 names (D6) to 56 names (D56), all sharing the same brushed stainless material and 4.25" width dimension. This means a property that expands — adding a wing or converting units — can extend the directory by mounting an additional D-Series panel in the same enclosure row without breaking the visual system. For large multi-entry buildings deploying Viking VoIP intercom systems, multiple D-Series directories can be ganged in a surface-mount enclosure to cover full building rosters.

When specifying enclosures, confirm the rough-in or surface-mount box accommodates the 7.75" x 4.25" panel face plus any adjacent Viking phone footprint. Viking's own surface-mount backboxes are sized to pair with D-Series directories — consult the Viking Electronics product line for enclosure compatibility by entry phone model.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many name slots does the D22 have, and what size are the name cards?

A: The D22 has 22 name slots. Each name card is 3.75 inches (95mm) wide, wide enough to display a full last name and unit number in standard print without crowding.

Q: What is the D22 made of, and will it hold up outdoors?

A: The D22 is constructed from 18 gauge brushed stainless steel — the same material grade used on Viking's entry phones. It handles outdoor vestibule and covered-entry conditions including humidity and temperature variation without corrosion or finish degradation. For fully exposed outdoor installations (direct rain, no overhead cover), confirm the installation location provides adequate protection, as the panel is a directory housing rather than an IP-rated enclosure.

Q: What are the panel dimensions of the D22?

A: The D22 measures 7.75 inches wide by 4.25 inches tall (197mm x 108mm). Plan your rough-in or surface-mount enclosure accordingly, particularly if mounting adjacent to a Viking entry phone.

Q: Does the D22 require any wiring or power?

A: No. The D22 is a passive name directory — no electrical connections, no network wiring, and no power supply required. It mounts mechanically and accepts printed name cards only.

Q: What is the warranty on the D22?

A: Viking Electronics backs the D22 with a two-year limited manufacturer warranty.

Q: How does the D22 compare to other models in the Viking D-Series?

A: The Viking D-Series scales in name capacity: D6 (6 names), D10 (10 names), D22 (22 names), D32 (32 names), D44 (44 names), and D56 (56 names). All share the same 4.25-inch width and brushed stainless construction, so they can be mounted together in a common enclosure row for buildings that need more than 22 directory slots.

Ted Perry

The D22 is one of those specification decisions that seems trivial until you're on-site and the directory panel doesn't match the entry phone finish — then it becomes a punch list item that takes weeks to resolve. Viking's D-Series exists specifically to prevent that: the D22 is 18 gauge brushed stainless, the same gauge and finish spec as Viking's entry handsets, so what you order is what integrates cleanly.

Technical Highlights:

• 18 Gauge Stainless Steel: Heavy enough to resist flex and denting in a high-traffic vestibule without being unwieldy — the 3 lb shipping weight means the actual panel is lightweight enough for a single-tech install on standard wall anchors.
• 22-Slot Capacity at 3.75" Card Width: Sized for the majority of garden-style and mid-rise multifamily buildings. The 3.75-inch card width accommodates full names and unit numbers in readable print — not the cramped 2-inch slots you see on generic directories.
• 7.75" x 4.25" Panel Face: Fits standard rough-in dimensions alongside Viking entry phones without requiring custom cutwork or oversize enclosures. The consistent 4.25" width across the entire D-Series means you can gang a D22 next to a D10 or D32 in the same enclosure row if a building's tenant count changes.

Deployment Considerations:

• The D22 is a passive panel — no wiring, no power, no IP config. Factor zero electrical rough-in time into your install estimate for the directory itself; all effort goes into enclosure mounting and card population.
• Watch out for fully exposed outdoor installs: the D22 is brushed stainless, not an IP-rated enclosure. In a fully exposed soffit or post-mount application with direct rain exposure, you'll want a weatherproof hood or recessed enclosure to protect the card slots from water infiltration and card degradation.

For a 10–22 unit apartment building or professional office suite deploying Viking's E-series or AES-series VoIP entry phones, the D22 is the correct directory pairing — same finish, correct capacity, no custom fabrication required.