Viking Electronics VE-5X5-PNL Surface Mount Back Box with Aluminum Panel
Overview
The VE-5X5-PNL is a surface-mount back box designed for deploying Viking Electronics VE-series entry and intercom products on walls, posts, or single/double gang boxes. The enclosure ships with a 0.081-inch (12-gauge) aluminum panel finished in UV-stable clear gloss powder coat — the aluminum panel resists corrosion where steel would oxidize, making it the right choice for covered exterior alcoves or lobby vestibules where moisture is occasional but not constant. The box itself is fabricated from black fine-texture powder-painted steel, giving it a professional appearance on any intercom or access control installation where the hardware is visible to end users.
Compatibility
Designed specifically for the Viking VE-series product family. Compatible with VE-series surface-mount configurations including the VE-5X5-NR (no rain guard variant) and the VE-5X5-PNL-RD (rain door variant). Also fits installations requiring a standard 5×5 footprint for Viking gooseneck pedestal mounts. This back box pairs naturally with Viking VE-series door entry and intercom units that require a surface-mount enclosure rather than flush or gang-box installation. It is not the stainless steel variant — for coastal or high-corrosion environments, the VE-5X5-PNL-SS (316 stainless steel, brushed #4B finish) is the appropriate alternative. For installations needing a compatible rain guard, verify the specific VE-series model's rain guard requirement before ordering this panel-only variant.
Installation Notes
Mounts directly to a wall, post, or single/double gang box — no adapter plate required for standard gang-box applications. Shipping weight is 2.0 lb (0.91 kg); plan accordingly for post or pedestal cantilevered installations where moment load matters. External dimensions follow the VE-5X5-PNL-SS profile: 5.22″ × 5.14″ × 3.4″ (133mm × 131mm × 86mm) — confirm clearance before roughing in conduit entries. The 12-gauge aluminum panel is pre-drilled to the VE-series mounting pattern, so field drilling is not required for supported Viking products.
