Viking Yellow Surface Mount Box No Rain Guard - VE-5X5-NR-YL

Viking Electronics VE-5X5-NR-YL Yellow Surface Mount Box No Rain Guard

Overview

The VE-5X5-NR-YL is a yellow powder-painted steel surface mount enclosure designed for Viking Electronics intercom and entry system installations where high-visibility identification or color-coding is a site requirement. Built from 0.062-inch (16-gauge) cold-rolled steel and finished in a UV-stable fine texture powder coat, this box holds up to sun exposure without fading or chalking — a real consideration for exterior vestibule or covered outdoor mounting locations. At 5.22 inches square and 3.0 inches deep, it fits the standard Viking 5x5 footprint used across their Viking Electronics entry system product line.

This is the no-rain-guard variant. If your mounting location is fully exposed to direct precipitation, evaluate whether a rain guard or recessed mounting arrangement is appropriate for your site — this box does not include weather deflection hardware.

Key Features

• 16-Gauge CRS Construction (0.062"): Cold-rolled steel at this gauge resists denting and deformation during installation and in high-traffic areas. Thicker than typical sheet-metal enclosures, so it won't flex when the door or push-button is operated repeatedly.
• UV-Stable Yellow Powder Coat: The fine-texture finish is formulated for UV resistance, which matters on south- or west-facing exterior walls where cheaper paint yellows or chalks within a season. Yellow also serves as a clear visual marker for emergency call stations — common in parking structures, warehouses, and industrial facilities.
• 5.22" x 5.22" x 3.0" Footprint: Matches the standard Viking 5x5 surface mount box envelope. The 3.0-inch depth provides adequate back-box volume for terminal connections and cable management without protruding excessively from the wall surface.
• 0.75" Knockout Diameter: Fits standard 3/4-inch conduit fittings — the most common trade size for low-voltage intercom wiring. No field drilling required for typical conduit entries; punch the knockout and install your fitting directly.
• No Rain Guard Included: Keeps the profile clean and reduces cost where weather exposure is not a factor — interior lobbies, covered entryways, and protected alcoves. Do not specify this variant for installations subject to direct rain without supplemental weather protection.
• 1.6 lb Shipping Weight: Lightweight enough for single-person installation. The steel construction keeps the enclosure rigid without requiring heavy anchoring hardware beyond standard wall fasteners.

Integration & Compatibility

The VE-5X5-NR-YL is designed around the Viking Electronics VE-Series intercom and entry product family. The 5x5 surface mount footprint is shared across Viking's intercom and entry systems line, making this box a direct fit for applicable Viking station models. Verify the specific Viking station model's dimensional requirements against the 5.22" x 5.22" x 3.0" interior before ordering — Viking also offers aluminum and deeper variants in the VE-Series for different station configurations. For PoE-powered entry stations or network video intercom deployments, review your PoE switch and conduit routing plan before finalizing box placement, since back-box depth affects cable bend radius for Cat5e/Cat6 runs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the VE-5X5-NR-YL include a rain guard?

A: No. The NR designation stands for No Rain Guard. This variant is intended for interior or protected installations. If your mounting location is exposed to direct precipitation, consider a Viking VE-Series variant that includes a rain guard.

Q: What conduit size does the knockout support?

A: The knockout diameter is 0.75 inches, fitting standard 3/4-inch conduit fittings — the most common size for low-voltage intercom and entry system wiring.

Q: What is the box made of?

A: The VE-5X5-NR-YL is constructed from 0.062-inch (16-gauge) cold-rolled steel with a UV-stable yellow fine texture powder coat finish.

Q: What are the exact dimensions of the VE-5X5-NR-YL?

A: The box measures 5.22 inches wide by 5.22 inches tall by 3.0 inches deep. Shipping weight is 1.6 lbs (0.73 kg).

Q: Is this box compatible with all Viking 5x5 station models?

A: The VE-5X5-NR-YL is designed for the Viking VE-Series 5x5 footprint. Verify your specific Viking station model's dimensional requirements against this box's 5.22" x 5.22" x 3.0" envelope before ordering, as Viking offers multiple back-box depths and materials in the VE-Series.

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The VE-5X5-NR-YL comes up most often when a site has a color-coding standard — emergency call stations in yellow, standard entry in black — or when the AHJ wants high-visibility identification on specific intercom points. The 0.062-inch (16-gauge) CRS wall thickness is noticeably stiffer than the thinner sheet metal you find on generic low-voltage boxes, which matters when the station is mounted at waist height in a busy corridor and takes incidental contact regularly.

Technical Highlights:

• 16-Gauge CRS at 0.062": Resists deformation under repeated use and installation stress — relevant when the entry station sees dozens of actuations daily in a warehouse or parking structure.
• UV-Stable Yellow Powder Coat: Fine texture finish formulated to resist UV degradation; prevents the chalking and color shift that standard industrial paint shows within 12–18 months on sun-exposed walls.
• 3.0" Back-Box Depth: Provides enough interior volume for terminal blocks and cable loops on standard Cat5e/Cat6 or 2-conductor intercom wiring without forcing tight bends at the entry point.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 0.75-inch knockout is sized for 3/4-inch EMT or rigid conduit fittings — verify your conduit trade size before rough-in; upgrading to larger conduit after the box is set requires field modification.
• No rain guard is included — this is the correct call for covered entries and interior vestibules, but do not specify this variant for any location with direct rain exposure without adding a hood or recessing the station into the box.

The VE-5X5-NR-YL fits best in industrial facilities, parking structures, and university campuses where color-coded intercom stations are part of the emergency communication plan and the mounting location is covered or interior.