CHIEF LVS1U ConnexSys Video Wall Mount System Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Chief
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LVS1U ConnexSys Video Wall Mount System
Instruction Manual
CONNEXSYS ™ VIDEO WALL MOUNTING SYSTEM
Chief set out to create the best video wall system – a system that solves the most common problems installers often run into on the worksite. We achieved those goals with the new ConnexSys™ Video Wall Mounting System.
THE CONNEXSYS STORY
The solution began by working with dealers and installers to get feedback on
available video wall options, and Chief continued to gather feedback at each
step in the development process.
“Alignment can take up 50-70 percent of the install time,” said Kathryn
Gaskell, product manager. “This new system quickly aligns rows for substantial
time savings. For
massive video walls, it’s exponential.”
“It took out a lot of the guesswork to keep everything aligned. What had seemed like an extremely difficult task was accomplished in no time at all.”
- Marko Scott, Installation Technician at AVI-SPL
SEE HOW IT WORKS
Watch Mike Moon, Chief’s Training & Installation Manager, install a 3×2 video wall using ConnexSys.
THE BREAKTHROUGH CONNEXSYS VIDEO WALL SYSTEM FEATURES
Speed
Use a single strut channel per row for multiple mounts. This quickly aligns
the entire row and removes the need for spacers to measure horizontally
between mounts. Compatible with most 1-⅝” sizes of channel strut.
Alignment
The PowerZone™ features six points of tool-free height, tilt, lateral, and
depth adjustment all found in one easy-to-access location at the top of the
mount. Tilt adjustment at a single point protects displays from potentially
harmful twisting, and generous depth adjustment allows for a range of home
positions between 4 and 7.3” (102-186 mm) to easily line up with recess
applications and accommodate walls up to 2” (51 mm) out of alignment
horizontally.
Serviceability
The RapidDraw™ Display Release feature gives installers access to any display
on the video wall via a controlled pull cord, removing the possibility of
accidental pop-outs from
people bumping into screens. This also protects the displays by reducing the
frequency and aggressiveness of screen pushing. Once released, the mounts can
be pulled out up to 13.7” (340 mm) from the wall for service.
Engage the kickstand to 20 degrees for even more room to work.
Rigidity
Chief engineers added rigidity to the solution to maintain precise alignment,
even after a screen is pulled out for service.
ORDERING OPTIONS
Connexus Mounts Without Rails
Connexus universal video wall mounts are ideal for large-scale, seamless video
walls and recessed applications. Two models ship without rails so installers
can source strut locally to hang multiple mounts to one rail and reduce
installation time. Available in portrait and landscape orientations.
Connexus Mounts With Rails
Connexus can also be ordered with individual rails for each mount – ready to
install right out of the box. Rail models are available in both portrait and
landscape orientations.
LVS1U
42 – 80″ Landscape
Mount with Rails| LVS1UP
40 – 80″ Portrait
Mount with Rails| LVSXU
42 – 80″ Landscape
Mount without Rails| LVSXUP
40 – 80″ Portrait
Mount without Rails
SPECIFICATIONS
Model| Includes
Rails| Orientation| Weight
Capacity| Dimensions (HxWxD)| Mounting Patterns
(WxH)| Tilt| Height
Adjust| Total Depth
Adjust
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LVS1U| Yes| Landscape| 150 lbs
(68 kg)| 21.8 x 35.5 x 4″
(554 x 903 x 102 mm)| 200 x 100 –
700 x 400 mm| +4° /
-2.5°| ± 1″
(25 mm)| 3.41″
(87 mm)
LVS1UP| Portrait| 32.5 x 19.5 x 4.1″
(826 x 496 x 104 mm)| 200 x 100 –
800 x 400 mm
LVSXU| No| Landscape| 21.8 x 35.5 x 4″
(554 x 903 x 102 mm)| 200 x 100 –
700 x 400 mm
LVSXUP| Portrait| 32.5 x 19.5 x 4.1″
(826 x 496 x 104 mm)| 200 x 100 –
800 x 400 mm
*FHB5050 interface adapter available to accommodate 800 x 400 mm mounting patterns.
ACCESSORIES
| FHB5050 | **Dimensions*** |
|---|
800 x 400 mm
Interface Adapter| 17 x 4.71 x 0.63″
(432 x 120 x 16 mm)
- Dimensions given are for one side of the two-piece FHB5050 bracket.
| CSA100 | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Device Holder | 9.85 x 7.97 x 1.49″ |
(250 x 202 x 38 mm)
| CSACLIPS | Dimensions |
|---|
Cable Quick Ties
(Qty 100)| 1.38 x 0.75 x 0.89″
(35 x 19 x 23 mm)
| CSACKO6B | Dimensions | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Side Cover Kit | 6″ depth x 84″ length | |
| (15.4 x 213.4 cm) | All ConnexSys |
Mounts
“It really is a no-brainer when it comes to leveling.
You should be able to cut your installation time in half.”
– Vince DiStasio, Vice President at Video Visions
LEED ® RECYCLED CONTENT
Chief is an ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturer with a number of products
that qualify for credits in Materials & Resources for recycled content,
including the ConnexSys video wall mounting system. Please email
LEED@milestone.com for information on other Chief
products.
Model| Recycled Content| LEED Recycled Content
(Post-consumer + ½ Pre-consumer)
---|---|---
LVS1U| 19.6% Post Consumer
14.3% Pre Consumer| 26.75%v
VIDEO WALL WITH A TWIST
Challenge
A cellular store in a Canadian mall wanted to catch the eyes of passing
shoppers. The architect wanted more than a simple 5×5 video wall and designed
it to fit into a corner with the last column on the adjacent surface. On top
of that, the installer only had 3-4 days to get the job done.
“The challenge was the super narrow bezel, a 90-degree bend, and to maintain
serviceability,” said Gil Gauthier, Certified Technology Design Specialist at
Advance Pro in Winnipeg, Canada.
Advance Pro is an electronic systems integrator for audio, video,
communications, security, and multimedia.
“It keeps the installer happy.
It keeps the job on track. And even if the customer doesn’t care about the
bracket, they care that the wall works.”
Solution
The installers at Advance Pro had used Chief mounts previously for smaller
video walls, but when Gauthier showed the team a video of the new ConnexSys
Video Wall Mounting System from Chief, he said the installer told him he
wouldn’t touch this job unless they used a Chief bracket.
Gauthier said the biggest advantage of the ConnexSys system is the ability to
hang the mount from a standard strut channel, a common item for AV installers.
“It’s kind of like the Lego® block of the installer world,” he added.
Senior technician, Joe Premecz, expects to encounter imperfect walls on the
job site, which makes lining up displays a challenge with individual mounts.
The use of strut channel, though, to provide an even reference surface,
allowed him to accommodate the distortions of the wall.
“By attaching the mounts to the steel, the panels were near proper alignment
from the start,” he said.
Senior technician, Joe Premecz, expects to encounter imperfect walls on the
job site, which makes lining up displays a challenge with individual mounts.
The use of a strut channel, though, to provide an even reference surface,
allowed him to accommodate the distortions of the wall.
“By attaching the mounts to the steel, the panels were near proper alignment
from the start,” he said.
“The challenge was the super narrow bezel, a 90-degree bend, and to maintain serviceability.”
They spent half a day making sure the strut channel was installed and square,
then put up the 25 panels in about three hours.
“They were a huge time saver,” Premecz said.
Though there was a short turnaround for delivery, Chief was able to ship new
mounts directly from the factory to arrive on-site when needed.
“I know the installer kind of went white when he heard the 90-degree part,”
Gauthier said. “It’s already a challenge to line up. If it wasn’t for those
brackets, I don’t know how he would have done it.”
The micro-adjustment allowed by the ConnexSys system to line up the screens
safely before locking them in place, the quick leveling using a strut channel
to hang the main row of four screens, and the need for ultra-precise alignment
for the high-definition content made the job possible and efficient.
“There’s no way it would have happened otherwise,” Gauthier said. “It keeps
the installer happy. It keeps the job on track. And even if the customer
doesn’t care about the bracket, they care that the wall works.”
Serviceability was also key. They needed front access to adjust and change
content and software.
The RapidDraw release system helped the installer pop out only the displays he
needed to access at the time.
Results
The client is running live videos, sporting events, and ads to draw people
into the store. Gauthier said any specs he does, he just puts Chief in now –
that whatever extra price might be involved is more than covered by savings in
installation costs, allowing the company to work tighter deadlines.
“Chief listened to installers,” Gauthier said. “This is a prime example of
making life easier for installation guys. They said this makes life better and
easier. It makes clients happier. The overall project was easier and smoother.
It’s a win win win. By looking after the installers, we are looking after
everybody.”
INSTALLATION TIPS
Visit us at milestone.com/connexsys for access to installation videos, literature, BIM models, and links to the following online tools:
Connexus Mounts in Recessed Installations
Get installation tips for using ConnexSys in recessed applications from Chief
engineer Mike Moon. In this learning module, Mike gets in-depth on topics
ranging from screen alignment within a recessed space to specifying the
recessed depth needed and Chief’s suggestions for routing RapidDraw cords.
Connexus Mounts for Curved Walls
Did you know the ConnexSys mounting system is approved for use in certain
curved video wall applications? We’ve put together a guide for determining if
Connexus is a good match for your curved wall installation.
For more information, contact an Account Manager today.
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