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VESA Video
Electronics Standards Association |
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(408) 957-9270 Fax: |
VESA FLAT DISPLAY MOUN=
TING
INTERFACE STANDARD
(f=
or
Flat Panel Monitors/Displays/Flat TVs)
Version
1, Rev. 1
January
16, 2006
Purpose
This proposal is to provide industry standard mounting interfaces for Flat Displays (FDs) such as flat panel monitors, flat displays and f= lat TVs.
Summary
This document defines mounting interfaces for Flat Displays, corresponding standards for mounting device manufacturers and cable and cable connector location guidelines.
Note:
Please note that the o=
nly
major revisions to this Standard occur in Sections 7 and 8. Section 7,
Part F of the standard was revised to accommodate all =
FDs
greater than 90-inches diagonal. It
was modified to help encourage display manufacturer compliance.
Tabl=
e of
Contents
PREFACE
Intellectual Property Statement.................................................................= ................................ iv
Trademarks.......= ...........................................................................= ............................................. iv
Patents = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; ........... iv
Other Documents Referenced..................................................................= ................................. iv
Support For This Standard...................................................................= ..................................... v...........
Acknowledgements.= ...........................................................................= ......................................... v...........
Revision History.= ...........................................................................= ............................................ vi...........
1.=
4 =
Mounting
Pad or Mounting Apparatus Design Guidelines.
1.=
5 =
Mounting
Interface Compliance Identification/Labeling Guidelines.
1.=
6 =
Flat
Display Cable and Cable Connector Location Guidelines.
1.=
9 =
Illustrations
of Various Applications Utilizing the Standard Mounting Interfaces
3.=
2 =
Screw
Mounting Interface
3.=
3 =
Weight
Limit Specifications
3.=
4 =
Mounting
Interface Compliance Identification/Label
3.=
5 =
Alternate
Mounting Interface Options
3.=
6 =
Part
B - Interface Mounting Pad Specifications.
4.=
2 =
Screw
Mounting Interface
4.=
3 =
Weight
Limit Specifications
4.=
4 =
Mounting
Interface Compliance Identification/Label
4.=
5 =
Alternate
Mounting Interface Options
4.=
6 =
Part
C - Interface Mounting Pad Specifications.
Diagonal Flat Displays (Replaces FPMPMIä Standard)=
=
5.=
2 =
Part
D – Center Located Screw Mounting Interface.
5.=
3 =
Weight
Limit Specifications
5.=
4 =
Center
Located Mounting Interface Compliance Identification/Label=
5.=
5 =
Alternate
Mounting Interface Options
5.=
6 =
Part
D – Center Located Interface Mounting Pad Specifications
5.=
7 =
Part
D – Edge Located Screw Mounting Interfaces
5.=
8 =
Weight
Limit Specifications
5.=
9 =
Mounting
Interface Compliance Identification/Label
5.=
10 Alternate
Mounting Interface Options
5.=
11 Part
D – Edge Located Interface Mounting Pad Specifications
6.=
2 =
Part
E – Center Located Screw Mounting Interface.
6.=
3 =
Weight
Limit Specifications
6.=
4 =
Mounting
Interface Compliance Identification/Label
6.=
5 =
Alternate
Physical Mounting Interface Options.
6.=
6 =
Part
E – Center Located Interface Mounting Pad Specifications
6.=
7 =
Part
E – Edge Located Screw Mounting Interface.
6.=
8 =
Weight
Limit Specifications
6.=
9 =
Mounting
Interface Compliance Identification/Label
6.=
10 Alternate
Mounting Interface Options
6.=
11 Part
E – Edge Located Interface Mounting Pad Specifications
7.=
3 =
Stand
or Mount included with FD by Manufacturer.
7.=
4 =
Screw
Mounting Interface
7.=
5 =
Mounting
Interface Compliance Identification/Label
7.=
6 =
Wall
Mount Interface Bracket Designs
10=
Cable and =
Cable
Connector Location Guidelines=
10=
.3 Length
of Interface and Power Cables
11=
Good Engin=
eering
Practices=
= Intellectual Property
While every precaution = has been taken in the preparation of this standard, the Video Electronics Standards Association and its contributors assume no responsibility for errors or omissions, and make no warranties, expressed or implied, of functionality or suitability for any purpose.
= Trademarks
All trademarks used wit= hin this document are property of their respective owners. VESA, FPMPMI and FDMI are= trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
= Ergotron is a registered trademark of Ergotron, Inc.
= Patents
VESA proposals and stan= dards are adopted by the Video Electronics Standards Association without regard a= s to whether their adoption may involve any patents or articles, materials, or processes. Such adoption does not assume any liability to any patent owner,= nor does it assume any obligation whatsoever to parties adopting the proposals = or standards documents.
= Other Documents Referenced
= Note: Versions identified here are curre= nt, but users of this standard are advised to ensure they have the latest versi= ons of referenced standards and documents.
|
Source |
Name |
Version / Date |
|
VESA |
Flat Panel Monitor Physical Mounting Interface Stand= ard (FPMPMI) |
2.0, R3 / March 1999 |
|
VESA |
Flat Display Mounting Interface Standard (FDMI) |
1 / October 2002 |
Table 1 - Reference Documents
= Support for this Standard
Clarifications and appl= ication notes to support this standard may be written. To obtain the latest standard and any support documentation, contact VESA.
I= f you have a product that incorporates this VESA standard, you should ask the com= pany that manufactured your product for assistance. If you are a manufacturer, V= ESA can assist you with any clarification you may require. All comments or repo= rted errors should be submitted in writing to VESA using one of the following methods:
<= o:p>
Fax: &nbs= p; = 408-957 9277, direct this note to Technical Support at VESA
e-mail: = support@vesa.org
mail: &nb= sp; Technical Support
Video Electronics Standards Association
= Acknowledgements
This document would not= have been possible without the efforts of the VESA Display Systems Standards Com= mittee’s Flat Display Mounting Interface Task Group. In particular, the following individuals and their companies contributed significant time and knowledge = to this edition of the VESA Flat Display Mounting Interface (FDMIÔ= ) Standard document.
|
Name |
Company Name |
Contribution |
|
Vlad Gleyser |
Peerless Industries |
Chair |
|
|
Ergotron, Inc. |
Secretary |
|
Charlene Nelson |
Ergotron, Inc. |
Document Editor |
|
Peter |
Ergotron, Inc. |
Committee Member |
|
Bob Myers |
Hewlett Packard |
Committee Member |
|
Derrick Lam |
Peerless Industries |
Committee Member |
|
Ian Miller |
Samsung Information Systems |
Committee Member |
|
|
Sanus Systems |
Committee Member |
|
Alain d'Hautecourt |
ViewSonic |
Committee Member |
|
Win Arts |
Vogel’s Products |
Committee Member |
We would also like to acknowledge the significant contributions made by Harry C. Sweere, former C= hairman of Ergotron, Inc. and former FDMI Task Group Ch= air. Harry passed away in April, 2005 after a six-year battle with cancer. He will be missed.
= Revision History
Version 1 &n=
bsp; =
; &n=
bsp; October
28, 2002
Initial release of the standard.=
The body of this standard expands =
upon,
replaces and supercedes the existing VESA FPMPM=
IÔ=
Standard Version 2.0, Revision 3, dated
Version 1, Rev. 1 January
16, 2006 =
;
This Standard has been reformatted to comply with th= e new VESA template. Although conte= nt may not have changed from the original FDMI, page numbering and paragraph locat= ions may have changed.
Please note that the only major revisions to this St= andard occur in Sections 7 and 8. Se= ction 7, Part F of the standard was revised to accommodate all FDs greater than 90” diagonal. It was modified to help encourage display manufacturer compliance.
Paragraph 1=
.3.5,
Part E, 23” – 30.9” Diagonal Flat Displays
First Bullet: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Changed to read …diagonal and weighing up to 22.7 kg (50 lbs.).
Paragraphs 3.1, 4.1, 5.1 and 6.1, Application
Second Paragraph: Sentence added to insure weight designations for these sections include options which might be attached to the FD
Paragraphs 3.2.8, 4.2.8, 5.7.8 and 6.7.8, Illustr=
ations
of Edge Mount Interfaces
Illustrations: = &nb= sp; Updated to reflect additional, “Narrow” edge mount interface.
Paragraph 6=
.1,
Application
First Paragraph:&nbs= p; Changed to read …diagonal and weighing up to 22.7 kg (50 lbs.).
Paragraph 7.1, Applica=
tion
First Paragraph: &=
nbsp; Changed
to read …from 785 mm (31”) and larger.
Paragraph 7.2, Objecti=
ves
First Bullet: &= nbsp; Changed to read …from 785 mm (31”) and larger.
Paragraph 7.4, Screw Mounting Interface (previous=
ly
7.3)
First Paragraph: &nb= sp; Changed the word deep to minimum depth and threaded hole dimensions to 6 m= m Æ= , 1.0 pitch x 12 mm or 8 mm Æ, 1.25 pitch x 16 mm
.
3rd-5th Bullets: &n= bsp; Deleted old
3rd-9th Bullets: &n= bsp; Added new to outline the concept of symmetrical, horizontal mounting rows or vert= ical mounting columns.
Paragraph 7.4.1, Screw Mounting Interface Dimensi=
ons
(previously 7.3.1)
First Bullet: = ; <= /span>Added the wording: The size of t= he screw mounting surface area and the number of mounting holes in each row sh= all be determined by the FD manufacturer…
Second Bullet: &nbs= p; Replaced paragraph to reflect symmetrical hole spacing in= 100 mm increments.
3rd-4th Bullets: &n= bsp; Added new, hole spacing tolerance bullet becomes 5th bullet.
Paragraph 7.4.2, Screw Mounting Hole Pattern Surface Specificati=
ons
(previously 7.3.2)
Second Bullet: &nbs= p; Changed bolt hole seating surface to a minimum of 4 mm larger
Paragraph 7.4.3, Mounting Screw Specifications
First= Bullet: &= nbsp; First level 2 bullet changed length to be determined by display mount manufacture= r.
Second Bullet: = First level 2 bullet changed length to be determined by display mount manufacture= r.
Paragraph 7.4.4, Illustration of Part F –
Multiple Screw Mounting Interface Patterns (previously 7.3.4)
New Illustration.
App. Notes.: = O= ld Nos. 1 - 3 were replaced by new Nos. 1 and 2 reflecting new, symmetrical 10= 0 mm hole pattern.
App. Notes: &= nbsp; Old No. 5 is deleted.
Paragraph 7.4.5,
First Paragraph: &nb= sp; New range was identified: …= for smaller displays to hole patterns of up to 1000 mm (39.4”) x 1= 000 mm (39.4”) or greater, for the largest displays…
Paragraph 7.4.6, Maximum Size Symmetrical Hole Pa=
ttern
Calculation (previously 7.3.6, Maximum Width Hole Pattern Calculation)
First Paragraph: &n=
bsp; Maximum
width has been changed to maximum size symmetrical hole pattern. <=
/span>Deleted maximum vertical spacing between rows.<=
/p>
Added Note Step 1: =
; &n=
bsp; Changed
width to height Step 2: =
; &n=
bsp; Changed
cabinet width to cabinet height Step 3: =
; &n=
bsp; Changed
width to size Step 4: =
; &n=
bsp; Changed
to read “Select the maximum size 100 mm increment hole pattern…” Deleted steps on Horizontal Rows and deleted title “Vertical
Rows” Step 3: =
; &n=
bsp; Changed
width to length Step 4: =
; &n=
bsp; Changed
width to size, changed increments from 200 mm to 10=
0 mm Step 5: =
; &n=
bsp; Changed
to read: =
…vertical
and horizontal CL of the display.&n=
bsp;
Note: A smaller<=
/b> hole pattern may be selected… Step 6: =
; &n=
bsp; Changed
to read …mounting holes in the horizontal rows and vertical column=
s
as required,… Paragraph 7.4.9, Illustration of Part F – 6=
mm Mounting Hole Specification (previously 7.3.9) Illus=
tration:
&=
nbsp; Changed
to reflect minimum =
Æ
10 mm rigid surface area adjacent to hole vs. 8 mm area Paragraph 7.4.11, Illustration of Part F – =
8 mm Mounting Hole Specification (previously 7.3.11) Illus=
tration: &=
nbsp; Changed
to reflect minimum =
Æ
12 mm rigid surface area adjacent to hole vs. 10 mm area Paragraph 7.5, Mounting Interface Compliance
Identification/Label (previously 7.4) First=
Bullet: &=
nbsp; Changed
to read: MIS-F, 600, Y, 6 Paragraph 7.6.1, Family=
of Wall
Mount Bracket Lengths Required to Mount the Complete range of 31”, or
greater, Diagonal Displays in Either Landscape or Portrait Orientation
Utilizing a Symmetrical Hole Pattern (previously 7.5.1, title updated) Illustration: &=
nbsp; New. Added note “Additional, long=
er
patterns are possible in 100 mm increments.” Note 1 &=
nbsp; &nbs=
p; Increments
changed to 100 mm, deleted plus hole in CL of all brackets of 450=
mm
in length or greater. Note 8 &=
nbsp; &nbs=
p; Added. &=
nbsp; Paragraph 7.6.2.1, Wal=
l New Illustrations and descriptions added. Paragraph 7.6.2.2, Angular Wall/Ceiling First Paragraph: &=
nbsp; Added
new. New Illustrations and descriptions added. Note 2: &nbs=
p; =
Replaced
in its entirety. Note 3: &nbs=
p; =
Clarified
responsibilities of bracket manufacturer and installing contractor. Paragraph 8, Mounting Interface Compliance Labeli=
ng
Guidelines Changed title from Guidelines to=
Requirements. In all occurrences in Paragraphs 8 through Paragraph 8.1.1, Illustration of Product Identifi=
cation
and Labeling Guidelines for FDs Complying with =
Parts
B through E of the Standard New Illustration added. Old Paragraph 8.1.2 has been deleted, with the new i=
nterpretation
of the illustration incorporated into 8.1.1. Paragraph 8.2, Product Identification and Labeling
Guidelines for FDs Complying with Part F of the
Standard (31” or Greater Diagonal FDs)
(previously 8.2, 31” through 90” Diagonal =
FDs) Title change. Paragraph 8.2.1, Illustration of Product Identifi=
cation
and Labeling Guidelines for FDs Complying with =
Part F
of the Standard New Illustration added. Old Paragraph 8.2.2 has been deleted, with the new
interpretation of the illustration incorporated into 8.2.1.
1 Overview
1.1 General
The purpose of this standard is to define mounting interface standards for Flat Displays (FDs) suc= h as flat panel monitors, flat displays and flat TVs.
1.2 Objectives
The standard is designed to meet the following objec= tives:
· Define a set of mounting interface standards= for the complete range of FDs with viewing areas ra= nging in size from 102 mm (4”) to 2286 mm (90”) diagonal. FDMI is designed to support a broad range of mounting options including desktop, wa= ll, overhead, mobile and specialty mounting applications.
· Define a set of corresponding standards that describe interface mounting pads, wall mount brackets and other mounting apparatus to be provided by mounting equipment manufacturers.
1.3 Scope
This standard shall consist of six parts as outlined below:
1.3.1 Part A – Op= en, Future
· This part will remain open for a potential future mounting interface standard.
1.3.2 Part B 4”– 7.9” Diagonal Flat Displays
·
This part shall apply to FDs
with a viewing area ranging in size from 102 mm (4”) to
202 mm (7.9”) diagonal and weighing up to 2 kg (4.4 lbs.).
· Implementation of this standard shall include providing the specified four-hole mounting interface set forth in Part B, Section 3 of this standard.
1.3.3 Part C 8”– 11.9&#= 8221; Diagonal Flat Displays
·
This part shall apply to FDs
with a viewing area ranging in size from 203 mm (8”) to
304 mm (11.9”) diagonal and weighing up to 4.5 kg (10 lbs.).
· Implementation of this standard shall include providing the specified four-hole mounting interface set forth in Part C, Section 4 of this standard.
1.3.4 Part D 12”– 22.9&= #8221; Diagonal Flat Displays
· This part shall apply to FDs with a viewing area ranging in size from 305 mm (12”) to 583 mm (22.9= ”) diagonal and weighing up to 14 kg (30.8 lbs.).
· Implementation of this standard shall include providing any of the following mounting interface options:
o
§o
§o
§1.3.5
Part E 23”– 30.9”
Diagonal Flat Displays
·
This part shall apply to FDs
with a viewing area ranging in size from 584 mm (23”) to 786 mm (30.9=
inches)
diagonal and weighing up to 22.7 kg (50 lbs.). ·
Implementation of this standard shall include
providing any of the following mounting interface options: o
§o
§o
§1.3.6
Part F 31”– 90”
Diagonal Flat Displays
·
This part shall apply to FDs
with a viewing area ranging in size from 787 mm (31”) to 2286 mm (90i=
nches)
diagonal and weighting up to 113.6 kg (250 lbs.). ·
Implementation of this standard shall include
providing the specified multi-hole mounting interface set forth in Part F,
Section 7 of this standard. ·
To minimize structural stress on the display
chassis, in all cases the display diagonal viewing area size shall be used =
as
the primary guideline for selecting the part of the standard to be utilized=
for
a given display. An exception would be in cases where the weight of the dis=
play
exceeds the maximum weight specified in that part. In this case, the next
higher part of the standard should be selected that can accommodate the wei=
ght
of the display. ·
Not withstanding the above, the flat display
manufacturer has the ultimate choice and responsibility for choosing which =
part
of the standard he wishes to utilize for any given display. ·
The VESA FDMI Standard allows FD manufacture=
rs
the option of providing either a center located mounting interface, an edge
located mounting interface(s) or both, for all FDs
covered by Parts B through E of the standard. ·
In most cases the center located mounting
location is the preferred option. See Paragraphs 3.2.2, 4.2.2, 5.2.2 or 6.2=
.2
for application recommendations. ·
The edge located mounting interface location
should be utilized in specialized mounting applications that require edge m=
ount
of the display. Some application examples might include: fixed desk stands,
overhead mounts, kiosk mounts, fixed mobile applications, etc. In addition to the specified mounting interface hole patterns, FDMI contains mounting pad or mounting
apparatus design guidelines that must be followed by mounting equipment
manufacturers. To assist FD and mounting equipment manufacturers, e=
nd
users and installers in identifying compliance with a specific part of this
standard, the sales and/or technical literature used to describe FDs and mounting equipment manufactured to comply wit=
h this
standard shall be labeled in accordance with the identification and labeling
guidelines set forth herein. To assist in achieving the mounting positioning and
storability objectives outlined above, FDMI contains a section that defines
appropriate cable and cable connector location guidelines. The existing VESA Flat Panel Monitor Physical Mounti=
ng
Interface (FPMPMI™) Standard originally published in 1997 has been wi=
dely
implemented by the flat panel monitor manufacturing community. It has
facilitated the sale and utilization of flat panel monitors into many new
markets and applications at the lowest possible cost to both manufacturers =
and
end-users. Broadening of this standard to include the full range of FDs is expected to provide similar application growth=
and
economic benefits to the entire flat display industry. Key features and benefits of FDMI are: ·
Low cost, standardized mounting interfaces f=
or a
broad range of FD sizes and applications. ·
Low cost, standardized mounting interfaces to
meet specialized needs and applications. ·
Full mounting and/or positioning flexibility=
of FDs to provide ergonomic benefits, space savings and =
broad
industry utilization of FDs. ·
Standardized mounting apparatus for low cost
installation in a broad range of applications. ·
Access to all markets and applications for <=
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class=3DSpellE>FDs1.3.7
Selection of Mounting Interface Part for a
Specific Display
1.3.8
Selection of Mounting Interface Location(s) =
on
Display
1.4
Mounting Pad or Mounting Apparatus Design
Guidelines
1.5
Mounting Interface Compliance
Identification/Labeling Guidelines
1.6
Flat Display Cable and Cable Connector Locat=
ion
Guidelines
1.7
Justification
1.8
Features and Benefits
· Significant economic benefits for all parties associated with the manufacture, sale, and use of FDs<= /span>.