User's Guide
Ergotron LX
USA 1-800-888-8458
Europe +31 20 312.29.39
1x
1x
2x
1x
1/8"
1x
1x
2.5mm
4x
75-100mm
#8-32
M4 x 10mm
M4 x 10mm
3/32"
1x
10-24 x 1/2"
1x
For optimum ergonomic viewing, set top of monitor screen
1″ below eye height of operator.
4mm
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(for wall mounted applications)
Monitor
Size
15"
16"
18.1"
20"
21"
22"
Screen Aspect Ratios
4 x 3
Sitting Standing
34.8"
(883 mm)
50.8"
(1289 mm)
Sitting
35.6"
16 x 9
(904 mm)
Standing
51.6"
(1310 mm)
34.5"
(875 mm)
33.8"
(859 mm)
33.3"
(845 mm)
33"
(837 mm)
32.7"
(829 mm)
50.5"
(1281 mm)
49.8"
(1265 mm)
49.3"
(1251 mm)
49"
(1243 mm)
48.7"
(1236 mm)
35.3"
(897 mm)
34.8"
(884 mm)
34.4"
(872 mm)
34.1"
(866mm)
33.9"
(860 mm)
51.3"
(1304 mm)
50.8"
(1291 mm)
50.45"
(1279 mm)
50.1"
(1273 mm)
49.9"
(1266 mm)
These mounting heights assume your monitor mounting holes are located in the center, relative to the monitor screen. If your monitor's mounting holes are located off center (vertically), you can adjust your mounting height accordingly.
ie. (Back of Monitor)
#
,
Subtract 1" (25 mm) from the Mounting Height.
h MM
#
, h MM
Add 1" (25 mm) from the Mounting Height.
!RMINFULLUPPOSITION
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For confi gurations without extension, add
3.5" (89 mm) to the mounting height from the table above.
-OUNTING
(EIGHT
-OUNTING
(EIGHT v
MM
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4x
10-24 x 1/2"
4x
10-24 x 1/2"
4x
10-24 x 1/2"
4x
10-24 x 1/2"
4x
10-24 x 1/2"
4x
10-24 x 5/8" when attaching to Pole Clamps, use 10-24 x 5/8" screws, Do NOT use 10-24 x 1/2" screws
4x
10-24 x 1/2"
4x
10-24 x 1/2"
1/8"
!
WARNING
Because surfaces vary widely and the ultimate mounting method is out of Ergotron’s control, it is imperative that you consult with appropriate engineering, architectural or construction professional to ensure that your Ergotron mounting solution is mounted properly to handle applied loads.
1.125"
(28.6mm)
4.1"
(104mm)
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!
If your monitor uses a screw size other than M4 x 10mm, DO NOT use the M4 x 10mm screws or knob provided as they could result in damage to the monitor.
4x
#8-32
3/32" a
4x
M4 x 10 mm M4 x 10 mm b
4x
M4 x 10 mm M4 x 10 mm
P
4O
P
4O
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• With Extension • Without Extension
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Leave enough slack in cable to pivot arm and monitor
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The Ergotron LX Monitor Arm is designed to adjust quickly and easily according to your needs - refer to following steps for adjustment and page 8 for Ergonomic
Ground Rules.
Lift - Up & Down
±50˚
Tilt - Back & Forth
75˚
Pan/Arm Swing
- Side-to-side up to 360˚ up to 360˚ up to 180˚
Rotate - P/L
(Portrait/Landscape)
90˚
13"
(330 mm) 5˚
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Move monitor up and down through entire range of motion. If it does not stay in place at any point it will need adjustment - see below. Adjust so upward and downward moving forces are equal. Once this is achieved turn adjustment screw 2-4 turns clockwise to give slight upward bias to lift system.
±50˚
To Increase Lifting Force: Turn screw clockwise.
To Decrease Lifting Force: Turn screw counterclockwise.
13"
(330 mm)
4mm
!
CAUTION
DO NOT overtighten fasteners.
Overtightening may cause damage to your equipment.
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Tilt monitor back and forth through entire pivot range of motion. If it does not stay in place or movement in one direction is stiff, pivot needs adjustment - see below. Adjust until monitor stays in place and tilting forces, up or down, are equal.
75˚
To Increase Tilt Lifting Force: Turn screw clockwise.
To Decrease Tilt Lifting Force: Turn screw counterclockwise.
5˚
!
CAUTION
Never remove this adjustment screw! Removing adjustment screw will cause damage to the arm and possible damage to equipment.
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Swing arms from side-to-side at both pivot points through entire range of motion. If it does not stay in place or movement in one direction is stiff, tension needs adjustment - see below.
Adjust until arms stay in place and tension, side-to-side, is equal.
up to 360˚ up to 360˚
2.5mm
To Increase Tension: Turn screw clockwise.
To Decrease Tension: Turn screw counterclockwise.
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Lift - Up & Down Tilt - Back & Forth
75˚ up to 360˚
Arm Swing
- Side-to-side up to 360˚
±50˚
13"
(330 mm) 5˚
Monitor lifts up and down too easily or with diffi culty.
Lifting force needs adjustment.
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Lift Motion
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Monitor exceeds weight capacity*.
Monitor tilts back and forth too easily or with diffi culty.
Tilt lifting force needs adjustment.
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Tilt Motion
7
Arm swings from side-to-side too easily or with diffi culty.
Side-to-side tension needs adustment.
9
Arm Swing
7
*Weight Capacity
5 - 20 lbs. (2.27 - 9.1 kg).
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