Humanscale M/Connect 2 User manual

USER GUIDE

Table of Contents
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PARTS REQUIRED
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS
INSTALLING M/CONNECT 2BASE
ATTACHING A MONITOR ARM
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 14

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PARTS REQUIRED
M/Connect 2 Parts
A (1) M/Connect 2 Hub and Dock
B (1) Power Adaptor
C (1) Power Cable (Localized)
D (1) USB-C Upstream Cable with USB-A Adapter
E (1) Upstream Cable Retainer
A
B
C
D
E

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Front Panel
Component Description
USB A port Supports USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB A port Supports USB 3.1 Gen 1
3.5 mm TRRS jack To connect combined headphone and microphone headset
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS

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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS
Left Panel Right Panel
Component Description
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DC in 20V, 7.5A DC to M/Connect 2
Power Button Powers unit on and off
USB-C Upstream Port Connects full featured USB-C cable to laptop, Supports PD charging at
60W max. Important: only use USB-C cable provided with unit, other
cables may void product warranty
USB-C Charging Port Charges USB-C devices 5V, 3Amax
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USB-A Charging Port Charges USB-A devices 5V, 2.4A max
Kensington Slot To secure unit from theft
Ethernet To connect network to M/Connect 2
DisplayPort (2) Connects to DisplayPort of monitor
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USB-A Port USB 3.1 Gen1, Supports charging 5V, 2.4A
USB-A Port (2) USB 3.1 Gen1
USB-C Bridge Port Connects cable supplied from the top hub; at cable plug face has to face
upward when plugging
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Disassemble Clamp
• Remove the two screws (g. B) using hex key (g. D) and detach
the smaller clamp bracket (g. C) from the larger bracket
STEP 1
Place M/Connect 2Clamp onto Table
• Slide mount against work surface edge and
fully tighten clamp screw (g. A)
INSTALLING M/CONNECT 2THROUGH A GROMMET
HOLE ORSYSTEM FURNITURE
STEP 1
INSTALLING M/CONNECT 2 ONTO EDGE OF TABLE
Caution: Maximum weightload of
M/Connect 2 is as follows: M2: 20 lbs .
M8: 40 lbs.
M/Flex: 60 lbs.
Do NOT exceed maximum weightload limits.
C
B
D
A
OPTIONAL: INSTALL USB-C CABLE RETAINING CLIP
Turn M/Connect 2 upside down to access screw hole
• Screw cable retaining clip into sheet metal base

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Place M/Connect 2 Clamp onto table edge
• Slide unit with loosely mounted bracket against work surface edge
• Tighten both set screws evenly into bracket to a snug t (g. E)
INSTALLING M/CONNECT 2 ONTO SLIDING DESK
STEP 1
STEP 2
Place into Grommet Hole or System Furniture Gap
•Place the L Bracket of the M/Connect 2
through the grommet hole and to the desired
position Note: Minimum hole diameter is
3" (76 mm)
STEP 3
Reattach Clamps
•Secure the lower bracket to the larger bracket reusing the two screws
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• To attach dock, slide onto the clamp bracket (g. F) until it snaps in place
• To remove dock, pull away from clamp while applying a downward force near front (Fig. G)
• Fully insert USB-C cable head (g. H) from hub into dock, ensuring complete connection
• The cable can only be connected in one direction, with the "Up" logo facing upward (Fig. I)
ATTACHING AND REMOVING DOCK
F
G
H
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M2/M8 MONITOR ARM
Adjust Base Clamp for Correct Work Surface Depth
• Remove set screw (g. J) from Base using hex key
• Insert Monitor Arm into the Base stem (g. K) with its slot facing the rear
• Reinsert the set screw and tighten until it seats
and the 180º stop* is engaged
(*arm won't be able to swivel past the rear desk edge)
• Proceed to the "Attach VESA Bracket to Monitor" step
in the main M8 instruction guide
J
K
M/FLEX MONITOR ARM
Adjust Base Clamp for Correct Work Surface Depth
• Back out the two set screws installed in stem (g. L)
• Insert M/Flex post (g. M) into Base and twist onto internal bolt until fully seated
• Tighten both set screws evenly (g. L) to secure post using hex key
L
M
ATTACHING A MONITOR ARM TO M/CONNECT 2

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
This product is intended to be used with Humanscale’s Monitor Arm product line
and the following office desk styles placed on a non-skid surface:
1. Systems Furniture with panel hung surfaces
2. Systems Furniture with a floor mounted panel behind the desk
3. Systems Furniture with a desk mounted panel in the rear of the desk
4. Back-to-back desks sharing the same frame
When mounting monitor arm and monitor(s) with this product on a freestanding desk/table,
1. The freestanding desk/table should have base that is no less than 30” deep and 66.5” wide
2. The freestanding desk/table should be a minimum of 200 lbs and placed on a non-skid surface.
3. The tabletop thickness should be no less than 1.2 inches and strong enough to support a minimum
weight load of 165lb.
CAUTION: DO NOT rotate monitor past rear edge of desk. Doing so can create
an unstable situation and may cause equipment damage or personal injury.