Humanscale M/Connect MCM8B User manual

M/CONNECT
USER GUIDE

Table of Contents
PARTS REQUIRED 3
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS 4
INSTALLING M/CONNECT SOFTWARE 6
INSTALLING M/CONNECT BASE 7
ATTACHING A MONITOR ARM 8
INSTALLING THE CABLE CHANNELS 10
CONNECTING MONITORS 11
USING M/CONNECT 12
TROUBLESHOOTING 13
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 14
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 15

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PARTS REQUIRED
M/Connect Parts
A (1) M/Connect Hub and Dock Clamp
B (2) Cable Channels (Provided if ordered in configuration)
C (1) USB 3.0 Upstream Cable
D (1) Power Adaptor
E (1) Power Cable (localized)
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Front Panel
Component Description
Rear Panel
3.5 mm TRRS jack To connect combined headphone and microphone headset
USB 3.0 port To connect USB devices (USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 compatible)
USB 3.0 port To connect USB devices (USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 compatible)
DC in 5V / 8A DC to power M/Connect
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS

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Gigabit Ethernet port To connect to local area network
DisplayPort port To connect an DisplayPort monitor
HDMI Port To connect an HDMI monitor
USB 3.0 upstream port To connect a notebook / computer
USB 3.0 port with
battery-charging
function
To connect USB devices (USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 compatible). USB port is
compatible for quick-charging BC1.2 compatible devices
USB 3.0 port To connect USB devices (USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 compatible)
USB 3.0 port To connect USB devices (USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 compatible)
USB 3.0 port with
battery-charging function
To connect USB devices (USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 compatible). USB port is
compatible for quick-charging BC1.2 compatible devices
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS
Left Panel Right Panel
Component Description

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STEP 1
M/Connect Driver Installation Instructions
YOU MUST INSTALL THE NECESSARY DRIVERS ONTO YOUR COMPUTER BEFORE
USING M/CONNECT. THIS WILL ENSURE PROPER OPERATION.
NOTE: For proper installation of the DisplayLink drivers, it is important to make sure your
USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver and Graphics Adapter Driver are up to date
• Go to http://www.displaylink.com/downloads/
• Choose your operating system
• Download and install the latest driver
• Ready to go!
TROUBLESHOOTING
We recommend following these guidelines as a best practice.
Ensure installation isn’t blocked by a corporate firewall
If your firewall blocks the installation of this driver, corporate users should contact their systems administrator and have them allow
this driver under their corporate installation standard procedures (MSI Installer), available for download from DisplayLink’s website.
Individual users should ensure that suggestions to update other drivers are followed. This typically includes updating the laptop
graphics and USB drivers to the latest version.
Updating the host graphics drivers to the latest version: For Windows 7, USB laptop drivers are provided by Intel/OEM notebook
vendors. Users have to update this manually. Please refer to http://support.displaylink.com for more details. For Windows 8 onwards,
laptop drivers are provided by Microsoft and updated in the system via Windows update.
For the best user experience, we recommend running the latest version of the driver.
INSTALLING M/CONNECT SOFTWARE

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STEP 1
Disassemble Clamp
• Remove the two screws (fig. B) using hex key (fig. D) and detach
the three cables from the Dock (fig. C) to separate Dock from Hub
STEP 1
Place M/Connect Clamp onto Table
• Slide mount against work surface edge and
fully tighten clamp screw (fig. A)
A
B
C
INSTALLING M/CONNECT ONTO EDGE OF TABLE
INSTALLING M/CONNECT THROUGH A GROMMET HOLE
OR SYSTEM FURNITURE
STEP 2
Place into Grommet Hole or System Furniture Gap
• Place the Hub of the M/Connect through
the grommet hole and to the desired position
Note: Minimum hole diameter is 3" (76 mm)
D
Caution: Maximum weightload of M/Connect is as follows: M2: 20 lbs
M8 and M/Flex: 40 lbs.
Do NOT exceed maximum weightload limits.

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STEP 4
Tighten Clamp Screw
• Tighten the clamp screw (fig. F) to ensure the M/Connect
is secured to the work surface, by rotating the knob 3 full
turns after initial resistance is felt
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E
STEP 3
Reattach Dock to Hub
• Reattach all three cables to the Dock and into their appropriate ports
• Secure the Dock to the Hub reusing the two screws (fig. E)
ATTACHING A MONITOR ARM TO M/CONNECT
M2 MONITOR ARM
Adjust Base Clamp for Correct Work Surface Depth
• Remove set screw (fig. G) from Base using hex key
• Insert Monitor Arm into the Base stem (fig. H) with its slot facing the rear
• Reinsert the set screw and tighten so that the arm is unable to lift out
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 M2 instruction guide
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M8 MONITOR ARM
Adjust Base Clamp for Correct Work Surface Depth
• Remove set screw (fig. I) from Base using hex key
• Insert Monitor Arm into the Base stem (fig. J) 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
M/FLEX MONITOR ARM POST
Adjust Base Clamp for Correct Work Surface Depth
• Remove the two set screws (fig. K) from Base using hex key
• Place M/Flex post into Base stem
• Screw in the post (fig. L) until it is connected firmly
• Proceed to the "Cable Management and Bracket Assembly"
section the main M/Flex instruction guide
• Reinsert the two set screws and tighten so that the post
is unable to rotate easily
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INSTALLING THE CABLE CHANNELS
STEP 1
Remove Adhesive Backing
• Peel off the Velcro’s protective backing (fig. M)
STEP 2
Attach to M/Connect Dock
• Approach M/Connect Dock on an angle to make
sure the adhesive does not stick to the desk before
the Cable Channel is aligned
• Align Cable Channel with Dock using the alignment tab
• Push up Cable Channel against the bottom of the
work surface to secure it with adhesive
• Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the second Cable Channel
STEP 3
Connect Cables
• Open up Cable Channel by reaching into
bottom Access Holes and squeezing
the opening tabs together
• Plug cables into the Dock
• Coil the cable slack around
the 4 hook features
• Close Cable Channel until it snaps
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Alignment Tab
Access
Holes
Hook
Features