VESA standard / VESA mount: meaning and function
The VESA standard determines what type of mount is required to mount a TV, display or monitor securely on the wall. VESA stands for the „Video Electronics Standard Association“, which in addition to guidelines for wall mounts also sets standards for display timings and hardware interfaces. Generally speaking, the term VESA standard refers primarily to the wall mount. At ComPeri, you can find out all the important information about VESA mounts, their function and their regulations.
VESA wall mount: What is the VESA standard for?
When mounting a large TV or conference display on the wall, you want to make sure that your media extension remains fixed to the wall for as long as possible. This is not only important for the preservation of the device, but also for the safety of everyone in the room. The VESA standard of a device results from the distances between the mounting holes on the back of the display. Depending on the size and weight of the display, the holes are spaced further apart to enable secure attachment to the wall.
Find out the VESA mount: Find the VESA standard here
There are several ways to find out the VESA standard of your display. You can find the necessary information either in the instruction manual supplied with the display or online on the manufacturer's website. However, you can also determine the VESA standard of your device yourself.
First measure the distance of the horizontal mounting holes from each other on the back of the display. In our example, the distance is 300 mm. Then measure the distance between the vertical brackets. In our example, this is also a distance of 300 mm, so you will need a VESA mount with the key data 300 x 300. You can find VESA mounts in a wide variety of sizes.
Include the weight in the VESA standard
The VESA standards can be classified based on the measured size and the weight of the display . These classifications are titled MIS (Mounting Interface Standard) and can be divided into the sections MIS-A to MIS-F. Class A acts as a placeholder for future developments and classes B and C are also very rarely used. Basically the following applies:
- VESA MIS-A: indeterminate
- VESA MIS-B: screen diagonal: 10.2 to 20.2 cm; weight: maximum 2kg
- VESA MIS-C: Screen diagonal: 20.3 to 30.4 cm screen diagonal; weight: maximum 4.5kg
- VESA MIS-D: Screen diagonal: 30.5 to 58.3 cm screen diagonal; weight: maximum 14kg
- VESA MIS-E: Screen diagonal: 58.4 to 78.6 cm screen diagonal; weight: maximum 22.7kg
- VESA MIS-F: Screen diagonal: 78.7 to 228.6 cm; maximum weight: 113.6 kg
Fit the VESA mount correctly
Once you have found a suitable VESA mount, it must then be securely attached to the wall. The use of the correct screws is crucial here. The number, length and pitch of the individual screws as well as the thread are important. In addition to the VESA standard, find out which screws you need to mount your display securely. Incidentally, if your display does not have any mounting holes, you also have the option of purchasing a VESA adapter.
At ComPeri, we not only offer you help with the design and planning of your optimal media technology, we also take care of the professional and secure installation of your devices as well as the setup of the software. So if, for example, you are about to purchase displays for your conference rooms and decide to commission ComPeri, you will receive a complete all-round package, including subsequent maintenance work. Contact us today if you are interested in our service offer.