Lightweight Suspended Ceiling Kit

The Peerless-AV CMJ500R1 is a compact, lightweight, adjustable suspended ceiling plate designed for use with Peerless-AV projector mounts. It installs on a ceiling grid and supports a maximum load of 60 lb. The unit arrives pre-assembled, requires no assembly, and incorporates installation-focused features for connecting and positioning a projector. Its white, powder-coated finish complements a ceiling-mountable form factor measuring 24.50 inches wide, 8.25 inches high, and 1.25 inches deep. The plate weighs approximately 5.50 lb.

Ideal Use Cases

The CMJ500R1 is intended for projector installations that use a suspended ceiling grid and require flexible placement. Its adjustable design allows the mounting location to be selected anywhere on the available grid while supporting compatible Peerless-AV projector mounts. This model is particularly relevant when the installation must accommodate power and signal connections at the mounting point. With its included support cable, escutcheon ring, and hardware, the package provides the primary components identified for installing the mounting plate.

Why Choose This Model

This ceiling plate combines a 60 lb load rating with a compact, lightweight configuration. Peerless-AV supplies the CMJ500R1 pre-assembled, removing a separate assembly stage from the installation process. A Kwik-Loc self-locking cable joiner is included in the design to simplify installation and help significantly reduce total installation time. The plate is also adjustable, making projector positioning and mounting easier across the ceiling grid. These features concentrate the model’s value on installation efficiency, placement flexibility, and a clearly specified load capacity.

Installation and Integration

The CMJ500R1 mounts to a ceiling grid and is designed to integrate with Peerless-AV projector mounting hardware. Two electrical outlet-box knockouts provide convenient connection points for power and signal cables at the installation location. The package includes the CMJ500R1 mounting plate, a support cable, an escutcheon ring, and hardware. Because the unit is pre-assembled and requires no assembly, installation can proceed without first constructing the plate from separate structural pieces.

For installation planning, the plate has a documented width of 24.50 inches, height of 8.25 inches, and depth of 1.25 inches. Its approximate 5.50 lb product weight and ceiling-mountable form factor provide concrete information for coordinating the unit with the ceiling grid and projector mount. The specified maximum supported load is 60 lb.

Performance Highlights

• Maximum load capacity: Supports up to 60 lb.
• Adjustable placement: Designed to simplify projector mounting anywhere on the ceiling grid.
• Faster installation: Uses a Kwik-Loc self-locking cable joiner to help reduce installation time.
• Cable connection access: Includes two electrical outlet-box knockouts for power and signal connections.
• Ready for installation: Supplied pre-assembled with no assembly required.
• Defined finish: Features a white, powder-coated exterior.

What Makes It Different

The CMJ500R1 brings several installation functions together in one suspended-ceiling mounting plate. Its combination of adjustability, pre-assembled construction, a self-locking cable joiner, and two outlet-box knockouts addresses both physical placement and cable connection needs. The package contents are also clearly defined, including the support cable, escutcheon ring, and hardware in addition to the plate itself. Peerless-AV lists the model as TAA compliant and UL Listed, with RoHS environmental compliance. The unit is manufactured in Mexico and is covered by a five-year limited warranty.

Final Assessment

The Peerless-AV CMJ500R1 is a focused mounting solution for installing a projector with a Peerless-AV projector mount on a suspended ceiling grid. Its 60 lb capacity, adjustable format, pre-assembled construction, and Kwik-Loc self-locking cable joiner address the core requirements of placement and installation. Two outlet-box knockouts support convenient power and signal connections, while the included cable, escutcheon ring, and hardware complete the stated package. For ceiling-grid applications requiring a white, powder-coated adjustable mounting plate, the CMJ500R1 offers a well-defined set of installation features.