The Chief CMA110 is a dedicated ceiling mounting plate designed to function as the central structural interface for installing projectors in drop-ceiling or drywall grid environments. It serves as the foundational anchor point to which various Chief projector mount arms and extensions are attached, creating a secure and versatile mounting system. This component is engineered for commercial and institutional settings with suspended or T-bar ceilings, commonly found in corporate offices, classrooms, conference rooms, and training facilities. Its primary role is to distribute the weight of the projector and mount safely across the ceiling grid or structural surface, providing a reliable and code-compliant base for the entire installation.

The plate is constructed from robust, cold-rolled steel and features a large, flat surface with multiple elongated mounting slots. This slot pattern offers significant adjustability during installation, allowing technicians to precisely align the plate with the underlying support structure, whether it's the main ceiling grid members or directly to a solid surface above the tiles. Its design includes provisions for secure attachment to the specific widths of ceiling T-bars, and it can also be bolted directly to a concrete or wooden structural ceiling when required. The neutral white powder-coat finish helps the plate blend discreetly with standard ceiling tile colors, maintaining a clean aesthetic.

As a system component, the CMA110 is rarely used alone; it is the first piece installed in a modular mounting solution. Once secured to the ceiling structure, the appropriate Chief projector mount extension tube or universal adapter is attached to the plate's integrated coupling. This creates a rigid connection from the ceiling down to the projector itself. By offering a standardized, heavy-duty interface, the CMA110 ensures stability, reduces vibration, and provides installers with a predictable and professional method for achieving a secure overhead installation, which is critical for maintaining proper projector alignment and image geometry over time.