Barco R9802182 GC Zoom Standard-Throw Projection Lens: G100-W16 G100-W19 G100-W22

Barco Genuine Lens R9802182 GC Zoom is an original optical accessory for Barco engineering projectors. It has a standard throw (Standard Throw) with a throw ratio of 1.02-1.36:1. The factory compatibility list covers 3 models. Before installation, simply verify the projector model and panel size; no adapter ring is needed. The value of a genuine lens lies not in the additional figures on the specification sheet, but in the fact that it is calibrated from the factory to the optical path and mount of that model series. Once installed, the image circle, edge illumination, and focus travel are all at their design values, with no need to use keystone correction to compensate for image quality.

I. Lens Specifications

The above specifications are subject to the official factory specifications. For mechanical dimensions, flange distance, and mount type not shown in the specification table, please contact us with the projector model. Ordering based solely on a similar model carries the risk that the lens will not fit.

II. Calculating Installation Distance from the Throw Ratio

The throw ratio is the ratio of the installation distance to the image width. This genuine lens is a zoom lens (1.02-1.36:1), so the same image size corresponds to a range of distances, and it can be focused at any distance within that range during installation.

The above figures represent the clear distance from the front of the lens to the projection screen and do not include the space required for rear cooling and cable connections. These figures are based on a 16:10 image; actual measurements and the official factory manual take precedence.

Image quality varies between the two ends of the zoom range: the image is brighter and the edges slightly softer near the short-throw end, while the edges are sharper and brightness is slightly lower near the long-throw end. Where venue conditions permit, the middle of the range is recommended. After installation, first find the sharpest position using the focus ring, then fine-tune the lens shift.

III. Compatible Models (3 Models)

The following table is taken from the official factory compatibility list. Brightness and resolution are populated from the model database; entries that cannot be obtained are marked with "—" and are not estimated.

To determine whether a model outside the list can be used, please send us a photo of the projector nameplate and the existing lens for verification. Platforms of the same generation often share a mount, but the risk of ordering based on a similar model is not worth taking.

Throw Ratios by Model Series

The rated throw ratio varies when the same R9802182 GC Zoom is installed on the following series. Select the value based on the series of the actual projector.

IV. Three Checks Before Replacement

• Confirm the projector panel and resolution. Genuine lenses are designed for specific panel sizes. If the panel specifications differ, the image circle cannot cover the full image, resulting in vignetting or light loss at the edges after installation.
• Calculate the installation distance first. The rated throw ratio of this lens is 1.02-1.36:1. Use the table in Section II to calculate the distance based on the dimensions of your venue. A prime lens provides no adjustment margin, while a zoom lens should still allow an additional 10–20 cm at both ends of the range.
• Verify the mount and locking mechanism. The genuine lens is calibrated for the mount of that model series and must audibly click into the locked position after installation. A skewed image or soft edges are usually caused by incomplete locking rather than a problem with the lens itself.

If you are unsure, take one photo of the projector nameplate and one photo of the existing lens nameplate and send them to us. Verification against the actual items is the most reliable approach.