Barco R9862000 Fixed Short Throw Lens: Compatible with 18 Models Including FLM HD14, FLM HD18

Barco Original Lens R9862000 Fixed is a genuine optical accessory for Barco installation projectors, a short-throw lens with a throw ratio of 0.73:1. The original compatibility list covers 18 projector models; before installation, simply verify against the projector model and panel size — no adapter rings needed. The value of an original lens isn't a few extra rows of numbers on a spec sheet, but the fact that it is calibrated at the factory to the optical path and mount of that projector series: once installed, the image circle, edge illumination, and focus travel are all at their design values, and you won't need keystone correction to compensate for image quality.

1. Lens Specifications

The above specifications are subject to the original manufacturer's specifications. For mechanical dimensions, flange focal distance, and mount type not shown in the spec table, please verify with us against your projector model — ordering based on model similarity alone carries the risk of incompatibility.

2. Converting Throw Ratio to Installation Distance

Throw ratio is the ratio of installation distance to image width. This original lens is fixed-focal (0.73:1), so the installation distance changes linearly with image size and has no adjustment margin — it must be measured accurately before installation.

The above figures are the clear distance from the lens face to the screen, excluding rear ventilation and cabling space behind the projector. Calculated for a 16:10 aspect ratio; actual values are subject to on-site measurement and the original manufacturer's manual.

3. Compatible Models (18)

The table below is taken from the original manufacturer's compatibility list; brightness and resolution are filled in from the model database, with "—" where unavailable — no speculation.

To check whether a model outside this list is compatible, send us a photo of the projector's nameplate and the existing lens for verification — projectors from the same generation often share a mount, but ordering based on model similarity isn't worth the risk.

Throw Ratio Across Model Series

The same R9862000 Fixed lens has different nominal throw ratios when installed on the series below; selection should use the value for the actual projector series.

4. Three Things to Confirm Before Replacement

• Confirm the projector's chip and resolution. Original lenses are designed for specific panel sizes; with a different panel specification, the image circle cannot cover the screen, resulting in vignetting or edge light loss after installation.
• Calculate the installation distance first. This lens has a nominal throw ratio of 0.73:1; apply it to your venue's dimensions using the table in Section 2. Fixed-focal lenses have no margin, and even zoom lenses should leave 10–20 cm at both ends.
• Check the mount and locking. Original lenses are calibrated to the mount of that projector series; after installation, you must hear the lock click into place. Image skew and soft edges are usually caused by incomplete locking, not by the lens itself.

If unsure, take a photo of the projector nameplate and the existing lens nameplate and send them to us — verification against the actual hardware is the safest approach.