Barco R9862010 Wide Zoom Standard Throw Lens: Compatible with 31 Models

Barco Original Lens R9862010 Wide Zoom is an OEM optical accessory for Barco engineering projectors, belonging to the Standard Throw category, with a throw ratio of 1.50-2.00:1. The factory compatibility list covers 31 models — simply verify the body model and panel size before installation, no adapter rings needed. The value of an OEM lens lies not in a few extra rows of specifications, but in the fact that it is calibrated at the factory for the optical path and lens mount of that model series: once installed, the image circle, edge illumination, and focus travel are all design values, so there is no need to compensate for image quality with keystone correction.

I. Lens Specifications

The above specifications are subject to the factory data sheet. Mechanical dimensions, flange focal distance, and mount type are not listed here — please check them with us using your projector model; ordering based on a similar model alone risks a fit that simply does not work.

II. Converting Throw Ratio into Installation Distance

The throw ratio is the ratio of installation distance to image width. This OEM lens is a zoom lens (1.50-2.00:1), so a given image size corresponds to a range of distances, and any position within that range will focus properly.

These figures represent the clear distance from the front of the lens to the screen, excluding space for rear cooling and cabling. Calculated for a 16:10 aspect ratio; in practice, on-site measurement and the manufacturer's manual take precedence.

Image quality differs at the two ends of the zoom range: toward the short end the image is brighter but the edges are slightly soft; toward the long end the edges are sharper but brightness drops slightly. Where the venue allows, aim for the middle of the range, and after installation first find the sharpest position on the focus ring, then fine-tune the lens shift.

III. Compatible Models (31 units)

The table below is taken from the factory compatibility list; brightness and resolution are filled in from the model database, and entries that could not be retrieved are marked "—" rather than guessed.

For models outside this list, send us a photo of the projector's nameplate and of your existing lens so we can verify compatibility — platforms of the same generation often share the same mount, but ordering on the strength of a similar model name is not worth the risk.

Throw Ratio by Model Series

The rated throw ratio of the same R9862010 Wide Zoom varies across the series listed below, so the correct value must be selected according to the series your projector actually belongs to.

IV. Three Things to Confirm Before Replacement

• Confirm the projector panel and resolution.OEM lenses are designed for a specific panel size; with a different panel specification the image circle cannot cover the full area, resulting in vignetting or light loss at the edges.
• Calculate the installation distance first.This lens has a rated throw ratio of 1.50-2.00:1 — apply the table in Section II to your own venue dimensions; a fixed-focus lens offers no margin, and even a zoom lens requires 10–20 cm of headroom at both ends.
• Check the mount and locking mechanism.OEM lenses are calibrated to the mount of the corresponding model series, and you must hear the locking click once installation is complete; a skewed image or soft edges is usually caused by an incomplete lock rather than a faulty lens.

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