Barco R9862030 Long Zoom Lens: Fits 33 Models - FLM HD14, HD18, HD20, R20+, R22+, HDF-W22

Barco Original Lens R9862030 Long Zoom is an original optical accessory for Barco professional projectors. It is a long-throw lens (Long Throw) with a throw ratio of 2.80-4.50:1. The manufacturer’s compatibility list covers 33 models, so you can verify the projector model and panel size before installation without resorting to adapter rings. The value of an original lens lies not in the extra figures in a specification sheet, but in the fact that it is calibrated at the factory to the optical path and mount of the relevant projector series. Once installed, the image circle, edge illumination, and focus travel are all at their design values, so there is no need to use keystone correction to compensate for image quality.

1. Lens Specifications

The above specifications are subject to the manufacturer’s specifications. For mechanical dimensions, flange distance, and mount type not listed in the table, please verify them with us using your projector model. Ordering solely because the model numbers look similar carries the risk that the lens will not fit.

2. Converting Throw Ratio to Installation Distance

The throw ratio is the ratio of the installation distance to the image width. This original lens is a zoom lens (2.80-4.50:1), so each image size corresponds to a range of distances, and it can focus at any position within that range.

These are net distances from the front of the lens to the screen, excluding the space required for rear projector cooling and cable connections. Calculated for a 16:10 image; actual distances should be verified on site and according to the manufacturer’s manual.

Image quality differs at both ends of the zoom range: the image is brighter and the edges slightly softer near the close end, while the edges are sharper and brightness decreases slightly near the long end. Where the venue allows, use the middle of the range. After installation, find the sharpest position on the focus ring, then fine-tune the lens shift.

3. Compatible Models (33 models)

The table below is taken from the manufacturer’s compatibility list. Brightness and resolution have been populated from the model database; where data is unavailable, “—” is shown without estimation.

For models not on the list, send us photos of the projector nameplate and current lens for verification. Platforms of the same generation often share the same mount, but ordering based only on a similar model name is not worth the risk.

Throw Ratio by Model Series

The rated throw ratio varies by series when the same R9862030 Long Zoom lens is used. Select the value for the series of the projector you actually have.

4. Three Checks Before Replacement

• Confirm the projector panel and resolution.Original lenses are designed for a specific panel size. If the panel specifications differ, the image circle cannot cover the full image, resulting in vignetting or edge light loss.
• Calculate the installation distance first.This lens has a rated throw ratio of 2.80-4.50:1. Apply the table in Section 2 to your venue’s dimensions; a fixed-focus lens has no adjustment range, and even a zoom lens needs 10–20 cm of clearance at both ends.
• Verify the mount and locking mechanism.Original lenses are calibrated to the mount of the relevant projector series, and you must hear the lens click into the locked position after installation. A skewed image or soft edges are usually caused by incomplete locking, not a fault in the lens itself.

If you are unsure, take one photo of the projector nameplate and one of the nameplate on your current lens, then send them to us. Verification against the actual hardware is the most reliable.