Barco External cooler for UDX/UDM - R9408741

Product Overview

The Barco External Cooler (R9408741) is a remote liquid-to-air cooling unit for the Barco UDX and UDM series of large-venue laser projectors. It offloads heat from the projector's integrated laser cooling system to keep the light source within spec when projectors run in hush boxes, projection towers, or hot, poorly ventilated environments. By moving heat dissipation away from the projector body, it lets fans spin slower and quieter while protecting laser lifetime. It is an installation accessory for the UDX/UDM platforms, not a stand-alone projector.

Product Description

The external cooler connects to a UDX or UDM projector with an 8 m cable and tube set and can be positioned up to 24 m away, so the heat-generating cooling hardware can sit in a separate room or even a different floor from the audience. Barco states the unit reduces projector heat dissipation by up to 70%, which keeps the ambient temperature around the laser banks and light-source components in range and improves laser lifetime. Because the projector's own fans no longer have to work as hard, on-site noise drops by up to roughly 6 dB as fan speeds fall. The cooler is controlled directly by the projector, so operation stays automatic during a show. This unit pairs naturally with the Barco UDX and UDM projector range and, for truss-based setups, with the dedicated rigging frame that holds two coolers. Crews building full UDX kits can also pair it with the UDX rigging frame and flight case available at Creation Networks. As the gallery image shows, the cooler is a compact freestanding unit designed for remote placement.

Key Features

• Up to 70% heat reduction — Offloads projector heat dissipation to keep the laser light source within spec.
• Quieter operation — Lets projector fans slow down, reducing on-site noise by up to about 6 dB.
• Remote placement — Can be located up to 24 m from the projector via the included 8 m cable and tube set.
• Projector-controlled — The UDX/UDM projector manages the cooler automatically during operation.
• Hush box and tower ready — Designed for enclosed hush boxes and stacked projection towers where heat is hard to remove.
• Laser lifetime protection — Maintains light-source temperatures that help extend laser life.
• Truss option — A separate rigging frame holds two coolers for flown installations.

Typical Applications

• Large-venue rental and staging — Cooling UDX/UDM projectors in hush boxes for quiet corporate and live events.
• Fixed installation — Permanent projection towers and enclosed booths in auditoriums and attractions.
• Touring — Heat management for projectors operating in hot or poorly ventilated venues on the road.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Which projectors does this cooler work with? It is designed for the Barco UDX and UDM series of large-venue laser projectors.

How far from the projector can it be placed? Up to 24 m away, using the included 8 m cable and tube set, so it can sit in a separate room or floor.

Does it reduce projector noise? Yes. By offloading heat, projector fans run slower, lowering on-site noise by up to roughly 6 dB.

Do I control the cooler separately? No. The projector controls the cooler automatically to keep the light source within its temperature spec.

Can I rig two coolers on truss? Yes. Barco offers a dedicated rigging frame that holds two external coolers for flown installations.