Barco GLD Lens 2.12-3.18 : 1 - R98017211

Product Overview

The Barco R98017211 is a GLD motorized long zoom lens with a 2.12-3.18:1 throw ratio, engineered for the Barco F80 series and Medea projectors. It belongs to Barco's GLD lens line built for the F-series single-chip DLP installation platform. Power zoom and power focus allow operators to set image size and sharpness remotely without touching the lens barrel. This article number, R98017211, covers the 0.64" WQXGA configuration that also reads 2.00-3.00:1 on 0.67" WQXGA+ chipsets.

Product Description

This lens is designed for medium-to-long throw placements where the projector sits well back from the screen, such as auditoriums, houses of worship, and large meeting rooms. The motorized zoom and focus integrate with Barco's lens management so projectionists can recall geometry across multiple lens shifts. As shown in the product gallery, the lens uses the standard GLD bayonet mount shared across the F-series lens family for tool-free swaps. It is purpose-built for projectors including the Barco F90 series and the F80 line, and it pairs with sibling GLD optics covering shorter and wider throws. Browse the full Barco projector and lens collection to match the correct optic to your projector and venue geometry.

Key Features

• Throw ratio 2.12-3.18:1 — covers medium-to-long projector-to-screen distances on 0.64" WQXGA imagers.
• Motorized zoom and focus — power zoom and power focus enable remote, repeatable image adjustment.
• GLD lens line — part of Barco's GLD optics family for the F-series installation projectors.
• F-series compatibility — designed for Barco F80 and F90 series and Medea projectors.
• Bayonet mount — tool-free lens exchange using the standard GLD mount.
• Dual-chip rating — 2.12-3.18:1 on 0.64" WQXGA, 2.00-3.00:1 on 0.67" WQXGA+.
• Article number R98017211 — the genuine Barco part reference for ordering and service.

Typical Applications

• Auditoriums and lecture halls with long throw distances
• Houses of worship and performance venues
• Large corporate boardrooms and training rooms
• Museum and visitor-attraction projection
• Rental and staging fleets standardized on Barco F-series projectors

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Barco projectors use the R98017211 lens? It is designed for the Barco F80 series, F90 series, and Medea projectors that accept GLD-mount optics.

Is this lens motorized? Yes. It provides power zoom and power focus for remote, repeatable image setup.

What throw ratio does it deliver? 2.12-3.18:1 on a 0.64" WQXGA imager, and 2.00-3.00:1 on a 0.67" WQXGA+ imager.

What is the Barco article number? The genuine Barco reference is R98017211.