Barco FLDX lens (0.38 : 1) Ultra Short Throw 90° (optimized for WQXGA resolution, with encoder) - R9801832

Product Overview

The Barco FLDX lens 0.38:1 (R9801832) is an ultra short throw 90° projection lens built for the Barco F-series platform, including the F70 and F90 projectors. It produces a large image from a very short throw distance, making it the right optic for against-the-wall and tight-pit installations where a conventional lens cannot reach. The lens is optimized for WQXGA resolution and ships with an encoder for accurate lens position feedback. With a 0.38:1 throw ratio on WUXGA chipsets, it fills wide screens from inches away rather than feet.

Product Description

This FLDX 0.38:1 ultra short throw lens is engineered for fixed installations that demand a minimal projector-to-screen footprint. As shown in the product gallery, it uses the standard FLDX mount that drops directly into compatible F70 and F90 chassis, and it carries an integrated encoder so the projector can store and recall lens positions. The 0.38:1 throw ratio applies to native WUXGA 0.96" DMD configurations (F70 W, F90 W), while WQXGA 0.90" 4K chipsets place the throw at 0.41:1. On older F80 4K and F80 platforms the lens reaches 0.57:1 and 0.54:1 respectively and requires lens adapter R98014421, and it is not supported in ceiling-mount configuration on those models.

Pair this optic with the matching F-series projectors and UST support hardware, or review the wider catalog of Barco lenses and projectors on our Barco collection. For ultra short throw deployments on the G100 platform, see the companion Barco G lens 0.37-0.4:1 UST 90. Creation Networks supplies the full range of Barco projection optics for integrators and rental houses.

Key Features

• Ultra short throw 90° design — projects a wide image from inches off the screen for against-the-wall and recessed installs.
• 0.38:1 throw ratio — measured on WUXGA 0.96" DMD chipsets (F70 W, F90 W); 0.41:1 on WQXGA 0.90" 4K configurations.
• Motorized focus — powered focus adjustment for precise alignment in fixed installations.
• Integrated encoder — reports lens position so the projector can store and recall settings.
• WQXGA-optimized optics — designed to maintain sharpness across higher-resolution imagers.
• F-series compatibility — native fit on F70 and F90; supports F80 platforms with lens adapter R98014421.
• F/# 2.4, 8.2mm focal length — fixed 1.0 zoom ratio purpose-built for the UST format.
• Barco article R9801832 — genuine Barco spare-part optic for verified compatibility.

Typical Applications

• Against-the-wall fixed installs where projector depth is constrained.
• Auditorium and lecture-hall front projection with minimal throw distance.
• Museum, themed-entertainment and experiential displays.
• Simulation and visualization environments built on the F70/F90 platform.
• House of worship stages requiring short-throw coverage.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Which projectors does the FLDX 0.38:1 lens fit? It is designed for the Barco F70 and F90 platforms, and it supports F80 / F80 4K models when used with lens adapter R98014421 (not supported in ceiling-mount configuration on those models).

Is this lens motorized or manual? Focus is motorized, and the integrated encoder lets the projector store and recall lens position.

Does it support lens memory? Yes, the encoder provides position feedback so compatible projectors can save and recall lens settings.

Does an ultra short throw lens need a support bracket? Heavy UST optics like this one are commonly installed with a UST lens support to carry the lens weight; Barco offers a UST lens support for the 90° F-series lens.

Is this a genuine Barco part? Yes, this is genuine Barco article R9801832 supplied by Creation Networks.