Draper Access E – 165", 16:10 – 139042SA

Product Overview

The Draper Access E is a ceiling-recessed, free-hanging motorized projection screen built for commercial AV installations that need complete concealment and a finished ceiling line. This 165" diagonal 16:10 model drops from a steel, plenum-rated case and retracts fully out of sight when not in use, making it a strong fit for large boardrooms, training rooms, and higher-education lecture spaces that present widescreen computer content. As a Draper Series E screen, the viewing surface is free-hanging and held flat by the weight of the surface and a bottom dowel rather than tab-tensioning, keeping the mechanism simple and reliable for daily use. This unit ships with a standard 110 V motor (Part # 139042SA) through Creation Networks at authorized-dealer pricing with Draper's 5-year warranty.

Product Description

The Draper Access E ceiling-recessed projection screen is specified by integrators who want the screen hidden inside the ceiling and the case set during construction. Quick-connect wiring lets the steel case be mounted and wired during build-out, with the viewing surface added later to avoid job-site damage. The case measures 7-3/8" high x 8-1/16" deep (19 cm x 20 cm) including the trim flange and mounts with 3/8" (9.5 mm) threaded rod, lag screws, or wire in a grid ceiling, and sliding brackets on top of the case let the mounting points shift around building structure. Because this is a free-hanging Series E screen, the surface hangs flat under its own weight and a bottom dowel with no tab-tensioning, simplifying long-term service. A detachable bottom access panel opens the case for motor or surface service without pulling the housing from the ceiling. This 165" 16:10 unit ships with a standard 110 V motor and 3-position switch, and it can also be integrated with third-party control systems such as Control4 and Crestron when a control interface is added. Pair it with a unit from our commercial projectors collection and a bracket from our projector mounts and lifts collection to complete the front-projection system. Browse the full Draper projection screen lineup for additional sizes and surfaces, or compare other projection screens. Contact Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net for throw-distance planning, surface selection, and lead times.

Key Features

• Ceiling-recessed concealment — The screen retracts fully into a recessed case with a trim flange, staying hidden from view for a finished architectural ceiling.
• Free-hanging Series E surface — The non-tensioned surface hangs flat under the weight of the fabric and a bottom dowel, giving a dependable image without a tab-tensioning system.
• Widescreen 16:10 format — The 165" diagonal 16:10 image suits computer and data presentation in larger rooms.
• Steel, plenum-rated case — The steel housing is UL rated as suitable for use in environmental air space, so it can be installed in plenum ceilings.
• Standard 110 V motor — Ships with a 110 V motor and 3-position switch for straightforward wall-switch operation, with control-system integration available.
• Install case early, add screen later — Quick-connect wiring lets the case be mounted during construction and the surface fitted afterward to prevent job-site damage.
• Serviceable bottom access panel — A detachable bottom door opens the case for motor and surface maintenance without removing the housing from the ceiling.
• Adjustable mounting — Sliding top brackets and interior brackets allow the case to clear building structure and accommodate the screen assembly, backed by Draper's 5-year warranty.

Typical Applications

• Large corporate boardrooms and conference rooms with widescreen content
• Training rooms and commercial meeting spaces with fixed front projection
• Higher-education lecture halls and university classrooms
• Government and municipal meeting spaces with finished ceilings
• Multi-purpose rooms where the screen must disappear when not in use

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from Draper, Inc. (draperinc.com). Confirm exact viewable dimensions, surface selection, and case options with Creation Networks before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Draper Access E a tensioned screen?

No. The Access E is a Draper Series E screen, which is free-hanging and non-tensioned. The viewing surface stays flat under the weight of the fabric and a bottom dowel rather than a tab-tensioning system, which keeps the mechanism simple and easy to service.

How is this unit operated?

This configuration ships with a standard 110 V motor and a 3-position switch for direct wall-switch control. If you need automation, a control interface can be added so the screen works with systems such as Control4 and Crestron.

Can the case be installed before the viewing surface?

Yes. Quick-connect wiring lets the case be mounted and wired early in construction, with the surface added later. This protects the screen fabric from job-site dust and damage during the build-out.

What projectors and mounts are compatible?

The Access E works with any commercial front projector matched to its 165" 16:10 format and your room's throw distance. Browse our commercial projectors and projector mounts and lifts, or contact us for a throw-distance calculation.

How is it mounted in the ceiling?

It is a ceiling-recessed screen that installs into a pocket in the ceiling with a trim flange for a finished look. The case mounts with 3/8" (9.5 mm) threaded rod, lag screws, or wire in a grid ceiling, and sliding brackets on top of the case let you shift mounting points around building structure.

What warranty and support are included?

The Access E carries Draper's 5-year warranty, supplied through Creation Networks as an authorized dealer. Contact us at creationnetworks.net for pre-sale specification help and post-sale support.