Draper Access V – 150", HDTV – 140144QU

Product Overview

The Draper Access V is a ceiling-recessed, tab-tensioned motorized projection screen engineered for permanent commercial AV installations where the screen must disappear into the ceiling when not in use. This 150" diagonal HDTV (16:9) model pairs a fully concealed in-ceiling case with a tab-tensioned viewing surface, making it a clean fit for boardrooms, training rooms, and higher-education lecture spaces. As a tab-tensioned motorized projection screen, it holds the image flat and wrinkle-free across a wide format. This unit combines Draper's quiet motor with the LVC-IV low-voltage control option for quiet, control-system-integrated operation. All units ship through Creation Networks at authorized-dealer pricing with Draper's 5-year warranty.

Product Description

The Draper Access V ceiling-recessed projection screen is specified by integrators who need a motorized screen that is invisible when retracted and dead-flat when deployed. The tab-tensioned surface uses side tabs to keep the image plane taut and free of curl, delivering a flat, wrinkle-free picture that free-hanging screens cannot match. The steel case recesses fully into the ceiling and accepts image widths up to 16' (488 cm), with the image area fully framed in black and a standard 12" (30 cm) black drop at the top for correct picture placement. A plug-in, quick-connect wiring system lets the case be installed early during construction and the screen fabric added later, protecting the surface from job-site damage. A removable bottom access panel allows service and fabric replacement from below the ceiling without pulling the case, and the unit is plenum-rated for use in environmental air-handling spaces. This configuration pairs the quiet motor for low-noise operation with LVC-IV low-voltage control, letting the screen tie into a Crestron, Extron, or similar control system for automated, single-button room operation. This makes the Access V well suited to boardrooms, conference rooms, and auditoriums that require a finished ceiling line, quiet operation, and a large, flat projected image. Pair it with a compatible unit from our commercial projectors collection and a bracket from our projector mounts and lifts collection to complete the system. Browse the full Draper projection screen lineup for alternate sizes, surfaces, and formats. Contact Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net for throw-distance planning, surface selection, and lead times.

Key Features

• Tab-tensioned viewing surface — Side-tab tensioning holds the image flat and wrinkle-free for accurate geometry across the full 16:9 image.
• Fully ceiling-recessed case — The screen retracts completely into the ceiling for a clean, concealed appearance when the room is not in projection use.
• Quiet motor with low-voltage control (QU) — This unit combines Draper's quiet motor and LVC-IV low-voltage control for quiet, control-system-integrated operation.
• Plenum-rated steel case — UL-recognized for use in environmental air-handling (plenum) spaces, simplifying code compliance in commercial ceilings.
• Removable bottom access panel — Allows motor and fabric service from below the ceiling without removing the entire case.
• Quick-connect wiring — Lets the case be roughed in early during construction and the screen added later to prevent job-site damage.
• Image widths up to 16' — Supports large-format front projection with a standard 12" (30 cm) black drop and full black image framing.
• Draper 5-year warranty through an authorized dealer — Supplied by Creation Networks with full manufacturer warranty coverage.

Typical Applications

• Corporate boardrooms requiring quiet operation and control-system integration
• Conference rooms and training rooms with permanent front projection
• Higher-education lecture halls using large-format 16:9 projection
• Multi-purpose rooms and all-hands spaces where a clean ceiling line matters
• Government and commercial meeting spaces integrated with an AV control system

Technical Specifications

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Access V tab-tensioned or free-hanging?

The Access V is a tab-tensioned Series V screen. Side tabs keep the viewing surface taut and flat, which produces more accurate image geometry than a free-hanging surface—an advantage for large 150" images.

What does "QU" mean in the model number?

QU combines two Draper options: Q for the quiet motor and U for LVC-IV low-voltage control. Together they provide low-noise operation plus integration with third-party AV control systems such as Crestron or Extron.

How is the screen concealed when not in use?

The case recesses fully into the ceiling. When retracted, only the trim flange is visible at the ceiling line, so the screen disappears for a clean, finished appearance in the room.

Can the case be installed before the screen fabric?

Yes. The quick-connect wiring system lets contractors rough in and mount the case early during construction, then add the screen fabric later, protecting the surface from job-site damage.

Is this screen suitable for plenum ceilings?

Yes. The Access V case is UL-recognized for use in environmental air-handling (plenum) spaces, which simplifies code compliance when installed above a suspended commercial ceiling.

What projectors and mounts pair with the Access V?

It works with any commercial front projector matched to its 150" 16:9 format and your room's throw distance. Browse our commercial projectors and projector mounts and lifts, or contact us for a throw-distance calculation.

What warranty and support are included?

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