Draper Acumen E – 117", CinemaScope – 151212ECQ

Product Overview

The Draper Acumen E is a surface-mounted, free-hanging motorized projection screen built for permanent commercial AV installations. This 117" diagonal CinemaScope (2.39:1) model is configured with Draper's quiet-motor option, making it well suited to boardrooms, auditoriums, and screening environments where motor noise must stay low. As a surface-mounted electric projection screen, it houses the viewing surface in a contoured extruded-aluminum case that retracts the image fully out of sight when not in use. All units ship through Creation Networks at authorized-dealer pricing with Draper's 7-year warranty.

Product Description

The Draper Acumen E motorized screen is a non-tensioned, free-hanging electric screen engineered for heavy commercial use. This 117" CinemaScope 2.39:1 configuration is ideal for wide-format content such as cinema, simulation, and control-room visualization. The image drops from a streamlined 7-1/8" high by 5-7/8" deep aluminum case that mounts to a wall or ceiling using the included floating brackets, giving integrators alignment flexibility during installation. A removable front fascia allows access to the roller and motor for service without dismounting the case. This unit is specified with Draper's quiet-motor option, which lowers operating noise for boardrooms, houses of worship, and auditoriums where a standard motor would be intrusive. The motor mounts inside the roller, is instantly reversible, and includes factory-set limits, thermal overload protection, and an electric brake for repeatable stops. A black masking drop above the image area is standard. The Acumen E accepts Draper's OptiView family of viewing surfaces so you can match gain and ambient-light performance to the projector and room. 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, formats, and surfaces. Contact Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net for throw-distance planning, control integration, and lead times.

Key Features

• Quiet-motor configuration — Specified with Draper's quiet motor to reduce operating noise in boardrooms, auditoriums, and worship spaces.
• Surface-mounted, free-hanging design — Mounts to a wall or ceiling and hangs a non-tensioned surface, simplifying installation where no recessed ceiling pocket exists.
• CinemaScope 2.39:1 format — A 117" wide-format image suited to cinematic content, simulation, and control-room visualization.
• Contoured extruded-aluminum case — A 7-1/8" high by 5-7/8" deep case in white powder coat (black available) conceals the surface and suits finished interiors.
• Floating wall and ceiling brackets — Included brackets allow lateral adjustment and support either wall or ceiling mounting from the same unit.
• Removable front fascia — The fascia detaches for straightforward access to the roller and motor, reducing service time.
• OptiView surface options — Available with Draper's OptiView viewing surfaces to match gain and ambient-light performance to the projector and room.
• Plenum-rated, UL Listed case — The unit is UL Listed and the case is rated for use in environmental air spaces, supporting code-compliant installs.
• Draper 7-year warranty through an authorized dealer — Supplied by Creation Networks with full manufacturer warranty coverage.

Typical Applications

• Boardrooms and executive briefing centers requiring low-noise screen operation
• Auditoriums and houses of worship using wide-format front projection
• Screening rooms and multi-purpose rooms displaying CinemaScope content
• Control rooms and simulation spaces needing a wide 2.39:1 image
• Training rooms and commercial meeting spaces with fixed front projection

Technical Specifications

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the quiet-motor option change?

This unit is configured with Draper's quiet motor, which reduces the audible noise of the screen raising and lowering. It is a common choice for boardrooms, auditoriums, and worship spaces where a standard motor would be distracting during a presentation.

Is the Acumen E a tensioned or non-tensioned screen?

The Acumen E is a Series E screen, which is free-hanging and non-tensioned. If your application requires tab-tensioning for maximum surface flatness, Draper offers the Series V (Acumen V) as a tab-tensioned alternative.

Can this screen be ceiling-mounted as well as wall-mounted?

Yes. The Acumen E is surface-mounted and ships with floating brackets for both wall and ceiling mounting. It is not a recessed in-ceiling screen; the case remains visible after installation.

What projectors and mounts are compatible with the Acumen E?

It works with any commercial front projector matched to its 117" CinemaScope 2.39:1 format and your room's throw distance. Browse our commercial projectors and projector mounts and lifts, or contact us for a throw-distance calculation.

Is the case suitable for plenum air spaces?

Yes. The unit is UL Listed and the case is rated as suitable for use in environmental air (plenum) spaces, supporting code-compliant installation above ceilings and in return-air plenums.

What warranty and support are included?

The Acumen E carries Draper's 7-year manufacturer warranty (USA and Canada), supplied through Creation Networks as an authorized dealer. Contact us at creationnetworks.net for pre-sale specification help and post-sale support.