Barco BarcoGraphics 6400i Owner's manual

Brand: Barco

Model: BarcoGraphics 6400i

Type: Owner's manual

Barco BarcoGraphics 6400i: This high-resolution projector offers stunning visuals for presentations, conferences, and events. With its 6000 ANSI lumens brightness, WXGA (1280x800) resolution, and 2000:1 contrast ratio, it delivers sharp and vibrant images even in brightly lit rooms. The 6400i features multiple input options, including HDMI, DVI, and VGA, allowing for versatile connectivity with various devices. Whether it's displaying PowerPoint presentations, videos, or intricate graphics, this projector ensures a captivating viewing experience for your audience.

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Projection Products

SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN INFO T

REF:T030423/FVH SERIAL NUMBER: 398

Product(s)……………………………………….. 6000 series / SIM 6/ SIM 6

MKII /SIM 6 Ultra / UR7000

Module(s)……………………………………….. Lifetime of consumable

(Optical) Items

Priority…………………………………………… D

A -“Must” modification, Barco will provide the necessary components to perform this

modification at no charge.

B - Improves the reliability of the product.

C - Improves the general working conditions of the product.

D - For information only.

Due to the recent information obtained from the manufacturer regarding the

lifetime of the LCD panels and the experience gained from the field, we have

revised the recommended figures as follows:

Ambient temperature

• Operating range: 15° to 25°C (59° to 77°F)

• Storage range: -10° to 40°C (14° to 104°F)

Temperature Stability

• Max variation: Less than ±3°C (±37°F) from the set-up point

• Max rate of change: Less than 3°C (37°F) per hour

Humidity

• Operating range: 20% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing

• Storage range: 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing

Lifetime of the Consumable Optical Items in the standard 6000 series

LCD projectors and their counterparts in Simulation (BPS)

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R, G, B Analysers & Polarisers

The Barco 6000 series of projectors are fitted with R, G, B Analysers and

Polarisers. These Analysers and Polarisers are manufactured using organic

films, which can deteriorate with age – they should therefore be considered as

long-term consumable items.

Typical lifetimes for the Analysers and Polarisers used in the Barco *6000

and 7000 series of our LCD projectors are as follows:

Type of Projector Part Description

Typical Lifetime

(Hours)

*6300 and SIM 6 Lamp (400W Metal Halide) 750

*6300 and SIM 6 Analyser (Red) 6000

*6300 and SIM 6 Analyser (Green) 4000

*6300 and SIM 6 Analyser (Green) Stereo 4000

*6300 and SIM 6 Analyser (Blue) 5000

*6300 and SIM 6 Polariser (Red) 10000

*6300 and SIM 6 Polariser (Green) 6000

*6300 and SIM 6 Polariser (Blue) 4000

*6400 / *6500 / SIM 6 MKII Lamp (600W Metal Halide) 1000

*6400 / *6500 / SIM 6 MKII Analyser (Red) 6000

*6400 / *6500 / SIM 6 MKII Analyser (Green) 3500

*6400 / *6500 / SIM 6 MKII Analyser (Green) Stereo 3500

*6400 / *6500 / SIM 6 MKII Analyser (Blue) 3000

*6400 / *6500 / SIM 6 MKII Polariser (Red) 8000

*6400 / *6500 / SIM 6 MKII Polariser (Green) 5000

*6400 / *6500 / SIM 6 MKII Polariser (Blue) 3000

SIM 6 ULTRA / UR7000 Lamp (600W Metal Halide) 1000

SIM 6 ULTRA / UR7000 Analyser (Red) 6000

SIM 6 ULTRA / UR7000 Analyser (Green) 3500

SIM 6 ULTRA / UR7000 Analyser (Green) Stereo 3500

SIM 6 ULTRA / UR7000 Analyser (Blue) 3000

SIM 6 ULTRA / UR7000 Polariser (Red) 8000

SIM 6 ULTRA / UR7000 Polariser (Green) 5000

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SIM 6 ULTRA / UR7000 Polariser (Blue) 3000

Replacement of R, G, B Analysers & Polarisers

Field replacement of the analysers and polarisers is possible. However,

Barco strongly recommends that replacement be carried out only by

trained Barco Service Engineers.

R, G, B LCD Panels & Combining Optics

The Barco 6000 and 7000 series of projectors are fitted with LCD Panels

that should be considered as long-term consumable items.

In order to allow the users of LCD display systems to effectively

schedule maintenance downtime, the typical lifetimes of LCD panels and

combining optics used in the Barco *6000 and 7000 series of projectors

are provided as follows:

Typical Lifetimes for LCD Panels & Combining Optics

Type of Projector Part Description MTBF (Hours)

*6300 and SIM 6 Lamp (400W Metal Halide) 750

*6300 and SIM 6 LCD Panel (Red) >20000

*6300 and SIM 6 LCD Panel (Green)

>20000

*6300 and SIM 6 LCD Panel (Blue) 16600

*6500 / SIM 6 MKII Lamp (600W Metal Halide) 1000

*6500 / *6400 / SIM 6 MKII LCD Panel (Red)

>20000

*6500 / *6400 / SIM 6 MKII LCD Panel (Green) 16800

*6500 / *6400 / SIM 6 MKII LCD Panel (Blue) 8400

SIM 6 ULTRA / UR7000 Lamp (600W Metal Halide) 1000

SIM 6 ULTRA / UR7000 LCD Panel (Red)

>20000

SIM 6 ULTRA / UR7000 LCD Panel (Green) 14300

SIM 6 ULTRA / UR7000 LCD Panel (Blue) 7150

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Description

MTBF’s will vary depending on colour, operating and environmental

conditions.

LCD MTBF will differ between colours, with the colour blue displaying

signs of deterioration first. This phenomenon is due to the high UV and

near-UV content and the spectral power distribution of light; blue has the

shortest wavelength with the highest frequency thus resulting in the

highest energy level. Red exhibits a lower energy level and contains little

or no UV light.

As the LCD panel deteriorates, the alignment layer within the LCD panel

deteriorates, resulting in the gradual loss in the ability to align the liquid

crystal molecules. This is a cumulative process, eventually leading to the

misalignment of the liquid crystal layers.

After some time, gas begins to form inside the LCD panel, thereby

displacing the liquid crystal material and no longer influencing the

polarisation direction of the light. This will eventually lead to loss of

transmission in the blue channel, corresponding to the end of life of the

panel.

According to the LCD panel manufacturer, panel lifetime is inversely

proportional to the incident power density. The effect therefore, is greater

for higher brightness projectors and/or smaller LCD panels. Projectors

installed with the Micro Lens Array (MLA) may show signs of increased

degradation as the micro lenses focus light onto the alignment layer,

thereby locally increasing the incident power density.

As with most consumable items the lifetime of these units is dependent

upon the conditions in which the product is used. Primarily, temperature,

humidity and environmental conditions affect the life expectancy.

The revision of the environmental recommendations ensures

consistency with the standard used in MTBF calculations.

Replacement of LCD Panels

Field replacement of the LCD panels, combining optics & mechanical

mounts is not possible. Failure of one or more of the panels will require

the projector to be returned to Barco for replacement of the panels to

take place.

The X-cubes (LCD panels & combining optics) must be pre-aligned

(converged) at the factory and replaced as a whole unit. Therefore, if

only one panel or an associated component within that unit fails, all will

need to be replaced. After factory replacement, the transmission curve of

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the LCD panels is calibrated (TCR) and uniformity adjustments are made

to accommodate the varying thickness variations within the LCD panels.

Notes

1. Temperature can affect the rate of reaction of the panels and the

degradation of the layers.

By reducing the ambient temperature around the projector to 20°C

(68°F), the lifetime of the panels can be increased.

2. The above information highlights the need to implement the

recommended monthly maintenance routine with regards to the fans

and dust filters.

3. The frequency between checking the air filter will be dependent upon

the environmental conditions of the Display System (mainly with

regards to dust or other ventilation obstructions) and should be

adjusted accordingly.

Replacement of the analysers and polarisers at the recommended intervals

can extend the lifetime of the LCD panels.

Failure to observe this recommendation may result in damage to the projector.

Barco BarcoGraphics 6400i Owner's manual

Barco BarcoGraphics 6400i Owner's manual

Barco BarcoGraphics 6400i Owner's manual

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