Barco Prometheus III User manual

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Installation manual
Prometheus III

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EMC notices
EN55032/CISPR32 Class A MME (MultiMedia Equipment)
Warning : This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment this equipment
may cause radio interference.
GB/T 9254 Class A ITE (Information Technology Equipment)
Warning : This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
BSMI Taiwan Class A statement:
警告使用者 :此為甲類資訊技術設備，於居住環境中使用 ，可能會造成射頻擾動，在此情況下，使用者會被要
求採取某些適當的對策。
Federal Communications Commission (FCC Statement)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area may cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be responsible for correcting any interference
at his own expense
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment
FCC responsible: Barco Inc.
3059 Premiere Parkway Suite 400
30097 Duluth GA, United States
Tel: [phone]
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while protecting Barco’s intellectual property. When product security concerns are received, the product
security incident response process will be triggered immediately. To address specific security concerns or to
report security issues with Barco products, please inform us via contact details mentioned on
https://www.barco.com/psirt. To protect our customers, Barco does not publically disclose or confirm security
vulnerabilities until Barco has conducted an analysis of the product and issued fixes and/or mitigations.

Patent protection
Please refer to www.barco.com/about-barco/legal/patents
Guarantee and Compensation
Barco provides a guarantee relating to perfect manufacturing as part of the legally stipulated terms of
guarantee. On receipt, the purchaser must immediately inspect all delivered goods for damage incurred during
transport, as well as for material and manufacturing faults Barco must be informed immediately in writing of
any complaints.
The period of guarantee begins on the date of transfer of risks, in the case of special systems and software on
the date of commissioning, at latest 30 days after the transfer of risks. In the event of justified notice of
complaint, Barco can repair the fault or provide a replacement at its own discretion within an appropriate
period. If this measure proves to be impossible or unsuccessful, the purchaser can demand a reduction in the
purchase price or cancellation of the contract. All other claims, in particular those relating to compensation for
direct or indirect damage, and also damage attributed to the operation of software as well as to other services
provided by Barco, being a component of the system or independent service, will be deemed invalid provided
the damage is not proven to be attributed to the absence of properties guaranteed in writing or due to the
intent or gross negligence or part of Barco.
If the purchaser or a third party carries out modifications or repairs on goods delivered by Barco, or if the
goods are handled incorrectly, in particular if the systems are operated incorrectly or if, after the transfer of
risks, the goods are subject to influences not agreed upon in the contract, all guarantee claims of the
purchaser will be rendered invalid. Not included in the guarantee coverage are system failures which are
attributed to programs or special electronic circuitry provided by the purchaser, e.g. interfaces. Normal wear
as well as normal maintenance are not subject to the guarantee provided by Barco either.
The environmental conditions as well as the servicing and maintenance regulations specified in this manual
must be complied with by the customer.

1Safety.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
1.1 General considerations .................................................................................................................................................................10
1.2 Safety training to be provided by the installer................................................................................................................... 11
1.3 Important safety instructions ......................................................................................................................................................12
1.4 Product safety labels.......................................................................................................................................................................15
1.5 High Brightness precautions: Hazard Distance (HD) ...................................................................................................16
1.6 HD for fully enclosed projection systems ............................................................................................................................18
1.7 HD in function of modifying optics ...........................................................................................................................................20
2General..................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
2.1 Installation requirements ..............................................................................................................................................................22
2.2 About the delivered packages ...................................................................................................................................................23
2.3 Unpacking the projector ................................................................................................................................................................ 25
2.4 Initial inspection .................................................................................................................................................................................28
3Installation process......................................................................................................................................................................................29
3.1 Installation process projector .....................................................................................................................................................30
3.2 Installation process stand alone cooler ................................................................................................................................30
3.3 Software upgrade .............................................................................................................................................................................30
3.4 Starting up and adjusting the system.....................................................................................................................................31
4Physical installation projector..............................................................................................................................................................33
4.1 Positioning the Prometheus III at port window .................................................................................................................34
4.2 Access to the power connection...............................................................................................................................................36
4.3 Connecting the Prometheus III with the power net ........................................................................................................37
4.4 Power loop through to the projector electronics ..............................................................................................................38
4.5 Connecting a UPS to the projector electronics ................................................................................................................39
5Physical installation stand alone cooler........................................................................................................................................41
5.1 Supported mounting position .....................................................................................................................................................42
5.2 Assembling the housing................................................................................................................................................................44
5.3 Mounting the housing on the frame ........................................................................................................................................50
5.4 Preparing the stand alone frame..............................................................................................................................................53
5.5 Installing the brackets on the cooler housing....................................................................................................................54
5.6 Mounting the cooler housing on the frame .........................................................................................................................55
5.7 Insert the cooler units .....................................................................................................................................................................57
5.8 Mount the filters .................................................................................................................................................................................58
5.9 Cabling and tubing ...........................................................................................................................................................................60
5.10 Mount protection grid for the LCM cooler modules (option)......................................................................................60
6Lenses & lens holder...................................................................................................................................................................................63
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6.1 Available lenses.................................................................................................................................................................................64
6.2 Lens selection.....................................................................................................................................................................................64
6.3 Lens installation.................................................................................................................................................................................65
6.4 Lens removal.......................................................................................................................................................................................68
6.5 Lens shift, zoom & focus...............................................................................................................................................................69
6.6 Back Focal Length adjustment..................................................................................................................................................71
6.7 Scheimpflug adjustment ...............................................................................................................................................................75
6.8 Fixation of the Lens Holder front plate ..................................................................................................................................78
7Input & communication .............................................................................................................................................................................81
7.1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................................................82
7.2 Local keypad of the Prometheus III .......................................................................................................................................82
7.3 Integrated Cinema Processor (ICP).......................................................................................................................................83
7.4 HD-SDI Input Module (optional) ...............................................................................................................................................85
7.5 Quad 3G-SDI Input Module (optional) ..................................................................................................................................88
7.6 Integrated Media Block/Server (optional)............................................................................................................................94
7.7 Cinema Controller of the Prometheus III .............................................................................................................................95
8ICMP ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................99
8.1 ICMP introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................... 101
8.2 ICMP HDD ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 102
8.3 ICMP communication ports ...................................................................................................................................................... 104
8.4 ICMP source input ports ............................................................................................................................................................ 105
8.5 ICMP DisplayPort specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 106
8.6 ICMP SDI specifications ............................................................................................................................................................ 108
8.7 ICMP HDMI 2.0 specifications.................................................................................................................................................111
8.8 ICMP HDMI 1.4 specifications.................................................................................................................................................114
8.9 ICMP status LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................................117
8.10 ICMP HDD status LEDs..............................................................................................................................................................118
8.11 ICMP device certificate................................................................................................................................................................119
8.12 ICMP configuration via Communicator .............................................................................................................................. 121
8.13 ICMP reset......................................................................................................................................................................................... 122
8.14 Obtaining the Barco ICMP certificate ................................................................................................................................. 123
8.15 Removing a HDD from the ICMP.......................................................................................................................................... 124
8.16 Installing a HDD into the ICMP............................................................................................................................................... 125
9Communicator Touch Panel................................................................................................................................................................ 127
9.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................................ 128
9.2 Installation of the touch panel interface............................................................................................................................. 129
10 Starting up....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 133
10.1 Switching ON the Prometheus III ........................................................................................................................................ 134
10.2 Switching OFF the Prometheus III ....................................................................................................................................... 134
11 Removal and installation of the projector covers................................................................................................................ 135
11.1 Removal of the light source cover ........................................................................................................................................ 137
11.2 Removal of the rear cover......................................................................................................................................................... 138
11.3 Removal of the input cover....................................................................................................................................................... 138
11.4 Removal of the front cover........................................................................................................................................................ 139
11.5 Removal of the side cover ........................................................................................................................................................ 141
11.6 Installation of the front cover ................................................................................................................................................... 142
11.7 Installation of the input cover................................................................................................................................................... 143
11.8 Installation of the light source cover .................................................................................................................................... 144
11.9 Installation of the rear cover..................................................................................................................................................... 145
11.10 Installation of the side cover .................................................................................................................................................... 146

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12 Preventative maintenance actions................................................................................................................................................. 149
12.1 Monthly maintenance actions ................................................................................................................................................. 150
12.2 Three monthly maintenance actions ................................................................................................................................... 150
13 Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................................................... 153
13.1 Remove and clean the front dust filter ............................................................................................................................... 154
13.2 Remove and clean both bottom dust filters..................................................................................................................... 155
13.3 Check the cooler dust filters..................................................................................................................................................... 156
13.4 Vacuum cleaning of the dust filters ...................................................................................................................................... 157
13.5 Washing and drying the dust filters...................................................................................................................................... 157
13.6 Cleaning the lens ........................................................................................................................................................................... 158
13.7 Cleaning the exterior of the projector.................................................................................................................................. 159
13.8 Check cooling liquid level .......................................................................................................................................................... 159
13.9 Cooling liquid refill ......................................................................................................................................................................... 160
13.10 Authorization to clear security warning on the projector .......................................................................................... 161
14 Convergence ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 163
14.1 Open the sealed compartment............................................................................................................................................... 164
14.2 Close the sealed compartment .............................................................................................................................................. 165
14.3 Convergence controls ................................................................................................................................................................. 166
14.4 Red on blue convergence ......................................................................................................................................................... 167
14.5 Green on blue convergence .................................................................................................................................................... 168
15 Color calibration.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 171
15.1 Calibration process ....................................................................................................................................................................... 172
15.2 White point calibration................................................................................................................................................................. 172
15.3 Color gamut calibration............................................................................................................................................................... 173
ASpecifications................................................................................................................................................................................................ 177
A.1 Specifications of the Prometheus III.................................................................................................................................... 178
A.2 Specifications of the ICMP ....................................................................................................................................................... 180
A.3 Dimensions of the Prometheus III ........................................................................................................................................ 182
A.4 Dimensions of the universal pedestal................................................................................................................................. 183
A.5 Projector air inlets and outlets ................................................................................................................................................ 184
A.6 Technical Regulations ................................................................................................................................................................. 184
BPin configurations...................................................................................................................................................................................... 185
B.1 About General Purpose Inputs & Outputs (GPIO) ...................................................................................................... 186
B.2 Pin configurations of the communication ports ............................................................................................................. 187
B.3 Pin configurations of the ICMP communication ports ............................................................................................... 189
B.4 Pin configurations of the inputs.............................................................................................................................................. 192
CEnvironmental Information .................................................................................................................................................................. 193
C.1 Disposal information..................................................................................................................................................................... 194
C.2 China RoHS compliance............................................................................................................................................................ 194
C.3 Taiwan RoHS compliance......................................................................................................................................................... 196
C.4 Turkey RoHS compliance ......................................................................................................................................................... 197
C.5 Hazards ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 197
C.6 Contact information ...................................................................................................................................................................... 197
C.7 Production address....................................................................................................................................................................... 197
C.8 Download Product Manual ....................................................................................................................................................... 198

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About this chapter
Read this chapter attentively. It contains important information to prevent personal injury while installing and
using your Prometheus III projector. Furthermore, it includes several cautions to prevent damage to your
Prometheus III projector. Ensure that you understand and follow all safety guidelines, safety instructions and
warnings mentioned in this chapter before installing and using the Prometheus III projector. After this chapter,
additional “warnings”and “cautions”are given depending on the procedure. Read and follow these “warnings”
and “cautions”as well.
Clarification of the term “Prometheus III”used in this document
When referring in this document to the term “Prometheus III”means that the content is applicable for following
Barco products:
•PROMETHEUS III
Model certification name
•DP4K-13BLPHC
Barco provides a guarantee relating to perfect manufacturing as part of the legally stipulated terms
of guarantee. Observing the specification mentioned in this chapter is critical for projector
performance. Neglecting this can result in loss of warranty.
Overview
•General considerations
•Safety training to be provided by the installer
•Important safety instructions
•Product safety labels
•High Brightness precautions: Hazard Distance (HD)
•HD for fully enclosed projection systems
•HD in function of modifying optics
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1.1 General considerations
General safety instructions
•Before operating this equipment please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
•Installation and preliminary adjustments should be performed by qualified Barco personnel or by
authorized Barco service dealers.
•All warnings on the projector and in the documentation manuals should be adhered to.
•All instructions for operating and use of this equipment must be followed precisely.
•All local installation codes should be adhered to.
Notice on safety
This equipment is built in accordance with the requirements of the international safety standards IEC60950-1,
EN60950-1, UL60950-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950-1, which are the safety standards of information
technology equipment including electrical business equipment. These safety standards impose important
requirements on the use of safety critical components, materials and insulation, in order to protect the user or
operator against risk of electric shock and energy hazard and having access to live parts. Safety standards
also impose limits to the internal and external temperature rises, radiation levels, mechanical stability and
strength, enclosure construction and protection against the risk of fire. Simulated single fault condition testing
ensures the safety of the equipment to the user even when the equipment's normal operation fails.
Notice on optical radiation
This projector embeds extremely high brightness (radiance) lasers; this laser light is processed through the
projector's optical path. Native laser light is not accessible by the end user in any use case. The light exiting
the projection lens has been diffused within the optical path, representing a larger source and lower radiance
value than native laser light. Nevertheless the projected light represents a significant risk for the human eye
and skin when exposed directly within the beam. This risk is not specifically related to the characteristics of
laser light but solely to the high thermal induced energy of the light source; which is equivalent with lamp
based systems.
Thermal retinal eye injury is possible when exposed within the Hazard Distance (HD). The HD is defined from
the projection lens surface towards the position of the projected beam where the irradiance equals the
maximum permissible exposure as described in the chapter “Hazard Distance”.
WARNING: No direct exposure to the beam within the hazard distance shall be permitted, RG3
(Risk Group 3) IEC EN 62471-5:2015
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Restricted access location
This product may only be installed in a restricted access location. The definition of a “restricted access
location" is a location for equipment where both of following applies:
•Access can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONNEL or by OPERATORS who have been instructed
about the reasons for the restriction applied to the location and about the precautions that shall be taken.
•Access is through the use of the tool or lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the
authority responsible for the location.
Why a restricted access location: This is a RG3 product. Based on international requirements, no person in
allowed to enter the projected beam within the zone between the projection lens and the related Hazard
Distance (HD). This shall be physically impossible by creating sufficient separation height or by placing
optional barriers. Within the restricted area operator training is considered sufficient. The applicable
separation heights are discussed in “High Brightness precautions: Hazard Distance (HD)”, page 16.
Users definition
Throughout this manual, the terms SERVICE PERSONNEL and TRAINED PROJECTIONIST refers to
persons having appropriate technical training and experience necessary to be knowledgeable of potential
hazards to which they are exposed (including, but not limited to HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRIC and
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ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY and HIGH BRIGHTNESS PROJECTORS) in performing a task, and of measures
to minimize the potential risk to themselves or other persons. The term USER and OPERATOR refers to any
person other than SERVICE PERSONNEL or TRAINED PROJECTIONISTS, AUTHORIZED to operate
professional projection systems.
The TRAINED PROJECTIONISTS may only perform the maintenance task described in the User &
Installation manual. All other maintenance tasks and service tasks must be performed by qualified SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The DLP Cinema Systems are intended "FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY" by AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL
familiar with potential hazards associated with high voltage, high intensity light beams generated by lasers.
Only qualified SERVICE PERSONNEL and TRAINED PROJECTIONISTS, knowledgeable of such risks, are
allowed to perform service functions inside the product enclosure.
1.2 Safety training to be provided by the installer
WARNING: The installer is responsible that the user is instructed. The user will sign a document to
confirm that the instructions have been received and understood.
Users definition
The Prometheus III is intended for persons who have been instructed and trained by a skilled person (installer
or service personnel) to identify energy sources that may cause injury and to take precautions to avoid
unintentional contact with or exposure to those energy sources.
The skilled person must instruct the user about:
•High intensity light beam. The user must respect the exclusion zone, based on the light beam Hazard
Distance (HD).
•Dangerous energy sources inside the projector. The user is not allowed to remove any cover from the
projector.
•The installation, maintenance or service is for skilled persons only.
•The requirements for a restricted access location, an exclusion zone and a restriction zone.
Restricted access location
To protect untrained persons and children, the projector must be installed in a restricted access location.
The definition of a restricted access location is a location for equipment where both of the following
paragraphs apply:
•Access can only be gained by skilled persons (installer or service personnel) or persons who have been
instructed and trained by a skilled person. The persons must have been instructed about the reasons for
the restriction applied to the location and about the precautions that shall be taken.
•Access is only possible through the use of the tool or lock and key, or other means of security, and is
controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
Why a restricted access location: This is a RG3 product. Based on international requirements, no person in
allowed to enter the projected beam within the zone between the projection lens and the related Hazard
Distance (HD). This shall be physically impossible by creating sufficient separation height or by placing
optional barriers. Within the restricted area operator training is considered sufficient. The applicable
separation heights are discussed in “High Brightness precautions: Hazard Distance (HD)”, page 16.
Exclusion zone
The projector radiates heat on its external surfaces and from ventilation ducts during normal operation.
Exposing flammable or combustible materials into close proximity of this projector could result in the
spontaneous ignition of that material, resulting in a fire. For this reason, it is absolutely necessary to leave an
exclusion zone around all external surfaces of the projector whereby no flammable or combustible materials
are present:
•The exclusion zone must not be less than 40 cm (16 in).
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Restriction zone
To protect untrained users and children against high intensity light beams, the light beam Hazard Distance
(HD) shall be taken into account.
1.3 Important safety instructions
To prevent the risk of electrical shock
•This projector should be operated from an AC power source. Ensure that the mains voltage and capacity
matches the projector electrical ratings. If you are unable to install the AC requirements, contact your
electrician. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding.
•Installation according to the local electrical code and regulations by qualified technical personnel only.
•This product is equipped with a barrier strip for the connection of a power line. The configuration is a three-
terminal barrier strip for the connection of a mono phase power line with a separate earth ground PE.
If you are unable to install the AC Requirements, contact your electrician. Do not defeat the purpose of the
grounding.
•The cross-sectional area of the conductors in the power supply cord shall be not less than 4mm2(10
AWG).
•The electronics of the projector must be powered either from a suitable UPS unit or from the power outlet
socket (UPS OUTLET) provided on the projector. For that reason an adapted short power cord (2-pole 3-
wire grounding) is added to the projector accessories to loop through the power.
•The cross-sectional area of the UPS inlet cord shall be not less than 0.75 mm² or AWG 18.
•The provided power output socket (UPS OUTLET) on the projector may only be used to provide power to
the projector electronics. Never connect other devices to this power output socket.
•The circuit breaker(s) that must be provided in the power circuit(s) of the projector is considered as general
disconnect switch(es) to switch off the complete installation.
•Disconnect the power to the projector mains terminals and unplug the power cord at UPS INLET for
removal of all power from the projector.
•Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this projector where persons will walk on the
cord.
•Do not operate the projector with a damaged cord or if the projector has been dropped or damaged - until it
has been examined and approved for operation by a qualified service technician.
•Position the cord so that it will not be tripped over, pulled, or contact hot surfaces.
•If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a current rating at least equal to that of the projector should
be used. A cord rated for less amperage than the projector may overheat.
•Never push objects of any kind into this projector through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short circuit parts that could result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
•Do not expose this projector to rain or moisture.
•Do not immerse or expose this projector in water or other liquids.
•Do not spill liquid of any kind on this projector.
•Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the set and have it checked by qualified
service personnel before resuming operations.
•Do not disassemble this projector, always take it to an authorized trained service person when service or
repair work is required.
•Do not use an accessory attachment which is not recommended by the manufacturer.
•Lightning - For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect media and
communication cables. This will prevent damage to the projector due to lightning and AC power-line
surges.
To prevent personal injury
•To prevent injury and physical damage, always read this manual and all labels on the system before
powering the projector or adjusting the projector.
•Do not underestimate the weight of the projector. The projector by itself weighs ±147 kg ( ±324 lbs). To
prevent personal injury a hoisting tool should be used to lift the projector.
•To prevent injury, ensure that the lens, cooling system and all cover plates are correctly installed. See
installation procedures.
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•Warning: high intensity light beam. NEVER look into the lens ! High luminance could result in damage to
the eye.
•Warning: extremely high brightness projector: This projector embeds extremely high brightness
(radiance) lasers; this laser light is processed through the projectors optical path. Native laser light is not
accessible by the end user in any use case. The light exiting the projection lens has been defused within
the optical path, representing a larger source and lower radiance value than native laser light.
Nevertheless the projected light represents a significant risk for the human eye when exposed directly
within the beam. This risk is not specific related to the characteristics of laser light but solely to the high
thermal induced energy of the light source; which is equivalent with lamp based systems.
Thermal retinal eye injury is possible when exposed within the Hazard Distance. The Hazard Distance
(HD) is defined from the projection lens surface towards the position of the projected beam where the
irradiance equals the maximum permissible exposure as described in the chapter “High Brightness
precautions: Hazard Distance (HD)”, page 16.
•Based on international requirements, no person in allowed to enter the projected beam within the zone
between the projection lens and the related Hazard Distance (HD). This shall be physically impossible by
creating sufficient separation height or by placing optional barriers. Within the restricted area operator
training is considered sufficient. The applicable separation heights are discussed in “High Brightness
precautions: Hazard Distance (HD)”, page 16.
•The projector shall be installed in a restricted access room equipped with a key or security lock preventing
untrained persons entering the Risk Group 3 use zone.
•Switch off the projector before attempting to remove any of the projector’s covers.
•When required to remove all power from the projector (eg during service), always disconnect the power
from the projector mains terminals and UPS INLET connector. Use the disconnect device in the building
installation to disconnect the power to the projector mains terminals, and unplug the power cord at the UPS
INLET connector if the UPS INLET is separately powered.
•Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious
damage to it and possible injury to the user.
•Lenses, shields or screens shall be changed if they have become visibly damaged to such an extent that
their effectiveness is impaired. For example by cracks or deep scratches.
•The associated Safety responsible of the unit must evaluate the setup before the unit may be started.
•Never point or allow light to be directed on people or reflective objects within the HD zone.
•All operators shall have received adequate training and be aware of the potential hazards.
•Strictly minimize the number of people who have access to the unit. The unit may never be operated
without permission of the responsible for safety.
•Do not put your hand or any body part in front of the beam.
Do not clean the port window when the projector is switched on.
•For a stand alone cooler, position the tubes so that they will not be tripped over, pulled, or contact hot
surfaces.
To prevent fire hazard
•Do not place flammable or combustible materials near the projector!
•Barco large screen projection products are designed and manufactured to meet the most stringent safety
regulations. This projector radiates heat on its external surfaces and from ventilation ducts during normal
operation, which is both normal and safe. Exposing flammable or combustible materials into close
proximity of this projector could result in the spontaneous ignition of that material, resulting in a fire. For this
reason, it is absolutely necessary to leave an “exclusion zone”around all external surfaces of the projector
whereby no flammable or combustible materials are present. The exclusion zone must be not less than 40
cm (16”) for this projector.
•Do not place any object in the projection light path at close distance to the projection lens output. The
concentrated light at the projection lens output may result in damage, fire or burn injuries.
•Ensure that the projector is solidly mounted so that the projection light path cannot be changed by
accident.
•Do not cover the projector or the lens with any material while the projector is in operation. . Mount the
projector in a well ventilated area away from sources of ignition and out of direct sun light. Never expose
the projector to rain or moisture. In the event of fire, use sand, CO2or dry powder fire extinguishers. Never
use water on an electrical fire. Always have service performed on this projector by authorized Barco
service personnel. Always insist on genuine Barco replacement parts. Never use non-Barco replacement
parts as they may degrade the safety of this projector.
•Slots and openings in this equipment are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the
projector and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the projector too close to walls, or other similar surface. This projector
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should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This projector should not be placed in a
built-in installation or enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.
•Projection rooms must be well ventilated or cooled in order to avoid build up of heat. It is necessary to vent
hot exhaust air from projector and cooling system to the outside of the building.
•Let the projector cool completely before storing. Remove cord from the projector when storing.
To prevent battery explosion
•Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly installed.
•Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
•For disposal of used batteries, always consult federal, state, local and provincial hazardous waste disposal
rules and regulations to ensure proper disposal.
To prevent projector damage
•The air filters of the projector must be cleaned or replaced on a regular basis. Cleaning the booth area
would be monthly-minimum. Neglecting this could result in disrupting the air flow inside the projector,
causing overheating. Overheating may lead to the projector shutting down during operation.
•The projector must always be installed in a manner which ensures free flow of air into its air inlets.
•If more than one projector is installed in a common projection booth, the exhaust air flow requirements are
valid for EACH individual projector system. Note that inadequate air extraction or cooling will result in
decreased life expectancy of the projector as a whole as well as causing premature failure of the lasers.
•In order to ensure that correct airflow is maintained, and that the projector complies with Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) and safety requirements, it should always be operated with all of it's covers in place.
•Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should
never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. The device should not be placed in a built-in
installation or enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.
•Ensure that nothing can be spilled on, or dropped inside the projector. If this does happen, switch off and
remove all power from the projector. Do not operate the projector again until it has been checked by
qualified service personnel.
•Do not block the projector cooling fans or free air movement around the projector.
•Proper operation of the projector can only be guaranteed in table mounting. It is not permitted to use the
projector in another position. See installation procedure for correct installation.
•Special care for Laser Beams: Special care should be used when DLP projectors are used in the same
room as high power laser equipment. Direct or indirect hitting of a laser beam on to the lens can severely
damage the Digital Mirror DevicesTM in which case there is a loss of warranty.
•Never place the projector in direct sunlight. Sunlight on the lens can severely damage the Digital Mirror
DevicesTM in which case there is a loss of warranty.
•Save the original shipping carton and packing material. They will come in handy if you ever have to ship
your equipment. For maximum protection, repack your set as it was originally packed at the factory.
•Remove all power from the projectors mains terminals before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use strong solvents, such as thinner or benzine or
abrasive cleaners, since these will damage the cabinet. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth
lightly dampened with mild detergent solution.
•To ensure the highest optical performance and resolution, the projection lenses are specially treated with
an anti-reflective coating, therefore, avoid touching the lens. To remove dust on the lens, use a soft dry
cloth. For lens cleaning follow the instructions precisely as stipulated in the projector manual.
•Rated maximum ambient temperature, ta= 35°C (95°F).
•Rated humidity = 5% ... 85% RH Non-condensed.
•An external frame must be used to stack projectors.
•For functionality and reliability, the Prometheus III requires accurate temperature control and cooling.
Therefore a liquid cooling system is provided consisting of liquid circuits inside the Prometheus III which
are connected via hoses to external coolers. Only cooler models and hoses exclusively developed for this
application and approved by Barco are allowed to be used.
•When using the projector with a stand alone cooler, do not stand on the cooling tubes or do not place any
object on the tubes so that free liquid flow can be guaranteed. Position the tubes so that there is no contact
with hot surfaces.
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On servicing
•Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage potentials and risk of electric shock.
•Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
•Attempts to alter the factory-set internal controls or to change other control settings not specially discussed
in this manual can lead to permanent damage to the projector and cancellation of the warranty.
•Remove all power from the projector and refer servicing to qualified service technicians under the following
conditions:
-When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
-If liquid has been spilled into the equipment.
-If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
-If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of the other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to normal operation.
-If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
-If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
•Replacement parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used original
Barco replacement parts or authorized replacement parts which have the same characteristics as the
Barco original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in degraded performance and reliability, fire,
electric shock or other hazards. Unauthorized substitutions may void warranty.
•Safety check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this projector, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
1.4 Product safety labels
Light beam related safety labels
Label image Label description Label location
Hazard RG3: optical radiation warning symbol
WARNING! DO NOT LOOK INTO THE LIGHT
BEAM NO DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE TO THE
BEAM IS PERMITTED. RG3 IEC EN 62471–
5:2015 CLASS 1 IEC EN 60825–1:2014
HAZARD DISTANCE: CONSULT SAFETY
MANUAL
COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 1040 EXCEPT
WITH RESPECT TO THOSE
CHARACTERISTICS AUTHORIZED BY
VARIANCE NUMBER 2014-V-0285 DATED
APRIL 14, 2016 RISK GROUP 3 LIP IEC
62471:2006
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Label image Label description Label location
警告！ 勿观看光束 眼睛勿直接接触可允许暴露
的光束 (RG3 IEC EN 62471-5:2015 CLASS 1
IEC EN 60825-1:2014) 危害距离：请参考 安全
手册
DANGER ! NE PAS REGARDER LE
FAISCEAU EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION
DIRECTE DES YEUX AU FAISCEAU. RG3 IEC
EN 62471-5:2015 CLASS 1 IEC EN 60825-
1:2014 DISTANCE DE SECURITE :
CONSULTER LE MANUEL DE SECURITE
Hazard RG3: not for household use symbol
1.5 High Brightness precautions: Hazard Distance
(HD)
HD
Hazard Distance (HD) is the distance measured from the projection lens at which the intensity or the
energy per surface unit becomes lower than the applicable exposure limit on the cornea or on the
skin. The light beam is considered (to be) unsafe for exposure if the distance from a person to the
light source is less than the HD.
Restriction Zone (RZ) based on the HD
The HD depends on the amount of lumens produced by the projector and the type of lens installed. See next
chapter“HD in function of modifying optics”, page 20.
To protect untrained end users (as cinema visitors, spectators) the installation shall comply with the following
installation requirements: Operators shall control access to the beam within the hazard distance or install the
product at the height that will prevent spectators' eyes from being in the hazard distance. Radiation levels in
excess of the limits will not be permitted at any point less than 2.0 meter (SH) above any surface upon which
persons other than operators, performers, or employees are permitted to stand or less than 1.0 meter (SW)
lateral separation from any place where such persons are permitted to be. In environments where
unrestrained behavior is reasonably foreseeable, the minimum separation height should be greater than or
equal to 3.0 meter to prevent potential exposure, for example by an individual sitting on another individual's
shoulders, within the HD.
These values are minimum values and are based on the guidance provided in IEC 62471-5:2015 section
6.6.3.5.
The installer and user must understand the risk and apply protective measures based upon the hazard
distance as indicated on the label and in the user information. Installation method, separation height, barriers,
detection system or other applicable control measure shall prevent hazardous eye access to the radiation
within the hazard distance.
For example, projectors that have a HD greater than 1 m and emit light into an uncontrolled area where
persons may be present should be positioned in accordance with “the fixed projector installation”parameters,
resulting in a HD that does not extend into the audience area unless the beam is at least 2.0 meter above the
floor level. In environments where unrestrained behavior is reasonably foreseeable, the minimum separation
height should be greater than or equal to 3.0 meter to prevent potential exposure, for example by an individual
sitting on another individual's shoulders, within the HD. Sufficiently large separation height may be achieved
by mounting the image projector on the ceiling or through the use of physical barriers.
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RA
TH
PR
RZ
HD
SW
1m
SW
SW
SW
HD
EXIT
SH
RA
PR
TH
RZ
SH
(B) TOP VIEW(A) SIDE VIEW
Image 1-1
ASide view.
BTop view.
RA Restricted Access location (boot area of
projector).
PR Projector.
TH Theater.
RZ Restriction Zone in the theater.
SH Separation Height.
SWSeparation Width.
Based on national requirements, no person is allowed to enter the projected beam within the zone between
the projection lens and the related hazard distance (HD). This shall be physically impossible by creating
sufficient separation height or by placing barriers. The minimum separation height takes into account the
surface upon which persons other than operator, performers or employees are permitted to stand.
On Image 1-2 a typical setup is displayed. It must be verified if these minimum requirements are met. If
required a restricted zone (RZ) in the theater must be established. This can be done by using physical barrier,
like a red rope as illustrated in Image 1-2.
The restricted area sticker can be replaced by a sticker with only the symbol.
PR
RESTRICTED
AREA
RESTRICTED
AREA
Image 1-2
USA market
For LIPs (Laser Illuminated Projectors) installed in the USA market other restriction zone conditions apply.
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LIPs for installation in restrained environment (cinema theaters) shall be installed at height vertically above the
floor such that the bottom plane of the hazard distance zone shall be no lower than 2.5 meters above the floor.
Horizontal clearance to the hazard distance zone shall be not less than 1 meter.
LIPs for installations in unrestrained environment (large venues,..) shall be installed at a height vertically
above the floor such that the bottom plane of the Hazard distance Zone shall be no lower than 3 meters above
the floor. Horizontal clearance to the hazard distance zone shall be not less than 2.5 meters. Any human
access horizontally to the Hazard Zone, if applicable, shall be restricted by barriers. If human access is
possible in an unsupervised environment, the horizontal or vertical clearances shall be increased to prevent
exposure to the hazard distance zone.
In addition for temporary installations (e.g.: rental and staging, lease, events …) the following requirements
apply:
•This product can only be installed by Barco or sold or leased only to valid laser light show variance holders.
In other words our installers are required to have an approved laser light show variance. Such installers
may currently hold a valid variance for production of Class IIIb and IV laser light shows and/or for
incorporation of the RG3 LIPs into their shows. Dealers and distributors are also required to obtain a valid
laser light show variance.
•This product shall be located in such a way that all propagating beam paths within the Restriction Zone,
and the audience can be directly observed at all times.
•Effects other than front or rear screen projections shall not be performed.
•Communication shall be maintained with other personnel assisting in surveillance of the LIP projection.
•In the event of any unsafe condition, immediately terminates (or designate the termination) of LIP
projection light.
Install one or more readily accessible controls to immediately terminate LIP projection light. The power input at
the projector side is considered as a reliable disconnect device. When required to switch off the projector,
disconnect the power cord at the projector side. In case the power input at the projector side is not accessible
(e. g. truss mount), the socket outlet supplying the projector shall be installed nearby the projector and be
easily accessible, or a readily accessible general disconnect device shall be incorporated in the fixed wiring.
Laser light shows can be requested via the FDA online eSubmitter portal or via FDA Form FDA Form 3147
referencing to Barco’s variance approval 2014-V-0285.
The installation checklist for laser illuminated RG3 projectors must be fully completed after the installation and
sent to [e-mail]. This checklist can be downloaded from the Barco website. Only when the installer is
a valid laser light show variance holder the checklist should not be sent to Barco.
1.6 HD for fully enclosed projection systems
HD
Hazard Distance (HD) is the distance measured from the projection lens at which the intensity or the
energy per surface unit becomes lower than the applicable exposure limit on the cornea or on the
skin. The light beam is considered (to be) unsafe for exposure if the distance from a person to the
light source is less than the HD.
Restriction Zone (RZ) based on the HD
The projector is also suitable for rear projection applications; projecting a beam onto a defuse coated
projection screen. As displayed in Image 1-3 two areas should be considered: the restricted enclosed
projection area (RA) and the observation area (TH).
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RA TH
sw
PD
HDDIFFUSE
sw
RZ
sw sw
PR
HD
REFLECTION
RESTRICTED
AREA
RESTRICTED
AREA
Image 1-3
RA Restricted Access location (enclosed projection
area).
PR Projector.
TH Theater (observation area).
RZ Restriction Zone.
PD Projection Distance.
SWSeparation Width. Must be minimum 1 meter.
For this type of setup 3 different HD shall be considered:
•HD as discussed in “High Brightness precautions: Hazard Distance (HD)”, page 16, relevant for intrabeam
exposure.
•HDreflection : the distance that has to be kept restrictive related to the reflected light from the rear projection
screen.
•HDdiffuse : the relevant distance to be considered while observing the diffuse surface of the rear projection
screen.
As described in “High Brightness precautions: Hazard Distance (HD)”, page 16, it is mandatory to create a
restricted zone within the beam areas closer than any HD. In the enclosed projection area the combination of
two restricted zones are relevant: The restricted zone of the projected beam toward the screen; taking into
account 1 meter Separation Width (SW) from the beam onward. Combined with the restricted zone related to
the rear reflection from the screen (HDreflection); also taking into account a 1 meter lateral separation.
The HDreflection distance equals 25% of the difference between the determined HD distance and the projection
distance to the rear projection screen. To determine the HD distance for the used lens and projector model see
graphs in chapter “HD in function of modifying optics”, page 20.
HDreflection = 25% (HD – PD)
The light emitted from the screen within the observation shall never exceed the RG2 exposure limit,
determined at 10 cm. The HDdiffuse can be neglected if the measured light at the screen surface is below 5000
cd/m² or 15000 LUX.
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1.7 HD in function of modifying optics
Hazard Distance
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0,50
1,00
1,50
2,00
2,50
3,00
3,50
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Hazard Distance (HD) [m]
Throw Rao (TR)
Prometheus III
1
1
Image 1-4
HD Hazard Distance in meter
TR Throw Ratio
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