Barco Prometheus III, Installation Manual

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3.1 Installation process projector
Installation process from A to Z
1. Check if all installation requirements are fulfilled such as the environment conditions of the installation
area, electrical facilities, etc. Note that a solid pedestal is required to support the projector. For more info see
topic
installation requirements .
2. Physical installation of the projector upon its pedestal.
3. Electrical connection with the power net . See chapter “ Connecting the Prometheus III with the power net ” ,
page 37.
4. Installation of the lens . First select a lens with appropriate throw ratio covering the screen size and the
projector - screen distance. Then install the lens in the lens holder of the projector. For more information about
available lenses, lens selection and lens installation see chapter
“ Lenses & lens holder ” , page 63.
Caution: The projector is delivered with a plastic cover inside the Lens Holder. Remove the cover prior
to installing the lens.
5. Installation of the ICMP, IMB, IMS or HDSDI input module . (only in case no ICMP, or IMB or IMS or HDSDI
is factory installed).
6. Installation of the HDDs. In case the HDDs of the ICMP are delivered separated from the projector remove
the protection tape from the HDD input slots and install all three HDDs as described in the procedure
“ Installing a HDD into the ICMP ” , page 125. Make sure that all HDDs in the ICMP HDD set have the same
storage capacity. See label on top of the HDD to know the storage capacity.
7. Installation of the Cooler. See “ Installation process stand alone cooler ” , page 30.
8. (Option) Installation of the optional Communicator touch panel on the projector. In both stand alone and top
pack solutions, it is possible to install a Barco communicator touch panel. Note: If the customer chose the top
pack solution it is recommended to install the top cooler first, then the touch panel.
9. Upgrade all software to the latest available version. See “ Software upgrade ” , page 30.
10. Start up your projector and adjust the system. See “ Starting up and adjusting the system ” , page 31.
3.2 Installation process stand alone cooler
Installation process from A to Z
1. Assembling of the cooling box housing . The housing is delivered as a flat pack and should be assemble
during the installation process.
2. Mounting of the cooler housing on its support.
3. Mounting the empty cooler assembly on the stand alone frame.
4. Insert the cooler units and filters.
5. Establish the hose connections (4x) between the cooler and the projector. Connect also the four cables .
3.3 Software upgrade
How to upgrade the software
1. Switch on the projector. The projector can now be switched on. Place the ON/OFF switch of the projector in
the ” I ” position. As a result the projector starts to initialize. The status lights of the projector lights up GREEN
once the projector is initialized. In case the status lights up RED may indicate a tamper event during transport.
If so, contact Barco customer service.
2. Download and install the latest version of Communicator. The program can be downloaded for free from
Barco's website, (URL:
http://www.barco.com ). Click on myBarco and login to get access to secured
information. Registration is necessary.
Installation process