Barco CVWU-31B projector lamp
The Barco CVWU-31B takes lamp R9801265 / 003-120181-01, a 220 W lamp rated for 2,250 hours. It is available both as a complete module (bulb fitted in its housing) and as a bare bulb for re-using your existing housing.
The code printed on your old lamp or its housing should match one of the codes listed above. Barco and third-party suppliers sell the same lamp under several numbers.
The model number is on a label on the base or rear of the projector, and in the on-screen menu under Information. Still unsure? Send a photo of the old lamp and we'll confirm the match.
Which lamp does the Barco CVWU-31B take?
The Barco CVWU-31B uses R9801265 / 003-120181-01, also sold as Perception 003-120181-01, Perception 400-0402-00, Perception R9801265, Design 003-120181-01, Design 400-0402-00, Design R9801265.
Should I buy the bare bulb or the module?
Both are available. The module is the bulb already fitted in its housing and is the quicker swap. The bare bulb is cheaper and re-uses your existing housing, but you move the bulb across yourself.
How long does the CVWU-31B lamp last?
R9801265 is rated for 2,250 hours at 220 W. Actual life depends on the lamp mode you run and how the projector is ventilated.
Does the same lamp fit other Barco projectors?
Yes. The same lamp also fits the Barco CVHD-31B, the Barco F21 series, the Barco F22 sx+, the Barco R9801266.

