Christie Crimson WU31k Dual-Projector Vertical All-Weather Thermo Housing System

For Permanent Outdoor 3D Mapping/Projection-Mapping Shows

This is a high-performance, fully integrated, and ruggedized projection solution designed for permanent, large-scale 3D architectural mapping shows on building facades, monuments, or complex outdoor structures. It combines Christie’s flagship laser projector technology with a purpose-built, environmentally sealed housing system for 24/7 operation in virtually any climate.

Core Components & Configuration

1. Projection Engines:

   • Model: Two (2) Christie Crimson WU31k 3DLP laser projectors.

   • Brightness: 31,000 lumens each (62,000 lumens combined for high-impact visuals in ambient light conditions).

   • Technology: 3DLP with brilliant color reproduction and high contrast, essential for the deep blacks and vibrant hues required in projection mapping.

   • Light Source: Laser phosphor. Offers instant on/off, consistent brightness over long life (~20,000 hours), and eliminates lamp replacements.

2. Mounting & Orientation:

   • Mount: Vertical Stack Configuration. The two projectors are mounted one on top of the other within a single housing frame.

   • Purpose: This vertical alignment is ideal for mapping tall, narrow structures. It allows for edge blending to create a single, seamless, ultra-high-brightness vertical image column, or can be used for stereoscopic 3D applications. It also provides redundancy.

3. All-Weather Thermo Housing:

   • Construction: Heavy-duty aluminum or stainless steel enclosure with a robust finish (e.g., powder-coated) to resist corrosion.

   • Environmental Rating: Typically IP65 (Ingress Protection) or higher. This guarantees complete protection against dust ingress and against low-pressure water jets from any direction, making it dust-tight and waterproof.

   • Thermal Management: Integrated Active Thermal Control System. This is the critical component, featuring:

     • Heating System: Thermostatically controlled heaters to maintain a minimum internal temperature in freezing conditions (e.g., down to -30°C), ensuring projectors start and operate reliably.

     • Cooling System: Internal air conditioning/heat exchanger unit to dissipate the substantial heat generated by the projectors in hot climates (e.g., up to +45°C), preventing overheating.

     • Sealed & Insulated: The housing is insulated to maintain stable internal temperatures and reduce energy consumption of the thermal system.

     • Air Filtration: Uses positive internal pressure and high-grade filters to keep the optical path free of dust and particulates.

4. Integrated Features for 3D Mapping:

   • Internal Alignment System: Precision motorized lens shift, zoom, and focus controls (accessible remotely) for perfect initial alignment and adjustment after installation.

   • Rigid Internal Frame: Vibration-isolated mounting plate to hold projectors in perfect vertical alignment, immune to wind or external vibrations.

   • Service Access: Secure, gasketed front and/or rear doors allow for maintenance without removing the entire housing.

   • Power & Data Hub: Integrated power distribution, surge protection, and managed network switches for control (HDBaseT, Christie TruLife® Ethernet, PJLink, etc.).

   • Window: High-quality, optically clear, anti-reflective (and often heated) glass pane to protect the projector lenses without distorting the image.

Key Benefits for Outdoor 3D Mapping Shows

• Permanent Installation Ready: Designed for years of continuous, unattended operation, eliminating the need for setup/teardown for each show.

• Extreme Weather Resilience: Operates consistently in rain, snow, sleet, high humidity, desert heat, and coastal salt-air environments.

• Image Consistency & Reliability: Laser光源 provides stable brightness and color over time. The thermal housing ensures optimal operating temperature, maximizing projector lifespan and performance.

• High Brightness & Impact: The combined 62,000-lumen output cuts through urban light pollution to deliver vivid, daytime-visible content when needed and stunning night-time shows.

• Simplified Integration: A single, pre-engineered unit contains all critical components (projectors, thermal control, power, networking), reducing on-site installation complexity and cost.

• Remote Management: Full monitoring and control of projectors and housing systems (temperature, humidity, filter status, alarms) via network for centralized management of multi-site shows.

Typical Installation & Use Case

• Location: Mounted on a dedicated pole, rooftop, or opposing building with a clear, unobstructed sightline to the target mapping surface.

• Application: Permanent spectaculars at theme parks, monumental building facades (museums, city halls, towers), large-scale immersive experiences at city centers, or corporate headquarters.

• Content: Pre-rendered or real-time 3D mapped video content, synchronized across multiple such units to cover an entire complex structure.

The Christie Crimson WU31k Dual-Projector Vertical All-Weather Housing is a turn-key, industrial-grade solution that delivers the extreme performance and ruggedness required for professional, permanent outdoor 3D projection mapping installations anywhere in the world.

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