OPTOMA
OPTOMA EX550 projector lamp 180W 5000 6000 hrs
Genuine 180 W Osram P-VIP bulb in a ready-to-fit housing, rated 5000 hours normal or 6000 hours economy
- TypeProjector Lamp
- Wattage180W
- Lamp Life5,000 (Normal) - 6,000 (Economy) Hrs.
- 180 W P-VIP lamp powers bright, consistent images
- Up to 6 000 hours in Economy mode extends replacement cycle
- 5 000 hours Normal mode suits daily presentation use
- Pre-assembled bulb and housing enables quick, tool-free installation
- ISO 9001 manufacturing ensures reliable ignition and stable voltage
Ready-to-install lamp module
The Optoma EX550 lamp arrives as a complete 180W bulb-and-housing assembly matched to the BL-FP180F module, so no separate bulb handling or alignment is required. It is built for owners of compatible Optoma projectors who need a direct replacement without extra tools or calibration steps.
OEM bulb choice affects runtime consistency
Depending on stock, the unit ships with an Osram P-VIP 180W bulb sourced either from the original projector manufacturer, Optoma’s own supply line, an alternate OEM maker, or a certified third-party build using genuine OEM parts. Each version is tested to ISO 9001 benchmarks for ignition voltage, beam output and run-time, so the rated 5000-hour normal and 6000-hour economy figures remain reliable across variants.
Simple swap but watch the hour counter
Installation consists of opening the projector’s lamp door, releasing the old module and sliding the new one into the keyed connector until it seats. The most common issue is forgetting to reset the internal lamp-hour counter after fitting the module, which leaves the projector reporting the previous bulb’s elapsed time and can trigger premature replacement warnings.
Highlights
- 180 W P-VIP lamp powers bright, consistent images
- Up to 6 000 hours in Economy mode extends replacement cycle
- 5 000 hours Normal mode suits daily presentation use
- Pre-assembled bulb and housing enables quick, tool-free installation
- ISO 9001 manufacturing ensures reliable ignition and stable voltage
Specifications
| Type | Projector Lamp |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 180W |
| Lamp Life | 5,000 (Normal) - 6,000 (Economy) Hrs. |
Questions about this item
How often will the 180 W P‑VIP bulb need replacing?
Expect 5,000 hours in normal mode or 6,000 hours in economy mode before a new module is required.
What limits continuous running time the most?
The rated lamp life of 5,000 to 6,000 hours is the first ceiling you will hit under sustained use.
How loud or hot does the 180 W lamp get during all‑day operation?
The 180 W P‑VIP bulb generates typical projector heat and fan noise; the housing is built to the same thermal specs as the original module.
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