Planar 997-4294-00 Dual Lamp Optical Engine VXR DLP Rear Projection Spare Part

ITEM SPECIFICS:

FULL LISTING DESCRIPTION:

🖥️ Planar 997-4294-00 Dual Lamp DLP Optical Engine Assembly — Rear Projection Video Wall Spare VXR Module | Dual Lamp Switcher SHASTA | DVI-D | Surplus from LNG Control Room

Genuine Planar Systems — Removed Surplus — Ships from Western Australia

You are purchasing a genuine Planar 997-4294-00 Dual Lamp Optical Engine (Optical Eng RX Dual), removed from a decommissioned LNG facility control room video wall installation. This is the complete optical engine assembly designed as the projection core of a Planar DLP rear-projection cube video wall system.

This type of optical engine is the heart of a Planar rear-projection cube display and is a critical spare part for facilities operating these systems in control rooms, operations centres, and command and dispatch environments. New replacement optical engines from Planar command significant pricing, making quality used surplus units highly sought after by AV service companies and facilities management teams.

📋 Part Details:

• Brand: Planar Systems (Leyard Planar)
• Part Number: 997-4294-00
• Description: Product, Optical Eng RX Dual
• Module Name: VXR
• VXR Module Part Number: 95.L8303G0010703A0004
• Dual Lamp Switcher Part Number: 750-1757-03 (SHASTA board)
• Cooling: San Cooler 92 fans (Sanyo Denki, DC 12V, dual fan chassis)
• Weight: 5.8 kg per original asset label

⚙️ What You Are Receiving — Assembly Components Visible:

• VXR optical module with projection lens assembly (motorised zoom and focus motor — ReliaPro motor visible)
• Complete lens assembly with multi-element optics
• Optical light path chassis with mirror assembly and prism block
• DLP device assembly
• Dual lamp housing chassis
• Dual Lamp Switcher board (SHASTA, 750-1757-03)
• Electronics chassis with DVI-D input and power connectors
• Cooling fan chassis with dual San Cooler 92 fans
• Motorised lens shift rail mechanism (rack and pinion)
• Additional loose components in anti-static bags (as visible in photos)

📐 Dimensions and Weight:

• Unit Weight: 5.8 kg (per original Planar asset tag)
• Approximate Overall Dimensions: 400 mm W x 350 mm D x 250 mm H (estimated — includes fan chassis)
• Packaged Weight (estimated): 9.0 to 11.0 kg
• Packaged Dimensions (estimated): 500 x 450 x 350 mm

⚠️ Dimensions are estimated from visual inspection. The 5.8 kg unit weight is taken directly from the Planar-issued asset label.

🏢 Provenance:

This unit was issued as a spare part to an LNG venture operating in Australia. The asset tag indicates issue in November 2025 from an internal stores system, referencing the original Planar part family. This confirms it has been held as an unused spare replacement engine for an installed Planar rear-projection video wall system. The item shows evidence of careful storage in its original foam-lined cardboard packaging.

✅ Condition:

This unit is used / removed surplus. It was previously held as a designated spare for a Planar rear-projection video wall installation in an LNG control room environment. The optical lens elements appear clean and undamaged as visible in photos. The VXR module housing shows dust and minor cosmetic wear consistent with prior installation. The electronics and fan chassis appear intact. Buyers should have this unit professionally inspected and tested by a qualified AV technician before installation. We do not have the ability to power test or functionally verify this unit prior to sale.

📦 Packaging and Shipping:

• Stored in its original Planar foam-lined cardboard shipping box
• Additional padding will be applied for safe transit
• Ships from Western Australia, Australia
• International shipping available — please use the eBay shipping calculator or contact us via eBay Messages for a postage quote
• Due to weight and size, freight quotes are recommended for international buyers — please contact us via eBay Messages before purchasing if you need a shipping estimate
• Combined shipping available for multiple items — please contact us via eBay Messages

⚠️ DISCLAIMER:

Please read carefully before purchasing:

• This is a specialist spare part intended for Planar rear-projection video wall systems — it requires professional AV integration knowledge to install and configure
• We are not able to functionally test or power-verify this optical engine prior to sale
• Compatibility is the sole responsibility of the buyer — please verify compatibility with your specific Planar model before purchasing
• Lamps are not included — buyers must source appropriate replacement lamps separately
• Dimensions and weight are estimated based on visual inspection and the original asset label
• This item is sold as genuine surplus stock — we are not an authorised Planar Systems dealer
• All information is listed as accurately as possible from labels, markings, and visual inspection
• Images shown are of the actual item for sale