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ZEISS powerdome VELVET Supreme-class Digital Fulldome Projection
»True Black Projection Technology«
VELVET Fulldome Configurations
ZEISS offers the perfect display solution for fulldome
All ZEISS VELVET systems are based on multi-channel
projection with its powerdome VELVET systems.
projections. The number of projectors primarily de-
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The VELVET projector is based on the DLP® tech-
pends on the dome size. The system is available for
nology of Texas Instruments. With the terrific contrast
horizontal domes as well as for theaters with tilted
ratio of 2,500,000 to 1 VELVET deliveres absolute black
domes. In the case powerdome VELVET will be used in
where black is in the image. This contrast is compa-
combination with an optical-mechanical planetarium
rable with that of ZEISS glass-fiber star projection.
projector in the center of the dome, the panoramic
VELVET projectors are the best to match with optical-
fields will be projected at an angle to avoid shadows by
mechanical star projections. The ultrahigh-contrast and
the planetarium projector. VELVET systems comprising
colorful projection is perceived by the eyes as extremly
two projectors are intended for smaller domes.
brilliant and pleasant.
ZEISS does configure each system individually to
The right projection lens is as important as the projector to achieve high definition, distortion-free
meet the requirements of a specific dome in the best possible way.
and homogeneous dome images. Only the best is good enough. ZEISS equips all VELVET projectors with
powerdome®
projection lenses of the DIGIGON series, which meet
The latest powerdome version – powerdome III – revo-
the highest quality standards.
lutionizes planetarium operation. Control all functions
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live and interactively by means of simple control buttons from your control desk or using a tablet computer or even your smartphone. Powerdome also provides the synchronous control of analog (optical-mechanical planetarium) and digital planetarium projections.
ZEISS VELVET Projector with adjustment mount
Technical Data VELVET Systems Dome diameter (VELVET 2 channels)
6 to 12 m (20 to 40 ft)
Dome diameter (VELVET 5+ channels)
8 to 25 m (26 to 82 ft)
Dome tilt
0° to 30°
Projector placement
dome periphery, 2-channel system also at the dome center
Image channels
2, 5 to 13 depending on dome size and system requirements
Resolution
approx. 3k to 6k video (depending on configuration)
Edge blending
electronic, invisible due to Black Projection Technology
Projector VELVET 1600 Display technology
LVDS DMD™ with DarkChip3™
Imager resolution
WQXGA 1600p (2560 x 1600 native)
Contrast ratio
2,500,000 : 1 (static)
Color rendition
30 bit RGB (3 x 10 bit)
Luminous flux
2500 lm
Video input
DisplayPort v1.1a
EN_58_022_361IV
Connectivity DisplayPort v1.1a
RJ45 TCP/IP network port
Projection lens
ZEISS DIGIGON 2.5/50-80 (5+ channels)
ZEISS DIGIGON 178 and 108 (2 channels)
Lamp
2x 330 W P-VIP
Lamp lifetime
typical 1500 h / target 2000 h regular mode
Dimensions (DxWxH)
358 x 621 x 540 mm (excluding lens and mount)
513 x 621 x 540 mm (including lens)
Weight
approx. 80 kg (including lens and mount)
Power requirements
110-127 V~ / 220-240 V~, 50/60 Hz
max. 1000 W (3400 BtU/h)
Conformances
CE, EN61000-6-2, -6-4; RoHS, WEEE
Storage temperature
10 - 40 °C (50 - 104°F), 0 - 1500 m height
Operating temperature
18 - 30 °C (64 - 86 °F)
Rel. humidity
70 - 85 %
Operating noise
approx. 58 dB (A)
Carl Zeiss AG Planetarium Division 07740 JENA, GERMANY
Phone: +49-3641-642406 Fax: +49-3641-643023 E-mail:
[email protected] www.zeiss.com/planetariums
We reserve the right to change specifications in the interest of technical progress.
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