Barco’s new SIM6 Ultra II provides longer light output and reduces operation costs
At I/ITSEC 2003 Barco proudly presents a new generation of SIM6 Ultra: the SIM6 Ultra II. It maintains all of the valued features of the SIM6 Ultra, but lamps last longer, operation costs are less, and for some applications it performs better.
Since its launch at I/ITSEC 2001, Barco’s SIM6 Ultra has become a renowned reference in the world of high-end simulation. Advanced WARP 6 geometric distortion, transport delay reduction, optical soft-edge matching, DynaColor color matching: everything customers valued was built in, or is available as an option. Yet, Barco has refocused on a new horizon: the SIM6 Ultra II.
Newly introduced proprietary technology options further enhance the performance of the SIM6 Ultra and SIM6 Ultra II projectors. Faster alignment and easier maintenance can now be achieved with the new Constant Light Output (CLO) option for the SIM6 Ultra and SIM 6 Ultra II projectors. This option - a worldwide first for LCD projectors - enables the user to set a certain brightness level that is constantly monitored and maintained over time.
At the same time, the improved optical dimmer now yields more accurate contrast enhancement for nighttime simulation. The addition of a closed-loop control system to Barco’s proprietary ECR (Extended Contrast Ratio), widely used to improve contrast and bit depth in dark scenery, leads to higher accuracy and repeatability.
In addition, a more affordable state-of-the-art WARP6 predistortion widens the scope of applications. Since its introduction at I/ITSEC 2002, Barco’s WARP6 has become widely accepted as the standard for state-of-the-art predistortion, as it offers the ultimate in precision. Full detail and resolution are maintained, and aliasing is maximally suppressed – all without adding processing delay. Because the image generator no longer has to geometrically predistort the image, it requires less processing power. By lowering the cost of the WARP6 option by 30%, Barco widens the scope of applications for this trend setting technology.
With the newly introduced proprietary technologies and the introduction of the SIM 6 Ultra II projector at I/ITSEC 2003, Barco strengthens its position as a leader in visualization solutions for simulation.
About Barco
Barco, an international company headquartered in Kortrijk, Belgium, is active in three key areas of imaging technology. Barco designs and develops solutions for large screen visualization, display solutions for life-critical applications, and systems for visual inspection. Barco has a network of subsidiaries, distributors and agents in almost 100 countries. Barco is quoted on Brussels/Euronext and is a BEL 20 and a Next 150 company.
In the US, Barco facilities are located in Xenia (Ohio), Duluth and Kennesaw, (Georgia), Beaverton, Portland, (Oregon), West-Sacramento (California), and Charlotte (North-Carolina). Over 500 US associates develop, manufacture, and market high-end Image Processing solutions for dedicated niche markets.
About I/ITSEC
Initiated in 1966 as the Naval Training Device Center/Industry Conference, the conference has evolved and expanded through increased participation by the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Industry. In 1979 it became known as the Interservice/Industry Training Equipment Conference. It attracts over 14,000 participants and over 3,000 attendees annually.
