The lower performance classes of our PHOS LED projectors, PHOS 15 – PHOS 25, are passively cooled and therefore absolutely noiseless. For projectors with higher power, PHOS 45 – PHOS 85, a very quiet fan is used.
A projection surface should have a white colour when exact colour reproduction is important. Coloured projection surfaces can also be very attractive when black & white gobos are projected. In any case, light shades are better suited than dark ones to achieve a high-contrast and bright reproduction.
Colour printed transparencies or slides are not suitable for use in Derksen projectors. The carrier material and the colours are not durable and will be destroyed by the energy of the light in a short time. Transparencies or slides even pose a safety risk, as unsuitable material can ignite at a short distance from the light source. Glass gobos can be used without risk and are durable.
Yes. All projectors are assembled in Gelsenkirchen, in the heart of the Ruhr area. The aluminum and steel housing parts are produced by suppliers from Germany. Electronic components such as cables, fans and LED drivers are sourced from international manufacturers that meet the high European safety standards.
No. Derksen Lichttechnik specialises in analogue projection technology and sells its products in more than 36 countries. The special fascination of analog gobo projection lies in its tranquility and simplicity. In our world there is an alarming excess of information and fast visual stimuli.
The visibility of a projection to the human eye depends on: 1. output power of the projector, 2. brightness of the ambient light, 3. distance, 4. focal length of the lens, 5. colour and condition of the projection surface, 6. colour of the projection motif. For difficult situations, a test setup is required.
The PHOS family is characterized by a compact, closed design. The projectors can be easily integrated into rooms. Graphic projectors from the GL series are larger and offer the possibility of using accessories for moving light effects, e.g. a projection clock or an automatic gobo changer. The most powerful device is the GL 1200, with a 1200 Watt metal halide lamp, for indoor or outdoor use.
A distorted projection is caused by an oblique angle between the optical axis of the projector and the projection surface. If the projector cannot be aligned at right angles, it is possible to pre-distort the image on the gobo so that the result appears straight. Derksen offers keystone correction as an additional service.
LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) consist of semiconductor materials that must not be heated like the filament of an incandescent lamp. The lifespan and brightness of an LED decrease when the operating temperature exceeds a limit. Efficient cooling therefore guarantees the reliability and brightness of a projector.
Projectors of the PHOS series have a life expectancy of at least 35,000 operating hours until the luminosity of the LED drops to 70% of the initial value. With an average daily use of 8 hours, this results in a duration of approximately 12 years. Even after this time, the projector can continue to be used and it is possible to have the LED light source replaced by our customer service.
Derksen manufactures gobos based on digital data from customers. The data is checked and processed for use with a high power laser. The motif is then engraved with extreme precision into specially coated glass. Depending on the number of colours in the motif, this process is repeated up to four times.
Our projectors are designed and tested for 24/7 use. So they can be operated without interruption. The projection motifs (gobos) made of heat-resistant glass and mineral color filters are durable and do not fade. With uninterrupted use, the life expectancy of the LED light source is about 4 years until the luminosity drops to 70% of the initial value!
Outdoors, projections are invisible in sunshine or cloudy skies. The sun is an outstanding source of light. Daylight overpowers any artificial light. In an interior with windows, the situation may look different: It must be checked if the power of a gobo projector is sufficient.
The lifetime of an LED lamp depends on numerous factors, including the operating temperature. An LED loses brightness during its lifetime. In the technical data you will find the L70 value, which indicates after how many hours the brightness of the LED drops below 70 percent of the initial value. Even after this time the projector remains functional.
A gobo is a mask made of metal or glass that is placed in front of a spotlight to project an image. The Gobo carries the projection motif. Derksen manufactures Gobos from specially coated glass with up to 4 colours (CMYK raster). All Gobos are durable and do not fade.