Vivitek, protagonist of the volcanic experience of the Iceland Lava Center

To offer the multimedia and interactive experience that the museum required, ten DU8090Z projectors have been installed, three DU8190Z and two 4K DK8500Zs. Equipment that responds to the reliability and durability needs that were sought.

This summer it opened in Hvolsvöllur (Iceland) he Lava Center, an educational and interactive exhibit showing volcanic activity, earthquakes and the creation of Iceland over millions of years.

It is expected to welcome some 200.000 visitors per year and since its objective is to offer a highly multimedia and realistic experience, the center looked for high-performance projectors that provided reliability, durability and ease of use. The technology chosen for this project was Vivitek.

Ten DU8090Z models have been installed in the museum, three DU8190Z and two 4K DK8500Zs. The first features a WUXGA resolution, a shine of 8.000 lumens and a contrast ratio of 10.000:1, providing a clear and bright projection. This equipment is equipped with a laser light source that offers up to 20.000 hours of operation, making it the ideal solution for large places that need power, flexibility and a durable solution.

The DU8190Z, for his part, features a WUXGA resolution, a shine of 10.000 lumens and a contrast ratio of 10.000:1 for a clear and bright projection. Like the previous one, it is also equipped with a laser light source that offers up to 20.000 hours of operation.

The laser projector 7.500 lumens, lamp-free and environmentally friendly, the DK8500Z, offers 4K UHD resolution with 8,3 million pixels, being ideal for applications in large spaces. It is designed for easy installation with interchangeable motorized lens options and 360° configuration flexibility. Its long-lasting laser light source provides up to 20000 hours of operation with low maintenance.

In use from eight in the morning until seven in the evening, seven days a week, Projectors are located throughout the Lava Center and play a key role in some of the more interactive elements. For example, The timeline of the creation of Iceland has sensors that monitor how the visitor interacts with the screen and can even cause a simulated earthquake. Sensor movements determine which images the Vivitek projector displays.

“The projectors are an integral part of the entire experience. The Lava Center needed laser projectors with a wide range of lenses, since the projections are made at quite a distance”, explains Jakob Kristinsson, Chief Technology Officer de Feris ehf, Lava Center designated system integrator.

Given the number of projectors scattered throughout the museum, They have a software application that allows them to remotely turn the equipment on and off. “Projectors are on for many hours, which mean that effective cooling and efficient airflow are prerequisites. Vivitek systems are capable of controlling their temperature effectively and their fans are very quiet. This is important since given the experience we want to offer visitors, the noise could distract them from what we really want to convey”, Jacob adds..