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Black rectangular projector lamp module with integrated 280W bulb and housing

OPTOMA

OPTOMA BL-FP280C 5811116085-SU Genuine Compatible 280W projector lamp

SKU CH-K7QA-936EQ

A genuine compatible 280 W replacement lamp module with a 2 000 to 3 000 hour rated life for Optoma projectors

  • Power rating280 W
  • Lamp lifespan2,000 (Normal) - 3,000 (Economy) Hrs.
  • Product typeProjector Lamp
  • 280W P-VIP lamp powers bright projection
  • 2,000 normal hours extends replacement interval
  • 3,000 economy hours lowers running cost
  • Ready-to-install housing speeds up swap
  • ISO 9001 manufacturing ensures consistent quality

Ready-to-install projector lamp module

The OPTOMA BL-FP280C 5811116085-SU is a genuine compatible replacement lamp supplied as a fully assembled 280W P-VIP bulb inside its housing. It fits directly into Optoma projectors that use this part number, so there is no separate bulb handling required during installation. The lamp is manufactured to ISO9001 standards and has passed checks for beam performance, ignition, voltage, connections and run-time.

Lamp life and operating modes

In normal mode the lamp is rated for 2,000 hours of use, while economy mode extends the rating to 3,000 hours. The 280W power draw is fixed by the projector's ballast, so thermal output and fan noise will follow the projector's own cooling design rather than the lamp module itself. No separate power supply or wattage calculation is needed beyond what the host projector specifies.

Build quality and day-to-day implications

The pre-assembled housing means the lamp seats securely in the projector's lamp cage without alignment steps, reducing the risk of dust ingress during replacement. Connectors match the original specification, so the projector recognises the module immediately and tracks usage hours normally. Buyers who need a higher-wattage lamp or a different form factor for another projector model will not be served by this specific part.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Replacement Projector Bulbs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $77.99
Cheaper than about 69% of the 9,513 comparable items (median $99.99).
Power rating 280 W
Higher than about 81% of the 8,831 comparable items (median 215 W).

Specifications

Product
Product typeProjector Lamp
Display
Lamp lifespan2,000 (Normal) - 3,000 (Economy) Hrs.
Power
Power rating280 W

Questions about this item

How do I install the BL-FP280C lamp module, and what step do people often miss?

The module arrives as a fully assembled 280W bulb and housing. Power off and unplug the projector, let it cool completely, remove the old lamp, insert the new module until it seats firmly, then secure the cover before turning the unit back on.

What maintenance or replacement will this lamp need later?

The P-VIP 280W bulb is rated for 2,000 hours in normal mode or 3,000 hours in economy mode. Once that runtime is reached the entire lamp module must be replaced; no separate bulb-only change is supported.

What limit appears first during sustained use of this lamp?

The rated lamp life of 2,000 hours in normal mode or 3,000 hours in economy mode is the primary limit; after those hours brightness drops and the projector will indicate that a replacement is required.

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