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Optoma EX538 projector lamp module with Osram P-VIP 200W bulb in housing

OPTOMA

OPTOMA EX538 Projector Lamp 200W Osram P-VIP 3000/4000 Hrs

SKU CH-6YBZ-KZ6NW

A 200 W Osram P-VIP lamp module rated for 3000 hours normal or 4000 hours economy use

  • Power rating200 W
  • Lamp lifespan3,000 (Normal) - 4,000 (Economy) Hrs.
  • Product typeProjector Lamp
  • Ready-to-install module with 200W Osram P-VIP bulb
  • 3000 hours normal mode or 4000 hours economy mode
  • Genuine OEM component built to ISO9001 quality standards
  • Direct replacement for Optoma EX538 projector lamp SP.8FE01GC01
  • New condition ensures full rated brightness from day one

Exact replacement module

The OPTOMA EX538 projector lamp is a complete 200W Osram P-VIP bulb-and-housing assembly built to the original equipment specification. It fits the designated Optoma projectors without modification and is ready for immediate installation. This unit suits owners who need a direct, factory-matched light source rather than a bare bulb or a third-party alternative.

Consistent output with rated life

The 200W lamp delivers stable brightness for 3000 hours in normal mode and up to 4000 hours in economy mode. Power draw remains constant at the rated wattage, so the projector’s cooling system operates within its designed thermal envelope. No additional electrical load or acoustic change is introduced beyond the original component.

Predictable behaviour over extended sessions

Under continuous operation the lamp maintains its output profile for the full rated period before a gradual decline begins. Economy mode extends the usable interval to 4000 hours by reducing drive current, while normal mode provides maximum brightness for 3000 hours. The module does not exhibit sudden failure modes within the specified lifetime window.

How it compares

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

Price $89.99
Cheaper than about 61% of the 9,513 comparable items (median $99.99).
Power rating 200 W
Lower than about 60% of the 8,831 comparable items (median 215 W).

Specifications

Product
Product typeProjector Lamp
Display
Lamp lifespan3,000 (Normal) - 4,000 (Economy) Hrs.
Power
Power rating200 W

Questions about this item

How do I install the Optoma EX538 lamp module and which step do people often miss?

The module arrives fully assembled with the Osram P-VIP 200W bulb inside its housing. Slide it into the projector until the connector seats firmly, then tighten the captive screws. The step people miss is resetting the lamp-hour counter in the projector menu so the new 3000/4000-hour rating is tracked correctly.

What maintenance or replacement will the Optoma EX538 lamp need later?

The lamp itself is the only replaceable consumable. After 3000 hours in normal mode or 4000 hours in economy mode the Osram P-VIP 200W bulb reaches end of life; you then swap the entire module for a new one. No separate filter or housing service is required.

What limit appears first during sustained use of the Optoma EX538 lamp?

The rated lamp life is the first hard limit — 3000 hours at full 200W output or 4000 hours in economy mode. Beyond that the Osram P-VIP bulb will no longer ignite reliably or maintain specified brightness, so the module must be replaced.

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