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ViewSonic RLC-023 projector lamp module with 230W Ushio NSHA bulb in housing

ViewSonic

ViewSonic RLC-023 Projector Lamp 230W

SKU CH-X3CD-XWTCV

A 230 W replacement lamp module with housing for ViewSonic projectors, rated 2,000 hours normal and 3,000 hours economy

  • Power rating230 W
  • Lamp lifespan2,000 (Normal) - 3,000 (Economy) Hrs.
  • Product typeProjector Lamp
  • Ready to install with pre-assembled housing and bulb
  • 230 W NSHA lamp delivers specified brightness
  • 2000 hours normal or 3000 hours economy runtime
  • Manufactured to ISO 9001 quality standards
  • Genuine OEM components from Ushio, Philips or Osram

Ready-to-install lamp module

The ViewSonic RLC-023 is a new 230W replacement projector lamp supplied as a complete bulb-and-housing assembly. It fits directly into compatible ViewSonic projectors without extra assembly steps. The module uses a Ushio NSHA lamp built to ISO9001 quality standards. It is intended for owners who need a drop-in replacement when the original lamp reaches end of life.

Rated output and lamp life

The lamp draws 230W and is rated for 2000 hours in normal mode or 3000 hours in economy mode. Operating at the lower economy setting reduces brightness, heat output and fan noise while extending the interval between replacements. The NSHA bulb is tested for ignition, voltage stability and run-time consistency before shipment. No other thermal or acoustic figures are provided for this module.

Simple swap for supported projectors

Because the bulb comes pre-mounted in its housing, installation only requires opening the projector lamp door, removing the old module and inserting the new one. The assembly frees the user from handling a bare bulb or aligning a separate reflector. Compatibility is limited to projectors that accept the RLC-023 part number; it will not fit models that require a different lamp code.

How it compares

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

Price $132.99
Pricier than about 75% of the 9,513 comparable items (median $99.99).
Power rating 230 W
Higher than about 60% of the 8,831 comparable items (median 215 W).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameViewSonic
Product typeProjector Lamp
Display
Lamp lifespan2,000 (Normal) - 3,000 (Economy) Hrs.
Power
Power rating230 W

Questions about this item

How is the RLC-023 lamp module installed, and which step is often missed?

The RLC-023 arrives as a fully assembled 230W bulb and housing. Power off and unplug the projector, let it cool completely, open the lamp door, remove the old module, insert the new one until it seats firmly, close the door, then reset the lamp timer in the menu — skipping the timer reset is the step most often missed.

What maintenance or replacement will this 230W lamp need later?

The lamp itself is the consumable. Expect 2000 hours in normal mode or 3000 hours in economy mode before brightness drops enough to require a new RLC-023 module. Keep the projector’s air filters clean so the lamp runs at proper temperature and reaches its rated life.

What limit appears first during sustained use of this 230W lamp?

The rated lamp life is the first hard limit — 2000 hours at normal brightness or 3000 hours in economy mode. As hours accumulate, light output gradually declines; once the rated hours are reached the projector will typically warn you to replace the lamp.

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