Eclipse EGO User manual

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Warnings for safe Eclipse Ego handling:
• The Eclipse Ego is not a toy.
• Careless or improper use, including failure to follow instructions and warnings within this User Manual and
attached to the Eclipse Ego could cause death or serious injury.
• Do not remove or deface any warnings attached to the Eclipse Ego.
• Paintball Industry standard eye/face/ear and head protection designed specifically to stop paintballs and
meeting ASTM standard F1776 (USA) or CE standard (Europe) must be worn by user and any person
within range.
• Persons under 18 years of age must have adult supervision when using or handling the Eclipse Ego.
• Observe all local and national laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Use only professional paintball fields where codes of safety are strictly enforced.
• Use compressed air/nitrogen only. Do not use Co2.
• Always follow instructions, warnings and guidelines given with any first stage regulator you use with the
Eclipse Ego.
• Use 0.68 calibre paintballs only.
• Keep the Eclipse Ego switched off until ready to shoot.
• Treat every marker as if it is loaded.
• Never point the Eclipse Ego at anything you do not intend to shoot.
• Do not shoot at persons at close range.
WARNING: Adhere striclty to these and all other safety instructions and guidelines.
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• Always measure your markers velocity before playing paintball, using a suitable chronograph.
• Never shoot at velocities in excess of 300 feet (91.44 meters) per second, or at velocities greater than local
or national laws allow.
• Do not fire the Eclipse Ego without the bolt in the breech, as high-pressure gas will be emitted.
• Do not fire the Eclipse Ego without the bolt pin locked securely in place.
• Never look into the barrel or breech area of the Eclipse Ego whilst the marker is switched on and able to fire.
• Never put your finger or any foreign objects into the paintball feed tube of the Eclipse Ego.
• Never allow pressurised gas to come into contact with any part of your body.
• Always switch off the Eclipse Ego when not in use.
• Always fit a barrel-blocking device to the Eclipse Ego when not in use on the field of play.
• Always remove all paintballs from the Eclipse Ego when not in use on the field of play.
• Always remove the first stage regulator and relieve all residual gas pressure from the Eclipse Ego
before disassembly.
• The Eclipse Ego can hold a small residual charge of gas, typically 2 shots, with the first stage regulator
removed. Always discharge the marker in a safe direction to relieve this residual gas pressure.
• Always remove the first stage regulator and relieve all residual gas pressure from the Eclipse Ego for
transport and storage.
• Always follow guidelines given with your first stage regulator for safe transport and storage.
• Always store the Eclipse Ego in a secure place.
This User Manual Must accompany the product in the event of resale or new ownership. Should you
be unsure at any stage you Must seek expert advice (See Service Centers)
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This section provides more detailed information on how
to use and interact with the Eclipse Ego via its user
interface.
• Setting Up
• Installing a Preset Air System
• Installing an Adjustable Air System
• Attaching a loader
• Switching on
• Screen Layout
• The Main Menu
• The Display Menu
• Using the Display Menu
• The Game Timer Menu
• Using the Game Timer Menu
• The Information Menu
• Adjusting Velocity.
• Adjusting the LPR pressure.
This section names the component parts of the Eclipse
Ego marker.
This section provides details on how to get up and
running quickly with your Eclipse Ego. This section is
essential reading for everyone
• Installing a Battery
• Switching On the Eclipse Ego.
• Switching Off the Eclipse Ego.
• Firing the Eclipse Ego.
• Using the Ego Break-Beam Sensor System.
Orientation
Quick Set-Up
Using the Eclipse Ego
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Display Menu Tree
This section contains more detailed information on
setting up the Eclipse Ego.
• Setting the Trigger
• The Set-Up Menu
• The Mode Menu
• Using the Mode Menu.
• The Timing Menu
• Maximum Rate of Fire (MAX ROF)
• Dwell (DWELL)
• First Shot Drop Off (FSDO)
• The Filter Menu
• Using the Break Beam Breech Sensor System
• Setting the Empty Breech Detection Time (EMPTY)
• Setting the Ball Detection Time (BALL)
• Using the Trigger Filtering
• Setting the Trigger Pull Time (PULL)
• Setting the Trigger Release Time (RELEASE)
• Using the Trigger Transition Filtering
• Setting the Trigger Transition Band (TT BAND)
• Setting the Trigger Transition Tolerance (TT TOL)
• The Factory Settings Menu
• Using the Factory Settings Menu.
This section provides a quick reference to the User
Interface.
This section acts as a guide to performing routine
maintenance.
• Cleaning the Break Beam Sensor System.
• Stripping and Cleaning the Inline Regulator.
• Stripping and Cleaning the LPR.
• Cleaning and Lubricating the Rammer.
• How to fully strip down the Eclipse Ego (including
Exhaust Valve replacement).
• Assembling the Eclipse Ego.
• Cleaning and Lubricating the bolt.
This section provides information on how to resolve any
problems that might arise with your Eclipse Ego.
Maintenance
Fault Finding
Advanced Set-Up
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This section provides an explanation of the terminology
used in the Eclipse Ego manual.
Tear-out product registration card to be completed and
returned to Planet Eclipse. Alternatively register online
at www.planeteclipse.com.
Available upgrade / repair kits for your Eclipse Ego
Marker.
This section provides information on the location of your
nearest Eclipse Ego Service Centre.
This section provides space for you to record your
favourite Eclipse Ego settings.
This section provides a table of the Eclipse Ego Electro-
pneumatic marker components with their corresponding
order codes.
Setting Savers
Service Centres Glossary
Warranty Card
Parts List Spares & Repairs
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Please complete the details to keep a permanent record
of your purchase of an Eclipse Ego. Please note, the
form is intended for your personal records only, and will
not act as a suitable warranty card for your purchase.
Please complete the warranty card provided in the
manual or the online warranty form, which can be found
at www.planeteclipse.com to validate your Eclipse
warranty.
Product Purchased Colour
• This Users Manual is in English.
• It contains important safety guidelines and Instructions.
• Should you be unsure at any stage, or unable to understand the contents within this manual you must seek
expert advice.
• Le mode d'emploi est en Anglais.
• Ilcontient des instructions et mesures de sécurité importantes.
• En cas de doute, ou s'il vous est impossible de comprendre le contenu du monde d'emploi, demandez conseil à
un expert.
• Este manual de (operarios y) usarios està en Inglés.
• Contiene importantes normas de seguridad e instrucciones.
• Si no esta seguro de algùn punto o no entiende los conteindos de este manual debe conultar con un experto.
• Diese Bedienungs - und Benutzeranleitung ist in Englisch.
• Sie enthålt wichtige Sicherheitsrichtlinen und - bestimmungen.
• Solten Sie sich in irgendeiner Weise un sicher sein. Oder den inhalte dies heftes nicht versthen, lassen Sie siche
bitte von einen Experten beraten.
For Your Records
Date of Purchase Purchased From
Purchase Price Serial Number
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OrientationOrientation
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Orientation
FRM
FRM Screw
LPR Cap
LPR Adjuster Screw
Ego Body
Clamping Feed
Ego Bolt
Ego Bolt Pin
Rammer Cap
Rammer (Inside Housing) Sensor Cover
Sensor Cover Screw
Break Beam Sensor System
OOPS
OOPS Slide Rail
Eclipse Inline Regulator
Battery
Ego Trigger
PCB
Ego Grip Frame
Frame Tag
Frame Screw
Rear QEV
Front QEV
Minifold
Solenoid
Rammer Housing
Exhaust Valve
Exhaust Valve Spring
Frame Screw
Valve Plug
LPR Body
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NOTE: for a more detailed explanation of
parts please see the Glossary section.
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Low Pressure Regulator
Eclipse Inline Regulator
Rear LPR Spring
LPR Body LPR Piston
Front LPR Spring
Adjuster Piston
LPR Cap
LPR Adjuster Screw
Inline Reg Top
Spring Pack
Inline Reg Piston
Reg Adjuster Screw
Inline Reg Bottom
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Weight 859g Eclipse Ego and Eclipse Inline Regulator.
1116g Eclipse Ego and Eclipse Inline Regulator with Shaft Solo Barrel and Oops.
255mm Eclipse Ego.Length
162mm Eclipse Ego Body and Frame.
524mm Eclipse Ego with Shaft Solo Barrel.
Height
Width 25.3mm Eclipse Ego.
232mm Eclipse Ego Body and Frame with Oops.
27.3mm Eclipse Ego with Eye Covers.
Shaft Solo Barrel
Ego Statistics
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Installing a Battery
Ensure that the Eclipse Ego is switched off. Lay the
marker on a flat surface in front of you, with the feed
tube furthest away and with the barrel pointing to the
right.
Use a 5/64” hex wrench to remove the three
countersunk screws that hold the rubber grip onto the
frame (Note: a 2mm hex key can also be used). Peel
the grip to the right to expose the electronics within the
frame.
If present, remove the existing battery by sliding your
thumb into the recess below the battery and levering
the battery out of the frame (See Figure 2.1) .
Do Not pull on the top of the battery to remove it as this
can cause the battery terminals to bend and will result
in a poor electrical connection.
Fit a 9-volt alkaline battery (type PP3, 6LR61 or
MN1604) into the recess with the battery terminals
away from you. The positive terminal should be on the
right hand side, nearest to the side of the frame
(See Figure 2.2).
Ensure that all of the wires are within the recess of
the frame then replace the rubber grip and replace the
three countersunk screws. Do Not over-tighten the
screws.
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FIGURE 2.1
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At the rear of the frame, are three recessed
pushbuttons. Press and hold the centre pushbutton
(See Figure 2.3) . After one second the Eclipse Ego logo
will be displayed. Release the pushbutton and the
display will revert to the designated run screen (Rate of
Fire, Shot Counter or Game Timer).
Press and hold the centre pushbutton for 1 second. The
display will read OFF . Release the centre pushbutton and
re-press it to turn off the Eclipse Ego. Alternatively when
the display reads OFF , you can also pull the trigger once
to turn off the Eclipse Ego.
Pull the trigger to fire the Eclipse Ego. The entire firing
sequence is controlled electronically by the Eclipse Ego
circuit board and solenoid, enabling any user to achieve
high rates of fire easily.
Switching On the Eclipse Ego
Switching Off the Eclipse Ego
Firing the Eclipse Ego
FIGURE 2.3
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Using the Break Beam
Sensor System
To switch off the Break Beam
Sensor System, press and hold the
top pushbutton for one second
(See Figure 2.4).
The eye on icon in the top left
hand corner of the LCD screen
will change to the eye off icon
indicating that the breech sensor
has been disabled.
To switch the Break Beam Sensor
System back on, press and hold the
top pushbutton for one second.
The eye off icon in the top left
hand corner of the LCD screen
will change to the eye on icon
indicating that the breech sensor
has been enabled.
When the Break Beam Sensor
System is enabled, the icon will
change depending on if the system
has detected a ball or not. When
no ball has been detected the icon
looks like this when a ball has
been detected the icon changes to
look like this.
FIGURE 2.4
Note: when turning on the Eclipse Ego, the
Break Beam Sensor System is automatically
enabled.
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Before you can begin to use your Eclipse Ego, there are a few necessary
components that are required to enable the Eclipse Ego to function; namely
an air system and a loader of your choice.
Every Eclipse Ego comes complete with an Eclipse On/Off Purge System
(OOPS) allowing a preset regulator and tank to be screwed straight in for
immediate use. Before screwing the preset system into the OOPS ensure
that the on/off knob is wound out approximately half way (See Figure 3.1) . Be
careful not to unscrew the on/off knob too far as it will come completely out
of the OOPS. If this happens, replace the on/off knob by screwing it back
into the OOPS in a clockwise direction.
Screw the preset air system into the OOPS (See Figure 3.2) so that the bottle
screws in all the way and is tight. Slowly turn the on/off knob in a clockwise
direction allowing the OOPS to depress the pin of the preset air system,
causing the Eclipse Ego to become pressurised, providing there is sufficient
air in your tank (See Figure 3.3) . You have now installed a preset air system
to your Eclipse Ego.
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FIGURE 3.2
FIGURE 3.3
Installing a Preset Air System
Setting Up
Note: When utilising an OOPS on your Eclipse Ego, the Eclipse
Ego will store air in the valve chamber after the OOPS has dumped
the supply in your gas line and inline regulator. Please remember to
discharge the stored air in a safe direction as you are unscrewing the
on/off knob on the OOPS.
Note: The Eclipse Ego cannot be used with Co2, it can only be
powered by Compressed Air or Nitrogen.
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Installing an
Adjustable Air system
Firstly disconnect the 1/4” hosing from the elbow attached to the OOPS
at the base of the frame (See Figure 3.4) . Unscrew the on/off knob from the
OOPS, and using a 3/32” Hex key turn the two screws on the left hand side
of the OOPS rail counter clockwise so that the body of the OOPS can be
removed by sliding it out (See Figure 3.5) . Using a 5/32” hex key remove the
two screws that attach the OOPS rail to the bottom of the Eclipse Ego grip
frame and remove the OOPS rail (See Figure 3.6) .
Attach the air system of your choice, taking care to ensure that you use
the correct length and size of hosing and elbows to accommodate your
requirements.
WARNING: Before attaching any fixed air system, place
attaching screw in designated slide rail and measure protruding
screw length. Screw length must not protrude more than 10mm/
0.40" otherwise the Ego Printed Circuit Board will become
damaged.
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Using a 5/32” hex key, turn the top screw of the clamping feed tube counter
clockwise until the feed neck of your loader can easily be pushed into the
top of the clamping feed tube (See Figure 3.7) . Push your choice of loader
firmly into the clamping feed tube so that it rests on the shelf inside the
clamping feed tube (See Figure 3.8) . Using a 5/32” hex key, tighten the top
screw of the clamping feed tube by turning it clockwise until the loader is
firmly gripped (See Figure 3.9) .
You have now attached a loader to your Eclipse Ego. Once you have filled
your loader and air tank you will then be ready to begin using your Eclipse
Ego.
Attaching a Loader
FIGURE 3.9
FIGURE 3.8
FIGURE 3.7
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Pressing and holding the Select (middle) pushbutton will
switch the Eclipse Ego on. The LCD display will show
the Eclipse Ego logo. When the pushbutton is released,
the LCD display will show the designated display
screen.
The standard layout of an Eclipse Ego display is
as follows:
Switching On
Screen Layout
Mode Selection
Battery Level Indicator
Break Beam Sensor System Indicator
Dependant on Display Screen Choice
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Press the Lower (bottom) pushbutton to scroll down through each of the
options on the menu. Once the last option on the menu has been displayed,
pressing the Lower pushbutton will cause the first option to be displayed.
Press the Raise (top) pushbutton to scroll up through each of the options on
the menu. Once the first option on the menu has been displayed, pressing
the Raise pushbutton will cause the last option to be displayed.
Press the Select pushbutton to select the displayed option.
Selecting the BACK option will return the display to the display from which the
Main Menu was selected.
The Main Menu
To activate the Main Menu (providing the Eclipse Ego is already turned on),
press and hold the Select pushbutton. After one second OFF will be displayed.
This is one of the options on the Main Menu, as shown below:
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