Gate Aster BASIC User manual

QUICKSTART GUIDE

Tremendous transformation of your AEG is about to
begin. You are entering the era of computerized control
over your airso gun. This quickstart will guide you
through the rst stage of this journey – installation
and conguration of your ASTER. So go get your new
device mounted, your AEG set up and immerse yourself
completely in a whole new airso experience.

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Table of Contents
1. Firmware Editions................................................................................................03
2. Safety Summary..................................................................................................09
3. Installation ...........................................................................................................12
4. Calibration ............................................................................................................21
5. Quick Access Menu ..............................................................................................23
6. Programming via Trigger ...................................................................................26
7. Programming via USB-Link.................................................................................33
8. USB-Link Troubleshooting..................................................................................36
9. Restoring Factory Settings ................................................................................39
10. ASTER Troubleshooting....................................................................................42
11. Legal Notice .......................................................................................................55

Firmware Editions03
Firmware Editions
ASTER is available in 3 rmware editions: BASIC, ADVANCED and EXPERT.
The best for those who prefer simplicity but require highest quality. Economic
version with limited number of functions.
The best for those who like complex solutions. Advanced version with wide variety
of functions. It gives access to the Statistics and ASTER World Rankings.
The best for experienced airsoers. Vast diversity of settings and options
combined with maximum conguration capabilities allow you to prepare for the
most demanding mission.

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Notice
In order to upgrade your ASTER rmware, you need to
purchase an upgrade. To do so, follow the steps on our
website: www.gatee.eu/editions
Notice
You need to purchase USB-Link or Blu-Link to
connect ASTER with GATE Control Station.

Firmware Editions05
Function Congurable
via trigger
Congurable via GATE Control Station
BASIC edition ADVANCED edition EXPERT edition
Trigger sensitivity
adjustment ûü ü ü
Fire selector
modes
Safe - Semi - Auto
Safe - Semi - Semi
Safe - Binary - Auto
Safe - Semi - Burst
GCS setting*
Safe - Semi - Auto
Safe - Semi - Semi
Safe - Binary - Auto
Safe - Semi - Burst
216 modes.
All variations of:
Safe
Semi
Binary
Burst
Burst / Auto
Auto
343 modes.
All variations of:
Safe
Semi
Binary
Burst
Burst / Auto
Auto
Semi Ramping
Burst 3 rd / 5 rd /
GCS setting 3 rd / 5 rd 2 rd / 3 rd / 4 rd / 5 rd / 8 rd / 10 rd 2–99 rd
Burst mode Full / Interruptible Full / Interruptible Full / Interruptible Full / Interruptible
Pre-cocking boost Needs to be preset
via GCS
Manual: O /
1–250ms Manual: O / 1–250 ms Manual: O / 1–250 ms
Pre-cocking mode O / On O / On O / On O / On
Magazine capacity ûO / 30 BBs
O / 30 BBs /
45 BBs/ 115 BBs /
145 BBs / 185 BBs
O / 1–250 BBs
Reload time û3 s 0.5 s / 1 s / 1.5 s /
2 s / 2.5 s / 3 s 0–10 s
Low ammo warning û û O / 10 BBs O / 1–250 BBs

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Function Congurable
via trigger
Congurable via GATE Control Station
BASIC edition ADVANCED edition EXPERT edition
Series safety limit ûO / 30 BBs O / 30 BBs /
60 BBs O / 1–250 BBs
Sniper delay û û 0.2 s / 0.5 s / 1 s / 2 s / 3 s 0.01–5 s
ROF control û
• O
• Power: 100% /
90% / 80% /
70% / 60% / 50%
• O
• Power: 100% / 90% /
80% / 70% /
60% / 50%
• Delay: 25 ms / 30 ms /
40 ms / 50 ms /
60 ms / 70 ms
• Delay + Power
• O
• Power: 100% / 99% /
98% / ...1%
• Delay: 5 ms / 10 ms /
15 ms / ...1000 ms
• Delay + Power
• Adaptive: 1 RPS / 2 RPS /
3 RPS / ...100 RPS
Battery protection O / LiPo / LiFe O / LiPo / LiFe O / LiPo / LiFe O / LiPo / LiFe /
Manual 3–12.75 V
Low battery
warning
O / 3.2V /
GCSsetting
• LiPo:
O / 3.2V / 3.4 V
• LiFe:
O / 2.7V / 2.9 V
• LiPo:
O / 3.1V / 3.2V /
3.3V / 3.4 V
• LiFe:
O / 2.6V / 2.7V /
2.8V / 2.9 V
• LiPo: O / 3.1V /
3.2V / 3.3V / 3.4V /
Manual 3–12.75 V
• LiFe: O / 2.6V /
2.7V / 2.8V / 2.9V /
Manual 3–12.75 V
Active brake Adaptive / O /
GCSsetting
Adaptive / 0% /
20% / 40% / 60% /
80% / 100%
Adaptive / 0% / 20% /
40% / 60% / 80% / 100% Adaptive / 0–100%

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Function Congurable
via trigger
Congurable via GATE Control Station
BASIC edition ADVANCED edition EXPERT edition
Equalizer û û O / 2 LVL / 1 LVL O / 2 LVL / 1 LVL /
Manual1–100%
2-stage trigger ûü ü ü
BB counter N/A LAST / BB1 / BB2 /
FAC TORY
LAST / BB1 / BB2 /
FAC TORY
LAST / BB1 / BB2 /
FAC TORY
Measurements N/A ûRate of re, Trigger
response, MOSFET
temperature, Voltage
Rate of re, Trigger
response, MOSFET
temperature, Voltage,
ROFachieved on Semi
Diagnostics Vibrations ü ü ü
Cycle detection û
(set to On by default) On / O On / O On / O / Manual
Custom vibrations û û û ü
Alerts ûü ü ü
Proles of settings N/A û û ü
Settings packages N/A ü ü ü
Firmware update N/A ü ü ü
Firmware upgrade N/A One-time payment One-time payment N/A
ASTER application As rmware edition Up to mid-tuned Up to mid-tuned Up to high-tuned
Information in the table may be subject to change.

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* GCS setting is a setting previously dened in GCS application, whose value is not available for
selection in this programming mode. Once you change such setting to a dierent option during
programming via trigger and then exit this programming mode, it is no longer possible to set that
setting from this level (it can be still specied via GCS).

Safety Summary09
Safety Summary
For your safety, we recommend this product to be installed by an experienced
airso service. Read the safety information below carefully before installing the
device.
Warning
Situations that may cause injury to yourself and others.
Caution
Situations that may cause damage to your device or other equipment.
Notice
Notes, usage tips or additional information.

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Warning
Before starting the installation process, make sure that
your AEG is empty and there are no BBs inside.
Warning
Do not store or carry ammable liquids, gases or explosive materials
in the same compartment as the device, its parts or accessories.
Warning
Stay careful to prevent short circuiting the battery as
the consequences may be very dangerous.
Warning
Too high trigger sensitivity may cause accidental shooting.

Safety Summary11
Warning
When an airso gun is not in use, its magazine must
be detached or kept empty with no BBs inside.
Caution
Do not remove the device protective foil.
Notice
You should use an additional fuse between the battery and the device.
Notice
Avoid using the device around strong electromagnetic elds or when
electrostatic discharges, such as lightening, occur in the atmosphere.
Notice
The product Warranty Form is available on our website:
www.gatee.eu/warranty

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Installation
Notice
Regardless of your previous experience, check all
the cautions to avoid ASTER damage.
Notice
ASTER installation requires deep technical knowledge of
gearbox internals. To avoid ASTER damage, we recommend
it to be installed by an experienced airso service.
Notice
Do not attempt to mount the device before watching the
installation video and checking the full-length PDF
manual: www.gatee.eu/manuals

Installation13
Caution
Incorrect installation may result in sensors’ damage,
which is not covered by the warranty.
Caution
Connectors should be bent according to the photo below. Bending
connectors in the opposite direction may cause them to break.

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Notice
Too high sector gear shimming may cause improper cycle
detection. The gear cam must interrupt the sensor beam.
Cam area
Sensor beam
Shims area

Installation15
Caution
ASTER optoelectronic components marked in the photo below are
very sensitive to harm. Stay careful to avoid their damage.

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Caution
Placing washers in the wrong order will
cause a short circuit and permanent
damage to ASTER, which is not covered
by the warranty.
1. SCREW
2. METAL WASHER*
3. INSULATION WASHER
4. ASTER BOARD
5. GEARBOX
* Metal washer is optional.

Installation17
Caution
Improper placement of wiring
under the motor gear may
cause insulation damage and
a short circuit, which is not
covered by the warranty.
Caution
Do not pull the trigger
when gearbox is open.
This may result in trigger
sensor damage.

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Notice
Fire selector sensor does
not detect black surface. If
your re selector does not
have a metal connector,
you must use appropriate
sticker from the kit.

Installation19
Notice
Location of the sticker is very
important. Pay attention to place
it very close to the le edge and
the top red line.
The set contains 3 dierent types of
stickers. At rst, use a sticker with narrower
black line. If you are not able to calibrate
selector well, you should try other sticker
types.