Mark 7 650 User manual

BULLETSENSE 650 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VERSION 1.1
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101-1083: Mark 7® BulletSense 650
Instruction Manual V 1.1
Read this manual completely. Understand all safety and operating instructions. Failure to
comply with the warnings and instructions may result in serious injury, illness or death.

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Package Contents
Please review these contents and inform us right away if you appear to be missing any of these items:
Item No.
Description
QTY
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BulletSense Mirror Mount Assy - EVO/Rev
1
2
BulletSense Sensor Head Assy
1
3
BulletSense Mount Assy - EVO/Rev
1
4
#8 Washer, 0.172" ID, 0.375" OD
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5
Thumb Screw Brass
1
6
8-32 Thread Size, 3/8" Long Socket Cap Screw
1
7
Socket Head Screw, 1/4"-20 Thread Size x 3/4" Long
2
8
Socket Head Screw, 1/4"-20 Thread Size x 1-3/4" Long
1
9
Socket Head Screw, 1/4"-20 Thread Size x 1-1/2" Long
1
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BulletSense Mirror Bracket Shim
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1
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3
4
5
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8
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Set-Up Procedures:
1. Begin by clearing the shell plate and powering off the machine and tablet. Remove the tablet,
tablet holder, and offloading bin and set aside.
2. Locate and remove the offloading bracket bolts (X2) with a 7-16” socket and set aside (see
Figure 2).
Figure 2: Removing offload bracket
3. The case feeder pole bolts need to be removed to install the BulletSensemounting bracket. It
is recommended to remove the case feeder or have an assistant hold the pole in place so the
case feeder doesn’t tip over. Carefully remove the case feeder pole bolts with a 3/16” Allen
wrench and with a 7/16” socket affixed on the opposite side of the press (see Figures 3 and 4).

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Figure 3: Case Feeder Mounting Bolt Locations
4. Install the 650 BulletSenseBracket Assembly as shown in figure 4. Use the longer ¼-20” bolts
provided.

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Figure 1: Installing BulletSenseon XL 650.
5. Attach the Mirror Bracket to the top bracket mount with the 2X flat head 8-32 X 1.25” cap
screws. The mirror then can be adjusted using a 3/8” open ended wrench.

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Figure 5: Installing Mirror Bracket
6. Attach the offloading bracket provided with the screws that came with the press if you are
loading pistol calibers. Note for rifle calibers: The standard bracket can still be used for rifle (it
just covers the bottom of the mirror). This isn't an issue though because the laser head is
mounted higher due to the taller cases and longer projectiles.

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7. BulletSensecan be configured in either station #4 or #5 (depending on whether you are using
a PowderSense).
Station 4: BulletFeeder dropper in Station 3 with standard crimp and seat dies
Station 5: BulletFeeder dropper in Station 4 (using PowderSense® Powder check)
8. Once you decide which station, align the 650 BulletSenseassembly with the mirror holder by
loosening the sensor head mount (middle arm) brass thumb screw and rotating the sensor head
to meet the mirror (see Figure 6).
Figure 6: Lining Up Laser with Mirror (Crude Adjustment)

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9. Plug in the Sensor into Port #3 and power on the console which will automatically turn on the
laser. When you first power on the sensor, look at the mirror to see where the laser beam is
directed. Use a thick white card/flat object to help find the exact position if it’s difficult to
detect the position.
Figure 7: Sensor Port
**Please do not look directly into laser beam or directly at reflection in mirror**
WARNING –Class 3R laser: Avoid eye contact at all times; do not look directly into the laser
when adjusting the laser alignment.
10. Adjust Laser beam onto the mirror with the 2X 6-32” set screws on the top of the assembly with
a Torx screwdriver size T6 x 40mm. Once the Laser diode is hitting the mirror surface rotate the
mirror using a 3/8” wrench so the laser beam is reflected back to the sensor main body. Once
the reflected laser beam appears on the sensor main body, continue adjusting the set screws a
little at a time to direct the laser beam into the sensor hole as shown in Figure 8.

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Figure 8: Adjusting Laser
11. Next the sensor vertical height must set for the given caliber and projectile being used. This
must be performed when the platform assembly is in the home position. Before making the
vertical adjustment perform a system calibration so the platform stops in the home position.
12. To set the vertical adjustment, place a case with the neck expanded (pistol only) in Station #4 or
#5 and place a bullet in the proper orientation into the case at the level where it would be when
dropped from the Mr. Bulletfeederdrop tube.
13. Loosen the brass thumb screw and gently position the sensor head mount (on middle curved
arm) so the laser beam goes OVER the tip of the bullet and hits the mirror, the reflected beam
should return and hit the tip of the bullet, so the beam path is broken as shown below (Figures 9
and 10). Once the height has been set, remove the bullet, and make sure the laser is still aimed
at the sensor hole.
Sensor hole

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Figure 9: Setting Vertical height of laser
Figure 10: Beam Over Bullet (Left) the Reflected Beam Will Hit the Back of the Bullet (Right)

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14. When the vertical height is correct a shadow will be cast on the sensor preventing the sensor
from “seeing” the laser beam. When the bullet is not present/upside down/ sideways the beam
will pass over the bullet and contact the sensor triggering the machine to stop.
15. It may be required to loosen the brass thumbscrew under the sensor head to add a slight angle
on the laser body to achieve a proper line of sight between the laser, bullet tip, mirror and back
to the sensor hole.
16. Once the proper height and adjustment has been achieved tighten the brass 2X thumb screws
located under the sensor head.
17. The sensor head assembly is designed to be rotated out of the way if you need to access the
shell plate or perform press maintenance. Use the plastic knob on top of the rod to lift and
rotate the sensor away from the machine.
Figure 11: Bullet Properly Oriented - Beam Interrupted (Left) vs. Bullets Improperly Oriented –Beam not interrupted (Center
and Right)

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Operating 650 BulletSense®:
1. With a clear shell plate enter the Reloader application, confirm that you have the required software
and firmware version or newer as outlined in the first page of this document.
2. BulletSense® Plugged into I/O Port 3.
3. Confirm that the laser is aligned with the sensor opening.
4. Perform a system calibration then select the sensors tab and make sure BulletSense® is enabled.
(See Figure 12).
5. Press RUN or Single Cycle. With a clear shell plate the following notification should appear “Bullet
Not Properly Positioned.” (see Figure 13).
Figure 12: Enabling BulletSense® on Sensor tab
Figure 13: Bullet Not Properly Positioned Notification

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Troubleshooting
Refer to the knowledge base section on our website under SUPPORT for troubleshooting articles relating
to setup and operation.
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