Perun ETU++ User manual

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ETU++
Manual
Perun ETU++ replaces stock electronics in replicas with Electronic Trigger Unit by G&G. It
provides lots of additional features, as well as allows the replica to work with many different
battery types. Reading this manual will help you fully exploit this unit’s potential and in case
of encountering any problems, you can look here for solutions.
Manufacturer:
Perun
Barwicka 8 St.
60-192 Poznań
Poland
e-mail: [e-mail]
Table of contents
1. Technical data.................................................................................................................................. 2
2. Features and programming............................................................................................................. 2
3. Factory settings ............................................................................................................................... 4
4. Diagnostic system............................................................................................................................ 5
5. Switch check.................................................................................................................................... 7
6. Custom/DIY projects........................................................................................................................ 7

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1. Technical data
Recommended power sources
Perun ETU++ works with any power source that provides a voltage between 7 and 17 volts and can
deliver enough current to ensure smooth cycling of the replica. Li-Po and Li-Ion batteries with a
nominal voltage of 7.4, 11.1 or 14.8 volts are recommended. It is also advised to use batteries with
possibly high „C” parameter and capacity. This is safer for the battery, as it should not be working on
the edge of its capability. In this video, we are showing why:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8RKcIy810A
Capacity and the „C” parameter also influence the rate of fire of the replica:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hO25aPvHcU
Compatibility with high-ROF and high-power builds
Perun ETU++ can work with even the most demanding setups, both regarding rate of fire and muzzle
velocity.
Electronic fuse
Perun ETU++ has an integrated electronic fuse, which will automatically cut the power off in case of a
short circuit or when a gearbox jam is detected. The fuse does not wear out or need to be replaced.
Battery connector type
Perun ETU++ comes with an already soldered T-Plug connector.
Power consumption when idle
Don’t leave the battery connected to the replica, when you are not using it! When idle (battery
connected, replica not shooting) ETU++ consumes 0,75mA. To put it in context, this would drain a half-
laden 1200mAh battery in around a month.
2. Features and programming
To enter the programming mode:
•For “SEMI” –keep the selector on “SEMI” for a couple
of seconds, then go to “AUTO” and back, twice.
(“SEMI” → “AUTO” → “SEMI” → “AUTO” → “SEMI”)
Successful entry into the programming mode for “SEMI”
will be confirmed by one sound signal and the blue LED
light.
•For “AUTO” –keep the selector on “AUTO” for a
couple of seconds, then go to “SEMI” and back, twice.
(“AUTO” → “SEMI” → “AUTO” → “SEMI” → “AUTO”)
Successful entry into the programming mode for “AUTO”
will be confirmed by three sound signals and the red LED
light.
Switching the selector between “AUTO” and “SEMI” and
back allows to move between the modes. Pulling the trigger
allows to enable, disable, or set levels for the modes.

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Full feature description
All the settings are set independently for “SEMI” and “AUTO” selector positions, except for Li-Po
alarm and Master reset, which work for both selector positions.
Video manual is available here: https://youtu.be/OxTmKhq7bs8
Function and
LED color
Description
Firing mode
Green
Choose one of the firing modes for any selector position: safe, semi, 2-5 shot burst
and, auto.
No sound signal, steady green light –safe
1 short single signal and blink –semi
2-5 short signals and blinks –2-5 round burst
1 long signal and blink - auto
AB
Blue
Active brake (AB) stops the motor after the shot, preventing the spring from
remaining in a compressed state and eliminates double shots on semi in replicas with
a high rate of fire (“overspin”). 5 levels of braking strength are available –from 1
(weakest braking) to 5 (the strongest). Braking can be also completely disabled. It is
advised not to use braking all the time, if not necessary, or to use it on the lowest
possible level, because strong braking negatively impacts the service life of motor
brushes and causes increased heating.
Tip: Switch to semi, fire a single shot and hold the trigger after the shot. This will cause
a second single shot with the strongest AB setting to be fired after 2 seconds, making
sure the main spring remains uncompressed. It is advised to do that when you finish
shooting for the day.
No sound signal while LED glows blue means, that the active brake is disabled. 1 to 5
signals indicate braking levels from 1 (the weakest) to 5 (the strongest).
Attention! While precocking is on, the AB setting becomes irrelevant. However, any
programmed AB setting will be stored in memory and will become effective as soon as
precocking is disabled.
Precocking
Yellow
When shooting on semi, precocking keeps the piston in the rear position, ready for
the shot. This decreases the time between pulling the trigger and the actual shot,
increasing realism, and giving an advantage in CQB fights. Precocking level must be
set individually to each replica and according to user preferences. Precocking power
is automatically adjusted to battery voltage and semi or automatic shots.
Tip: To release the spring after using precocking, switch to semi, fire a single shot, and
hold the trigger after the shot. This will cause a second single shot with the strongest
AB setting to be fired after 2 seconds, making sure your spring remains uncompressed.
It is advised to do that when you finish shooting for the day.
No sound signal while LED glows yellow means, that the precocking is disabled. 1 to 8
signals indicate precocking levels from 1 (the weakest) to 8 (the strongest).
Attention! The AB setting does not affect the functioning of precocking, it is ignored if
precocking is enabled.
Binary trigger
Purple and
teal blinking
alternately
The binary trigger allows the semi shots to be triggered not only after the pull but also
after the release of the trigger.
Tip: Hold the trigger for 2 seconds to cancel the second shot.
No sound signal while LED blinks purple and teal alternatively means, that the binary
trigger is disabled. 1 signal indicates activation of the binary trigger.

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Function and
LED color
Description
ROF reduction
White
This function allows to lower the rate of automatic fire. 5 reduction levels are
available:
1 –6% ROF reduction
2 –12% ROF reduction
3 –18% ROF reduction
4 –24% ROF reduction
5 –30% ROF reduction
Attention! Those are approximate values and may vary depending on replica
configuration.
No sound signal while LED glows white means, that the ROF reduction is disabled. 1
to 5 signals indicate reduction levels from 1 (the smallest) to 5 (the greatest).
Attention! Semi-automatic shots and the first shot in burst are always fired without
any power reduction to retain good trigger response.
DMR mode
Purple
DMR Mode allows only semiautomatic shots and limits their frequency. Its main use
is for high power, DMR-styled replicas on fields,which demand such limitations.0.25s,
0.5s, 1s, 2s and 3s intervals are available.
No sound signal while LED glows purple means, that the DMR mode is disabled. 1 to
5 signals indicate interval levels from 1 (the shortest) to 5 (the longest).
Li-Po and Li-
Ion alarm
Teal
Li-Po and Li-Ion alarm informs the user that battery voltage has fallen below 3.7V per
cell, at which the battery should not be further used and must be recharged. The unit
automatically detects the number of cells in the battery and determines a safe voltage
range.
The need for battery replacement is signaled by short sound signals every one minute.
Disable this function if you are using batteries other than Li-Po or Li-Ion.
No sound signal while LED glows white means, that the alarm is disabled. 1 signal
indicates activation of the alarm.
Master reset
Red
Master reset returns the unit to the factory settings.
To reset, pull and hold the trigger for 2 seconds. A long sound signal confirms return
to factory settings.
3. Factory settings
New units and units, where master reset was activated, will have modes set in a following way:
•Firing mode –semi on “SEMI” and auto on “AUTO”
•AB –level 3
•Precocking –disabled
•Binary trigger - disabled
•ROF reduction –disabled
•DMR Mode –disabled
•Li-Po and Li-Ion alarm –enabled

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4. Diagnostic system
Perun ETU++ has a diagnostic system that will help you find the source, should you encounter a
problem. After the battery is connected, the unit undergoes a start-up check, to make sure the replica
is ready to work. Successful completion of this check is indicated by a short green blink of the LED.
Problem and LED color
Description
Disconnected motor /
Switch check
Yellow, blinking
This not only provides information about the disconnection of the
motor, but it is also a switch check mode for the trigger, selector, and
sector gear switches. With the motor disconnected, engaging the
switches will cause the LED to glow purple (trigger), green (selector),
or blue (sector gear) for a moment. This can be used for
troubleshooting problems with the switchboard in the gearbox.
Reconnecting the motor will restore normal function.
Attention: Motor check only takes place at start-up. A disconnection
after the start-up will not be signaled!
Fuse activation
Red, continuous, or blinking
Activation of the fuse with a distinction between a short circuit
(continuous red) and gearbox jam (blinking red). In some situations,
this distinction may not be correct, for instance, a gearbox jam may
be incorrectly read as a short circuit and vice versa.
The unit will start functioning normally after the battery is
reconnected, unless there still is a short circuit that will be detected
at the next start-up.
Trigger pull detected during
start-up
Yellow and purple blinking
alternately
The unit detected that the trigger was being held during start-up. This
can also indicate a short circuit of the signal wiring or mechanical
malfunction of the trigger mechanism.
The unit will start functioning normally after the trigger is released.
Gearbox cycle detection
failure
Yellow and green blinking
alternately
The unit did not receive information about cycle end from the sector
gear switch and stopped firing only after safety time limit was
exceeded. This may indicate a problem with the switch, cut-off lever,
or damaged wire.
Unit temperature is too high
Yellow and white blinking
alternately
Too high temperature of the unit (electronic board) was detected. It
will not function again until it cools down, after which it will operate
normally.
Battery with too low voltage
is connected
Yellow and teal blinking
alternately
The battery with a voltage below 7V is connected. Change the battery
to one with voltage between 7V and 17V.
Battery with too high
voltage is connected
Red and teal blinking
alternately
The battery with a voltage over 17V is connected. The battery must
be immediately disconnected, as it can cause permanent damage!
Change the battery to one with a voltage between 7V and 17V.

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Problem and LED color
Description
Main transistor or driver
damage
Red and yellow blinking
alternately
Main transistor or driver is damaged. Unit needs to be sent back for
repair.
Battery voltage sensing
malfunction
Red and white blinking
alternately
Battery detection system is malfunctioning. The unit needs to be sent
back for repair.
Other known problems:
Problem
Cause
Solution
Replica fires a
2-round burst
in semi-auto
mode.
Motor and battery are too strong
for the main spring, which causes
overspin.
Enable AB or precocking.
Too high precocking level.
Set precocking to a lower level.
Trigger mechanism malfunction.
Check the cut-off lever and contacts, replace
if needed.
Replica does
not shoot; the
unit does not
emit any light
or sound.
Incompatible T-Deans battery
connector.
T-deans plugs and sockets from various
manufacturers may sometimes not work
together reliably. Although the plug may
seem to fit the socket nicely, the conductive
surfaces may not contact each other, cutting
the power off. In that case try with another
battery, most preferably with a T-deans
socket made by a different manufacturer.
Battery
and/or the
motor heat up
very much.
The battery has a too low capacity
(mAh) and/or the “C” parameter.
Use a battery with higher capacity and/or
the “C” parameter.
The motor is too weak.
Use a stronger motor, possibly with
neodymium magnets.
Increased motor load caused by
excessive friction, for example
caused by:
- improper shimming,
- motor positioned askew in the
pistol grip.
Remove the cause of the friction.
Motor beeps
from time to
time
Li-Po alarm has activated
Replace the battery (if you’re not using a Li-
Po or Li-Ion, disable the Li-Po alarm).
The same
battery
and/or motor
did not heat
up earlier.
Low-resistance MOSFET transistor and wiring used in Perun ETU++ provide
resistance much lower than mechanical contacts and some other MOSFET circuits.
According to Ohm’s law, that allows more current to be drawn from the battery
and directed to the motor. This makes the trigger response and rate of fire faster,
but a higher current draw also leads to increased heating of electronic elements.
This may become too demanding for the previous battery and/or motor and a
need to change to new ones may arise.
Attention! In case of any technical questions, please contact us at: [e-mail]

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5. Switch check
You can easily check the switch set in the gearbox by disconnecting the motor. When ETU++ is
connected to the battery, but disconnected from the motor, it informs about this by yellow, flashing
light. If during that flashing a properly working and connected switch will be closed, the unit will signal
that by changing the LED color for a moment.
Attention! To enter this mode, the motor must be disconnected first, only then connect the battery!
Attention! After you enter the switch check mode, it will be active for 5 minutes, after which the unit
will shut down. To restart it, simply reconnect the battery.
LED color
Switch
Disconnected motor /
Switch check
Yellow, blinking
No switch activation is being detected at this moment
Selector switch was closed
Red
This should happen after the selector is set to “AUTO”.
Selector switch was opened
Blue
This should happen after the selector is switched from “AUTO” to
any other position.
Trigger
Purple
The trigger switch was closed.
Sector gear
Green
The sector gear switch was closed.
Checking the trigger and selector sensor can be done by simply pulling the trigger or switching the
selector between “SEMI” and “AUTO” positions. This can be done without any disassembly of the
replica.
In order to check the sector gear switch, it’s best to open the gearbox and remove everything out of
it, except for the switches and the sector gear (make sure to keep the shimming the same as in
assembled replica, it can influence whether the switch would work or not). Then roll the sector gear
by hand and see, whether the color of the light changes to green.
6. Custom/DIY projects
ETU++ is a perfect solution for teching enthusiasts, who engage in creating totally custom projects and
need a firing control unit. If you have inputs from switches installed on trigger, selector, and sector
gear cut-off, but need electronics that would steer the replica using information from those switches,
ETU++ is the way to go. It may also help in converting replicas known to have problems with trigger or
cut-off mechanism, like P90 or Steyr AUG, to a switch-based operation. Below are the details on how
to properly prepare the wiring to make it work with ETU++.

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Switch wiring scheme
ETU++ socket has 4 pins for 4 signal wires. Of those, 3 are for selector, trigger, and sector gear cut-off
(information about cycle end) and the 4th is a common ground, to which all the switches must be
connected.
Do not allow the motor wires to get into (uninsulated) contact with any of the signal wires. This
would result in an immediate and permanent failure of the device!
Plug
The Plug that is used in G&G replicas with ETU
and works with Perun ETU++ is JST ZHR-4. It is
available in many electronic shops. We
recommend using plugs with pre-installed wires
that can be lengthened, because correct
preparation of the bare plug might be difficult.
The correct plug wiring order is shown here.
Switches
Almost any switch can be used, as ETU++ is resistant to contact bounce, while low voltage and current
used to detect switching allows using a wide variety of models. Therefore, use any switches that will
best suit your project. Here is a short description, of what does ETU++ expect from each of the
switches:
Selector: When the switch is closed, ETU++ sees it as “AUTO” and when it’s open, it sees “SEMI”. This
is pretty much irrelevant however, as the firing modes in ETU++ are freely programmable.
Please note that the safe mode can only be achieved either by a mechanical safety, or by sacrificing
one of the firing modes and making it safe by programming electronic safety.
Trigger: Switch should be closed by the movement of the trigger and opened upon releasing the trigger.
Sector gear cut-off: Once per gearbox cycle ETU++ should receive an information from a sector gear
switch, or cut-off switch. This can be achieved in many ways, but probably the easiest is by reading
either directly from the cut-off knob of the sector gear or from the cut-off lever. The amount of time
the sector gear switch is being pressed during the cycle is irrelevant, the electronic unit is only looking
for the closing of the switch.