Valken Proton User manual

QUick Set- up Guide
Connecting the air source
The Proton has a standard ASA to accept a screw in air tank.
First, make sure that the knob is all the way out by turning it
counterclockwise. Carefully screw in the air tank until it stops. Turning
the knob clockwise will allow air to flow into the marker from the tank.
To remove the tank, turn the knob counterclockwise. This will release
all the air in the marker and make it safe to remove the tank. We
recommend the use of compressed air or nitrogen air tank with a
maximum output pressure of 800 PSI.
Attaching a loader
Loosen the screw on the clamping feed neck with a 5/32” hex key and
insert the loader. Adjust it to the desired location and tighten.
Attaching the barrel
The barrel simply threads on. The barrel threads are autococker type.
Turning the marker ON
The electronic ON/OFF is located inside the trigger guard. Push the
knob inward to turn the board ON and pull out to turn it OFF. All three
leds will come on for 2secs and the marker will be ready to fire in
semi mode with the eyes on.
Adjusting the velocity
The Proton has an adjustable regulator in the handle frame that
controls the pressure in the marker thereby controlling the velocity.
The best way to adjust the velocity is to turn the adjusting screw
clockwise using a 1/8” hex key. This will be the minimum velocity.
Check the velocity with a chronograph and gradually increase the
velocity by turning the screw counterclockwise.
Trigger adjustment
The trigger has adjustments for pre travel, post travel and microswitch
activation point. These are adjusted via the set screws in the trigger
using a 1/16” hex key.
Adjustment procedure
1. Ensure that the air is turned off to the marker.
2. Turn the marker on
3. Turn the eyes off. Now when you pull the trigger you will hear the
solenoid valve clicking.
4. Adjust the pre and post travel position of the trigger to suit your
liking.
5. Pull the trigger and listen for the solenoid. Turn the set screw
clockwise until you hear the solenoid valve clicking. If you do
not hear the solenoid then the screw may be too far in. Turn the
trigger set screw counterclockwise until you hear the solenoid
click when you pull the trigger.
6. Check for proper function by pulling and releasing the trigger.
Standard firing modes
The firing mode is changed by pressing the lower mode button. The green LED will indicate the current mode. Pressing the mode button again
will cycle through the various modes. After 10 seconds the LED will turn off to save power.
Friring Mode Function Green LED Display
Semi-Automatic One shot per trigger pull at a rate of fire (ROF) determined by the user setting. Blinking once slowly
3 Shot Burst Three shots are fired at a shot rate of 10 bps regardless if the eyes are on or off. If the
trigger is released before the three shots are fired the marker will stop firing.
3 quick blinks
Full Automatic Fires continuously at 10 bps while the trigger is pulled regardless if the eyes are on or off. Continuously blinking
Ramping 1 Fires in semi auto and ramps up to the max ROF when the trigger is pulled more than
the ramp engage parameter. (Parameter 4)
Ex. Ramp engage set to 5 bps. If the trigger is pulled more than 5 bps, the Proton will
start firing at the max ROF setting.
Fading LED following by 1 blink
Ramping 2 Same as above with another ramp engage parameter setting.
(Parameter 5)
Fading LED following by 2 blinks
Intelligent break beam ball sensor system
The Proton has a break beam sensor system with eye shields that prevent any dirt from entering the sensor. The eyes can be cleaned by simply
removing the bolt and using a squeegee. If any malfunction should occur the software automatically overrides the eye function and reduces the
rate of fire. The upper mode button on the foregrip allows you to enable or disable the sensor system. The software detects the actual position of
the ball as it approaches the bottom of the breach. This is a more reliable way of ensuring that the ball is in position rather than using a time delay.
The in-position tolerance can be adjusted depending on the paintballs being used. If you are using relatively tough paintballs you can set the
precision to low. A high precision will ensure that the ball is fully in the breach which would be useful for fragile paintballs. Refer to the user
adjustable parameter section to change this setting.
Turning the ball sensor ON & OFF
The infrared ball sensor can be turned on and off by pressing the eye mode button. Briefly pressing the eye mode will indicate the current sta-
tus (ON or OFF). The eye function is indicated by the yellow led in the following manner:
One blink Eye sensor ON
Two blinks Eye sensor OFF

Eye Sensor Alarms:
The Proton software monitors the ball sensor and reports an alarm if no ball is present or if the breach has not cleared in the allotted time. This
may be due to debris blocking the sensor, the sensor not functioning or if the bolt is jammed. Ball sensor alarms are indicated by the red LED.
When the Proton software detects a breach not cleared error the shot rate is automatically reduced to 12 balls per second. This allows you to
use the marker even though the ball sensor is not working properly, unless the bolt is jammed. The Proton will continue to display an error while
you are shooting. Refer to the troubleshooting section to clear the error.
Alarm Display-Red LED
No ball present 3 quick blinks
Breach not cleared 3 quick blinks followed by a solid light
Tournament Modes / Tournament Lock
The tournament modes are adjusted via the dip switch on the main board located in the foregrip. To access the board, remove the foregrip
using a 1/8” hex key. Slide the foregrip off the marker. Use a small screwdriver to flip the switches to the desired setting. After you change
the setting you will need to cycle the power on and off to load the new setting. The green led indicates you are in tournament mode while the
yellow and red led show the respective modes based on the dip switch positions. If you press the mode button while in tournament mode the
LEDs will indicate the current tournament setting. The shot rate is determined by the shot rate in the user parameter setting. The eye mode
button and eye sensor function the same way as in standard mode. If there is any ball breakage or malfunction of the sensors the software
will override the shot rate and reduce it to 12 balls per second. The first dipswitch, SW1, when engaged/ turned ON, will lock the board from
being programmed, it will lock the marker with whatever parameters you have configured before engaging the tournment lock. Turn SWI OFF to
resume programming the gun through the trigger or cycling through modes with the mode button on the foregrip.
Tournament Mode SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4
NPPL / Semi Auto: One shot per trigger pull, capped at 15 BPS.
(SW1 prevents / engages tournament lock)
OFF ON OFF OFF
PSP3: Three semi shots then transitions to 3 rounds burst. Returns to semi mode
after 1 second of no activity.
OFF ON OFF ON
Millennium: Semi for the first 3 shots then transitions to 3 round bursts - 6 pulls per
second rate of fire must be pulled for burst to continue. Capped at 12 bps. Reverts to
semi if pull rate drops below 6 pulls per second. (SW1 prevents changes / engages
tournament lock)
OFF ON ON OFF
User Adjustable Parameters
The parameters can be adjusted through the mode buttons and trigger. The settings are saved into the non volatile memory.
Changing The Parameters
Hold the trigger down while turning the marker on by pulling the safety switch out. All three LEDs will blink indicating that you are in program-
ming mode. You can cycle through the parameters by pulling the trigger. The parameter type is indicated by a combination of colored LEDs.
After you have selected the parameter you wish to change, hold down the trigger for two seconds. The corresponding LEDs will then flash a
number of times, indicating the current number the value has been configured to. All LEDs will go dark -- waiting for input from the trigger. Pull
and release the trigger to the amount you want to change the value to (e.g., pulling trigger 15 times = 15 balls per second). After you have pulled
the trigger the desired amount of times, allow the gun to sit idle for 5 seconds. The setting is now changed.
Parameter (No.) Green LED Orange LED Red LED Range Default Setting
1. Shot Rate OFF OFF ON 10.5 to 20 in .5bps increments
21-25 in 1 bps increments
25 bps
2. Solenoid Dwell OFF ON OFF 3ms to 15 ms
1 ms increments
6 ms
Trigger Debounce OFF ON ON 2 ms to 10 ms
1 ms increments
2 ms
Ramp 1 Engage ON OFF OFF 3 to 8 trigger pulls per second (pps)
1 pps increments
6 bps
Ramp 2 Engage ON OFF ON 3 to 8 trigger pulls per second (pps)
1 pps increments
8 pps
Ball In Position Accuracy ON ON OFF Low (1)
Medium (2)
High (3) - recommended for fragile paint
Medium (2)
Programming Procedure Example
Your Proton comes out of the box capped at 25 BPS. You want to reduce the rate of fire cap to 15 BPS. Ensure your Proton doesn’t have an air
source or any paintballs inside. Hold down the trigger and turn the marker on to boot the marker into programming mode. All of the LEDs will
flash to indicate that you are in programming mode. The first/upper LED will then turn solid red -- indicating that you are on the “Shot Rate”
parameter. (If you wanted to cycle to another parameter, you would pull and release the trigger to cycle through the parameters.) Hold down the
trigger for 2 seconds. The red LED will then flash 25 times -- indicating that the parameter was configured at 25 bps. the LED will then go dark
-- waiting for trigger input. Pull and release the trigger 15 times to change the parameter to 25 bps. Allow the gun to sit for 5 seconds and your
parameter will be saved. Turn the gun off, and boot as normal to use your new configuration.

The trigger has adjustments for pre and post travel as well as microswitch activation point.
Firing modes
There are 5 firing modes and 4 tournament modes. You can adjust the settings through the foregrip control without removing any covers.
Maintaining your Proton
The Proton has been designed to require a minimal amount of maintenance for proper operation. It is recommended that before each use you
put 2 drops of light gun oil in the ASA. When the marker is gassed up the oil will distribute through the marker. This will be adequate to keep
the marker working properly.
Removing the ball detents for cleaning
The Proton uses two spring loaded ball detents to prevent the double feeding of paintballs. They are located near the front of the receiver. To
remove, insert a 1/16” hex key into the access hole in the cover. Make sure that the hex key is fully engaged in the screw otherwise you may
strip the hex in the screw. Unscrew the cover and lift out the ball detent and spring.
To install the ball detent
• Place the ball detent in the hole in the receiver.
• Put the spring in the ball detent,
• Put the cover screw in the slot of the cover and put the hex key in the screw through the access hole in the cover.
• Place the cover over the ball detent and spring. Tighten the screw.
• Note: Do not over-tighten the screw otherwise you may strip the hex in the screw which will make it difficult to remove the cover.
Note: Do not over-tighten screw otherwise you may strip the hex in the screw which will make it difficult to remove the cover
Cleaning the Proton
First remove the bolt assembly by inserting a 5/32” hex key in the rear cap. Unscrew the bolt assembly and pull it out. You can use a standard
squeegee to clean the bore of the marker. Insert the squeegee from the back of the marker and pull it through the front.
Battery replacement
Remove the four screws hold the wraparound grip and push the battery out from the access hole on the handle frame. Note the proper
polarity when installing a new battery. The + side of the battery is indicated on the board in the handle frame. We recommend the use of a
high quality alkaline battery.
Removing the frame from the body.
In the event that you need to separate the frame and body, ensure that you unplug the wiring harness (the two small wires with white plastic
connector blocks on either side) from the circuit board in the grip frame ONLY. While removing the wiring harness from your upper/horizontal
board will not permanently damage your marker, it is very difficult to replace correctly and can result in damage if not replaced carefully.
Features
Inline bolt system
The Proton inline bolt system consists of a spool controlled by a direct operated solenoid valve. The movable part of the spool glides on self
lubricating material which eliminates the need to use special grease like other spool type bolts. The low operating pressure and built in air
cushion minimize recoil while firing.
Eye shields
When a paintball breaks in a marker you almost always have to remove the bolt to completely clean out all the mess. Very rarely will it clean
out by itself. And you will also have to remove the eyes to clean them properly. This is why the eye shields are so useful. When you use a
squeegee to clean out the breach this will also clean the eyes. In addition they are slightly recessed so they will never get scratched by the
movement of the bolt.
ASA with on/off and purge system
The Proton has a standard threaded ASA with an ON/OFF knob that not only makes it safe to remove the tank but also releases all the air in
the marker and dump chamber. This simple and useful feature eliminates the need to shoot out the air in the marker when you remove the
tank.
Intelligent break beam sensor system
The Proton has a redesigned break beam sensor system with eye shields that prevent any dirt from interfering with the sensor. The eyes
can be cleaned by simply removing the bolt and using a squeegee. If any malfunction should occur the software automatically overrides the
eye function and reduces the rate of fire to keep you in the game. The upper mode button on the foregrip allows you to enable or disable the
sensor system. The software detects the actual position of the ball as it approaches the bottom of the breach. This is a more reliable way of
ensuring that the ball is in position rather than using a time delay. The in-position tolerance can be adjusted depending on the paintballs being
used. If you are using relatively tough paintballs you can set the precision to low. A high precision will ensure that the ball is fully in the breach
which would be useful for fragile paintballs.
Electronic On/Off
We have built in a convenient electrical on/off switch into the handle that cuts off all power from the battery. Unlike other electronic markers
,when you are not using your marker you do not have to worry about draining the battery. We have also eliminated those cumbersome 9 volt
battery connectors; the battery simply snaps into the handle frame.
Simple design
The Proton has all the air lines machined in the handle eliminated those bulky and leak prone macro fittings. The electronic controls and status
leds are conveniently located in the foregip. The inline bolt system is completely removable from the back of the marker.
Adjustable trigger

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Incline Bolt Assembly
5a Bolt Head
5b Oring M1.5 X 14
5c Oring -018 70 Duro
5d Front U Cup Seal
5e Front Sleeve
5f Oring -109 70 Duro
5g Front Cap
5h Oring M1 X 12
5i Front Bumper
5j Rear Shaft
5k Oring -010 70 Duro
5l Oring -016 70 Duro
5m Rear Sleeve
5n Screw Set 6-32 X 3/16"
5o Rear Shaft Seat
5p Rear Cushion
5q Oring M1 X 16.5
5r Rear Cushion Cap
Regulator Assembly
12a C-Clip
12b Adjusting Screw Seal
12c Adjusting Screw
12d Regulator Stem Seal
12e Regulator Cap
12f Oring -014 70 Duro
12g Oring -011 70 Duro
12h Regulator Spring
12i Regulator Stem
12j Oring -015 70 Duro
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Incline Bolt Assembly
5a Bolt Head
5b Oring M1.5 X 14
5c Oring -018 70 Duro
5d Front U Cup Seal
5e Front Sleeve
5f Oring -109 70 Duro
5g Front Cap
5h Oring M1 X 12
5i Front Bumper
5j Rear Shaft
5k Oring -010 70 Duro
5l Oring -016 70 Duro
5m Rear Sleeve
5n Screw Set 6-32 X 3/16"
5o Rear Shaft Seat
5p Rear Cushion
5q Oring M1 X 16.5
5r Rear Cushion Cap
Regulator Assembly
12a C-Clip
12b Adjusting Screw Seal
12c Adjusting Screw
12d Regulator Stem Seal
12e Regulator Cap
12f Oring -014 70 Duro
12g Oring -011 70 Duro
12h Regulator Spring
12i Regulator Stem
12j Oring -015 70 Duro
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5c 5e 5f
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5g 5j 5k
5l
5m
5n 5o 5p
5q
5r
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Incline Bolt Assembly
5a Bolt Head
5b Oring M1.5 X 14
5c Oring -018 70 Duro
5d Front U Cup Seal
5e Front Sleeve
5f Oring -109 70 Duro
5g Front Cap
5h Oring M1 X 12
5i Front Bumper
5j Rear Shaft
5k Oring -010 70 Duro
5l Oring -016 70 Duro
5m Rear Sleeve
5n Screw Set 6-32 X 3/16"
5o Rear Shaft Seat
5p Rear Cushion
5q Oring M1 X 16.5
5r Rear Cushion Cap
Regulator Assembly
12a C-Clip
12b Adjusting Screw Seal
12c Adjusting Screw
12d Regulator Stem Seal
12e Regulator Cap
12f Oring -014 70 Duro
12g Oring -011 70 Duro
12h Regulator Spring
12i Regulator Stem
12j Oring -015 70 Duro
5a 5b
5d
5c 5e 5f
5h
5i
5g 5j 5k
5l
5m
5n 5o 5p
5q
5r
5c
12a 12b
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Incline Bolt Assembly
5a Bolt Head
5b Oring M1.5 X 14
5c Oring -018 70 Duro
5d Front U Cup Seal
5e Front Sleeve
5f Oring -109 70 Duro
5g Front Cap
5h Oring M1 X 12
5i Front Bumper
5j Rear Shaft
5k Oring -010 70 Duro
5l Oring -016 70 Duro
5m Rear Sleeve
5n Screw Set 6-32 X 3/16"
5o Rear Shaft Seat
5p Rear Cushion
5q Oring M1 X 16.5
5r Rear Cushion Cap
Regulator Assembly
12a C-Clip
12b Adjusting Screw Seal
12c Adjusting Screw
12d Regulator Stem Seal
12e Regulator Cap
12f Oring -014 70 Duro
12g Oring -011 70 Duro
12h Regulator Spring
12i Regulator Stem
12j Oring -015 70 Duro
Diagrams & PArts
Bolt Assembly
Regulator Assembly
WARNING:
READ BEFORE DISASSEMBLING!
*ALWAYS remove Trigger before
removing Grip Frame from Receiver!
**ALWAYS reinstall Trigger AFTER Grip
Frame is reinstalled to Receiver.
***Failure to follow the above
instructions can damage your Solenoid
and void your Proton warranty.

WARNING: Important Safety Instructions
This is not a toy. Misuse may cause serious injury or death. Eye protection
designed specifically for paintball must be worn by the user and persons
within range. Recommend 18 years of age or older to purchase. Persons
under 18 years of age must have adult supervision.
READ OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE USING.
Rules of Safe Marker Handling”
1. Treat every marker as if it were loaded.
2. Never look down the barrel of a paintball marker.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
4. Never point the marker at anything you don’t wish to shoot.
5. Keep the marker on “safe” until ready to shoot.
6. Keep the barrel blocking device in/on the marker’s muzzle when not
shooting.
7. Always remove paintballs and propellant source before disassembly.
8. After removing propellant source, point marker in safe direction and
discharge until marker is degassed.
9. Store the marker unloaded and degassed in a secure place.
10. Follow warnings listed on propellant source for handling and storage.
11. Do not shoot at fragile objects such as windows.
12. Every person within range must wear eye, face and ear protection
designed specifically to stop paintballs and meeting ASTM standard F1776.
13. Always measure your marker’s velocity before playing paintball and never
shoot at velocities in excess of 300 feet-per-second.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Valken Paintball guarantees the Proton against defects in
material and/or workmanship of this marker for twelve (12)
months from the original date of purchase by the original re-
tail purchaser. To activate your warranty, fill out the warranty
card and mail it along with a copy of the original purchase
receipt. In the event that a part is defective Valken Sports
will send out a replacement part free of charge. Wearable
items such as o-rings, screws, ball detents and the like are
not covered under this warranty. Failure of any part due to
an accident, abuse, neglect, modification, misuse, opera-
tor error, lack of maintenance, or use of parts inconsistent
with the use originally intended for the marker as sold is not
covered by this warranty.
Valken makes no other warranties or guarantees, expressed
or implied. Valken Paintball limits its sole and exclusive li-
ability and that of it’s authorized dealers, affiliates, or agents
pursuant to this warranty to cover repair or replacement of
the defective part. Incidental and consequential damages
are expressly excluded hereunder. Valken Paintball, its au-
thorized dealers, affiliates, or agents, will not be liable under
this warranty, nor under any state or federal law, or the com-
mon law or otherwise for any damage or failure, including
personal injury, resulting from such use and/or alteration.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights that may vary from state to state.
[phone] • www.valkenpaintball.com
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