Classic Series User Guide
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1. Clip Size Number of Clips Reload Numberof Cycle Time Stun Time Time Hits Free for all Every player is on his her own Players should start spread out across the playing field Last player alive wins Team Mode 2 can hit anyone required team assignment does not matter Shot Power Shot Time Burst Clip Size Number of Clips Reload Number of Cycle Time Stun Time Time Hits Capture the Flag The objective of this game is to capture your opponents flag and bring it back to your base If you are tagged out while carrying the flag you must drop it and leave the game Team Mode 1 can t hit your teammates recommended A variation allows the use of a medic box at base to come back into the game Shot Power Shot Time Burst Clip Size Number of Clips Reload Number of Cycle Time Stun Time Time Hits Classic Series User Guide 6 Steradian Technologies LLC 4 Running Your Own Game A Game with Multiple Players There are many aspects to running a successful lasertag game Here are just a few basics to be done before the players arrive to ensure the game runs smoothly e Check that the guns are fully charged Attach them to a battery charger to see if the charger light is green or red Green is charged red is charging e f playing indoors make sure each gun has a lens reducer e Check that each sunband has a sunband cover e f using red dot sights turn them on to be sure they are working If not change their batteries e Chec2. seconds for which the weapon is invulnerable after taking a hit Stun Time The number of seconds for which the weapon cannot shoot after taking a hit Classic Series User Guide 10 Steradian Technologies LLC Name this Slot Enter the name using the keys on the keypad similar to how you enter words on a mobile phone Press a key on the keypad multiple times to cycle through the letters and number on that key Press to go to the next character position or to go to the previous character position For example if we want to name this slot BAR for Browning Automatic Rifle we would press 2 2 2 When the name is what you want press to move past any remaining character positions The slot will then be saved and you will be returned to the Main Menu Slot memory is held indefinitely even with a dead battery 2 Start Game Now that you have set up at least one slot select 2 Start Game in the Main Menu This selection will allow you to program each of your guns with their settings It is very important to follow the Proper Configuration section for the correct way to program your guns Team Mode Determines whether or not hits from your own teammates are allowed leam Mode 1 means you cannot hit other guns on the same team Team Mode 2 means you can hit any gun Time he time limit for the game in hours and minutes Times may be specified from one minute up to 1 59 one hour fifty nine minutes A time of 0 00 i
3. water To reduce the risk of damage to the charger and cord pull the charger by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger Classic Series User Guide 16 Steradian Technologies LLC 9 Infra Red Safety Steradian Technologies designs and manufactures Lasertag equipment and accessories Note that the term Lasertag Is the name of the sport only not the driving technology Definition of laser Despite the name Steradian Technologies does not manufacture any product which contains a real laser which is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation A laser is defined by emitting a high intensity narrow spectral width highly directional beam of coherent light A high power laser is capable of causing damage if used incorrectly which is why oteradian Technologies does not use them Steradian Technologies instead uses an IRLED Definition of IRLED IRLED is an acronym for Infra red Light Emitting Diode An IRLED is defined by emitting a low intensity wide spectral width low directionality beam of non coherent light An IRLED is what is used in a typical television remote Lensing oteradian Technologies uses lenses to focus the Infra red beam into a useable pattern Because L ED s are not a point source and due to the nature of optical lensing the lens does not focus the beam to a level capable of causing any harm Straight from the source Vishay Telefunken
4. Steradian LASER AG Classic series User Guide Rev D Steradian Technologies 643 Ferry St Lafayette IN 47901 T 765 420 9201 F 765 535 5040 salesQsteradiantech com www golasertag com Classic series User Guide Table of Contents xis Illustrations Getting Started Classic Series Game Suggestions Running Your Own Game Factory Reset Game Controller Programming Settings Maintenance and Care o MO XA O O Bb 0 NM Infra Red Safety 10 Steradian Technologies LLC Warranty Policy 11 Communication Regulation Information 12 Contact Information h O O N O O 15 17 18 19 20 Steradian Technologies LLC 1 Illustrations Eclipse 400 Heload Button amp Speaker Power Key on Back Muzzle Flash amp e Display Gun Sensor E A pana A Sunband and Cord we Trigger Handle S 7 TE Reload Slider Display Gun Sensor on Back Speaker e Lens Assembly Aa y Safety LL Handle sm Y Power Key C Sunband Cord Trigger Classic Series User Guide 1 Steradian Technologies LLC Sunband Rear Sensor amp Hit Light Front Sensor amp Hit Light Front Sensor amp Hit Light Sunband Cover Snaps allow for easy removal Available in Blue Red Green and Yellow Classic Series User Guide Steradian Technologies LLC Game Controller Display On Off Switch Programming Buttons Ster
5. adian Controller Slots ELE HaAaAAH ss anaoa gano m Compartment for 9 Volt Battery Door on Back Scorpion Grenade Lights amp Sound a a a aan a a a 2 On Off Pull Chain Classic Series User Guide 3 Steradian Technologies LLC Target LED Lights On Off Button ssas Classic Series User Guide 4 Steradian Technologies LLC 2 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing Classic Series equipment designed and manufactured by Steradian Laser Tag Open up the guns from their packaging Snap the Sunband covers around the Sunbands Place a Sunband on your head don t wear the Sunband around the neck or torso adjusting the elastic for a proper fit Allow the cord to drape down your neck back then adjust the zip tie on the cord for proper cord length If you are playing indoors locate the orange rubber lens reducers Gently push the lens reducer into the barrel of each gun This will reduce the IR signal allowing for indoor play Remove them with any small tool if playing outdoors Pull the power key out and start shooting at each other it s that easy The guns arrive programmed with factory default settings of unlimited ammunition and 6 hits The display on the side of the gun will show how many hits you have remaining When all 6 hits have been taken the sensors stay lit red the gun will play the power down sound effect and the gun will become inoperable To
6. adian Technologies LLC 8 Maintenance and Care Here are some basic yet very important guidelines to extend the life of your equipment and lower your repair and maintenance costs e Be kind to your Sunband and cord by not wrapping them around the gun during storage e Be kind to your Sunband and cord by not using them to hang the gun on a wall e Be kind to your Sunband and cord by only allowing the players to wear them on their heads e Be kind to your Sunband and don t let players carry or drag the gun by the Sunband or cord e Following the 4 Sunband maintenance rules will helo prevent internal wire damage which extends the life of the Sunband and cord which keeps repair and maintenance costs low e o minimize damage and extend the life of your equipment it is always recommended to have a Game Referee at all times to maintain order during the game A chaotic game causes danger to the players and equipment e Moisture condensation can occur inside of the guns from rain snow or high humidity Place the guns in a cool vented area to dry Excess moisture may require the addition of a fan In extreme cases call Steradian for further instruction e ypically gun batteries will maintain 70 of battery capacity after 2 years Battery health will vary depending on many factors e he equipment is manufactured to be durable and able to take heavy use If players follow basic rules and Game Referees are watchful the equipment will operate
7. and their property arising out of the possession use misuse or inability to use the product sold by Steradian Technologies LLC not caused solely and directly by the negligence of oteradian Technologies LLC This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original ourchaser of the product and states your exclusive remedy Classic Series User Guide 18 Steradian Technologies LLC 11 Communication Regulation Information FCC compliance Statement NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equioment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
8. connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help European Community Complies with European Directives Safety IEC 60950 2005 A1 2009 EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 following the provision of the Low voltage Directive 2006 95 EC EMC EN 61000 6 3 2007 EN 61000 6 1 2007 following the provision of the EMC directive 2004 108 EC Classic Series User Guide 19 Steradian Technologies LLC 12 Contact Information www steradiantech com Phone 765 420 9201 Fax 65 535 5040 oteradian Technologies LLC 643 Ferry Street Lafayette IN 47901 USA Purchasing Rental or Repair salesOsteradiantech com Phone 765 420 9201 Classic Series User Guide 20
9. e failure to follow operating or maintenance instructions in or environmental conditions prescribed in Steradian Technologies LLC User Manual or other documentation or services performed by someone other than a oteradian Technologies LLC repair facility Without limiting the foregoing dropping the Product scratches and abrasions will be presumed to have resulted from misuse abuse or failure to operate the Product as set forth in the User Manual or other documentation for the Product B Use or parts or supplies other than those sold by Steradian Technologies LLC that cause damage to the Product or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems C If the Product has had its serial number or dating defaced altered or removed Steradian Technologies LLC shall not be liable for loss of revenues or profits inconvenience expense for substitute equipment or service storage charges loss or any other special incidental or consequential damages caused by the use misuse or inability to use the product regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based and even if Steradian Technologies LLC has been advised of the possibility of such damages Nor shall recovery of any kind against Steradian Technologies LLC be greater in amount than the purchase price of the product causing the alleged damage Without limiting the foregoing you assume all risk and liability for loss damage or injury to you and your property and to others
10. emove the power key e Release the reload and trigger e Display will read 06 or 6 if performed correctly S 7TE e Insert power key e Hold down both buttons on either side of the display e Remove the power key e Release the buttons e Display will read 06 or 6 if performed correctly Classic Series User Guide 8 Steradian Technologies LLC 6 Game Controller The Game Controller s purpose is to send one way infra red configuration data to the guns so they operate in a particular way This includes all settings necessary to run a successful game e Next refers to the key e Back refers to the key e You refers to the person operating the Game Controller e Player refers to the player s gun you are configuring Turn on the Game Controller viewing first the version number then the Main Menu Your guns arrive programmed with factory default settings You may want to change these settings for many reasons different game scenarios skill level of players or to make your weapon simulate a semi or automatic weapon If you want to change from these factory default settings program the Game Controller with your desired settings 1 Setup Slots The four slots are empty and named Default until configured by you as your favorite game styles After selecting Setup Slots from the Main Menu the slot selection screen will appear Press the letter on the keypad of the slot that you wish to configure I
11. et from one another Injury hazard Players must stay within the playing field boundaries Avoid cheating 6 Dead players must return to base Avoids confusion as to who is still alive a co qu In addition inform all players of any accessories that will be used during the game Inform them who can use them and how to use them These can be a Medic Box an Ammo Box a Scorpion Grenade or a Target Please refer to the individual User Guides for more information The game will come to an end when either the time ends or the players used all of their hit points When all hit points are lost the red sensors will stay lit and the gun will become inoperable Have players put their hands in the air and walk back to homebase The winning team is the team who has the most players alive When the game day is complete have players politely hand back their equipment to the Game Referee Inspect all the equipment for damage charge the guns then properly store them being careful not to wrap the sunband w cord around the gun Pro Tip If you are having trouble with the equipment don t panic Most problems are attributed to incorrect programming of equipment Test this by performing a Factory Reset on your problem guns Default settings work great for most games 5 Factory Reset To return to the Factory Default Settings at any time perform a Factory Reset Eclipse e Insert power key e Push the red reload button and pull the trigger e R
12. for many years with low repair and maintenance costs e f the gun is plugged into the charger but the charger is not plugged into wall power the gun will slowly discharge over a few days Make sure to plug the chargers into wall power whenever possible to keep the guns charged and ready to play Classic Series User Guide 15 Steradian Technologies LLC Error Codes Display Error Code Problem Solution E1 Sunband disconnected from circuit Verify the Sunband is board or a button is held down attached to both the gun when the gun is powered on circuit board and head band circuit board Verify the trigger or reload button is not being depressed when powering on the gun A button is held down when the Verify the trigger or reload gun is powered on button is not being depressed when powering on the gun Gun sensor malfunction The gun sensor is malfunctioning Please call oteradian Technologies for repair Gun has been configured with O for Perform a factory reset If your gun is experiencing problems place gun on charge for 1 hour and perform a Factory Reset number of hit points see Chapter 5 If problems still occur please email sales steradiantech com or call 765 420 9201 Battery Charger Safety The device does not operate when charging USE ONLY THE CHARGER PROVIDED Use of any other charger could cause the batteries to explode causing serious injury Do not expose the charger to moisture and
13. g hits and ammunition to their initial values Ammo Adds one clip of ammunition to the player up to a maximum of nine Resurrect Brings a killed player back up to one hit Does not affect ammunition left Pro Tip To return to the Factory Default Settings at any time perform a Factory Reset Eclipse e Insert power key e Push the red reload button and pull the trigger e Remove the power key e Release the reload and trigger e Display will read 06 or 6 if performed correctly S 7TE e Insert Power key e Hold down both buttons on either side of the display e Remove the power key e Release the buttons e Display will read 06 or 6 if performed correctly Classic Series User Guide 13 Steradian Technologies LLC 7 Programming Settings Setting Default Description Range Shot Power 1 Hit points taken from opponent when hit 1 30 hit points Shot time 0 3 Time before your gun will fire again 0 1 9 9 seconds seconds Burst Size 0 Maximum number of shots the gun will fire at one unlimited time Clip Size 0 Amount of ammo in each clip ay APM Clips 0 Number of clips available ang O Reload Time 1 second Amount of time it takes to load a new clip 1 28 seconds Hits Amount of hits a player can take before the player is out O unlimited Oycle Time 1 second Amount of time between hits 0 1 9 9 otun Time 0 0 Amount of collection time after a player has been 0 0 9 9 uu a ee Classic Series User Guide 14 Ster
14. ing in the next player e f you follow these instructions the process will be quick and efficient helping to ensure a trouble free game e f you configure two or more guns at the same time each may appear like it is ready to go but the configuration is likely corrupted e Make sure the Game Controller has a fresh name brand alkaline 9v battery Symptoms of a weak battery include the Game Controller returning to the Main Menu while failing to program guns Referee gt Reset may still work with a weak battery while full programming fails e f playing in the winter store the Game Controller and battery in a warm place A cold battery doesn t provide the power needed to power the Game Controller Classic Series User Guide 12 Steradian Technologies LLC 3 Referee The last choice on the Main Menu screen is the Referee mode This allows the Game Referee to control the game as it is being played By pointing the Game Controller at a player the Referee can take a problematic player out of the game restore hits or add ammunition The Referee menu can also be used to reset player s weapons when not changing teams or configurations Each function of the Referee Menu is used by pressing its corresponding keypad button while pointing the Game Controller at the player The referee functions are Kill Instantly kills the player Heal Restores one hit to the player if they are not dead Reset Fully resets the player restorin
15. k the battery in your Game Controller If low it will not send data to the guns e f using new settings program the guns with the Game Controller before the players arrive Refer to the Game Controller section in this guide Now you are ready for everyone to arrive e f playing with teams divide players e Give all the rules to the players focusing on safety as the first rule e Remove and keep the power keys then pass out a gun to each player e Ensure that all players are wearing their sunband around their head only not around their neck or waist e As all the guns have been pre programmed start all the guns by pressing Referee gt Reset on the Game Controller as you aim it at all of the guns e Allow the players to enter the field and tell them to have fun e HAVE A GAME REFEREE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES as this will maintain order in the game A chaotic game causes danger to the players and equipment View the Referee DVD for examples for proper game management Again safety is the most important rule Make sure all of the players know the field boundaries how to play the game and your game rules In addition to your own rules the most common laser tag rules are 1 No Climbing Trees Injury hazard Classic Series User Guide T Steradian Technologies LLC Players Must Respect the Equipment Keep repair costs low Wear the Sunband on the head never around the neck Injury hazard Opponents cannot be close than 5 fe
16. makes the most powerful IRLED we use the TSAL6100 Vishay supplies regulatory information here e http www vishay com docs 81934 eyesafe pdf e http www vishay com docs 81935 eyesafe pdf Quoted from the above document With that none of the currently available July 2008 Vishay IREDs violate the class 1 limit In case of IEC 62471 and in the European Directive 2006 25 EC all Vishay IREDs are inside the exempt conditions Only with arrays care must be taken not to violate the cornea lens limits By the above text the single TSAL 6100 LED used in Steradian Lasertag guns does not exceed Class 1 eye safe limits Classic Series User Guide 17 Steradian Technologies LLC 10 Steradian Technologies LLC Warranty Policy Steradian Technologies LLC products carry a limited 2 year parts and labor warranty against defects in materials or workmanship We will repair or replace at our discretion the defective unit without charge for the parts or labor if the unit is returned to Steradian Technologies LLC within the warranty period This warranty does not cover damages caused by improper care handling or use Shipping costs are not covered by this warranty This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Product and does not apply in the following cases A Loss of or damage to the Product due to abuse neglect mishandling improper handing by you alteration accident electrical current fluctuations improper us
17. n our example we ve already setup slots A B and C to simulate WWIl era weapons We will be setting up Slot D to simulate a Browning automatic rifle so we press D on the keypad Classic Series User Guide 9 Steradian Technologies LLC As you program each letter the following screens will appear ready to be configured Refer to the Programming Settings chart for choice of numbers within in each range Shot Power How much damage each shot does to an opponent Values range from 1 to 30 A shot power of O enables compatibility mode for use with other equipment Shot Time he rate of fire of the weapon in terms of how many seconds it takes the weapon to fire each shot Values range from 0 1 One shot every 0 1 seconds to 9 9 one shot every 9 9 seconds Burst Size How many shots can be fired with each pull of the trigger A value of zero allows unlimited shots per trigger pull to simulate fully automatic weapons A value of one would simulate a semi automatic weapon Clip Size The amount of ammo each clip holds A value of zero indicates ammunition is unlimited Clips How many clips the weapon has available on power up or reset Clips can be added during the game by the Ammo Box Reload Time How many seconds it takes to load a new clip Hits How many hits the weapon can take before it is killed This number is shown on the gun display Hits can be added during a game with an Ammo Box Cycle Time The number of
18. ndicates that no time limit is to be used for the game Team Press the number of the team you want the player to be assigned to 1 2 3 or 4 If playing with Team Mode 2 anybody can hit anybody team numbers aren t important Simply use Team 1 for everybody Classic Series User Guide 11 Steradian Technologies LLC Slot Aim the Game Controller at the player then press the letter to select the slot with which to program the player s weapon The Game Controller will now program the gun as it sends an IR signal to the player s weapon The player s weapon should make a series of beeps and then the gun will start playing the startup sound If the player s weapon does not program correctly press on this screen to resend the programming data Once the player s weapon has programmed press to return to the Initializing Weapon screen to set the parameters for the next player s weapon Continue until all players are initialized Pro Tip For proper configuration of your lasertag guns e Have Player stand approximately 6 1m in front of you e Have all other players stand more than 6 1m to one side not behind of the Player e Point Game Controller at Player and send programming You must hear consistent beeps from gun until the gun starts If the beeps are interrupted the Player did not receive a full configuration and you must press the key to resend the configuration e Have Player move to the side and br
19. play again insert the power key and pull it out again for a quick reset The Game Controller is the best way to restart your equipment though Refer to the Game Controller section in this manual The guns arrive fully charged and will last for a full day of play To charge the guns at the end of the day open up a battery charger Plug the AC power cord into a 120v 220v wall outlet The charger s green light will come on Plug the other cord into the power jack power key hole in the gun If the green light turns red the gun s battery is charging When the battery charger light turns green the gun is fully charged Please call or email us with any questions regarding any of your equipment We re available Monday through Friday 9 5 EST at 765 420 9201 and salesOsteradiantech com Thank you Staff of Steradian Lasertag T om Alex Ti amar Aaron Kevin Amy Patrick and Jenny_ Classic Series User Guide 5 Steradian Technologies LLC 3 Classic Series Game Suggestions Team Elimination The objective of this game is to eliminate all the players on the other team Which ever team survives wins leam Mode 1 can t hit your teammates recommended Shot Power Shot Time Burst Clip Size Number of Clips Reload Number of Cycle Time Stun Time Time Hits Adults vs Kids A great party game Beware you never know who s going to win this game Team Mode 1 can t hit your teammates recommended Shot Power Shot Time Burst
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