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1. WARNING DE GAS YOUR MARKER DISCHARGING ANY STORED GAS IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND REMOVE THE BARREL LOADER AND AIR SYSTEMTO MAKE THE MARKER EASIER TO WORK ON Lubricate both of the o rings on the exhaust valve guide with Eclipse Oil SEE FIGURE 14 1 Place the exhaust valve in the exhaust valve guide making sure that the sealing faces are next to each other and place the valve spring over the end of the exhaust valve SEE FIGURE 14 2 Holding the exhaust valve guide so that the closed side of it is facing the bottom of the marker body insert the exhaust valve guide exhaust valve and valve spring into the front of the marker body SEE FIGURE 14 3 When the exhaust valve is in the correct place you will be able to see the closed side through the valve plug hole in the Ego8 body SEE FIGURE 14 4 Make sure that the exhaust valve guide is lined up correctly and then take a 1 8 hex key and replace the valve plug SEE FIGURE 14 5 NOTE DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE VALVE PLUG Lubricate the o rings on the LPR body with Eclipse Oil SEE FIGURE 14 6 and slide the LPR assembly into the front of the Ego8 marker body until the hole in the LPR body lines up with the hole in the front regulator mount SEE FIGURE 14 7 QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION QUICK SET UP USING YOUR Eaos MENU TREE ADVANCED SET UP FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE n J
2. THE TRIGGER PARAMETER TRIGGER The Ego8 is fitted with a dual trigger pull detection system non contact opto electronic trigger sensor arrangement is used to detect trigger movement whilst a micro switch is used to provide a more traditional tactile feedback for the trigger The TRIGGER parameter is used to select which system is used The choices available are as follows gt Select the Opto sensor for trigger pull detection gt SWITCH Select the microswitch for trigger pull detection gt CANCEL Cancel editing and leave the parameter unchanged THE BBSS PARAMETER BBSS This parameter controls the amount of power used by the Break Beam Sensor System and should normally be left on it s default low power setting However scratches on the surface of either of the sensors or the use of some third party sensors may require that the BBSS power level be increased Higher power levels will cause more drain on the battery The choices available for this parameter are LO POWER low power BBSS drive gt HI POWER High power BBSS drive gt CANCEL Cancel editing and leave the parameter unchanged THE SOLENOID PARAMETER SOLNOID This parameter controls the amount of power used by the pneumatic solenoid and should normally be left at it s default low power setting Cold weather sub zero degress Celcius will cause lubricants to thicken and increase stiction in the system which may cause velocit
3. D d SH Flux m T a 4 From the Run Screen push and hold the button Initially the current Preset configuration will be displayed and then after one 1 second OFF will be displayed the first item on the Main Menu To turn off the Ego8 select the OFF branch or pull the trigger while the OFF branch is displayed To return to the Run Screen select the EXIT branch NOTE IF THE LOCK OPTION IS DISABLED FURTHER OPTIONS WILL BE DISPLAYED IN THE MAIN MENU THE DISPLAY PARAMETER DISPLAY This parameter is used to select the information that is displayed on the left of the Run Screen This parameter has the following choices gt TIMER The Game Timer is displayed on the Run Screen gt SHOTS The Shot Counter is displayed on the Run Screen gt AVG ROF The Average Rate of Fire is displayed on the Run Screen gt PEAK ROF The Peak Rate of Fire is displayed on the Run Screen gt CANCEL Editing is cancelled and the parameter remains unchanged This parameter differs from most others in that once a choice has been made then the EDIT mode it ended and the display returns to the Run Screen II nimm Tom xTImm II numen rmmzDn I F L Fl II numen F L Fl TOD MST E i i 4 QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION QUICK SET UP USING YOUR Eaos MENU TREE MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES ADVANCED SET UP
4. CONTINUED Using a 1 8 hex key replace the screw that secures the LPR body into the marker body SEE FIGURE 14 8 Carefully thread the solenoid and break beam sensor system wires through the access holes in the top of the Ego8 grip frame SEE FIGURE 14 9 and re attach the grip frame to the marker body by tightening the two grip frame screws using a 1 8 hex key SEE FIGURE 14 10 NOTE CHECK THAT NO WIRES ARE TRAPPED BEFORE TIGHTENING DOWN THE FRAME SCREWS Ensure that the break beam sensor system cables lie neatly in the slots provided for them in the Ego8 grip frame and connect the solenoid and the break beam sensors to their relevant connections on the Ego8 circuit board SEE FIGURE 14 11 Adjust both the solenoid wires and the break beam sensor system wires so that they sit neatly within the grip frame SEE FIGURE 14 12 NOTE TWIST THE BBSS WIRES SO THAT THEY DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE MOVEMENT OF THE MICRO SWITCH LEVER Re attach the Ego8 rubber grips to the frame by using a 5 64 hex key to replace the 6 grip screws Screw the inline regulator back into the front regulator mount SEE FIGURE 14 13 and connect any hosing that was disconnected earlier SEE FIGURE 14 14 Lift the bolt pin and slide the bolt into position locating the bolt pin in the designated groove in the rammer You have now assembled your Ego8 CLEANING THE TRIGGER ASSEMBLY Having removed the trigger frame completely from the Ego8 body u
5. E 40 m ADVANCED PAINTBALL MARKER OPERATORS MANUAL A WARNING ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE AND ALL OTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES 1 The Eclipse Ego8 is not a toy 2 Careless or improper use including failure to follow instructions and warnings within this User Manual and attached to the Ego8 could cause death or serious injury 3 Do not remove or deface any warnings attached to the Ego8 4 Paintball industry standard eye face ear and head protection designed specifically to stop paintballs and meeting ASTM standard F1776 USA or CE standard Europe must be worn by user and any person within range 5 Persons under 18 years of age must have adult supervision when using or handling the Ego8 6 Observe all local and national laws regulations and guidelines 7 Use only professional paintball fields where codes of safety are strictly enforced 8 Use compressed air nitrogen only Do not use CO 9 Always follow instructions warnings and guidelines given with any first stage regulator you use with the Ego8 10 Use 0 68 calibre paintballs only 11 Keep the Ego8 switched off until ready to shoot 12 Treat every marker as if it is loaded 13 Never point the Ego8 at anything you do not intend to shoot 14 Do not shoot at persons at close range 15 Always measure your markers velocity before playing paintball using a suitable chronograph 16 Never shoot at velocities in ex
6. Unscrew the Low Pressure Regulator cap from the marker body SEE FIGURE 11 1 Remove the LPR piston and rear spring from the LPR cap SEE FIGURE 11 2 Cupping the palm of one hand turn the LPR cap upside down and tip the front spring out into your palm SEE FIGURE 11 3 Remove the rear spring from the LPR piston and using a dry cotton bud carefully clean the seal on the LPR piston SEE FIGURE 11 4 If the seal is damaged then replace it Once the seal has been cleaned lubricate with a light application of Eclipse Paintball Gun Oil so that it is ready for re assembly NOTE THE ADJUSTER PISTON COLOURED CAP THAT THE FRONT SPRING RESTS IN DOES NOT NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM THE LPR CAP FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION OUICK SET UP USING YOUR Eaos MENU TREE ADVANCED SET UP FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE T CONTINUED Insert one of the gold colored springs into the LPR cap so that it rests neatly in the adjuster piston SEE FIGURE 11 5 Place the 2nd gold coloured spring onto the LPR piston and insert piston and spring into the LPR cap o ring end first SEE FIGURE 11 6 Before screwing the LPR cap back onto your Ego8 use a dry cotton bud to clean the seal inside the LPR body SEE FIGURE 11 7 Lubricate this seal using a light 3 in 1 oil such as Eclipse Oil Replace th
7. THE GAME GAME PARAMETER TIMER MENU TIMER GAME This menu is comprised of parameters that control the operation This parameter is used to set the game time the time from which of the Game Timer the game timer counts down to zero This parameter can be set between 00 00 and 60 00 minutes in 10 second increments and the factory default is 07 10 7 minutes 10 seconds When the game timer reaches 00 00 GAME OVER will be displayed and the audible alarm will sound continually provided that the optional Ego8 expansion board is fitted and the BEEPER parameter is set L z pum s ADVANCED SET UP P ALARM PARAMETER ALARM An alarm condition is generated whenever the game timer counts down to a specific time set by the ALARM parameter This parameter can be set between 00 00 and 10 00 minutes in 10 second increments When the alarm condition is generated the game timer will start to flash and the audible alarm will sound every second provided that the optional Ego8 expansion board is fitted and the BEEPER parameter is set NOTE THE EGO8 HAS THE ABILITY TO BE UPGRADED WITH AN AUDIBLE ALARM FEATURE BY INSTALLING AN ECLIPSE EXPANSION BOARD SOLD SEPARATELY START PARAMETER START This parameter is used to select the event which will cause the game timer to begin counting down This parameter has the following choices gt BUTTON Pressing the button will start the g
8. SUPERCHARGE SO THIS SHOULD ALSO BE CHECKED With the threaded section towards to the base of the regulator body re insert the adjuster screw into the bottom half of the regulator body SEE FIGURE 10 7 Apply light pressure to the top of the adjuster screw and using a 1 8 hex key wind the adjuster screw counter clockwise until it stops at the base of the regulator body Turn the adjuster screw five turns in a clockwise direction to setthe inline regulator pressure at approximately 250 260 psi Take the piston and spring and clean the seal at the top of the piston re lubricating it with a light smear of Vaseline ready for re assembly SEE FIGURE 10 8 Insert the piston and spring into the top half of the Inline Regulator body SEE FIGURE 10 9 Keeping the top half of the Inline Regulator upside down screw the two halves of the Inline Regulator together SEE FIGURE 10 10 You have now stripped cleaned lubricated and assembled your Inline Regulator NOTE IF ANY SEALS ARE DAMAGED THEN REPLACE THEM EXTRA SEALS ARE AVAILABLE IN EGO8 PARTS KITS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW PLANETECLIPSE COM CLEANING THE LPR A WARNING LTT TTT WARNING DE GAS YOUR MARKER DISCHARGING ANY STORED GAS IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND REMOVE THE BARREL LOADER AND AIR SYSTEM TO MAKE THE MARKER EASIER TO WORK ON Note The internals of your LPR may vary according to the model of Ego8 that you have The Inline regulator can be removed if needs be
9. of it s electronic control system can be monitored and adjusted by means of the three pushbuttons and graphical LCD which ORIENTATION QUICK SET UP comprise the Navigation Console L BREAK BEAM MED ee SENSOR SYSTEM ADVANCED SET UP SWITCHING ON INDICATOR MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING Pressing and holding the button will switch the Ego8 on The LCD display will show the Ego8 logo When the button is released the LCD will show the Run Screen which is the screen displayed during the normal use of the Ego8 RUN SCREEN LAYOUT AUX our TRIGGER The root of the user interface is the Run Screen Thisscreenisthe DETECTION one most often displayed and provides the user with essential INDICATOR feedback on the state of the Ego8 A typical Run Screen is shown L USER SELECTABLE on the right DISPLAY OPTION SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES On the left of the screen is a display option that is user selectable L Lock INDICATOR from the Main Menu see page 29 This option can be TA CAME TIMER L BATTERY LEVEL gt A SHOT COUNTER INDICATOR gt AN AVERAGE RATE OF FIRE INDICATOR gt A PEAK RATE OF FIRE INDICATOR Briefly pressing the button will replace the display option with the name of the currently selected Preset see page 33 On the right of the screen are up to five icons each of which provides graphical indication on different parts of the Ego8 control electronics USING YO
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11. BALL PARAMETER BALL Tumbling paintballs can take time to settle in the breech before they can be successfully fired This parameter is used to set the amount of time that a paintball has to be in the breech before the Ego8 is allowed to fire This parameter can be set between 1 0 and 2 0 milliseconds in 0 5ms increments THE PULL PARAMETER PULL The PULL parameter is used to set the minimum amount of time that the trigger must be pulled before it is recognised as a valid trigger pull This parameter can be set between 1 0 and 20 0 milliseconds in 0 5 increments RELEASE THE BAND HIGH QUICK GUIDE PARAMETER PARAMETER ear RELEASE BAND Hi QUICK SET UP The RELEASE parameter is used to set the minimum amount of The parameter is only available if OPTO has been ENNESUB R Ecos time that the trigger must be released before it is recognisedasa selected in the HARDWARE menu BAND HI defines the point at valid trigger release This parameter can be set between 3 0 and which the trigger is considered pulled and is adjustbale between 25 0 milliseconds in 0 1 millisecond increments 5196 and 9996 in 196 increments MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES h ADVANCED SET UP il NH ADVANCED SET UP THE BAND LOW PARAMETER BAND LO The BAND LO parameter is only available if OPTO has been selected in the HARDWARE
12. Break Beam Sensor System The Bolt is dirty causing the sensor system to Clean the Bolt incorrectly detect a paintball The Break Beam Sensor System is dirty causing Clean the Break Beam Sensor System the incorrect detection of paintballs The Ego8 fires yet bolt doesn t move Bolt pin is not located in Rammer correctly Lift Bolt pin and line up with position of rammer correctly See Maintenance Section QEV Block leaks Main Rammer seal is damaged Replace 011 seal on Rammer Shaft Faulty seals inside Block Strip OEV Block and inspect seals for debris or damage The Ego8 does not fire Trigger is set up incorrectly Set trigger up correctly See Advanced Set Up Section Solenoid is not plugged into the Ego8 PCB Plug solenoid into port on the Ego8 PCB The Break Beam Sensor System is enabled but Fill loader with paint there is no paint Microswitch is not being activated Adjust Microswitch activation screw accordingly Microswitch is damaged Replace circuit board Low Velocity First Shot FSDO parameter is too low to overcome stiction Increase FSDO parameter on Solenoid and or Rammer O rings High Velocity First Shot FSDO parameter set too high Reduce FSDO parameter Inline Regulator pressure creeping Strip and clean Inline Regulator Replace Inline Regulator piston if necessary SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTION QUICK GUIDE TASSR My Trigger is very Bouncy how can Incorrect Filter settings Check that your tri
13. MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES MENU TREE MENU THREE N SET UP MENU TIMING FILTER Step Select step type ramping Linear Select linear type ramping Cancel Cancel the ramp type selection RATE Percentagelinearramprate POLNO Numberofshotsbeforeramping can stant KICK IN 50 150 Rate at which trigger has to be pulled in pulls per second before ramping can start SUSTAIN 50 150 Reteatwhichtiggerhastobe pulled in pulls per second in order to maintain ramping RESTART 00 10 Timein seconds after last rigger pull during which ramp can be restarted BACK Go back one menu level DWELL 00 250 Solenoid energise time milliseconds for each shot FSDO 00 30 First shot drop off compensation time in milliseconds LIGHT 0 5 20 0 Backlight off delay in seconds SLEEP 5 60 Auto power off time in minutes BACK Go back one menu level DBOUNCE Use Trigger Transition Filter Use trigger debounce level 9 less bounce Use trigger debounce level 1 more bounce Cancel debounce selection Time in milliseconds that the breech must remain empty before the BBSS can lookfor a paintball BALL 1 0 200 Time in milliseconds that a paintball must be in the breech for the Ego8 to be ready to fire SET UP MENU PULL 30 250 Time in milliseconds that the trigger must be pulled for a shot to be fired RELEASE 30 250 Time in milliseconds
14. SCREW 3 BEARING CARRIER 2 QEV BLOCK 2 M3x5 CAP HEAD SOCKET RUBBER GRIP SCREW 6 BBSS COVERS SCREW 2 6 32UNC x3 8 COUNTERSUNK SOCKET SHORT FEED NECK SCREW 1x10 32UNF x1 2 CAP HEAD SOCKET LONG FEED NECK SCREW 1x10 32UNF x5 8 CAP HEAD SOCKET INLINE REGULATOR ADJUSTER SCREW CUSTOM MANUFACTURED MICROSWITCH SCREW 6 32 UNCx1 2 SOCKET SET SCREW TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT SCREW 6 32 UNC x3 16 SOCKET SET SCREW T RAIL SCREW 10 32 UNF x1 2 SOCKET SET SCREW VALVE PLUG CUSTOM MANUFACTURED LPR ADJUSTER SCREW 5 16UNF x3 8 SOCKET SET SCREW SHORT FRAME SCREW 10 32 UNF x3 8 SOCKET BUTTON HEAD FRM RETAINING SCREW CUSTOM MANUFACTURED LOCATION Reg Swivel Inline Regulator Piston Inline Regulator Top LPR Body Valve Guide LPR Piston 11 10 09 08 06 LOCATION Adjuster Piston Rear Rammer O Ring Rammer Cap Inside LPR Body Inside Adjuster Section of Inline Inside Rammer Cap Inside LPR Cap Rammer Front Bumper Rammer Shaft O Ring Oops Insert Torpedo Inline Adjuster Screw Oops Insert QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION QUICK SET UP USING YOUR EGOS MENU TREE ADVANCED SET UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES N PARTS LIST SPARES CCU UPGRADE LASER EYE KIT ECLIPSE GUN OIL KIT Add a Red Laser Beam to the breach of The recommended oil to use on all This unique kit allows you to sw
15. Series rules governing firing modes gt CFOA Loadasetof parameters that configures the Ego8 to comply with the 2007 CFOA rules governing firing modes gt CANCEL Editing is cancelled and the parameter remains unchanged QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION OUICK SET UP USING YOUR Eaos MENU TREE MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES ADVANCED SET UP ADVANCED SET UP THE LOAD PRESET PARAMETER CONT gt USER 1 Load a set of custom firing mode parameters that have been previously saved by the user gt USER 2 Load a second set of custom firing mode parameters that have been previously saved by the user With the exception of FACTORY each of the Presets changes only those parameters that control the firing mode of the Ego8 leaving Filter Timing and Hardware parameters unchanged THE SAVE PRESET PARAMETER SAVE This parameter is used to save the current set of parameters as a user defined custom Preset configuration This parameter has the following choices gt USER 1 Save the current parameters as the Preset USER 1 gt USER 2 Save the current parameters as the Preset USER 2 gt CANCEL Editing is cancelled and the parameter remains unchanged NOTE THE CURRENT PRESET CONFIGURATION CAN BE VIEWED FROM THE RUN SCREEN BY PRESSING THEG BUTTON THE FIRING MODE PARAMETER MODE This parameter is used to select the firing mo
16. itself off after firing Eye is dirty Clean the eyes Eye is faulty Replace the eyes Eye is out of place Re Install Eyes Check alignment When the Ego8 powers up no gametimer shot The trigger is permanently depressed Turn the front stop set screw in the top of the counter rof indicator is displayed and the gun Trigger counter clockwise until the display reads will not fire correctly If there is sufficient trigger adjustment then tum the return force set screw counter clockwise also FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS ECLIPSE CERTIFIED SERVICE CENTERS Are you unsure of where to send your Ego8 to be repaired or serviced If your local Eclipse dealer can t assist you why not contact your nearest Certified Eclipse Service Center and arrange to send it into them to undertake any work that you require UNITED KINGDOM amp EUROPE PLANET ECLIPSE LTD ENGLAND Call 44 0 161 872 5572 Fax 44 0 161 872 5972 Email technical planeteclipse com Visit www planeteclipse com ACTION PAINTBALL GAMES RUSSIA Call 7 0 95 7851 762 Fax 7 0 95 7851 738 Email info paintball ru Visit www paintball ru ADRENALICIA S L Spain Call 34 669 011 515 Fax 34 986 730 131 Email jota adrenalicia com Visit www adrenalicia com TCB PAINTBALL Sweden Call 46 702 317 361 Email info tcbpaintball com Visit www tcbpaintball com COOLGAMES Finland Call 4 358 9 586 5312 Email m
17. menu BAND LO defines the point at which the trigger is considered released and is adjustable between 196 and 4996 in 196 increments BASIC TRIGGER FILTER SET UP 95 of trigger bounce problems can be eliminated by utilizing one of the nine fixed DEBOUNCE choices LEVEL 1 9 In attempting to eliminate trigger bounce it is advisable to try the nine fixed DEBOUNCE choices before attempting any advanced set up of the trigger filters ADVANCED TRIGGER FILTER SET UP In order to optimize the Trigger Filters it is necessary to have the BAND HI parameter set as high as possible and the BAND LO parameter set as low as possible 1 Select the BAND HI parameter Observe that the graphical bar rises and falls as the trigger is pulled and released The actual value of the graphical bar is displayed in the top right of the display 2 Set the REAR STOP TRIGGER SCREW as required ensuring that the bar is as close to 100 as possible when the trigger is fully depressed against the set screw It is advisable to allow for some extra travel in the trigger pull once the bar has reached its maximum value 3 Adjust the BAND HI parameter so that when the trigger is fully depressed the bar settles above the indicator on the left hand side of the screen SEE PAGE 45 4 Select the BAND LO parameter Observe that the graphical bar rises and falls as the trigger is pulled and released The actual value of the graphical bar is displayed in the top right
18. 10 0 and 30 0 balls per second in 0 1bps increments The MAXIMUM RATE OF FIRE parameter will only be displayed if you have set the ROF CAP parameter to QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION QUICK SET UP USING YOUR Eaos MENU TREE MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES ADVANCED SET UP ADVANCED SET UP RATE OF FIRE WHEN BBSS OFF PARAMETER OFF ROF The OFF ROF parameter is used to control how fast the Ego8 cycles when the Break Beam Sensor System is disabled This parameter can be set between 4 0 and 15 0 balls per second and should always be set to the slowest speed of the loading system in use THE RAMP SETTINGS MENU RMP SET This menu is only available when ramping has been selected with the MODE parameter and comprises a list of parameters that control the way in which the Ego8 ramps as shown below T n I THE RAMP TYPE PARAMETER TYPE This parameter is used to select the ramping style and has the following choices gt STEP Step ramping will cause the Ego8 to shoot in semi automatic until a number of trigger pulls set by PULL NO have been made at a minimum pull rate set by KICK IN At this point the rate of fire will step up to the maximum rate of fire as set by MAX ROF or the maximum loader speed if the rate of fire cap ROF CAP is off Ramping is maintained as long as the user continues to pull the trigger at a
19. ARES amp ACCESSORIES USING YOUR EGOS USING YOUR Eaos N UNDERSTANDING THE LOCK INDICATOR The Ego8 has a tournament lock which prevents the user from making changes to any parameter that affects the way in which the Ego8 shoots without the need for tools This feature is necessary in order to make the Ego8 legal for tournament play When the lock is enabled the lock indictor will show a closed padlock dil When the lock is disabled the lock indictor will show an open padlock gh UNDERSTANDING THE BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR The battery level indicator is used to show the state of the battery within the Ego8 When the battery is fresh the indicator will show a full battery i and as the battery is drained so the indicator will show the battery emptying When the battery reaches a point at which the Ego8 will no longer function reliably the indicator will start to flash At this point the battery must be changed immediately THE GAME TIMER When the Game Timer is shown on the Run Screen then it can be started by pressing the button and the timer will start to count down The Game Timer can also be configured to start on a trigger press with the START parameter see page 31 When the Game Timer reaches the ALARM time the Gamer Timer will start to flash and the audible alarm will sound every second provided that the optional Ego8 expansion board is fitted and the BEEPER parameter
20. Block Retainer Clip access holes and use a pick to gently poke both sides of the Rear QEV Block Retainer Clip free from the Block SEE FIGURE 17 4 When the clip protrudes sufficiently from the QEV Block hook the pick into the hole in the clip to pull it free from the QEV Block SEE FIGURE 17 5 You should now be able to remove the Rear QEV Cap and the QEV Diaphragm from the rear of the QEV Block by tapping it onto the palm of your hand SEE FIGURE 17 6 CONTINUED Repeat the above process on the Front end of the QEV Block assembly using a pick to push up the Front OEV Block Retainer Clip SEE FIGURE 17 7 and then to lift the Front QEV Block Retainer Clip free from the QEV Block SEE FIGURE 17 8 The contents of the QEV Block should now look like FIGURE 17 9 To correctly assemble the QEV Block it is essential that the internal components are arranged in the correct order Using a cotton bud soaked in Eclipse Oil lubricate the chambers at both the back and front of the QEV Block Referring to FIGURE 17 10 assemble the QEV Block as shown ensuring that once the Front and Rear QEV Caps hold the relevant internals in place they are secured by the Retainer Clips It is Important to pay attention to the orientation of the QEV Diaphragm and to make sure that they are sat in the correct position before inserting the end caps Make sure they are perfectly square and not tilted over You have now successfully stripped and cleaned
21. ENOID MINIFOLD CIRCUIT BOARD TRIGGER BATTERY 900 0000 LPR ADJUSTER SCREW LPR CAP LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR LPR ADJUSTER PISTON INLINE INLINE REGULATOR PISTON INLINE REGULATOR SPRING INLINE REGULATOR ADJUSTER SCREW INLINE REGULATOR SWIVEL INLINE REGULATOR INLINE REGULATOR BOTTOM REGULATOR TOP QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS QUICK SET UP USING YOUR EGOS MENU TREE ADVANCED SET UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES N ORIENTATION 4s THE Ecos NAVIGATION CONSOLE At the rear of the Ego8 grip frame you will find the Navigation Q EI en Console The Navigation Console is used for gt TURNING THE EGOS ON AND OFF USING THE C3 BUTTON SELECT gt SCROLLING THROUGH MENUS WITH THE Q AND BUTTONS SELECTING PARAMETERS TO EDIT USING THE BUTTON NEXT LOWER gt EDITING PARAMETERS USING THE Q AND BUTTONS TURNING THE EGOS BBSS ON AND OFF USING THE Q BUTTON RESETTING RECORDED VALUES USING THE BUTTON gt CONTROLLING THE GAME TIMER WITH THE BUTTON ORIENTATION INSTALLING A 9V BATTERY Ensure that the Ego8 is switched off Lay the marker on a flat surface in front of you with the feed tube furthest away and with the barrel pointing to the right Use a 5 64 2mm hex wrench to remove the three countersunk screws that hold the rubber grip onto the frame Peel the grip to
22. ILL BECOME DAMAGED ATTACHING A LOADER Using a 5 32 hex key turn the top screw of the clamping feed neck counter clockwise SEE FIGURE 5 1 Release the clamping lever on the feed neck SEE FIGURE 5 2 and test to see if your loader can easily be pushed into the top of the feed neck If the loader cannot easily be pushed into the feed neck loosen the top screw of the clamping feed neck a little more by turning it counter clockwise using a 5 32 hex key SEE FIGURE 5 1 When you have managed to push your loader into the clamping feed neck close the clamp to secure it firmly in place SEE FIGURE 5 3 If the loader is loose then you will need to release the clamp tighten the screw slightly by turning it clockwise with a 5 32 hex key and closing the clamp Repeat this process as necessary to secure your loader in place You have now attached a loader to your Ego8 Once you have filled your loader and air tank you will then be ready to begin using your Ego8 QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION OUICK SET UP MENU TREE ADVANCED SET UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES USING YOUR Eaos USING YOUR Eaos ALS m SETTING THE TRIGGER The Ego8 provides the user with the option to use either a Micro Switch or an opto sensor as the means for detecting trigger pulls Before you begin to adjust and set your trigger you must first select t
23. LK THE TRIGGER WITH TWO OR MORE FINGERS FEATHERING NOT FULLY RELEASING THE TRIGGER WILL CAUSE THE FILTERING SYSTEM TO REDUCE THE RATE OF FIRE DOWN IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE WHAT IT PERCEIVES AS TRIGGER BOUNCE THE TRAINING PARAMETER TRAININ The TRAININ parameter is used to select Training Mode In Training Mode the Ego8 will function exactly the same as normal but with two important differences 1 The solenoid valve is under driven so that the rammer only moves a small amount and does not strike the exhaust valve This simulates the firing cycle without wasting air and generating lots of noise 2 The BBSS is overridden so that the Ego8 can cycle without paint The centre of the BBSS indicator changes to a T to indicate that Training Mode is enabled The Training parameter choices are as follows gt OFF Training Mode is disabled and the Ego8 functions normally gt ON Training Mode is enabled gt CANCEL Cancel editing and leave the parameter unchanged L T T Tr E EE m Fi AN I I I f H HE I I QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION QUICK SET UP USING YOUR Eaos MENU TREE MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES ADVANCED SET UP 7 ADVANCED SET UP THE HARDWARE MENU The HARDWARE Menu comprises parameters that control low level functionality of the Ego8 electronic hardware Le e F H E F
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25. Press and hold the button until the display shows OFF Release the button and re press it to turn off the Ego8 Alternatively when the display reads OFF you can pull the trigger once to turn off the Ego8 FIRING THE EG08 Pull the trigger to fire the Ego8 The entire firing sequence is controlled electronically by the Ego8 circuit board enabling any user to easily achieve high rates of fire THE EGOS CIRCUIT BOARD There are three sockets on the Ego8 Circuit board two of which are occupied by the BBSS Connector A and the Ego8 Solenoid B The third socket on the board C is the Auxiliary socket to which third party products such as loaders and RF transmitters can be connected using the relevant wiring harness SEE FIGURE 3 2 USING THE BREAK BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM The Break Beam Sensor System is used to detect when a paintball is ready to fire from the Ego8 If no paintball is ready then the BBSS will inhibit the Ego8 from firing This prevents the Ego8 from chopping paintballs that are not fully loaded into the marker To switch off the Break Beam Sensor System press and hold the Q button for 0 5 second SEE FIGURE 3 3 The break beam sensor system indicator on the top right of the LCD will change from enabled to disabled To switch the Break Beam Sensor System back on press and hold the button for one second The indicator will change back to le When the Break Beam Sensor System is enabled t
26. S Disconnect the macroline hosing from your Inline Regulator allowing it to be unscrewed from the Front Regulator Mount FRM SEE FIGURE 10 1 Turn the Inline Regulator upside down and carefully unscrew the two sections SEE FIGURE 10 2 By firmly gripping the exposed end ofthe Inline regulator piston carefully remove the piston and spring in its entirety SEE FIGURE 10 3 Insert a 1 8 hex key into the adjuster screw in the bottom half of the Inline Regulator and wind the screw clockwise through the bottom section of the regulator body SEE FIGURE 10 4 and pull free when it will no longer turn upwards anymore NOTE THE ADJUSTER SCREW CAN ONLY BE REMOVED BY TURNING IT UPWARDS THROUGH THE BOTTOM SECTION OF THE INLINE REGULATOR THE REGULATOR WILL BECOME DAMAGED IT THE ADJUSTER SCREW IS REMOVED INCORRECTLY MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE T CONTINUED Using a dry cotton bud clean the seal that sits at the top of the body of the bottom section of the Inline Regulator SEE FIGURE 10 5 Using a light oil and a fresh cotton bud re lubricate the seal ready for re assembly Thoroughly clean the two o rings on the adjuster screw and lubricate ready for re assembly Inspect the top face of the adjuster unit for any excessive wear or damage as this could cause the Inline Regulator to creep SEE FIGURE 10 6 NOTE THE SEALING FACE ON THE INLINE REGULATOR PISTON CAN ALSO CAUSE THE REGULATOR TO CREEP OR
27. STEM 28 gt MOVING AROUNG THE MENUS 28 gt ALTERING PARAMETERS 29 gt THE MAIN MENU 29 gt THE DISPLAY PARAMETER 30 gt THE GAME TIMER MENU 30 gt GAME PARAMETER 31 gt ALARM PARAMETER 31 gt START PARAMETER 32 gt THE SET UP MENU 33 gt THE TOURNAMENT LOCK PRESET PARAMETER LOCK 33 gt THE PRESET MENU 33 gt THE LOAD PRESET PARAMETER 34 gt THE SAVE PRESET PARAMETER 34 gt THE FIRING MODE 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 40 41 l 42 43 43 eM x 45 45 46 47 48 48 48 48 v v PARAMETER RATE OF FIRE CAP PARAMETER MAXIMUM RATE OF FIRE PARAMETER RATE OF FIRE WITH BBSS OFF PARAMETER THE RAMP SETTINGS MENU THE RAMP TYPE PARAMETER THE LINEAR RAMP RATE PARAMETER THE RAMP START PARAMETER THE RAMP KICK IN PARAMETER THE SUSTAIN RATE PARAMETER THE RAMP RESTART PARAMETER THE TIMING MENU THE DWELL PARAMETER THE FIRST SHOT DROP OFF COMPENSATION PARAMETER THE LIGHT PARAMETER THE SLEEP PARAMETER THE FILTER MENU THE DEBOUNCE PARAMETER THE EMPTY BREECH TIME PARAMETER THE BALL PARAMETER THE PULL PARAMETER THE RELEASE PARAMETER THE BAND HIGH PARAMETER THE BAND LO PARAMETER BASIC TRIGGER FILTER SET UP ADVANCED TRIGGER FILTER SET UP THE TRAINING PARAMETER THE HARDWARE MENU THE TRIGGER PARAMETER THE BBSS PARAMETER THE SOLENOID PARAMETER THE AUX OUT PARAMETER 49 MAINTENANCE A guide to
28. UR Eaos 2 USING YOUR Eaos N F UNDERSTANDING THE BBSS INDICATOR BBSS The BBSS is able to switch itself off in the event that a blockage or contamination prevents it from functioning correctly In this instance the BBSS will switch itself back on once the blockage is cleared and the correct operation can be resumed The BBSS Indicator on the main screen is used to indicate the eight possible states of the BBSS as follows BBSS ENABLED AND BALL DETECTED The Ego8 can be fired at the maximum rate of fire determined by the chosen firing mode BBSS ENABLED NO BALL DETECTED The Ego8 cannot be fired BBSS DISABLED The Ego8 can be fired at a maximum rate of fire as set by the OFF ROF parameter SEE PAGE 36 BBSS FAULT DETECTED The system is disabled The Ego8 can only be fired at a maximum rate of fire of 10bps regardless of the chosen firing mode Due en BBSS SENSOR FAULT HAS BEEN CLEARED The sensor has been re enabled A ball is detected and the Ego8 can be fired at the maximum rate of fire determined by the chosen firing mode BBSS FAULT HAS BEEN CLEARED The sensor is enabled No ball is detected so the Ego8 cannot be fired To reset the BBSS icon use the button to switch off the BBSS and then back on again BBSS ENABLED IN TRAINING MODE The BBSS has been over ridden as the user has selected training mode As the user has chosen to leave the BBSS on the achievable rate of fire is limi
29. ame timer gt TRIGGER Pulling the trigger will start the game timer gt CANCEL Cancel editing and leave the parameter unchanged mm A A Fi Fi T T Amon m Um QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION OUICK SET UP USING YOUR Eaos MENU TREE MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES ADVANCED SET UP This menu is the starting point for access to all of the parameters that control the way that the Ego8 operates To access this menu first turn on the Ego8 and then remove the 3 screws holding the right hand cheek of the rubber grips see figure 8 1 Peeling back the cheek will reveal a red SETUP button on the circuit board SEE FIGURE 8 2 which should be pushed and held for 1 second If the tournament lock LOCK is off then this menu is joined to the end of the Main Menu and can therefore be accessed without tools m LLL E LRL THE TOURNAMENT LOCK PARAMETER LOCK The Ego8 has a tournament lock which prevents the user from making changes to any parameter that affects the way in which the Ego8 shoots without the use of tools This parameter is used to set the state of the tournament lock and has the following choices gt OFF Turnonthe tournament lock The SETUP menu is added to the MAIN menu making it easily accessible by pressing and holding the amp button gt DN Turn off the tournament lock The SETUP menu is
30. ameters the Filter menu all used tune the 85 software filters which prevent the Ego8 from firing unless all of the necessary conditions are met The factory default settings will be suitable for most set ups however certain loader and trigger set ups may require modification of one or more of these parameters L E uu E L THE DEBOUNCE THE EMPTY BREECH QUICK GUIDE PARAMETER TIME PARAMETER lt DBOUNCE EMPTY QUICK SET UP This parameter is used to combat any trigger bounce that might In order for the BBSS to function correctly it must first detect sR Ecos occur in the Ego8 that the bolt is fully retracted and the breech is empty and then detect that a paintball is loaded into the breech before the Ego8 is allowed to fire This parameter can be set to the following choices MAINTENANCE gt TT The trigger Transition Filter is used to remove trigger mini bounce 99 99 Slots or holes in some third party bolts can fool the BBSS and SERVICE CENTERS so this parameter is used to specify a minimum time that the gl gt LEVEL The debounce filter is used to remove breech must be empty The parameter can be set between 1 0 a providing the most filtering and gt LEVEL 1 Level 1 providing the least filtering gt CANCEL Cancel editing and leave the parameter unchanged 9 ADVANCED SET UP ADVANCED SET UP A THE
31. ap and your Ego8 or Etek marker with this Laser maintenance and servicing procedures customise the look of your Ego8 marker by Eye Kit This product is not compatible with replacing these key components other Egos EGOS MULTI REG BBSS SPARES KIT ECLIPSE EGOS ETEK SPARES KIT Replacement Break Beam Sensor System FOOL TUBE Replacement spares to service your Inline kit for your Ego8 This handy little tool tube includes all of Regulator and Low Pressure Regulator the hex key sizes that you will need to strip and maintain your Ego8 or Etek marker TECH FLEX MAT Protect your Ego whilst you maintain it with the Eclipse Tech Flex Mat BALL DETENTS 10 Replacement rubber Detents for your Ego8 08 STRIPE LAPTOP BAG Transport your Laptop in style with the new 08 Laptop Bag ECLIPSE SHAFT 2 BARREL KIT 3 different bores size backs 2 different length barrel tips a combination to suit every occasion 08 STRIPE KITBAG What better place to keep your Ego8 QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION QUICK SET UP USING YOUR Eaos MENU TREE ADVANCED SET UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES SPARES Units 5 8 Southfield Ind Est Praed Road Trafford Park Manchester England 1715 Call UK amp Europe 44 0 161 872 5572 Call USA amp Canada 401 247 9061 Licensed under one or more of the following patents US 6311682 6615814 5881707 5967133 6035843
32. cess of 300 feet 91 44 meters per second or at velocities greater than local or national laws allow 17 Do not fire the Ego8 without the bolt in the breech as high pressure gas will be emitted 18 Do not fire the Ego8 without the bolt pin locked securely in place 19 Never look into the barrel or breech area of the Ego8 whilst the marker is switched on and able to fire 20 Never put your finger or any foreign objects into the paintball feed tube of the Ego8 21 Never allow pressurised gas to come into contact with any part of your body 22 Always switch off the Ego8 when not in use 23 Always fit a barrel blocking device to the Ego8 when not in use on the field of play A WARNING ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE AND ALL OTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES 24 Always remove all paintballs from the Ego8 when not in use on the field of play 25 Always remove the first stage regulator and relieve all residual gas pressure from the Ego8 before disassembly 26 The Ego8 can hold a small residual charge of gas typically 2 shots with the first stage regulator removed Always discharge the marker in a safe direction to relieve this residual gas pressure 27 Always remove the first stage regulator and relieve all residual gas pressure from the Ego8 for transport and storage 28 Always follow guidelines given with your first stage regulator for safe transportation and storage 29 Always store the Ego8 in a secu
33. de of the Ego8 and has the following choices gt SEMI This is the default and in this firing mode the Ego8 will fire one shot for every trigger pull gt RAMP In this firing mode the rate of fire is increased above the rate at which the trigger is pulled once certain criteria have been met These criteria are set by the parameters on the RAMP SET menu gt CANCEL Editing is cancelled and the parameter is unchanged L PLEASE NOTE CERTAIN MODES MAY ONLY BE AVAILABLE IN CERTAIN COUNTRIES AND ON CERTAIN MODELS OF THE EGO8 RATE OF FIRE CAP PARAMETER ROF CAP The Rate of Fire Cap parameter is used to specify whether or not the Ego8 should have a limited or capped rate of fire When the ROF CAP is enabled the maximum achievable rate of fire is set by the MAX ROF parameter Choices for the ROF CAP parameter are gt OFF Rate of Fire only limited bu the loader gt ON Rate of Fire limited to the ROF parameter value gt CANCEL Cancel editing and leave the parameter unchanged i If the ROF CAP is switched ON then the MAX ROF parameter will feature as an item in the SET UP Menu If the ROF CAP is switched OFF the ROF parameter is redundant and omitted from the SET UP Menu MAXIMUM RATE OF FIRE PARAMETER MAX ROF The Maximum Rate Of Fire parameter is used to set the maximum achievable rate of fire from the Ego8 The value of this parameter can be adjusted between
34. e LPR cap by screwing it onto the LPR body in the Ego8 SEE FIGURE 11 8 a FIC 11 7 CLEANING AND LUBRICATING THE RAMMER A WARNING LTT WARNING DE GAS YOUR MARKER DISCHARGING ANY STORED GAS IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND REMOVE THE BARREL LOADER AND AIR SYSTEM TO MAKE THE MARKER EASIER TO WORK ON kg SEN Dens Note The number of o rings on the rammer may vary according to the model of Ego8 that you have Pull the bolt pin upwards so that it disengages the rammer allowing the bolt to be removed via the rear of the Ego8 SEE FIGURE 12 1 Using a 3 16 hex key unscrew and remove the rammer cap at the rear of the Ego8 SEE FIGURE 12 2 Raise the front of the Ego8 and tap the Ego8 onto your hand until the rammer falls into the palm of your hand SEE FIGURE 12 3 Thoroughly clean the rammer shaft and all of its seals paying special attention to the seal on the middle of the shaft SEE FIGURE 12 4 the rear seal SEE FIGURE 12 5 and the condition of the bumper in the rammer cap SEE FIGURE 12 6 overleaf Replace any worn seals bumpers using authentic Eclipse Ego8 spare parts 7 QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION OUICK SET UP USING YOUR Eaos MENU TREE ADVANCED SET UP FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CONTINUED Lubricate all of the seals on the rammer shaft and inside the rammer cap and replace th
35. e rammer into the rear of the Ego8 body as shown in SEE FIGURE 12 7 DO NOT use grease or vaseline on the rammer Only use light paintgun oil we recommend Eclipse Oil Replace the rammer cap using the 3 16 hex key to secure it into the Ego8 body SEE FIGURE 12 8 DO NOT over tighten the rammer cap screw Noting the position of the rammer in the Ego8 body SEE FIGURE 12 9 replace the bolt and locate the bolt pin into the designated groove in the rammer shaft SEE FIGURE 12 10 HOW TO STRIP THE EGOS A WARNING WARNING DE GAS YOUR MARKER DISCHARGING ANY STORED GAS IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND REMOVE THE BARREL LOADER AND AIR SYSTEMTO MAKE THE MARKER EASIER TO WORK ON Lift the bolt pin and slide the bolt out of the rear of the marker Disconnect any hosing and unscrew the inline regulator from the front regulator mount as detailed in the Cleaning the Inline Regulator section of this Maintenance guide Using a 5 64 hex key remove the six screws that attach the Ego8 rubber grips to the Ego8 grip frame SEE FIGURE 13 1 Unplug the solenoid and unplug the break beam sensor system from their connections on the Ego8 circuit board SEE FIGURE 13 2 Using a 1 8 hex key undo the two frame retaining screws SEE FIGURE 13 3 and remove the frame from the Ego8 body taking care not to damage any wires SEE FIGURE 13 4 Take the Ego8 body and turn it so that the underside of the solenoid QEV Block and Valve pl
36. ease or debris build up from the front of the sensor unit SEE FIGURE 9 3 QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION QUICK SET UP USING YOUR Eaos MENU TREE ADVANCED SET UP FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES MAINTENANCE Remove the rubber finger detent and using a dry cotton bud clean the detent and it s location point in the Ego8 Body SEE FIGURE 9 4 Replace the detent back into the Ego8 body SEE FIGURE 9 5 and place the BBSS back into the designated slot in the body SEE FIGURE 9 2 Ensure that the sensor is face down in the body i e looking into the breech Replace the Sensor Cover and using a 5 64 hex key replace the Bream Beam Sensor Cover retaining screw to hold the sensor cover in place SEE FIGURE 9 6 Be careful not to cross thread the screw Do not over tighten the screw Repeat procedure for opposite side of the Ego8 You have now cleaned your Break Beam Sensor System CLEANING THE INLINE REGULATOR QUICK GUIDE A WARNING HEEL EH T M LG Quick SET UP WARNING DE GAS YOUR MARKER DISCHARGING ANY STORED GAS USING YOUR Eaos IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND REMOVE THE BARREL LOADER AND AIR SYSTEM TO MAKE THE MARKER EASIER TO WORK ON MENU THREE ADVANCED SET UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING Note The internals of your Inline Regulator may vary according to the model of Ego8 that you have SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIE
37. en trimmed correctly to ensure a tight fit in the fitting A WARNING HEEL LI IF YOU EVER REMOVE THE MACROLINE HOSE FROM THE FITTING ALWAYS CHECKTHE CONDITION OF YOUR MACROLINE HOSING AND IF IT IS WORN OR THE WRONG LENGTH REPLACE IT IMMEDIATELY QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION QUICK SET UP MENU TREE ADVANCED SET UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES USING YOUR Eaos T USING YOUR ECGOS8 INSTALLING AN ADJUSTABLE AIR SYSTEM Firstly disconnect the macroline hosing from the elbow attached to the OOPS at the base of the grip frame SEE FIGURE 4 4 Unscrew the On Off knob completely from the OOPS and using a 3 32 hex key turn the two screws on the bottom of the OOPS in a counter clockwise direction so that the OOPS can be removed from the rail by sliding it backwards SEE FIGURE 4 5 As well as the integrated slide rail at the base of the Ego8 grip frame there are also two 10 32 UNF threaded screw holes which will accept all standard bottom line screws SEE FIGURE 4 6 Attach the air system of your choice taking care to ensure that you use the correct length and size of hosing to accommodate your requirements WARNING BEFORE ATTACHING ANY FIXED AIR SYSTEM PLACE ATTACHING SCREW IN DESIGNATED SLIDE RAIL AND MEASURE PROTRUDING SCREW LENGTH SCREW LENGTH MUST NOT PROTRUDE MORE THAN 10MM 0 40 OTHERWISE THE EGO8 CIRCUIT BOARD W
38. ently selected Preset will be displayed followed by the first item on the Main Menu To access the Setup Menu from the Run Screen push and hold the internal button for 1 second The first item on the Setup Menu will then be displayed NOTE IF THE TOURNAMENT LOCK IS SET TO OFF THEN THE MAIN MENU AND SETUP MENU ARE JOINED TOGETHER WHICH MEANS THAT THEY CAN BE ACCESSED IN EITHER OF THETWO WAYS ABOVE MOVING AROUND THE MENUS Press and release the button to display the next item on the menu When the last menu item is displayed pressing the button will display the first item Press and release the button to display the previous item on the menu When the first menu item is displayed pressing the Q button will display the last item When the displayed menu item is a branch as indicated by an animation on the right of the screen press the amp button to move to another menu ALTERING PARAMETERS When the displayed menu item is a parameter as indicated by a parameter value on the right of the screen pressing the button will activate the EDIT mode which allows the parameter value to be altered When EDIT mode is active edit indicators appear on the left of the screen as shown in the screen below EDIT INDICATORS There are two types of parameter numeric parameters and choice parameters A numeric parameter has a value which is a number whereas a choice parameter is one that has a small number of distinct c
39. esents the rate The number below it is the maximum peak rate of fire that has been recorded To reset this maximum press and hold the button for 0 5seconds The Peak ROF is typically higher than the Average ROF as it is much easier to fire two shots in quick succession than it is to maintain a string over a longer period of time of fire measured between the last two shots THE MENU SYSTEM Behind the Run Screen is a structured menu system comprised of multiple levels of menus Each menu contains a number of menu items and each menu item can either be an editable parameter or a branch to another menu Branches always have an animated graphic whereas parameters indicate their current value TYPICAL BRANCH TYPICAL PARAMETER The menu structure is shown in the following pages The menus are smart menus in that they will expand and contract depending upon the state of certain parameters For example the MAX ROF parameter is only visible when the ROF CAP parameter is set Smart menu items are indicated with a in the table below QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION OUICK SET UP MENU TREE ADVANCED SET UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES USING YOUR EGOS MAIN MENU OFF Turn offthe Ego8 DISPLAY Display the game timer on the Run Screen Display the shot counter on the Run Screen Display the average rate of fire on the Run Scree
40. gger pull is within the limits QUICK SET UP reduce it of your BAND HI and BAND LO settings and that TS ecos your TT TOL suits your current set up MENU TREE Lengthen and strengthen your trigger pull Refer to Advanced Set Up Section for guidelines a of how to adjust your Ego8 Trigger accordingly MAINTENANCE GET GT TET The Break Beam Sensor System does not appear The Break Beam Sensor System is dirty Keep the Break Beam Sensors clean to ensure Eames to be reading correctly correct readings See Maintenance Section See CENTERS PARTS LIST Break Beam Sensors are the wrong way around d n E receiver is on the right hand SPARES amp ACCESSORIES side ofthe Breech The Break Beam Sensor System is not reading There is a broken wire or contact or a short circuit Check the plug of the cables at all Check for cuts or pinches in the sensor cables Either sensor is back to front Check that the sensors face each other when installed on either of the Breech Sensor cables Two or more balls are being fed into the breech Ifthe Ego8 is being used with a force feed loader Change the rubber finger detent itis possible that the loader is forcing balls past the ball detent Ego8 is inconsistent Inline Regulator is supercharging Strip and clean Inline Regulator See Maintenance Section Leaking Rammer Assembly Leak gets louder Front ram shaft seal deteriorated Replace front Rammer Shaft seal when bolt is removed Eye turns
41. ght Slowly turn the On Off knob in a clockwise direction allowing the OOPS to depress the pin of the preset air system causing the Ego8 to become pressurized providing that there is sufficient air in your tank SEE FIGURE 4 3 You have now installed a preset air system onto your Ego8 NOTE WHEN USING AN OOPS ON YOUR EGO8 THE EGO8 WILL STILL HAVE STORED AIR IN THE VALVE CHAMBER GAS LINE AND INLINE REGULATOR AFTER YOU HAVE SWITCHED THE OOPS OFF PLEASE REMEMBER TO DISCHARGE THE STORED AIR IN A SAFE DIRECTION AS YOU ARE UNSCREWING THE ON OFF KNOB ON THE OOPS T SLOT MOUNTING SYSTEM The Ego8 utilises a T slot arrangement to mount the OOPS to the bottom of the frame The T slot is an improvement over the dovetail mounting system found on most paintball markers and is much more able to withstand the rigours of modern tournament paintball For backwards compatibility there are industry standard mounting holes in the base of the frame for mounting third party air source adaptors ASAs MACROLINE HOSING AND ELBOWS To aid the longevity of your macroline hosing it is very important to remove it from and install it back into the fittings in the correct manner Pull back the collet section of the macroline fitting and keep the collet depressed Pull the macroline hose out of the macroline fitting and release the collet Before installing the macroline hose into the macroline fitting ensure that the end has be
42. he indicator will change depending on if the system has detected a ball or not When no ball has been detected the indicator looks like this when a ball has been detected the icon changes to look like this m Additional features of the Ego8 s Break Beam Sensor System are covered in full on page 20 of this user manual NOTE WHEN THE EGO8 IS TURNED ON THE BREAK BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM IS AUTOMATICALLY ENABLED QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION USING YOUR Eaos MENU TREE ADVANCED SET UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES QUICK SET UP USING YOUR SETTING UP Before you can begin to use your Ego8 you will need to attach an air system and a paintball loader NOTE THE EGO8 CANNOT BE USED WITH CO2 IT CAN ONLY BE POWERED BY COMPRESSED AIR OR NITROGEN INSTALLING A PRESET AIR SYSTEM Every Ego8 comes complete with an Eclipse On Off Purge System OOPS which provides a direct connection for a preset air system Before screwing the air system into the OOPS ensure that the On Off knob is wound out approximately half way SEE FIGURE 4 1 Be careful not to unscrew the On Off knob too far as it will come completely off the OOPS If this happens replace the On Off knob by screwing it back onto the OOPS body in a clockwise direction Screw the preset air system into the OOPS SEE FIGURE 4 2 so that the bottle screws in all the way and is ti
43. he method of trigger detection that you wish to use by entering the Set Up Menu and making your selection from the Hardware Menu SEE PAGE 48 There are four adjustment points on the trigger the Front Stop Trigger Screw the Rear Stop Trigger Screw the Magnet Return Strength Screw and the Micro Switch Activation Screw As standard each Ego8 comes with a factory set trigger travel of approximately 2mm in total length one millimeter of travel before the firing point and one millimeter of travel after the firing point and the trigger detection method set to opto The Front Stop Trigger Screw is used to set the amount of trigger travel prior to the marker firing Turn this screw clockwise to reduce the amount of travel Do not turn the screw too far or the trigger will be pushed past the firing point and the marker will not work Turn this screw counter clockwise to increase the amount of trigger travel SEE FIGURE 7 1 The Rear Stop Trigger Screw is used to set the amount of travel after the marker has fired Turn this screw clockwise to reduce the amount of travel Do not turn the screw too far or the trigger will be prevented from reaching its firing point and the marker will not work Turn this screw counter clockwise to increase the amount of travel SEE FIGURE 7 2 SETTING THE TRIGGER CONT The Magnet Return Strength Screw is used to adjust the amount of force with which the trigger is returned to its rest position by the mag
44. hoices Altering parameter values is essentially the same for both types of parameter To alter a numeric parameter first activate the EDIT mode Press the Q button to increase the parameter value one step at a time Press and hold the button to increase the parameter value rapidly When the value reaches it s maximum it will revert to it s minimum value Press the Q9 button to decrease the parameter value one step at a time Press and hold the 69 button to decrease the parameter value rapidly When the value reaches it s minimum it will revert to it s maximum value When the required parameter value it displayed press the button to accept the value and end the EDIT mode To alter a choice parameter first activate the EDIT mode Press the button to display the next choice in the list When the last choice is displayed pressing will display the first choice in the list Press the button to display the previous choice in the list When the first choice is displayed pressing the button will display the last choice in the list When the required choice is displayed press the button to accept the choice and end the EDIT mode If the displayed choice is Cancel then pressing the button will end the EDIT mode and restore the parameter to the value that is was prior to editing THE MAIN MENU The Main Menu comprises parameters that do not affect the way in which the Ego8 shooQind which therefore do not have to be tournament locked
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46. is set to on When the Game Timer reaches 00 00 GAME OVER will be displayed and the audible alarm will sound continually provided that the optional Ego8 expansion board is fitted and the BEEPER parameter is set to on To stop the Game Timer at any time press and hold the 9 button for 0 5 seconds To reset the Game Timer to it s preset start time push and hold the button for 1 second The Game Timer will also be reset whenever the Ego8 is switched off THE SHOT COUNTER The Shot Counter increments every time that the Ego8 is fired regardless of whether the Shot Counter is displayed or not When the Shot Counter is displayed on the Run Screen it can be reset to 0 by pressing and holding the button for 0 5 seconds THE AVERAGE RATE OF FIRE When the Average ROF is selected for display the Run Screen will look something like the screen to the right The value displayed in the top left of the screen represents the number of full cycles completed in the last second the average rate of fire over the second The number below it is the maximum average rate of fire that has been recorded To reset this maximum press and hold the button for 0 5 seconds THE PEAK RATE OF FIRE When the Peak ROF is selected for display the Run Screen will look something like the screen to the left which differs from the display of the Average ROF by the inclusion of the indicator PK The value displayed in the top left of the screen repr
47. n Display the peak rate of fire on the Run Screen Cancel the display selection GAME 00 00 60 00 Countdown game timer start time ALARM 0000 1000 Alarmactivation time AES Button Vi button starts the game timer Trigger Trigger pull starts the game timer Cancel Cancel game timer start event selection Go back one menu level Return to the Run Screen MENU TREE N SET UP MENU SET UP MENU LOCK Of On Cancel PRESET LOAD User 1 User 2 Factory NPPL PSP MILLEN CFOA Cancel Turn the tournament lock off Tum the tournament lock on Make no changes to the tournament lock Load the User 1 settings Load the User 2 settings Load the default factory settings semi automatic Load NPPL compliant settings Load PSP compliant settings Load Millenium Series compliant settings Load CFOA compliant settings Cancel the load operation Save the current settings at the User 1 settings Save the current settings as the User 2 settings Cancel the save operation Go back one menu level Select semi automatic mode of fire Select ramping mode offire Cancel the mode selection Turn off the rate of fire cap Turn on the rate of fire cap Cancel the ROF cap selection 100 300 Rate of fire cap in balls per second when BBSS is enabled OFFROF 40 150 Rate of fire cap in balls per second when BBSS is disabled RAMP SET QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION OUICK SET UP USING YOUR Eaos ADVANCED SET UP
48. ncrements of 1 THE RAMP KICK IN PARAMETER KICK IN This parameter sets the minimum rate at which the user has to pull the trigger in order to start ramping This parameter can be set between 5 0 and 15 0 pulls per second in 0 1 pulls per second increments THE SUSTAIN THE RAMP RESTART QUICK GUIDE RATE PARAMETER PARAMETER lt SUSTAIN RESTART SENTATION OUICK SET UP Once the Ego8 is ramping the user has to continue to pull the The RESTART parameter defines the amount of time after the sR Ecos trigger at a minimum rate in order to maintain the ramping This last trigger pull during which the ramp can be restarted with a ET parameter sets this rate and can be between 5 0 and 15 0 pulls single trigger pull If a trigger pull occurs after the RESTART time per second in 0 1 pulls per second increments has expired then the other ramp start conditions have to be met before ramping will restart This parameter can be set between 0 0 1 0 seconds in 0 1 second increments ING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES ADVANCED SET UP ADVANCED SET UP J THE TIMING MENU The parameters on the Timing menu all relate to the timing of specific events L THE DWELL PARAMETER DWELL The Dwell parameter sets the amount of time that the solenoid is energized and therefore the amount of gas that is released with each shot of the Ego8 Setting this parameter too low will
49. ned your Ego8 trigger CLEANING AND LUBRICATING THE QUICK GUIDE BOLT ORIENTATION QUICK SET UP This procedure can be performed with the Ego8 gassed up as well as de gassed USING YOUR Eaos MENU TREE ADVANCED SET UP Raise the bolt pin and remove the bolt and bolt pin from the Ego8 marker body FAULT FINDING Using a dry cotton bud remove any paint or grease from the CENTERS surface of the bolt SEE FIGURE 16 1 PARTS LIST SPARES t ACCESSORIES Lubricate the bolt and replace the bolt locking the bolt pin into the designated slot in the rammer NOTE WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF ECLIPSE PAINTBALL GUN OIL ON THE EGO8 RAMMER AND BOLT n MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE QEV BLOCK With the frame separated from the marker body us a 5 32 hex key to undo and remove the two screws that hold the QEV Block onto the Ego8 body SEE FIGURE 17 1 With the QEV Block completely removed from the Ego8 body the bottom of the Ego8 body should now resemble FIGURE 17 2 Ensure that the two o rings are located in their respective pockets in the base of the body and check that they are free from contamination from any dirt debris paint or moisture If either or both o rings are damaged or missing replace them as necessary Check the underside of the QEV Block to ensure that it is also free from damage or debris SEE FIGURE 17 3 To begin to strip the QEV Block turn it over to expose the QEV
50. net Turn the screw clockwise to increase the amount of force Do not turn the screw too far or it will negate the position of the Front Stop Trigger Screw Turn the screw counter clockwise to reduce the amount of force not turn the screw too far or there will not be enough force to return the trigger SEE FIGURE 7 3 The Micro Switch Activation Screw is used to adjust the point in the trigger pull at which the micro switch is activated Turn the screw clockwise to decrease the amount of trigger travel to the activation point Turn the screw counter clockwise to increase the amount of trigger travel to the activation point SEE FIGURE 7 4 If you have selected SWITCH from the HARDWARE Menu and are consequently using the micro switch as the method of trigger detection then check that the micro switch activates and de activates fully on each trigger pull and trigger release If you have selected OPTO from the HARDWARE Menu and are using the OPTO sensor as the method of trigger detection refer to setting the BAND HI and BAND LO SEE PAGE 45 46 as it is crucial that the trigger pull and trigger filters are set up together for the trigger filtering to work correctly QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION OUICK SET UP MENU TREE ADVANCED SET UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES USING YOUR Eaos x USING YOUR Eaos ADJUSTING THE VELOCITY When u
51. of the display 5 Set the FRONT STOP TRIGGER SCREW as equired ensuring that the bar is as close to 096 as possible when the trigger is fully released against the set screw It is advisable to allow for some extra travel in the trigger release once the bar has reached its minimum value 6 Adjust the BAND LO parameter so that when the trigger is fully released the bar settles beneath the indicator on the left hand side of the screen SEE PAGE 43 7 Set the MAGNET RETURN STRENGTH SCREW and the Micro Switch Activation Screw as required making both the spring tension and the return force as strong as possible without compromising the feel of the trigger Optional only if TT had been selected in Debounce parameter 8 Select the TT TOL parameter With the gun gassed up and preferably fitted with loader and firing paint try to get the marker to bounce by pulling the trigger very slowly If the marker bounces then reduce the TTTOL value until it no longer does so If the marker does not bounce then increase the TT TOL value until it starts to bounce and then reduce it again until the bouncing stops Whilst this set up process should completely eliminate bounce it may result in a trigger pull that is not ideally suited to the user in which case it will be necessary to make adjustments to the trigger and then modify the Trigger Filter parameters accordingly LI T NOTE THE FASTEST WAY TO SHOOT AN EGO8 IS TO WA
52. only accessible by removing the right hand cheek of the rubber grips and then pressing and holding the red SETUP button on the circuit board gt CANCEL Cancel selection and leave the parameter unchanged L CI CI _ H OT ae THE PRESET MENU PRESET In order to simplify the set up of the Ego8 a number of Preset configurations are available for selection Choosing one of these presets will cause all of the necessary parameters to be set in such a way as to make the Ego8 comply with the rules governing a particular paintball league It is also possible for the user to save up to two Preset configurations of their own THE LOAD PRESET PARAMETER LOAD This parameter is used to load the required Preset configuration and has the following choices With the exception of FACTORY each of the Presets changes only those parameters that control the firing mode of the Ego8 leaving Filter Timing and Hardware parameters unchanged gt FACTORY Reset every parameter to the factory set defaults The Ego8 leaves the factory set in this way and this is also described on the Run Screen as SEMI gt NPPL Loadaset of parameters that configures the Ego8 to comply with the 2007 NPPL rules governing firing modes gt PSP Loadaset of parameters that configures the Ego8 to comply with the 2007 PSP governing firing modes gt MILLEN Load a set of parameters that configures the Ego8 to comply with the 007 Millennium
53. or everyone e gt KNOW YOUR EGOS 8 gt THE EGOS NAVIGATION CONSOLE QUICK SET UP Details on how to get up and running quickly with your Ego8 This section Is essential reading for every one gt INSTALLING A 9V BATTERY 10 gt SWITCHING ON THE EaOS 10 gt SWITCHING OFF THE ECGOUS 10 gt FIRING 10 gt THE EGOS CIRCUIT BOARD 11 gt USING THE BREAK BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM USING YOUR ECGOS8 More detailed information on how to use and interact with the Ego8 via its user interface 12 12 SETTING UP INSTALLING A PRESET AIR SYSTEM 13 gt T SLOT MOUNTING SYSTEM 13 gt MACROLINE HOSING ELBOWS 14 gt INSTALLING AN ADJUSTABLE AIR SYSTEM IS gt ATTACHING A LOADER 16 gt SETTING THE TRIGGER 18 gt ADJUSTING THE VELOCITY 18 gt ADJUSTING THE LPR PRESSURE 19 gt USER INTERFACE 19 gt SWITCHING ON 19 gt RUN SCREEN LAYOUT 20 gt UNDERSTANDING THE BBSS INDICATOR 21 gt UNDERSTANDING THE AUX OUT INDICATOR 22 gt UNDERSTANDING THE TRIGGER DETECTION INDICATOR 22 gt UNDERSTANDING THE LOCK INDICATOR 22 gt UNDERSTANDING THE BATTERY INDICATOR 22 gt THE GAME TIMER 22 gt THE SHOT COUNTER 23 gt THE AVERAGE RATE OF FIRE 23 gt THE PEAK RATE OF FIRE 23 gt THE MENU SYSTEM MENU TREE A quick reference guide to the user interface 24 gt MAIN MENU 25 gt SET UP MENU ADVANCED SET UP In depth information on setting up the Ego8 28 gt ACCESSING THE MENU SY
54. p ACCESSORIES SERVICE CENTERS 71 PAHRTS LIST PART NAME Valve Guide QEV Block Rammer Cap Rammer Cap O RIng Valve Plug Front Rammer O Ring Front Rammer Bumper O Ring Rear Rammer O Ring Exhaust Valve Assembly Solenoid Minifold Minifold Barb Solenoid Retaining Screw Low Pressure Hose LPR Cap LPR Agjuster Screw LPR Piston Frame Trigger Printed Circuit Board Magnet Trigger Adjuster Screw Trigger Pin Locking Screw Push Buttons Display Window PCB Screw Grip Screw Navigation Console Frame Screw Trigger Pin Swivel Collar Inline Regulator Top Inline Regulator Bottom Inline Regulator Piston Clamping Feed Tube Clamping Feed Tube Screw Body 1 4 Elbow 1 4 Hose OOPS Body OOPS Pin OOPS On Off Knob OOPS Insert OOPS Adjuster Screw Micro Switch QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION QUICK SET UP USING YOUR Eaos MENU TREE ADVANCED SET UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES LPR Piston O Ring Adjuster Piston Adjuster Piston O Ring Inline Regulator Piston O Ring Inline Regulator Spring Inline Regulator Adjuster Screw LPR Spring Heavy Gold Inline Regulator Adjuster O Ring 9Volt Battery Inline Regulator Top O Ring Torpedo Anti Double Ball Finger LPR Body Valve Spring LPR Body O Ring Bolt LPR Body Groove O Ring Bolt Pin FRM Bolt Bolt O Ring PARTS LIST Y PAHRTS LIST PCB
55. performing routine maintenance 49 gt CLEANING THE BREAK BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM SI gt CLEANING THE INLINE REGULATOR 53 gt CLEANING THE LPR SS gt CLEANING AND LUBRICATING THE RAMMER 57 gt HOW TO STRIP THE EQaos 59 gt HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE 61 gt CLEANING THE TRIGGER ASSEMBLY 63 gt CLEANING AND LUBRICATING THE BOLT 64 gt CLEANING THE QEV BLOCK 66 gt THE EGOUS SOLENOID ASSEMBLY 67 FAULT FINDING Information on how to resolve any problems that might arise with your Ego8 70 SERVICE CENTERS Information on the location of your nearest Ego8 Service Center 72 PARTS LIST A table of components that make up the Ego8 WARRANTY CARD Tear out product registration card to be completed and returned Alternatively register online at www planeteclipse com SPARES amp ACCESSORIES Available upgrade repair kits for your Ego8 QUICK GUIDE ORIENTATION QUICK SET UP USING YOUR Eaos MENU TREE ADVANCED SET UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES y CONTENTS ORIENTATION acu KNOW YOUR EQGOS BOLT PIN BOLT CLAMPING LEVER VALVE FEEDNECK SPRING RAMMER CAP VALVE LE TORPEDO b FRM SCREW INLINE REG TOP RAMMER FRAME SCREW INLINE REG SWIVEL INLINE REG BOTTOM MACRO LINE ELBOW EYE COVER SCREW DOPS OOPS KNOB OOPS INSERT EYE COVER PIN OOPS ooPS SCREWS SOL
56. re place NOTE THIS USER MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE PRODUCT IN THE EVENT OF RESALE OR NEW OWNERSHIP SHOULD YOU BE UNSURE AT ANY STAGE YOU MUST SEEK EXPERT ADVICE SEE SERVICE CENTERS LE THIS USERS MANUAL IS IN ENGLISH It contains important safety guidelines and Instructions Should you be unsure at any stage or unable to understand the contents within this manual you must seek expert advice LE MODE D EMPLOI EST EN ANGLAIS llcontient des instructions et mesures de s curit importantes En cas de doute ou sil vous est impossible de comprendre le contenu du monde d emploi demandez conseil un expert ESTE MANUAL DE OPERARIOS Y usarios est en Ingl s Contiene importantes normas de seguridad e instrucciones Si no esta seguro de alg n punto o no entiende los conteindos de este manual debe conultar con un experto DIESE BEDIENUNGS UND BENUTZERANLEITUNG IST IN ENGLISCH Sie enth lt wichtige Sicherheitsrichtlinen und bestimmungen Solten Sie sich in irgendeiner Weise un sicher sein Oder den inhalte dies heftes nicht versthen lassen Sie siche bitte von einen Experten beraten QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION QUICK SET UP USING YOUR EGOS MENU TREE ADVANCED SET UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES WARNING CONTENTS ORIENTATION Names the component parts of the Ego8 Marker This section is essential reading f
57. required rate set by SUSTAIN LINEAR Linear ramping will cause the Ego8 to shoot in semi automatic until a number of trigger pulls set by PULL NO have been made at a minimum pull rate set by KICK IN At this point the rate of fire will equal the rate of trigger pulls increased by the percentage specified by RATE up to a maximum rate of fire as set by ROF if the rate of fire cap is off Ramping is maintained as long as the user continues to pull the trigger at a required rate set by SUSTAIN CANCEL Editing is cancelled and no changes are made to the parameter THE LINEAR RAMP RATE PARAMETER RATE The parameter is only available when Linear Ramping is selected and is used to set the percentage increase in rate of fire over rate of trigger pulls For example if the user is pulling the trigger at a rate of 10 pulls per second and the RATE parameter is set to 50 then the rate of fire is 10 plus 50 extra which is 15 balls per second This parameter can be set between 0 and 100 in 10 increments QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION QUICK SET UP USING YOUR Eaos MENU TREE MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES ADVANCED SET UP ADVANCED SET UP THE RAMP START PARAMETER PULL NO The parameter sets the number of trigger pulls that are required at the KICKIN rate before ramping will start The parameter can be set between 4 and 9 pulls in i
58. result in low velocity shots and or excessive shot to shot velocity fluctuations Setting the parameter too high will simply waste gas and make the Ego8 louder The DWELL can be set between 0 0 and 25 0 milliseconds The factory default setting can normally be reduced after a few thousand shots as the Ego8 beds in THE FIRST SHOT DROP OFF COMPENSATION PARAMETER FSDO First shot drop off is a reduction in velocity of the first shot fired after an extended period of not firing and is caused by the stiction between dynamic o rings and the surfaces that they are in contact with In order to compensate for FSDO this parameter can be set to add extra time to the DWELL parameter for the first shot This parameter can be set between 0 0 and 3 0 milliseconds THE LIGHT THE SLEEP QUICK GUIDE PARAMETER LIGHT PARAMETER SLEEP C ORIENTATION The LCD backlight is illuminated whenever any of the buttons If the Ego8 is inactive for a period of time then it will NEVER EL r ur are pressed on the Ego8 The LIGHT parameter is used to set the automatically switch off in order to save power The SLEEP taos amount of time that the backlight stays lit between 0 0 and 20 0 parameter is used to set that time between 5 and 60 minutes in seconds in 0 5 second increments 5 minute increments ME ADVANCED SET UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES ADVANCED SET UP The par
59. rigger is fully released HON M US OPTO SENSOR SELECTED BELOW BAND LO The Ego8 is configured to use the opto sensor to detect trigger pulls The opto sensor is currently reading below the BAND LO value but above 096 i e the trigger is slightly depressed OPTO SENSOR SELECTED WITHIN BAND The Ego8 is configured to use the opto sensor to detect trigger pulls The opto sensor is currently reading somewhere between the BAND LO and BAND HI values i e the trigger is half depressed OPTO SENSOR SELECTED ABDVE BAND HI The Ego8 is configured to use the opto sensor to detect trigger pulls The opto sensor is currently reading above the BAND HI value but below 10096 i e the trigger has passed the activation point OPTO SENSOR SELECTED 100 SIGNAL The Ego8 is configured to use the opto sensor to detect trigger pulls The opto sensor is currently reading 10096 i e the trigger is fully depressed MICRO SWITCH SELECTED NOT ACTUATED The Ego8 is configured to use the micro switch to detect trigger pulls The micro switch is not currently actuated i e the trigger is released MICRO SWITCH SELECTED ACTUATED The Ego8 is configured to use the micro switch to detect trigger pulls The micro switch is currently actuated i e the trigger is pulled QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION QUICK SET UP USING YOUR Eaos MENU TREE ADVANCED SET UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SP
60. se a 5 32 hex key to remove the two screws that hold the bearing carrier in place in the top of the frame SEE FIGURE 15 1 Gently lift the bearing carrier and trigger assembly free from the trigger frame taking care not to damage the micro switch or the opto sensors SEE FIGURE 15 2 Using a 1 16 hex key loosen the trigger pin retaining set screw from the rear of the trigger SEE FIGURE 15 3 Use a small hex key to push the trigger pin out of the bearing carrier from one side SEE FIGURE 15 4 Clean the trigger and bearing carrier thoroughly and also clean the space within the frame that the trigger sits into QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION OUICK SET UP USING YOUR Eaos MENU TREE ADVANCED SET UP FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES n MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE n CONTINUED Positioning the trigger so that the hole through the trigger lines up with the holes in the bearing carrier slide the trigger pin in place and using a 1 16 hex key tighten down the trigger pin retaining set screw to hold the assembly together SEE FIGURE 15 5 Gently lower the trigger assembly and bearing carrier into the frame taking care not to damage the micro switch or the opto sensor and ensuring that the trigger is positioned correctly SEE FIGURE 15 6 Using a 5 32 hex key tighten the two screws that hold the bearing carrier in place in the top of the Ego8 frame You have now stripped and clea
61. sing your Ego8 you may wish to change the velocity at which your Ego8 is firing This is done by inserting a 1 8 hex key into the adjuster screw at the bottom of your Ego8 Inline Regulator and adjusting it accordingly SEE FIGURE 6 1 By turning this adjuster screw clockwise you decrease the output pressure of the Inline Regulator and consequently the velocity by turning the adjuster screw counter clockwise you increase the output pressure of the Inline Regulator and consequently the velocity NOTE AFTER EACH ADJUSTMENT FIRE TWO CLEARING SHOTS TO GAIN AN ACCURATE VELOCITY READING NEVER EXCEED 300FPS ADJUSTING THE LPR PRESSURE When using your Ego8 you may wish to change the output pressure of your LPR This is easily done by inserting a 5 32 inch hex key into the adjuster screw at the front and adjusting it accordingly SEE FIGURE 6 2 However we recommend that the LPR screw be left set flush with the front of the LPR cap By turning the adjuster screw clockwise you decrease the output pressure of your LPR and consequently reduce the pressure driving your rammer back and forth By turning the adjuster screw counter clockwise you increase the output pressure of your LPR and consequently increase the pressure driving your rammer back and forth NOTE TURNING THE ADJUSTER SCREW OUT TOO FAR WILL CAUSE IT TO FALL OUT USER INTERFACE QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS The Ego8 has a simple user interface through which all aspects
62. ted by the firing mode BBSS DISABLED IN TRAINING MODE The BBSS has been over ridden as the user has selected training mode As the user has chosen to turn the BBSS off the achievable rate of fire is limited by the OFF ROF parameter see page 36 UNDERSTANDING THE AUX OUT INDICATOR AO The Aux Out Indicator on the main screen is used to convey if the Aux Out parameter in the Hardware menu AUX OUT is switched on or off There two possible conditions that the SOI can indicate AUX OUT ENABLED The Aux Out parameter is enabled Each time the circuit board detects a valid trigger pull a signal will be sent to the AUX connector on the circuit board and to an expansion board if fitted AUX OUT DISABLED The Aux Out parameter is disabled No signal will be sent to either the AUX connector on the circuit board or to an expansion board if fitted UNDERSTANDING THE TRIGGER DETECTION INDICATOR TDI The Trigger Detection Indicator on the main screen is used to convey both the method of trigger detection in use and the current state of the trigger From the factory the Ego8 will have the opto sensor enabled The micro switch option can be selected by referring to the HARDWARE Menu see page 48 There are seven possible conditions that the TDI can indicate OPTO SENSOR SELECTED SIGNAL The Ego8 is configured to use the opto sensor to detect trigger pulls The opto sensor is currently reading 0 i e the t
63. tery does not seem to last very long The battery type is of a low quality Use an alkaline or metal hydride battery Do not OT use a low quality or rechargeable battery sn PARTS LIST The Ego8 leaks from the solenoid Check that 3 solenoid seals are intact and Replace seals if damaged using Ego8 Parts kit SPARES amp ACCESSORIES seated correctly in their designated pockets in Ensure seals are sealed correctly the Minifold Damaged Ego8 Solenoid Replace Ego8 Solenoid LPRis supercharging causing intermittent Clean LPR Piston seal leaking Inspect regulator seal in LPR Piston and regulator seat in LPR Body Replace if necessary Checkfor damaged or incorrect seals Replace seals on Rammer Is it leaking from the Barbs Check hose for cuts or replace barbs Is it over pressurizing from damaged seals on the Change Valve Chamber seals valve chamber The Ego8 leaks down the barrel Leaky Exhaust Valve Replace Exhaust Valve Damaged Valve Seat Replace Valve Guide Incorrect seal on front of Valve Guide Replace front seals on Valve Guide with 014 NBR70 Gas vents quickly down barrel as soon as it is The Exhaust Valve has become jammed in the Replace Exhaust Valve and valve guide as gassed up valve guide necessary see Maintenance Section FAULT FINDING FAULT FINDING n SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTION CAUSE The marker is chopping or trapping paint The Break Beam Sensor System is switched off Switch on the
64. that the trigger must be released before a pull can be recorded BAND HI 51 99 Top limit trigger activation point of debounce band expressed as a percentage BANDLO 1 49 Bottom limit trigger release point of debounce band expressed as a percentage TTTOL 0 100 Percentage Trigger Transition Filter tolerance BACK Go back one menu level TRAININ Training mode disabled Training mode enabled Cancel training mode selection HARDWRE TRIGGER Use opto sensor to detect trigger operation Use micro switch to detect trigger operation Cancel trigger detection method selection Select standard BBSS power level BBSS i Select high power level for BBSS Cancel BBSS power level selection Select standard solenoid power level SOLNOID i Select high power level for solenoid Cancel solenoid power level selection BEEPER Turn off audible indicator Turn on audible indicator if expansion board fitted Cancel audible indicator selection SIGOUT Turn off auxiliary output Turn on auxiliary output Cancel auxiliary output selection Go back one menu level Return to the Run Screen QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION QUICK SET UP USING YOUR Eaos ADVANCED SET UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES MENU TREE ADVANCED SET UP N ACCESSING THE MENU SYSTEM To access the Main Menu from the Run Screen push and hold the button for 1 second The name of the curr
65. the right to expose the circuit board within the frame Remove any fitted battery by sliding your thumb or finger into the recess below the battery and levering the battery out of the frame SEE FIGURE 2 1 DO NOT pull on the top of the battery to remove it as this can cause the battery terminals to bend and will result in a poor electrical connection Fit a 9 volt alkaline battery type PP3 6LR61 or MN1604 into the recess with the battery terminals away from you The positive terminal should be on the right hand side nearest to the side of the frame SEE FIGURE 2 2 Ensure that all of the wires are within the recess of the frame and away from the trigger microswitch and opto sensors so as not to interfere with their operation and replace the rubber grip and replace the three countersunk screws DO NOT over tighten the screws NOTE BATTERY VOLTAGE MUST NOT EXCEED 10 VOLTS SOME 9 VOLT RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES CAN EXCEED THIS VOLTAGE IF OVER CHARGED IF IN DOUBT DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION USING YOUR Eaos MENU TREE ADVANCED SET UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES QUICK SET UP QUICK SET UP D SWITCHING ON THE Eaos Press and hold the button SEE FIGURE 3 1 After one second the Ego8 logo will be displayed Release the 3 button and the Run Screen will be displayed SWITCHING OFF THE Eaos
66. ug are all be visible and accessible SEE FIGURE 13 5 Using a 1 8 hex key remove the screw from the front regulator mount that holds the LPR Body into the marker body SEE FIGURE 13 6 QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION OUICK SET UP USING YOUR Eaos MENU TREE ADVANCED SET UP FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES MAINTENANCE N MAINTENANCE CONTINUED Remove the entire LPR assembly the valve spring and the exhaust valve from the marker body SEE FIGURE 13 7 Using a 1 8 hex key remove the valve plug from the underside of the Ego8 body SEE FIGURE 13 8 The bottom of the exhaust valve guide should now be visible through the valve plug hole SEE FIGURE 13 9 Ensure that the rammer is in its rear position and taking an L shaped hex key place it down through the bolt slot in the top of the body so that you can apply light pressure to pop the valve guide out of its place in the Ego8 body SEE FIGURE 13 10 Note how one side of the exhaust valve guide is flat SEE FIGURE 13 11 whilst the other is raised to create the surface that the exhaust valve seals on SEE FIGURE 13 12 Inspect the sealing face of both the exhaust valve guide and the exhaust valve for any excessive wear or damage the exhaust valve or the exhaust valve guide is damaged then replace with authentic Ego8 parts You have now stripped the Ego8 HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE Eaos A WARNING
67. y drop off and or shot to shot inconsistancy Increasing the solenoid power will often help to eliminate these problems however the higher power level will cause more drain on the battery The choices available for the paramater are LO POWER low power solenoid drive gt HI POWER High power solenoid drive gt CANCEL Cancel editing and leave the parameter unchanged THE AUX OUT PARAMETER The auxiliary output is on a three pin connector in the circuit board and is used to provide an interface between the Ego8 and third party equipment such as loaders The AUX OUT parameter is used to enable the auxiliary output which pulses every time the Ego8 is fired The parameter choices are gt OFF Auxiliary output off gt ON Auxiliary output on gt CANCEL Cancel editing and leave the parameter unchanged NOTE If the optional Ego8 expansion board is fitted then the output on that board is pulsed at the same time as the auxiliary output CLEANING THE BREAK BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM Undo the retaining screw for the Break Beam Sensor Cover on the left hand side of the Ego8 using a 5 64 2mm hex key SEE FIGURE 9 1 Remove the Sensor Cover to expose the back of the Break Beam Sensor unit SEE FIGURE 9 2 Using a dry cotton bud carefully remove any debris paint or moisture from the back of the sensor unit and from inside the Sensor Cover Lift the BBSS free from the Ego8 body and using another dry cotton bud remove any gr
68. your QEV Block REAR QEV i QEV DIAPHRAGM QEV BLOCK FRONT QEV INSERT d u i FRONT QEV RETAINER CE CLIP B FIG 17 10 DIAPHRAGM QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION OUICK SET UP USING YOUR Eaos MENU TREE ADVANCED SET UP FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES amp ACCESSORIES n MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE n THE EQaOS SOLENOID ASSEMBLY Ego8 utilises a purpose built solenoid Unlike previous Ego solenoids the Ego8 solenoid is NON serviceable and as such ANY attempt to strip or service your Ego8 solenoid will immediately void your warranty If you experience any issues with your Ego8 solenoid then please contact your nearest Eclipse Service Center for details on how to get a replacement Ego8 solenoid Details of Eclipse Service Centers can be found SEE PAGES 70 71 at the back of this manual or in the Support section online at www planeteclipse com SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTION QUICK GUIDE CAUSE mec ORIENTATION Although a fresh battery has been fitted the The battery has been fitted incorrectly Fit the Battery correctly with the positive terminal QUICK SET UP Ego8 will not switch on nearest to the side of the frame USING YOUR The battery terminals are not making proper Remove the Battery gently bend the terminals contact with the battery towards where the Battery will sit and then SET UP replace the Battery MAINTENANCE The bat

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