Planet Eclipse Ego 05 User Manual

Warning

Warnings for safe Eclipse Ego handling:

• The Eclipse Ego is not a toy.

• Careless or improper use, including failure to follow instructions and warnings within this User Manual and

attached to the Eclipse Ego could cause death or serious injury.

• Do not remove or deface any warnings attached to the Eclipse Ego.

• 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.

• Persons under 18 years of age must have adult supervision when using or handling the Eclipse Ego.

• Observe all local and national laws, regulations and guidelines.

• Use only professional paintball fields where codes of safety are strictly enforced.

• Use compressed air/nitrogen only. Do not use Co2.

• Always follow instructions, warnings and guidelines given with any first stage regulator you use with the

Eclipse Ego.

• Use 0.68 calibre paintballs only.

• Keep the Eclipse Ego switched off until ready to shoot.

• Treat every marker as if it is loaded.

• Never point the Eclipse Ego at anything you do not intend to shoot.

• Do not shoot at persons at close range.

WARNING: Adhere striclty to these and all other safety instructions and guidelines.

• Always measure your markers velocity before playing paintball, using a suitable chronograph.

• Never shoot at velocities in excess of 300 feet (91.44 meters) per second, or at velocities greater than local

or national laws allow.

• Do not fire the Eclipse Ego without the bolt in the breech, as high-pressure gas will be emitted.

• Do not fire the Eclipse Ego without the bolt pin locked securely in place.

• Never look into the barrel or breech area of the Eclipse Ego whilst the marker is switched on and able to fire.

• Never put your finger or any foreign objects into the paintball feed tube of the Eclipse Ego.

• Never allow pressurised gas to come into contact with any part of your body.

• Always switch off the Eclipse Ego when not in use.

• Always fit a barrel-blocking device to the Eclipse Ego when not in use on the field of play.

• Always remove all paintballs from the Eclipse Ego when not in use on the field of play.

• Always remove the first stage regulator and relieve all residual gas pressure from the Eclipse Ego

before disassembly.

• The Eclipse Ego 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.

• Always remove the first stage regulator and relieve all residual gas pressure from the Eclipse Ego for

transport and storage.

• Always follow guidelines given with your first stage regulator for safe transport and storage.

• Always store the Eclipse Ego in a secure place.

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)

WarningWarning

Warning

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This section provides more detailed information on how to use and interact with the Eclipse Ego via its user interface.

• Setting Up

• Installing a Preset Air System

• Installing an Adjustable Air System

• Attaching a loader

• Switching on

• Screen Layout

• The Main Menu

• The Display Menu

• Using the Display Menu

• The Game Timer Menu

• Using the Game Timer Menu

• The Information Menu

• Adjusting Velocity.

• Adjusting the LPR pressure.

This section names the component parts of the Eclipse Ego marker.

This section provides details on how to get up and running quickly with your Eclipse Ego. This section is essential reading for everyone

• Installing a Battery

• Switching On the Eclipse Ego.

• Switching Off the Eclipse Ego.

• Firing the Eclipse Ego.

• Using the Ego Break-Beam Sensor System.

Orientation

Quick Set-Up

Using the Eclipse Ego

Display Menu Tree

This section contains more detailed information on setting up the Eclipse Ego.

• Setting the Trigger

• The Set-Up Menu

• The Mode Menu

• Using the Mode Menu.

• The Timing Menu

• Maximum Rate of Fire (MAX ROF)

• Dwell (DWELL)

• First Shot Drop Off (FSDO)

• The Filter Menu

• Using the Break Beam Breech Sensor System

• Setting the Empty Breech Detection Time (EMPTY)

• Setting the Ball Detection Time (BALL)

• Using the Trigger Filtering

• Setting the Trigger Pull Time (PULL)

• Setting the Trigger Release Time (RELEASE)

• Using the Trigger Transition Filtering

• Setting the Trigger Transition Band (TT BAND)

• Setting the Trigger Transition Tolerance (TT TOL)

• The Factory Settings Menu

• Using the Factory Settings Menu.

This section provides a quick reference to the User Interface.

This section acts as a guide to performing routine maintenance.

• Cleaning the Break Beam Sensor System.

• Stripping and Cleaning the Inline Regulator.

• Stripping and Cleaning the LPR.

• Cleaning and Lubricating the Rammer.

• How to fully strip down the Eclipse Ego (including

Exhaust Valve replacement).

• Assembling the Eclipse Ego.

• Cleaning and Lubricating the bolt.

This section provides information on how to resolve any problems that might arise with your Eclipse Ego.

Maintenance

Fault Finding

Advanced Set-Up

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This section provides an explanation of the terminology used in the Eclipse Ego manual.

Tear-out product registration card to be completed and returned to Planet Eclipse. Alternatively register online at www.planeteclipse.com.

Available upgrade / repair kits for your Eclipse Ego Marker.

This section provides information on the location of your nearest Eclipse Ego Service Centre.

This section provides space for you to record your favourite Eclipse Ego settings.

This section provides a table of the Eclipse Ego Electropneumatic marker components with their corresponding order codes.

Setting Savers

Service Centres

Glossary

Warranty Card

Parts List

Spares & Repairs

Please complete the details to keep a permanent record of your purchase of an Eclipse Ego. Please note, the form is intended for your personal records only, and will not act as a suitable warranty card for your purchase. Please complete the warranty card provided in the manual or the online warranty form, which can be found at www.planeteclipse.com to validate your Eclipse warranty.

Product Purchased Colour

• 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.

• Ilcontient des instructions et mesures de sécurité importantes.

• En cas de doute, ou s'il vous est impossible de comprendre le contenu du monde d'emploi, demandez conseil à un expert.

• Este manual de (operarios y) usarios està en Inglés.

• Contiene importantes normas de seguridad e instrucciones.

• Si no esta seguro de algùn punto o no entiende los conteindos de este manual debe conultar con un experto.

• Diese Bedienungs - und Benutzeranleitung ist in Englisch.

• Sie enthålt 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.

For Your Records

Date of Purchase Purchased From

Purchase Price Serial Number

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OrientationOrientation

Orientation

FRM

FRM Screw

LPR Cap

LPR Adjuster Screw

Ego Body

Clamping Feed

Ego Bolt

Ego Bolt Pin

Rammer Cap

Rammer (Inside Housing)

Sensor Cover

Sensor Cover Screw

Break Beam Sensor System

OOPS

OOPS Slide Rail

Eclipse Inline Regulator

Battery

Ego Trigger

PCB

Ego Grip Frame

Frame Tag

Frame Screw

Rear QEV

Front QEV

Minifold

Solenoid

Rammer Housing

Exhaust Valve

Exhaust Valve Spring

Frame Screw

Valve Plug

LPR Body

NOTE: for a more detailed explanation of

parts please see the Glossary section.

Low Pressure Regulator

Eclipse Inline Regulator

Rear LPR Spring

LPR Body

LPR Piston

Front LPR Spring

Adjuster Piston

LPR Cap

LPR Adjuster Screw

Inline Reg Top

Spring Pack

Inline Reg Piston

Reg Adjuster Screw

Inline Reg Bottom

OrientationOrientation OrientationOrientation

Orientation

OrientationOrientation

Orientation

Weight 859g Eclipse Ego and Eclipse Inline Regulator.

1116g

Eclipse Ego and Eclipse Inline Regulator with Shaft Solo Barrel and Oops.

255mm Eclipse Ego.Length

162mm Eclipse Ego Body and Frame.

524mm Eclipse Ego with Shaft Solo Barrel.

Height

Width

25.3mm Eclipse Ego.

232mm Eclipse Ego Body and Frame with Oops.

27.3mm Eclipse Ego with Eye Covers.

Shaft Solo Barrel

Ego Statistics

Installing a Battery

Ensure that the Eclipse Ego 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” hex wrench to remove the three countersunk screws that hold the rubber grip onto the frame (Note: a 2mm hex key can also be used). Peel the grip to the right to expose the electronics within the frame.

If present, remove the existing battery by sliding your thumb 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 then replace the rubber grip and replace the three countersunk screws. Do Not over-tighten the screws.

FIGURE 2.2

FIGURE 2.1

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At the rear of the frame, are three recessed pushbuttons. Press and hold the centre pushbutton

(See Figure 2.3)

. After one second the Eclipse Ego logo will be displayed. Release the pushbutton and the display will revert to the designated run screen (Rate of Fire, Shot Counter or Game Timer).

Press and hold the centre pushbutton for 1 second. The

display will read

OFF

. Release the centre pushbutton and

re-press it to turn off the Eclipse Ego. Alternatively when

the display reads

OFF

, you can also pull the trigger once

to turn off the Eclipse Ego.

Pull the trigger to fire the Eclipse Ego. The entire firing sequence is controlled electronically by the Eclipse Ego circuit board and solenoid, enabling any user to achieve high rates of fire easily.

Switching On the Eclipse Ego

Switching Off the Eclipse Ego

Firing the Eclipse Ego

FIGURE 2.3

Using the Break Beam Sensor System

To switch off the Break Beam Sensor System, press and hold the top pushbutton for one second

(See Figure 2.4).

The eye on icon in the top left hand corner of the LCD screen will change to the eye off icon indicating that the breech sensor has been disabled.

To switch the Break Beam Sensor System back on, press and hold the top pushbutton for one second. The eye off icon in the top left hand corner of the LCD screen will change to the eye on icon indicating that the breech sensor has been enabled.

When the Break Beam Sensor

System is enabled, the icon will

change depending on if the system

has detected a ball or not. When

no ball has been detected the icon

looks like this when a ball has

been detected the icon changes to

look like this.

FIGURE 2.4

Note: when turning on the Eclipse Ego, the Break Beam Sensor System is automatically

enabled.

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Before you can begin to use your Eclipse Ego, there are a few necessary components that are required to enable the Eclipse Ego to function; namely an air system and a loader of your choice.

Every Eclipse Ego comes complete with an Eclipse On/Off Purge System (OOPS) allowing a preset regulator and tank to be screwed straight in for immediate use. Before screwing the preset system into the OOPS ensure

that the on/off knob is wound out approximately half way

(See Figure 3.1)

. Be careful not to unscrew the on/off knob too far as it will come completely out of the OOPS. If this happens, replace the on/off knob by screwing it back into the OOPS in a clockwise direction.

Screw the preset air system into the OOPS

(See Figure 3.2)

so that the bottle screws in all the way and is tight. Slowly turn the on/off knob in a clockwise direction allowing the OOPS to depress the pin of the preset air system, causing the Eclipse Ego to become pressurised, providing there is sufficient

air in your tank

(See Figure 3.3)

. You have now installed a preset air system

to your Eclipse Ego.

FIGURE 3.1

FIGURE 3.2

FIGURE 3.3

Installing a Preset Air System

Setting Up

Note: When utilising an OOPS on your Eclipse Ego, the Eclipse Ego will store air in the valve chamber after the OOPS has dumped the supply in your gas line and inline regulator. Please remember to discharge the stored air in a safe direction as you are unscrewing the

on/off knob on the OOPS.

Note: The Eclipse Ego cannot be used with Co2, it can only be

Installing an Adjustable Air system

Firstly disconnect the 1/4” hosing from the elbow attached to the OOPS

at the base of the frame

(See Figure 3.4)

. Unscrew the on/off knob from the OOPS, and using a 3/32” Hex key turn the two screws on the left hand side of the OOPS rail counter clockwise so that the body of the OOPS can be

removed by sliding it out

(See Figure 3.5)

. Using a 5/32” hex key remove the

two screws that attach the OOPS rail to the bottom of the Eclipse Ego grip

frame and remove the OOPS rail

(See Figure 3.6)

Attach the air system of your choice, taking care to ensure that you use the correct length and size of hosing and elbows 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 Ego Printed Circuit Board will become damaged.

FIGURE 3.4

FIGURE 3.5

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Using a 5/32” hex key, turn the top screw of the clamping feed tube counter clockwise until the feed neck of your loader can easily be pushed into the

top of the clamping feed tube

(See Figure 3.7)

. Push your choice of loader

firmly into the clamping feed tube so that it rests on the shelf inside the

clamping feed tube

(See Figure 3.8)

. Using a 5/32” hex key, tighten the top

screw of the clamping feed tube by turning it clockwise until the loader is

firmly gripped

(See Figure 3.9)

You have now attached a loader to your Eclipse Ego. Once you have filled your loader and air tank you will then be ready to begin using your Eclipse Ego.

Attaching a Loader

FIGURE 3.9

FIGURE 3.8

FIGURE 3.7

Pressing and holding the

Select

(middle) pushbutton will switch the Eclipse Ego on. The LCD display will show the Eclipse Ego logo. When the pushbutton is released, the LCD display will show the designated display screen.

The standard layout of an Eclipse Ego display is as follows:

Switching On

Screen Layout

Mode Selection

Battery Level Indicator

Break Beam Sensor System Indicator

Dependant on Display Screen Choice

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Press the

Lower

(bottom) pushbutton to scroll down through each of the

options on the menu. Once the last option on the menu has been displayed,

pressing the

Lower

pushbutton will cause the first option to be displayed.

Press the

Raise

(top) pushbutton to scroll up through each of the options on

the menu. Once the first option on the menu has been displayed, pressing

the

Raise

pushbutton will cause the last option to be displayed.

Press the

Select

pushbutton to select the displayed option.

Selecting the

BACK

option will return the display to the display from which the

Main Menu was selected.

The Main Menu

To activate the Main Menu (providing the Eclipse Ego is already turned on),

press and hold the

Select

pushbutton. After one second

OFF

will be displayed.

This is one of the options on the Main Menu, as shown below:

To display the Game Timer when the frame is in normal use, simply

Select

the

TIMER

option from the

DISPLAY

Menu.

To display the Shot Counter when the frame is in

normal use, simply

Select

the

SHOTS

option from the

DISPLAY

Menu.

To display the Rate of Fire Indicator when the frame

is in normal use, simply

Select

the

ROF

option from

the

DISPLAY

menu.

To return to the Main Menu, scroll to

the

CANCEL

option and press

Select

The Display Menu

Scroll through the main menu until the

DISPLAY

option is displayed and then press

Select.

This has

now activated the

DISPLAY

Menu.

The left hand side of the screen shows

DISPLAY

, the name of the option that you are currently in, whilst the right hand side of the screen can be changed

by using the

Raise

and

Lower

pushbuttons to scroll

through the different

DISPLAY

options as detailed

below:

NOTE: The option chosen in the

DISPLAY

menu will be the designated run screen when the Eclipse Ego is in normal use, and when the

marker is first switched on.

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