Planet Eclipse Ego 08, Ego SL8R User Manual
WARNING
ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE AND ALL OTHER SAFETY
2.
WARNING
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.
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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 excess 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.
WARNING
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
QUICK SET-UP
USING YOUR EGO8
ADVANCED SET-UP
MENU TREE
MAINTENANCE
FAULT FINDING
SERVICE CENTERS
PARTS LIST
SPARES & ACCESSORIES
ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE AND ALL OTHER SAFETY
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 secure place..
INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES!
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.
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)
QUICK GUIDE
.
WARNING
3.
4.
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
Names the component parts of the Ego8 Marker. This
section is essential reading for everyone.
6 > KNOW YOUR EGO8
8 > THE EGO8 NAVIGATION
CONSOLE
QUICK SET-UP
Details on how to get up and running quickly with
your Ego8. This section is essential reading for everyone.
9 > INSTALLING A 9V BATTERY
10 > SWITCHING ON THE EGO8
10 > SWITCHING OFF THE EGO8
10 > FIRING
10 > THE EGO8 CIRCUIT BOARD
11 > USING THE BREAK-BEAM
SENSOR SYSTEM
USING YOUR EGO8
More detailed information on how to use and interact
with the Ego8 via its user interface.
12 > SETTING UP
12 > INSTALLING A PRESET AIR
SYSTEM
13 > T-SLOT MOUNTING SYSTEM
13 > MACROLINE HOSING &
ELBOWS
14 > INSTALLING AN ADJUSTABLE
AIR SYSTEM
15 > ATTACHING A LOADER
16 > SETTING THE TRIGGER
18 > ADJUSTING THE VELOCITY
18 > ADJUSTING THE LPR
PRESSURE
19 > USER INTERFACE
19 > SWITCHING ON
19 > RUN SCREEN LAYOUT
20 > UNDERSTANDING THE BBSS
INDICATOR
21 > UNDERSTANDING THE AUX
OUT INDICATOR
22 > UNDERSTANDING THE
TRIGGER DETECTION
INDICATOR
22 > UNDERSTANDING THE LOCK
INDICATOR
22 > UNDERSTANDING THE
BATTERY INDICATOR
22 > THE GAME TIMER
22 > THE SHOT COUNTER
23 > THE AVERAGE RATE OF FIRE
23 > THE PEAK RATE OF FIRE
23 > THE MENU SYSTEM
MENU TREE
A quick reference guide to the user interface.
24 > MAIN MENU
25 > SET-UP MENU
ADVANCED SET-UP
In depth information on setting up the Ego8.
28 > ACCESSING THE MENU
SYSTEM
28 > MOVING AROUNG THE MENUS
28 > ALTERING PARAMETERS
29 > THE MAIN MENU
29 > THE DISPLAY PARAMETER
30 > THE GAME TIMER MENU
30 > GAME PARAMETER
31 > ALARM PARAMETER
31 > START PARAMETER
32 > THE SET-UP MENU
33 > THE TOURNAMENT LOCK
PRESET PARAMETER (LOCK)
33 > THE PRESET MENU
33 > THE LOAD PRESET
PARAMETER
34 > THE SAVE PRESET
PARAMETER
34 > THE FIRING MODE
PARAMETER
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
QUICK SET-UP
USING YOUR EGO8
ADVANCED SET-UP
MENU TREE
MAINTENANCE
FAULT FINDING
SERVICE CENTERS
PARTS LIST
SPARES & ACCESSORIES
CONTENTS
35 > RATE OF FIRE CAP
PARAMETER
35 > MAXIMUM RATE OF FIRE
PARAMETER
36 > RATE OF FIRE WITH BBSS
OFF PARAMETER
36 > THE RAMP SETTINGS MENU
37 > THE RAMP TYPE PARAMETER
37 > THE LINEAR RAMP RATE
PARAMETER
38 > THE RAMP START
PARAMETER
38 > THE RAMP KICK-IN
PARAMETER
39 > THE SUSTAIN RATE
PARAMETER
39 > THE RAMP RESTART
PARAMETER
40 > THE TIMING MENU
40 > THE DWELL PARAMETER
40 > THE FIRST SHOT DROP OFF
COMPENSATION PARAMETER
41 > THE LIGHT PARAMETER
41 > THE SLEEP PARAMETER
42 > THE FILTER MENU
43 > THE DEBOUNCE PARAMETER
43 > THE EMPTY BREECH TIME
PARAMETER
44 > THE BALL PARAMETER
44 > THE PULL PARAMETER
45 > THE RELEASE PARAMETER
45 > THE BAND HIGH PARAMETER
46 > THE BAND LO PARAMETER (
46 > BASIC TRIGGER FILTER
SET- UP
46 > ADVANCED TRIGGER FILTER
SET-UP
47 > THE TRAINING PARAMETER
48 > THE HARDWARE MENU
THE TRIGGER PARAMETER
48 > THE BBSS PARAMETER
48 > THE SOLENOID PARAMETER
48 > THE AUX OUT PARAMETER
49 MAINTENANCE
A guide to performing routine maintenance.
49 > CLEANING THE BREAK-BEAM
SENSOR SYSTEM
51 > CLEANING THE INLINE
REGULATOR
53 > CLEANING THE LPR
55 > CLEANING AND LUBRICATING
THE RAMMER
57 > HOW TO STRIP THE EGO8
59 > HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE
EGO8
61 > CLEANING THE TRIGGER
ASSEMBLY
63 > CLEANING AND LUBRICATING
THE BOLT
64 > CLEANING THE QEV BLOCK
66 > THE EGO8 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 &
ACCESSORIES
Available upgrade / repair kits for your Ego8.
QUICK GUIDE
CONTENTS
5.
KNOW YOUR EGO8
6.
ORIENTATION
BOLT PIN
RAMMER CAP
RAMMER
FRAME
SCREW
OOPS
PIN
QEV
BLOCK
BOLT
OOPS
INSERT
OOPS
CLAMPING LEVER
FEEDNECK
BODY
B
A
D
C
E
BATTERY
OOPS
KNOB
OOPS
SCREWS
VALVE
PLUG
F
FRAME
SCREW
MACRO LINE
ELBOW
VALVE
GUIDE
EYE COVER SCREW
VALVE
SPRING
VALVE
TORPEDO
FRM SCREW
INLINE
REG TOP
INLINE REG
SWIVEL
INLINE REG
BOTTOM
EYE COVER
CIRCUIT BOARD
SOLENOID
MINIFOLD
TRIGGER
LPR
BODY
LPR
CAP
A
B
C
D
E
F
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
QUICK SET-UP
USING YOUR EGO8
ADVANCED SET-UP
MENU TREE
MAINTENANCE
FAULT FINDING
SERVICE CENTERS
PARTS LIST
SPARES & ACCESSORIES
ORIENTATION
LOW PRESSURE
REGULATOR
LPR ADJUSTER
LPR CAP
QUICK GUIDE
SCREW
LPR SPRING
LPR PISTON
LPR SPRING
INLINE REGULATOR
LPR BODY
SWIVEL
LPR ADJUSTER
PISTON
INLINE REGULATOR
SPRING
INLINE REGULATOR
ADJUSTER SCREW
INLINE REGULATOR
INLINE REGULATOR BOTTOM
INLINE
REGULATOR TOP
INLINE REGULATOR
PISTON
ORIENTATION
7.
THE EGO8
8.
ORIENTATION
NAVIGATION CONSOLE
At the rear of the Ego8 grip frame you will find the Navigation
Console. The Navigation Console is used for:
PREVIOUS /
RAISE
> TURNING THE EGO8 ON AND
OFF USING THE BUTTON
> SCROLLING THROUGH MENUS
WITH THE AND BUTTONS
> SELECTING PARAMETERS TO
EDIT USING THE BUTTON
> EDITING PARAMETERS USING
THE AND BUTTONS
> TURNING THE EGO8 BBSS ON
AND OFF USING THE BUTTON
> RESETTING RECORDED
VALUES USING THE BUTTON
> CONTROLLING THE GAME TIMER
WITH THE BUTTON
SELECT
NEXT / LOWER
INSTALLING
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
QUICK SET-UP
USING YOUR EGO8
ADVANCED SET-UP
MENU TREE
MAINTENANCE
FAULT FINDING
SERVICE CENTERS
PARTS LIST
SPARES & ACCESSORIES
QUICK SET-UP
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
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.
QUICK GUIDE
FIG 2.1
FIG 2.2
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 SET-UP
9.
SWITCHING ON
10.
QUICK SET-UP
THE EGO8
Press and hold the button (SEE FIGURE 3.1). After one second
the Ego8 logo will be displayed. Release the button and the
Run Screen will be displayed.
SWITCHING OFF
THE EGO8
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 EGO8
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 EGO8 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)
FIG 3.1
C
B
A
FIG 3.2
USING THE BREAK
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
QUICK SET-UP
USING YOUR EGO8
ADVANCED SET-UP
MENU TREE
MAINTENANCE
FAULT FINDING
SERVICE CENTERS
PARTS LIST
SPARES & ACCESSORIES
QUICK SET-UP
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
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
.
When the Break-Beam Sensor System is enabled, the 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 .
Additional features of the Ego8’s Break-Beam Sensor System are
covered in full on page 20 of this user manual.
QUICK GUIDE
FIG 3.3
NOTE: WHEN THE EGO8 IS TURNED ON, THE BREAK-BEAM SENSOR
SYSTEM IS AUTOMATICALLY ENABLED
QUICK SET-UP
11.
SETTING UP
12.
USING YOUR EGO8
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 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 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.
FIG 4.1
FIG 4.2
FIG 4.3
T-SLOT
WARNING
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
QUICK SET-UP
USING YOUR EGO8
ADVANCED SET-UP
MENU TREE
MAINTENANCE
FAULT FINDING
SERVICE CENTERS
PARTS LIST
SPARES & ACCESSORIES
USING YOUR EGO8
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).
T-SLOT
MOUNT
MACROLINE HOSING
AND ELBOWS
QUICK GUIDE
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 been trimmed correctly to ensure a tight
fit in the fitting.
IF YOU EVER REMOVE THE MACROLINE HOSE FROM THE FITTING,
ALWAYS CHECK THE CONDITION OF YOUR MACROLINE HOSING AND IF
IT IS WORN OR THE WRONG LENGTH REPLACE IT IMMEDIATELY.
USING YOUR EGO8
13.
INSTALLING AN
WARNING
14.
USING YOUR EGO8
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’s 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.
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 WILL BECOME DAMAGED.
FIG 4.4
FIG 4.5
FIG 4.6
ATTACHING A LOADER
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
QUICK SET-UP
USING YOUR EGO8
ADVANCED SET-UP
MENU TREE
MAINTENANCE
FAULT FINDING
SERVICE CENTERS
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SPARES & ACCESSORIES
USING YOUR EGO8
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
FIG 5.1
FIG 5.2
FIG 5.3
USING YOUR EGO8
15.
SETTING THE
16.
USING YOUR EGO8
TRIGGER
The Ego8 provides the user with the option to use either a MicroSwitch or an opto sensor as the means for detecting trigger pulls.
Before you begin to adjust and set your trigger, you must first
select the 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
Strength 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).
, the Rear Stop Trigger Screw, the Magnet Return
and the Micro Switch Activation Screw.
FIG 7.1
FIG 7.2
SETTING
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
QUICK SET-UP
USING YOUR EGO8
ADVANCED SET-UP
MENU TREE
MAINTENANCE
FAULT FINDING
SERVICE CENTERS
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SPARES & ACCESSORIES
USING YOUR EGO8
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 magnet. 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. Do 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 deactivates 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
FIG 7.3
FIG 7.4
USING YOUR EGO8
17.
ADJUSTING
18.
USING YOUR EGO8
THE VELOCITY
When using 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.
FIG 6.1
NOTE: TURNING THE ADJUSTER SCREW OUT TOO FAR WILL CAUSE
IT TO FALL OUT.
FIG 6.2
USER INTERFACE
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
QUICK SET-UP
USING YOUR EGO8
ADVANCED SET-UP
MENU TREE
MAINTENANCE
FAULT FINDING
SERVICE CENTERS
PARTS LIST
SPARES & ACCESSORIES
USING YOUR EGO8
The Ego8 has a simple user interface through which all aspects
of it’s electronic control system can be monitored and adjusted
by means of the three pushbuttons and graphical LCD which
comprise the Navigation Console.
SWITCHING ON
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
The root of the user interface is the Run Screen. This screen is the
one most often displayed and provides the user with essential
feedback on the state of the Ego8. A typical Run Screen is shown
on the right.
On the left of the screen is a display option that is user selectable
from the Main Menu (see page 29). This option can be:-
> A GAME TIMER
> A SHOT COUNTER
> AN AVERAGE RATE OF FIRE
INDICATOR
> 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).
BREAK-BEAM
SENSOR SYSTEM
INDICATOR
AUX OUT
INDICATOR
TRIGGER
DETECTION
INDICATOR
USER SELECTABLE
DISPLAY OPTION
LOCK INDICATOR
BATTERY LEVEL
INDICATOR
QUICK GUIDE
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 YOUR EGO8
19.
UNDERSTANDING
20.
USING YOUR EGO8
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.
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
limited 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
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
QUICK SET-UP
USING YOUR EGO8
ADVANCED SET-UP
MENU TREE
MAINTENANCE
FAULT FINDING
SERVICE CENTERS
PARTS LIST
SPARES & ACCESSORIES
USING YOUR EGO8
AUX OUT INDICATOR
(AOI)
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 are 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,
0% SIGNAL
The Ego8 is configured to use the opto sensor to
detect trigger pulls. The opto sensor is currently
reading 0%, i.e. the trigger is fully released.
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 0%,
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,
ABOVE 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 100%,
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 100%, 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
USING YOUR EGO8
21.
UNDERSTANDING THE
22.
USING YOUR EGO8
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 .
When the lock is disabled the lock indictor will show an
open padlock .
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 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
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 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
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.
ALARM time the Gamer Timer
THE AVERAGE RATE
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
QUICK SET-UP
USING YOUR EGO8
ADVANCED SET-UP
MENU TREE
MAINTENANCE
FAULT FINDING
SERVICE CENTERS
PARTS LIST
SPARES & ACCESSORIES
USING YOUR EGO8
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 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
QUICK GUIDE
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 represents the rate
of fire measured between the last two shots.
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.
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 to ‘on’. Smart menu items are indicated with
a * in the table below.
USING YOUR EGO8
23.
MAIN MENU
24.
MENU TREE
MAIN MENU
OFF?
DISPLAY
TIMER
GAME
Timer
Shots
Avg ROF
Peak ROF
Cancel
00:00 - 60:00
Turn off the Ego8
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 Screen
Display the peak rate of fire on the Run Screen
Cancel the display selection
Countdown game timer start time
EXIT
ALARM
START
BACK
00:00 - 10:00
Button
Trigger
Cancel
Alarm activation time
button starts the game timer
Trigger pull starts the game timer
Cancel game timer start event selection
Go back one menu level
Return to the Run Screen
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