Planet Eclipse Ego 08, Ego SL8R User Manual

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WARNING

ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE AND ALL OTHER SAFETY

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.

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

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

KNOW YOUR EGO8

ORIENTATION

BOLT PIN

RAMMER CAP

RAMMER

FRAME SCREW

OOPS PIN

QEV

BLOCK

BOLT

OOPS INSERT

OOPS

CLAMPING LEVER

FEEDNECK

BODY

BATTERY

OOPS KNOB

OOPS SCREWS

VALVE

PLUG

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

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

THE EGO8

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

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

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

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

PARTS LIST

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

PARTS LIST

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.

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UNDERSTANDING THE

22.

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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

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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

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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.

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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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LOCK

PRESET

LOAD

SAVE

Off On Cancel

User 1 User 2 Factory NPPL PSP MILLEN CFOA Cancel

User 1 User 2 Cancel

Turn the tournament lock off Turn 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

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MODE

ROF CAP

MAX ROF*

OFF ROF

RAMP SET*

BACK

Semi Ramp Cancel

Off On Cancel

10.0 - 30.0

4.0 - 15.0

Go back one menu level

Select semi-automatic mode of fire Select ramping mode of fire Cancel the mode selection

Turn off the rate of fire cap Turn on the rate of fire cap Cancel the ROF cap selection

Rate of fire cap in balls per second when BBSS is enabled

Rate of fire cap in balls per second when BBSS is disabled

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SET-UP MENU

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MENU TREE

TIMING

FILTER

TYPE

RATE

PULL NO

KICK IN

SUSTAIN

RESTART

BACK

DWELL

FSDO

LIGHT

SLEEP

BACK

DBOUNCE

EMPTY

BALL

Step Linear Cancel

0 - 100

4 - 9

5.0 - 15.0

0.0 - 1.0

0.0 - 25.0

0.0 - 3.0

0.5 - 20.0

5 - 60

TT Level 9 . . Level 1 Cancel

1.0 - 20.0

Select step type ramping Select linear type ramping Cancel the ramp type selection

Percentage linear ramp rate

Number of shots before ramping can start

Rate at which trigger has to be pulled in pulls per second before ramping can start

Rate at which trigger has to be pulled in pulls per second in order to maintain ramping

Time in seconds after last trigger pull during which ramp can be restarted

Go back one menu level

Solenoid energise time in milliseconds for each shot

First shot drop-off compensation time in milliseconds

Backlight off delay in seconds

Auto power off time in minutes

Go back one menu level

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 look for a paintball.

Time in milliseconds that a paintball must be in the breech for the Ego8 to be ready to fire

SET-UP MENU

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TRAININ

HARDWRE

PULL

RELEASE

BAND HI*

BAND LO*

TT TOL*

BACK

TRIGGER

BBSS

SOLNOID

BEEPER

SIG OUT

3.0 - 25.0

51 - 99

1 - 49

0 - 100

Off On Cancel

Opto Switch Cancel

Lo Power Hi Power Cancel

Off On Cancel

Time in milliseconds that the trigger must be pulled for a shot to be fired

Time in milliseconds that the trigger must be released before a pull can be recorded

Top limit (trigger activation point) of debounce band expressed as a percentage

Bottom limit (trigger release point) of debounce band expressed as a percentage

Percentage Trigger Transition Filter tolerance

Go back one menu level

Training mode disabled Training mode enabled Cancel training mode selection

Use opto sensor to detect trigger operation Use micro-switch to detect trigger operation Cancel trigger detection method selection

Select standard BBSS power level Select high power level for BBSS Cancel BBSS power level selection

Select standard solenoid power level Select high power level for solenoid Cancel solenoid power level selection

Turn off audible indicator Turn on audible indicator (if expansion board fitted) Cancel audible indicator selection

Turn off auxiliary output Turn on auxiliary output Cancel auxiliary output selection

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EXIT

BACK

Go back one menu level

Return to the Run Screen

MENU TREE

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28.

ADVANCED SET-UP

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 currently 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 THE TWO 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 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 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 choices. Altering parameter values is essentially the same for both types of parameter.

To alter a numeric parameter, ﬁrst activate the EDIT mode. Press the 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 button to decrease the parameter value one step at a time. Press and hold the 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.

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The Main Menu comprises parameters that do not affect the way in which the Ego8 shoots and which therefore do not have to be tournament locked.

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.

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:-

> TIMER: > SHOTS:

Screen

> AVG ROF:

the Run Screen

> PEAK ROF:

the Run Screen

> CANCEL:

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.

The Game Timer is displayed on the Run Screen

The Shot Counter is displayed on the Run

The Average Rate of Fire is displayed on

The Peak Rate of Fire is displayed on

Editing is cancelled and the parameter

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NOTE: IF THE LOCK OPTION IS DISABLED FURTHER OPTIONS WILL

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THE GAME

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ADVANCED SET-UP

TIMER MENU

(TIMER)

This menu is comprised of parameters that control the operation of the Game Timer:

GAME PARAMETER

(GAME)

This parameter is used to set the game time; the time from which 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, 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’.

GAME OVER will be

ALARM PARAMETER

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(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 to ‘on’.

NOTE: THE EGO8 HAS THE ABILIT Y 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:

> BUTTON:

timer.

> TRIGGER:

timer.

> CANCEL:

unchanged.

Pressing the button will start the game

Pulling the trigger will start the game

Cancel editing and leave the parameter

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31.

THE SETUP MENU

32.

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)

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.

which should be pushed and held for 1 second.

FIG 8.1

FIG 8.2

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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:-

> OFF:

added to the MAIN menu, making it easily accessible by pressing and holding the button.

> ON:

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.

> CANCEL:

unchanged.

Turn on the tournament lock. The SETUP menu is

Turn off the tournament lock. The SETUP menu is

Cancel selection and leave the parameter

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.

> FACTORY:

defaults. The Ego8 leaves the factory set in this way and this is also described on the Run Screen as SEMI.

> NPPL:

Ego8 to comply with the 2007 NPPL rules governing ﬁring modes.

> PSP:

to comply with the 2007 PSP governing ﬁring modes

> MILLEN:

Ego8 to comply with the 007 Millennium Series rules governing ﬁring modes.

> CFOA:

Ego8 to comply with the 2007 CFOA rules governing ﬁring modes.

> CANCEL:

remains unchanged.

Reset every parameter to the factory set

Load a set of parameters that conﬁgures the

Load a set of parameters that conﬁgures the Ego8

Load a set of parameters that conﬁgures the

Editing is cancelled and the parameter

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THE LOAD PRESET

34.

ADVANCED SET-UP

PARAMETER CONT...

> USER 1:

that have been previously saved by the user.

> USER 2:

parameters that have been previously saved by the user.

With the exception of only those parameters that control the ﬁring mode of the Ego8, leaving Filter, Timing and Hardware parameters unchanged.

Load a set of custom ﬁring mode parameters

Load a second set of custom ﬁring mode

FACTORY each of the Presets changes

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:-

THE FIRING MODE PARAMETER (MODE)

This parameter is used to select the ﬁring mode of the Ego8 and has the following choices:

> SEMI:

Ego8 will ﬁre one shot for every trigger pull

> RAMP:

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

> CANCEL:

unchanged

This is the default and in this ﬁring mode the

In this ﬁring mode, the rate of ﬁre is increased

Editing is cancelled and the parameter is

> USER 1:

‘USER 1’

> USER 2:

‘USER 2’

> CANCEL:

remains unchanged.

NOTE: THE CURRENT PRESET CONFIGURATION CAN BE VIEWED

FROM THE RUN SCREEN BY PRESSING THE BUTTON.

Save the current parameters as the Preset

Editing is cancelled and the parameter

PLEASE NOTE: CERTAIN MODES MAY ONLY BE AVAILABLE IN

CERTAIN COUNTRIES AND ON CERTAIN MODELS OF THE EGO8.

RATE OF FIRE CAP

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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:-

> OFF: > ON: > CANCEL:

unchanged

If the will feature as an item in the SET-UP Menu. If the ROF CAP is switched OFF, the MAX ROF parameter is redundant and omitted from the SET-UP Menu.

Rate of Fire only limited bu the loader

Rate of Fire limited to the MAX ROF parameter value

Cancel editing and leave the parameter

ROF CAP is switched ON, then the MAX ROF parameter

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 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 ‘on’.

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35.

RATE OF FIRE

36.

ADVANCED SET-UP

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:

THE RAMP TYPE

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PARAMETER (TYPE)

This parameter is used to select the ramping style and has the following choices:-

> STEP:

semi-automatic until a number of trigger pulls, set by PULL

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 required rate set by SUSTAIN.

> LINEAR:

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 MAX 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:

made to the parameter.

Step ramping will cause the Ego8 to shoot in

, have been made at a minimum pull rate, set by KICK IN.

Linear ramping will cause the Ego8 to shoot

Editing is cancelled and no changes are

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.

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THE RAMP START

38.

ADVANCED SET-UP

PARAMETER

(PULL NO)

The parameter sets the number of trigger pulls that are required at the KICK IN rate before ramping will start. The parameter can be set between 4 and 9 pulls in increments 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

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RATE PARAMETER

(SUSTAIN)

Once the Ego8 is ramping the user has to continue to pull the trigger at a minimum rate in order to maintain the ramping. This parameter sets this rate and can be between 5.0 and 15.0 pulls per second in 0.1 pulls per second increments.

THE RAMP RESTART PARAMETER

(RESTART)

The RESTART parameter deﬁnes the amount of time after the last trigger pull during which the ramp can be restarted with a single trigger pull. If a trigger pull occurs after the RESTART time has expired, then the other ramp start conditions have to be met before ramping will restart. This parameter can be set between

0.0 and 1.0 seconds in 0.1 second increments.

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THE TIMING MENU

40.

ADVANCED SET-UP

The parameters on the Timing menu all relate to the timing of speciﬁc events.

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 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

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PARAMETER (LIGHT)

The LCD backlight is illuminated whenever any of the buttons are pressed on the Ego8. The LIGHT parameter is used to set the amount of time that the backlight stays lit between 0.0 and 20.0 seconds in 0.5 second increments.

THE SLEEP PARAMETER

(SLEEP)

If the Ego8 is inactive for a period of time then it will automatically switch off in order to save power. The SLEEP parameter is used to set that time between 5 and 60 minutes in 5 minute increments.

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41.

THE FILTER MENU

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The parameters on the Filter menu are all used to tune the Ego8’s 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.:

THE DEBOUNCE

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PARAMETER

(DBOUNCE)

This parameter is used to combat any trigger bounce that might occur in the Ego8.

This parameter can be set to the following choices:-

> TT:

The trigger Transition Filter is used to remove trigger

bounce

> LEVEL 9:

The debounce ﬁlter is used to remove trigger bounce, this ﬁlter has nine levels with level 9 providing the most ﬁltering and

> LEVEL1: > CANCEL:

Level 1 providing the least ﬁltering

Cancel editing and leave the parameter

unchanged

THE EMPTY BREECH TIME PARAMETER

(EMPTY)

In order for the BBSS to function correctly it must ﬁrst detect 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.

Slots or holes in some third party bolts can fool the BBSS and so this parameter is used to specify a minimum time that the breech must be empty. The parameter can be set between 1.0 and 20.0ms in 0.5ms increments.

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43.

THE BALL

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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.

THE RELEASE

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PARAMETER

(RELEASE)

The RELEASE parameter is used to set the minimum amount of time that the trigger must be released before it is recognised as a valid trigger release. This parameter can be set between 3.0 and

25.0 milliseconds in 0.1 millisecond increments.

THE BAND HIGH PARAMETER

(BAND HI)

The BAND HI parameter is only available if OPTO has been selected in the HARDWARE menu. BAND HI deﬁnes the point at which the trigger is considered pulled and is adjustbale between 51% and 99% in 1% increments.

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THE BAND LOW PARAMETER

(BAND LO)

The BAND LO parameter is only available if OPTO has been selected in the HARDWARE menu. BAND LO deﬁnes the point at which the trigger is considered released and is adjustable between 1% and 49% in 1% 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 of the display.

5. Set the FRONT STOP TRIGGER SCREW as equired, ensuring that the bar is as close to 0% 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

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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 TT TOL 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.

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:-

> OFF:

Training Mode is disabled and the Ego8 functions

normally

> ON:

Training Mode is enabled.

> CANCEL:

unchanged

Cancel editing and leave the parameter

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NOTE: THE FASTEST WAY TO SHOOT AN EGO8 IS TO WALK 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.

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47.

48.

ADVANCED SET-UP

THE HARDWARE MENU

The HARDWARE Menu comprises parameters that control low level functionality of the Ego8 electronic hardware.

THE TRIGGER PARAMETER

(TRIGGER)

The Ego8 is ﬁtted with a dual trigger pull detection system. A 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:-

> OPTO: > SWITCH:

detection

> CANCEL:

unchanged

Select the Opto sensor for trigger pull detection

Select the microswitch for trigger pull

Cancel editing and leave the parameter

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: > HI POWER: > CANCEL:

unchanged

Low power BBSS drive

High power BBSS drive

Cancel editing and leave the parameter

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 velocity 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: > HI POWER: > CANCEL:

unchanged

Low power solenoid drive

High power solenoid drive

Cancel editing and leave the parameter

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:-

> OFF: > ON: > CANCEL:

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.

Auxiliary output off

Auxiliary output on

Cancel editing and leave the parameter

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BREAK-BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM

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.

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 grease or debris build-up from the front of the sensor unit (SEE FIGURE 9.3).

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FIG 9.1

FIG 9.2

FIG 9.3

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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) FIGURE 9.5)

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.

Replace the detent back into the Ego8 body (SEE

and place the BBSS back into the designated slot in

NOTE: WHEN CLEANING BREAK-BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM INSPECT

CONDITION OF RUBBER FINGER DETENTS AND REPLACE IF

NECESSARY. ENSURE THAT THE RECEIVER SENSOR (INDICATED BY A

RED MARK & RED HEAT SHRINK) IS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT-HAND

SIDE OF THE MARKER BODY.

FIG 9.4

FIG 9.5

FIG 9.6

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INLINE REGULATOR

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 Inline Regulator may vary according to the model of Ego8 that you have.

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 of the 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.

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FIG 10.1

FIG 10.2 FIG 10.3

FIG 10.4

MAINTENANCE

51.

(CONTINUED)

52.

MAINTENANCE

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 “SUPERCHARGE”, SO

THIS SHOULD ALSO BE CHECKED.

FIG 10.5

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 set the 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.

FIG 10.6 FIG 10.7

FIG 10.9FIG 10.8

FIG 10.10

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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.

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)

has been cleaned, lubricate with a light application of Eclipse

. If the seal is damaged then replace it. Once the seal

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.

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FIG 11.1

FIG 11.2

FIG 11.4FIG 11.3

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53.

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MAINTENANCE

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 the LPR cap by screwing it onto the LPR body in the Ego8 (SEE FIGURE 11.8).

FIG 11.5

FIG 11.6 FIG 11.7

FIG 11.8

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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 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.

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FIG 12.1

FIG 12.2 FIG 12.3

FIG 12.5FIG 12.4

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55.

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56.

MAINTENANCE

Lubricate all of the seals on the rammer shaft and inside the rammer cap and replace the 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).

FIG 12.6

FIG 12.7 FIG 12.8

DOT

FIG 12.10FIG 12.9

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STRIP THE EGO8...

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.

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)

care not to damage any wires (SEE FIGURE 13.4). Take the Ego8

and remove the frame from the Ego8 body, taking

body and turn it so that the underside of the solenoid, QEV Block and Valve plug 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)

FIG 13.1

FIG 13.2

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FIG 13.3 FIG 13.4

FIG 13.5 FIG 13.6

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57.

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58.

MAINTENANCE

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)

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. If the exhaust valve or the exhaust valve guide is damaged then replace with authentic Ego8 parts.

You have now stripped the Ego8.

. Ensure that the rammer is in its rear position and

FIG 13.8FIG 13.7

FIG 13.9 FIG 13.10

FIG 13.11 FIG 13.12

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THE EGO8

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.

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)

Ego8 marker body until the hole in the LPR body lines up with

and slide the LPR assembly into the front of the

the hole in the front regulator mount (SEE FIGURE 14.7).

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FIG 14.1

FIG 14.2 FIG 14.3

FIG 14.4 FIG 14.5

FIG 14.6 FIG 14.7

MAINTENANCE

59.

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60.

MAINTENANCE

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

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

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.

DOWN THE FRAME SCREWS

THE MOVEMENT OF THE MICRO-SWITCH LEVER.

FIG 14.8

FIG 14.9 FIG 14.10

FIG 14.11 FIG 14.12

FIG 14.13 FIG 14.14

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Having removed the trigger frame completely from the Ego8 body, use 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.

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FIG 15.1

FIG 15.2 FIG 15.3

FIG 15.4

MAINTENANCE

61.

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62.

MAINTENANCE

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)

hold the bearing carrier in place in the top of the Ego8 frame.

You have now stripped and cleaned your Ego8 trigger.

. Using a 5/32” hex key tighten the two screws that

FIG 15.5

FIG 15.6

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LUBRICATING THE BOLT

This procedure can be performed with the Ego8 gassed up as well as de-gassed.

Raise the bolt pin and remove the bolt and bolt pin from the Ego8 marker body.

Using a dry cotton bud remove any paint or grease from the surface of the bolt (SEE FIGURE 16.1).

Lubricate the bolt and replace the bolt, locking the bolt pin into the designated slot in the rammer.

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NOTE: WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF ECLIPSE PAINTBALL GUN OIL

ON THE EGO8 RAMMER AND BOLT.

FIG 16.1

MAINTENANCE

63.

CLEANING THE QEV

64.

MAINTENANCE

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 Block Retainer Clip access holes and use a pick to gently poke both sides of the Rear QEV Block Retainer Clip free from the QEV 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)

FIG 17.1

FIG 17.2 FIG 17.3

FIG 17.4 FIG 17.5

FIG 17.6

(CONTINUED)

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MAINTENANCE

Repeat the above process on the Front end of the QEV Block assembly using a pick to push up the Front QEV 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 your QEV Block.

REAR QEV CAP

QEV DIAPHRAGM

QEV BLOCK

BARB

FRONT QEV

RETAINER

CLIP

RETAINER

CLIP

QEV

FIG 17.10

DIAPHRAGM

INSERT

FRONT

QEV CAP

FIG 17.7

FIG 17.8

FIG 17.9

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MAINTENANCE

65.

THE EGO8 SOLENOID

66.

MAINTENANCE

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.

FIG 18.1

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE

CONTENTS

ORIENTATION

QUICK SET-UP

USING YOUR EGO8

ADVANCED SET-UP

MENU TREE

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FAULT FINDING

Although a fresh battery has been fitted, the Ego8 will not switch on.

The battery does not seem to last very long.

The Ego8 leaks from the solenoid.

The Ego8 leaks down the barrel

Gas vents quickly down barrel as soon as it is gassed up.

CAUSE

The battery has been fitted incorrectly.

The battery terminals are not making proper contact with the battery.

The battery type is of a low quality.

Check that 3 solenoid seals are intact and seated correctly in their designated pockets in the Minifold.

Damaged Ego8 Solenoid.

LPR is supercharging causing intermittent leaking.

Check for damaged or incorrect seals on Rammer.

Is it leaking from the Barbs?

Is it over-pressurizing from damaged seals on the valve chamber?

Leaky Exhaust Valve.

Damaged Valve Seat.

Incorrect seal on front of Valve Guide.

The Exhaust Valve has become jammed in the valve guide.

SOLUTION

Fit the Battery correctly with the positive terminal nearest to the side of the frame.

Remove the Battery, gently bend the terminals towards where the Battery will sit and then replace the Battery.

Use an alkaline or metal hydride battery. Do not use a low quality or rechargeable battery.

Replace seals if damaged using Ego8 Parts kit. Ensure seals are sealed correctly.

Replace Ego8 Solenoid.

Clean LPR Piston seal.

Inspect regulator seal (in LPR Piston) and regulator seat (in LPR Body). Replace if necessary.

Replace seals.

Check hose for cuts or replace barbs.

Change Valve Chamber seals.

Replace Exhaust Valve.

Replace Valve Guide.

Replace front seals on Valve Guide with 014 NBR70.

Replace Exhaust Valve and valve guide as necessary (see Maintenance Section).

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67.

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE

68.

FAULT FINDING

CAUSE

The marker is chopping or trapping paint.

The Ego8 fires yet bolt doesn’t move.

QEV Block leaks.

The Ego8 does not fire.

Low Velocity First Shot.

High Velocity First Shot.

The Break-Beam Sensor System is switched off.

The Bolt is dirty, causing the sensor system to incorrectly detect a paintball.

The Break-Beam Sensor System is dirty causing the incorrect detection of paintballs.

Bolt pin is not located in Rammer correctly.

Main Rammer seal is damaged.

Faulty seals inside QEV Block.

Trigger is set up incorrectly.

Solenoid is not plugged into the Ego8 PCB.

The Break-Beam Sensor System is enabled but there is no paint.

Microswitch is not being activated.

Microswitch is damaged.

FSDO parameter is too low to overcome stiction on Solenoid and / or Rammer O-rings.

FSDO parameter set too high.

Inline Regulator pressure creeping.

SOLUTION

Switch on the Break-Beam Sensor System.

Clean the Bolt.

Clean the Break-Beam Sensor System.

Lift Bolt pin and line up with position of rammer correctly (See Maintenance Section).

Replace 011 seal on Rammer Shaft.

Strip QEV Block and inspect seals for debris or damage.

Set trigger up correctly. (See Advanced Set-Up Section)

Plug solenoid into port on the Ego8 PCB.

Fill loader with paint.

Adjust Microswitch activation screw accordingly.

Replace circuit board.

Increase FSDO parameter.

Reduce FSDO parameter.

Strip and clean Inline Regulator. Replace Inline Regulator piston if necessary.

SYMPTOM

CONTENTS

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FAULT FINDING

My Trigger is very “Bouncy”, how can I reduce it?

The Break-Beam Sensor System does not appear to be reading correctly.

The Break-Beam Sensor System is not reading at all.

Two or more balls are being fed into the breech.

Ego8 is inconsistent.

Leaking Rammer Assembly ( Leak gets louder when bolt is removed ).

Eye turns itself off after firing.

When the Ego8 powers up, no game timer / shot counter / rof indicator is displayed and the gun will not fire.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Incorrect Filter settings.

Lengthen and strengthen your trigger pull.

The Break-Beam Sensor System is dirty.

Break-Beam Sensors are the wrong way around.

There is a broken wire or contact, or a short circuit on either of the Breech Sensor cables.

Either sensor is back to front.

If the Ego8 is being used with a force feed loader, it is possible that the loader is forcing balls past the ball detent.

Inline Regulator is supercharging.

Front ram shaft seal deteriorated.

Eye is dirty.

Eye is faulty.

Eye is out of place.

The trigger is permanently depressed.

SOLUTION

Check that your trigger pull is within the limits of your BAND HI and BAND LO settings and that your TT TOL suits your current set-up.

Refer to Advanced Set-Up Section for guidelines of how to adjust your Ego8 Trigger accordingly.

Keep the Break-Beam Sensors clean to ensure correct readings (See Maintenance Section).

Check that the red receiver is on the right-hand side of the Breech.

Check the plug of the cables.

Check for cuts or pinches in the sensor cables.

Check that the sensors face each other when installed.

Change the rubber finger detent.

Strip and clean Inline Regulator. (See Maintenance Section )

Replace front Rammer Shaft seal.

Clean the eyes.

Replace the eyes.

Re-Install Eyes. Check alignment.

Turn the front stop set screw in the top of the Trigger counter-clockwise until the display reads correctly. If there is sufficient trigger adjustment then turn the return force set screw counter clockwise also.

QUICK GUIDE

FAULT FINDING

69.

70.

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 & 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 ++34 986 730 131

Fax: 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:

++358 9 586 5312

Email: mikke@aaha.ﬁ Visit:

www.coolgames.ﬁ

OPM

GERMANY

Call: ++49(0) 211 210 2300 Fax: ++49(0) 211 210 2300 Email: salesforce@paintball.de Visit: www.paintball.de

CAMP

FRANCE

Call: +33(0)1 42 68 1000 Fax: +33(0)1 42 68 1296 Email: atelier@paintballcamp.com Visit: www.paintballcamp.com

PONTO DE MIRA

Portugal

Call:

++351 214 120 144 ++351 214 120 144

Fax: Email: paintball@pontodemira.com Visit:

www.pontodemira.com

WESTPORT

Norway

Call:

++47 4077 4418

Email: post@westport.no Visit:

www.westport.no

BREAKOUT KFT

Hungary

Call: Email: Visit:

++36 203 563 604 info@joinpaintball.hu www.joinpaintball.hu

ESTRATEGO PORTUGAL

Portugal

Call: ++351 213 863 637 Fax: ++351 213 863 715 Email: info@estratego.pt Visit:

www.estratego.com

SKILL PAINTBALL

Poland

Call:

++48 22 875 2777 ++48 22 212 8018

Fax: Email: info@skill.com.pl Visit:

www.skill.com.pl

AGS

Czech Republic

Call:

++420 272 762 938 ++420 272 762 938

Fax: Email: info@paintballshop.cz Visit:

www.paintballshop.cz

USA & CANADA

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MAINTENANCE

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SERVICE CENTERS

PARTS LIST

SPARES & ACCESSORIES

SERVICE CENTERS

PLANET ECLIPSE LLC

Rhode Island

Call: Fax: Email: gerry.b@planeteclipse.com Visit:

DGX PAINTBALL

West Coast and California

Call:

(401) 247 9061 (401) 247 0931

www.planeteclipse.com

(707) 255 5166

Email: Darin@dgxpaintball.com Visit:

www.dgxpaintball.com

PAINTBALL SHOWCASE

East Coast

Call:

(401) 353 6040

Email: paintballsupply@aol.com Visit:

www.paintballshowcase.com

REST OF THE WORLD

SKIRMISH PAINTBALL ASIA

Malaysia

Call: Fax: Email: info@skirmishpaintballasia.com Visit: www.skirmishpaintballasia.com

EXTREME INDOOR PAINTBALL

Australia

Call: Email: daniel@extremeindoorpaint

ball.com.au

Visit:

com.au

++603 7722 5629 ++603 7722 1435

++61 1 300 972468

www.extremeindoorpaintball.

GROUND ZERO PAINTBALL

Southern States

Call:

(888) 759 2578

Email: egdesigns@hughes.net Visit: www.gzpaintball.com

EXTREME SKATE AND PAINT

Florida

Call:

(305) 248 3145

Email: Mike@espxtremesportz.com Visit: www.espxtremesportz.com

PRO STAR PAINTBALL

Midwest

Call:

(402) 403 1880

Email: Walt@prostarpb.com Visit: www.prostarpb.com

ACTION PAINTBALL GAMES

Australia

Call:

++61 2 9679 0011 ++61 2 9679 0100

Fax: Email: sales@actionpaintball.com.au Visit: www.actionpaintball.com.au

THE PAINTBALL SHOP

South Africa

Call:

++27 413640549 ++27 413640549

Fax: Email: info@paintballshop.co.za Visit: www.paintballshop.co.za

FOX PAINTBALL

Call:

(630) 585 5651

Email: DJ@foxpaintball.com Visit:

www.foxpaintball.com

PAINTBALL CENTRAL

Hawaii

Call:

(808) 533 0462

Email: ron@pbchawaii.com Visit:

www.pbchawaii.com

BADLANDS PAINTBALL

Canada

Call:

(416) 245 3856

Email: techzone@badlandspaintball.

com

Visit:

www.badlandspaintball.com

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71.

72.

PARTS LIST

CONTENTS

ORIENTATION

QUICK SET-UP

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ADVANCED SET-UP

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PARTS LIST

SPARES & ACCESSORIES

PARTS 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 Adjuster Screw

LPR Piston

LPR Piston O-Ring

Adjuster Piston

Adjuster Piston O-Ring

LPR Spring Heavy (Gold)

9 Volt Battery

Torpedo

LPR Body

LPR Body O-Ring

LPR Body Groove O-Ring

FRM Bolt

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

44 45

Inline Regulator Piston O-Ring

Inline Regulator Spring

Inline Regulator Adjuster Screw

Inline Regulator Adjuster O-Ring

Inline Regulator Top O-Ring

Anti-Double Ball Finger

Valve Spring

Bolt

Bolt Pin

Bolt O-Ring

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

PARTS LIST

73.

SCREW QTY DESCRIPTION

74.

PARTS LIST

PCB SCREW (3), BEARING CARRIER (2), QEV BLOCK (2)

( M3 x5 CAP HEAD SOCKET)

RUBBER GRIP SCREW (6), BBSS COVERS SCREW (2)

( 6-32UNC x3/8 COUNTERSUNK SOCKET)

SHORT FEED NECK SCREW

( 1 x10-32UNF x1/2 CAP HEAD SOCKET)

LONG FEED NECK SCREW

( 1 x10-32UNF x5/8 CAP HEAD SOCKET)

INLINE REGULATOR ADJUSTER SCREW

( CUSTOM MANUFACTURED)

MICROSWITCH SCREW

( 6-32 UNC x1/2 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)

O-RING

CONTENTS

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SPARES & ACCESSORIES

PARTS LIST

016

015

014X2

LOCATION O-RING

Reg Swivel.

012

Inline Regulator Piston. Inline Regulator Top.

LPR Body.

011

010

009

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.

QUICK GUIDE

014

013

Valve Guide

LPR Piston.

008

006

Oops Insert.

Torpedo. Inline Adjuster Screw. Oops Insert.

PARTS LIST

75.

EGO8 CCU UPGRADE

76.

SPARES

KIT

This unique kit allows you to swap and customise the look of your Ego8 marker by replacing these key components.

LASER EYE KIT

Add a Red Laser Beam to the breach of your Ego8 or Etek marker with this Laser Eye Kit! This product is not compatible with other Egos.

ECLIPSE GUN OIL

The recommended oil to use on all maintenance and servicing procedures.

EGO8 MULTI-REG SPARES KIT

Replacement spares to service your Inline Regulator and Low Pressure Regulator.

BBSS SPARES KIT

Replacement Break-Beam Sensor System kit for your Ego8.

ECLIPSE EGO8/ETEK TOOL TUBE

This handy little tool tube includes all of the hex key sizes that you will need to strip and maintain your Ego8 or Etek marker.

CONTENTS

ORIENTATION

QUICK SET-UP

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ADVANCED SET-UP

MENU TREE

MAINTENANCE

FAULT FINDING

SERVICE CENTERS

PARTS LIST

SPARES & ACCESSORIES

TECH FLEX MAT

Protect your Ego whilst you maintain it with the Eclipse Tech Flex Mat.

08 STRIPE LAPTOP BAG

Transport your Laptop in style with the new ‘08 Laptop Bag.

QUICK GUIDE

08 STRIPE KITBAG

What better place to keep your Ego8?

BALL DETENTS

10 Replacement rubber Detents for your Ego8.

ECLIPSE SHAFT 2 BARREL KIT

3 different bores size backs, 2 different length barrel tips; a combination to suit every occasion.

SPARES

77.

78.

CONTENTS

ORIENTATION

QUICK SET-UP

USING YOUR EGO8

ADVANCED SET-UP

MENU TREE

MAINTENANCE

FAULT FINDING

SERVICE CENTERS

PARTS LIST

SPARES & ACCESSORIES

NOTES

QUICK GUIDE

79.

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Licensed under one or more of the following patents: US 6311682, 6615814, 5881707, 5967133, 6035843, 6474326B1, 6637421B2 UK GB 234270, GB 2345953 © Copyright 2007-2008 Planet Eclipse Ltd. Ego8 and the Ego8 device are registered trademarks.

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