Planet Eclipse Ego 09 User Manual

WARNING

WARNING

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WARNING

CONTENTS

ORIENTATION

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USING YOUR EGO9

ADVANCED SET-UP

MENU TREE

MAINTENANCE

FAULT FINDING

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SPARES & ACCESSORIES

ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE AND ALL OTHER

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES!

01.

The Eclipse Ego9 is not a toy.

Careless or improper use, including failure to

02.

follow instructions and warnings within this User
Manual and attached to the Ego9 could cause
death or serious injury.

03.

Do not remove or deface any warnings attached
to the Ego9.

04.

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.

05.

Persons under 18 years of age must have adult
supervision when using or handling the Ego9.

06.

Observe all local and national laws, regulations and
guidelines.

Use only professional paintball fields where codes

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of safety are strictly enforced.

Use compressed air/nitrogen only. Do not use CO2.

08.

Always follow instructions, warnings and

09.

guidelines given with any first stage regulator you
use with the Ego9.

Use 0.68 calibre paintballs only.

10.

Keep the Ego9 switched off until ready to shoot.

11.

Treat every marker as if it is loaded.

12.

Never point the Ego9 at anything you do not

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intend to shoot.

14.

Do not shoot at persons at close range.

Always measure your markers velocity before

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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 Ego9 without the bolt in the breech,
as high-pressure gas will be emitted.

Do not fire the Ego9 without the bolt pin locked

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securely in place.

19.

Never look into the barrel or breech area of the
Ego9 whilst the marker is switched on and able
to fire.

Never put your finger or any foreign objects into

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the paintball feed tube of the Ego9.

Never allow pressurised gas to come into contact

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with any part of your body.

22.

Always switch off the Ego9 when not in use.

23.

Always fit a barrel-blocking device to the Ego9
when not in use on the field of play.

24.

Always remove all paintballs from the Ego9 when
not in use on the field of play.

ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE AND ALL OTHER

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES!

Always remove the first stage regulator and relieve

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all residual gas pressure from the Ego9 before
disassembly.

26.

Always remove the first stage regulator and
relieve all residual gas pressure from the Ego9 for
transport and storage.

27.

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

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Always store the Ego9 in a secure place..

NOTE: THIS USER MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE

PRODUCT IN THE EVENT OF RESALE OR NEW OWNERSHIP.
SHOULD YOU BE UNSURE AT ANY STAGE YOU MUST SEEK

EXPERT ADVICE! (SEE SERVICE CENTERS PAGE 78-79)

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 USUARIOS
(OPERARIOS)

Contiene importantes normas de seguridad
e instrucciones. Si no está seguro de algùn
punto o no entiende los contenidos de este
manual debe consultar 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.

USARIOS ESTÁ EN INGLÉS.

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS

ORIENTATION

QUICK SET-UP

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ADVANCED SET-UP

MENU TREE

MAINTENANCE

FAULT FINDING

SERVICE CENTERS

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SPARES & ACCESSORIES

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS

QUICK GUIDE

6 ORIENTATION

Names the component parts of the Ego9 Marker. This
section is essential reading for everyone.

6 > KNOW YOUR EGO9
7 > ECLIPSE SHAFT 3 BARREL
8 > INLINE REGULATOR
9 > LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR
10 > EGO9 SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
11 > OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
12 > THE EGO9 NAVIGATION CONSOLE

13 QUICK SET-UP

Details on how to get up and running quickly with your
Ego9. This section is essential reading for everyone.

13 > INSTALLING A 9V BATTERY
14 > SWITCHING ON THE EGO9
> SWITCHING OFF THE EGO9
> FIRING THE EGO9
> THE EGO9 CIRCUIT BOARD
15 > USING THE BREAK BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM

16 USING YOUR EGO9

More detailed information on how to use and interact
with the Ego9 via its user interface.

16 > SETTING UP
> INSTALLING A PRESET AIR SYSTEM
17 > T-SLOT MOUNTING SYSTEM
> MACROLINE HOSING AND ELBOWS
18 > INSTALLING AN ADJUSTABLE AIR SYSTEM
19 > ATTACHING A LOADER
20 > SETTING THE TRIGGER
22 > ADJUSTING THE VELOCITY
> ADJUSTING THE LPR PRESSURE
23 > USER INTERFACE
> SWITCHING ON
> RUN SCREEN LAYOUT
24 > UNDERSTANDING THE BBSS INDICATOR
> UNDERSTANDING THE AUX OUT INDICATOR

25 > UNDERSTANDING THE SOUND INDICATOR
> UNDERSTANDING THE TRIGGER DETECTION
INDICATOR
26 > UNDERSTANDING THE LOCK INDICATOR
> UNDERSTANDING THE BATTERY LEVEL
INDICATOR
> THE GAME TIMER
> THE SHOT COUNTER
27 > THE AVERAGE RATE OF FIRE
> THE PEAK RATE OF FIRE
> THE MENU SYSTEM

28 MENU TREE

A quick reference guide to the user interface.

28 > MAIN MENU
29 > SET-UP MENU

32 ADVANCED SET-UP

In depth information on setting up the Ego9.

32 > ACCESSING THE MENU SYSTEM
> MOVING AROUND THE MENUS
> ALTERING PARAMETERS
33 > THE MAIN MENU
> DISPLAY -The Display Parameter
34 > TIMER -The Game Timer Menu
> GAME -The Game Time Parameter
35 > ALARM -The Alarm Time Parameter
> START -The Timer Start Parameter
36 > THE SET-UP MENU
37 > LOCK -The Tournament Lock Parameter
> PRESET -The Preset Menu
> LOAD -The Load Preset Parameter
38 > SAVE -The Save Preset Parameter
> MODE -The Firing Mode Parameter
39 > ROF CAP -Rate of Fire Cap Parameter
> MAX ROF -Maximum Rate of Fire Parameter
40 > OFF ROF -Rate of Fire With BBSS Off Parameter
> RMP SET -The Ramp Settings Menu
41 > TYPE -The Ramp Type Parameter
> RATE -The Linear Ramp Rate Parameter

42 > PULL NO -The Ramp Start Parameter
> KICK IN -The Ramp Kick-In Parameter
43 > SUSTAIN -The Sustain Rate Parameter
> RESTART -The Ramp Restart Parameter
44 > TIMING -The Timing Menu
> DWELL -The Dwell parameter
> FSD COMP -The First Shot Drop-off

Compensation Parameter

45 > LIGHT -The Light Parameter
> SLEEP -The Sleep Parameter
46 > FILTER -The Filter Menu
47 > DBOUNCE -The Debounce Parameter
> EMPTY -The Breech Empty Time Parameter
48 > FULL -The Breech Full Time Parameter
> PULL TM -The Trigger Pull Time Parameter
49 > REL TM -The Trigger Release Time Parameter
> PULL PT -The Trigger Pull Point Parameter
50 > REL PT -The Trigger Release Point Parameter
> BASIC TRIGGER FILTER SET-UP
> ADVANCED TRIGGER FILTER SET-UP
51 > TRAININ -The Training Parameter
52 > THE HARDWARE MENU
> TRIGGER -The Trigger Parameter
> SOUND -The Sound Parameter
> TONES -The Tones Parameter

53 MAINTENANCE

A guide to performing routine maintenance.

54 > CLEANING THE BREAK BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM
56 > CLEANING THE INLINE REGULATOR
58 > CLEANING THE LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR
60 > MAINTAINING THE RAMMER
62 > CLEANING AND LUBRICATING THE BOLT
63 > REMOVING THE FRAME
64 > ATTACHING THE FRAME
65 > THE EGO9 TRIGGER ASSEMBLY
67 > THE EGO9 SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
69 > REMOVING THE VALVE ASSEMBLY
72 > THE EGO9 ON/OFF PURGE SYSTEM

74 FAULT FINDING

Information on how to resolve any problems that
might arise with your Ego9.

78 SERVICE CENTERS

Information on the location of your nearest Ego9
Service Center.

80 PARTS LIST

A table of components that make up the Ego9.

WARRANTY CARD

Tear-out product registration card to be completed
and returned. Alternatively register online at

www.planeteclipse.com

84 SPARES & ACCESSORIES

Available upgrade / repair kits for your Ego9.

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ORIENTATION

ORIENTATION

QUICK GUIDE

KNOW YOUR EGO9

BOLT PIN

BOLT

RAMMER CAP

RAMMER

CLAMPING LEVER

EXHAUST

VALVE

VALVE

SPRING

TORPEDO

LPR BODY

LPR CAP

FEEDNECK

BODY

B

A

VALVE

PLUG

C

D

VALVE
GUIDE

FRM SCREW

ECLIPSE SHAFT 3 BARREL

NOTE: THE BORE SIZE OF YOUR SHAFT 3 MAY VARY

ACCORDING TO THE MODEL OF EGO9 YOU HAVE.

Your Eclipse Ego9 comes as standard with an Eclipse Shaft 3 barrel.

The barrel screws into the body of the Ego9 using a
meaning that if you hold the Ego9 pointing away from you the barrel screws
into the body in a counter-clockwise direction.

The barrel comprises of two parts, a barrel back and a barrel front .
The two parts are joined together with a left hand thread meaning that
if you hold the barrel, with the back nearest you, the front unscrews in a
counter-clockwise direction. The bore size of the barrel back is engraved at
the end of the barrel back .

On the barrel back there is a 016 NBR 70 o-ring which prevents the barrel
from vibrating loose from the Ego9 body when the marker is fired. There is
also a 015 NBR 70 o-ring on the barrel front helps with alignment when
the two sections are screwed together.

Replace and lubricate these o-rings with Eclipse Grease as necessary.

C

E

right hand thread

A

D

B

B

E

FRAME
SCREW

OOPS PIN

BATTERY

OOPS
INSERT

OOPS
BODY

E

OOPS
SCREWS

OOPS
KNOB

F

FRAME
SCREW

MACRO LINE

ELBOW

INLINE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY

EYE COVER SCREW

EYE COVER

SOLENOID ASSEMBLY

PILOT VALVE

CIRCUIT BOARD

TRIGGER

A
B
C

D
E
F

A

D

C

NOTE: THE EGO9 WILL ONLY ACCEPT COCKER THREADED

BARRELS. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE OF BARREL THREAD.

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ORIENTATION

ORIENTATION

QUICK GUIDE

INLINE REGULATOR

INLINE REGULATOR PISTON

#008 NBR 70

#011 NBR 70

INLINE REGULATOR TOP

#015 NBR 70

INLINE REGULATOR
ADJUSTER SCREW

#016 NBR 70

#015 NBR 90

INLINE REGULATOR SPRING

INLINE REGULATOR SWIVEL

LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR

#14x2 NBR 70

#016 NBR 70

LPR PISTON

LPR ADJUSTER SPRING

#007 NBR 70

LPR ADJUSTER SCREW

LPR CAP

OR

LPR BODY

#010 NBR 70

LPR PISTON SPRING

#013 NBR 70

INLINE REGULATOR BOTTOM

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ORIENTATION

ORIENTATION

QUICK GUIDE

EGO9 SOLENOID ASSEMBLY

GASKET

INLET BARB

PILOT VALVE

SPOOL CAP

SPOOL SPRING

SOLENOID BODY

M2.5x5 FIXING
SCREWS

SPOOL SHAFT

OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

Below is a brief overview of what happens
during the Ego9 firing cycle. The location of parts
discussed in the text below can be found on
page 80-81.

Assuming the Ego9 is gassed up and turned on

FIGURE 1.1 shows the marker in its idle position.

The Rammer is held in its rear position with
pressurised air from the LPR directed through
the Solenoid to the front of the rammer. The
Valve Chamber is full of pressurised air from the
Inline Regulator.

Providing a ball is in the breach and the trigger
is pulled, a signal is sent to the Solenoid which
redirects the supply of air from the front of the
Rammer to the rear, which pushes the Rammer
and Bolt forward toward the Valve (FIGURE 1.2).
As this happens the air in front of the rammer
is vented out through an exhaust port in the
Solenoid Manifold.

The Rammer makes contact with the Valve
Stem and continues to be pushed forward, now
pushing the Valve forward with it. This breaks
the Valve seal allowing pressurised air to flow
up through the Valve and into the Bolt and vent
down the barrel, propelling a ball. (FIGURE 1.3)

The time that the Rammer is held in this forward
position is dependant on the Dwell parameter.
The longer the Dwell the longer the Ego9 vents
gas down the barrel. When this Dwell time has
elapsed, the Solenoid redirects the supply of
air from the back of the Rammer to the front,
pushing the Rammer and Bolt back to the
rear position. This loss of forward force allows
the Valve to re-seal and the Valve Chamber is
re-pressurised. As the rammer moves back air
behind it is vented through an exhaust port in
the Solenoid Manifold (FIGURE 1.4).

The Ego9 has now completed one cycle and is
ready to fire again.

from Solenoid

from Solenoid

Air supply

Air supply

Air venting

Air supply
from Solenoid

Air venting

Air venting

Air supply
from Solenoid

Inline Regulator

Supply

Inline Regulator

Supply

Inline Regulator

Supply

Inline Regulator

Supply

FIG 1.1

FIG 1.2

FIG 1.3

FIG 1.4

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QUICK SET-UP

QUICK SET-UP

QUICK GUIDE

THE EGO9 NAVIGATION
CONSOLE

At the rear of the Ego9 grip frame you will find the
Navigation Console (FIGURE 1.5).

The Navigation Console is used for:

> TURNING THE EGO9 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 EGO9 BBSS ON AND OFF USING THE
BUTTON

> RESETTING RECORDED VALUES USING THE
BUTTON

> CONTROLLING THE GAME TIMER WITH THE
BUTTON

PREVIOUS /
RAISE

SELECT

NEXT / LOWER

INSTALLING A 9V BATTERY

Ensure that the Ego9 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 micro-switch 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.

FIG 2.1

FIG 2.2

FIG 1.5

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.

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15.

QUICK SET-UP

QUICK SET-UP

QUICK GUIDE

SWITCHING ON THE EGO9

To switch on the Ego9 press the button twice in
quick succession, referred to elsewhere in this manual
as ‘double-clicking’. The Ego9 can also be switched on
by pushing and holding the button (FIGURE 3.1).

SWITCHING OFF THE EGO9

Press and hold the button until the display shows

OFF? Release the button and re-press it to turn off

the Ego9. Alternatively when the display reads OFF?,
you can pull the trigger once to turn off the Ego9.

FIRING THE EGO9

Pull the trigger to fire the Ego9. The entire firing
sequence is controlled electronically by the Ego9 circuit
board, enabling any user to easily achieve high rates
of fire.

THE EGO9 CIRCUIT BOARD

There are three sockets on the Ego9 Circuit board two
of which are occupied by the BBSS Connector (A) and
the Ego9 Solenoid Connector (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).

NOTE: ON POWER UP THE EGO 9 CHECKS TO SEE IF ANY

COMPATIBLE THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS ARE CONNECTED
TO THE AUXILIARY SOCKET AND IF ANY ARE FOUND

AUTOMATICALLY ENABLES THE AUXILIARY PORT.

USING THE BREAK BEAM
SENSOR SYSTEM

The Break Beam Sensor System is used to detect when
a paintball is ready to fire from the Ego9. If no paintball
is ready then the BBSS will inhibit the Ego9 from firing.
This prevents the Ego9 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 .

FIG 3.1

C

A

B

FIG 3.2

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 Ego9’s Break Beam Sensor
System are covered in full on page 24 of this user
manual.

NOTE: WHEN THE EGO9 IS TURNED ON, THE BREAK BEAM

SENSOR SYSTEM IS AUTOMATICALLY ENABLED.

FIG 3.3

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USING YOUR EGO9

USING YOUR EGO9

QUICK GUIDE

SETTING UP

Before you can begin to use your Ego9, you will need to
attach an air system and a paintball loader.

NOTE: THE EGO9 CANNOT BE USED WITH CO2, IT CAN ONLY

BE POWERED BY COMPRESSED AIR OR NITROGEN.

INSTALLING A PRESET AIR
SYSTEM

Every Ego9 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 Ego9 to become pressurised,
providing that there is sufficient air in your tank (SEE

FIGURE 4.3).

You have now installed a preset air system onto your
Ego9.

WARNING: ALWAYS RELIEVE ALL RESIDUAL GAS

PRESSURE FROM THE EGO9 BEFORE UNSCREWING THE

PRESET AIR SYSTEM.

FIG 4.1

FIG 4.2

FIG 4.3

T-SLOT MOUNTING SYSTEM

The Ego9 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

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.

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USING YOUR EGO9

USING YOUR EGO9

QUICK GUIDE

INSTALLING AN
ADJUSTABLE AIR SYSTEM

Firstly disconnect the macroline hosing from the elbow
attached to the OOPS at the base of the grip frame

(SEE FIGURE 4.4).

Unscrew the On/Off knob completely from the OOPS
and using a 3/32” hex key turn the two screws on the
bottom of the OOPS in a counter clockwise direction so
that the OOPS can be removed from the rail by sliding
it backwards (SEE FIGURE 4.5).

As well as the integrated slide rail at the base of
the Ego9’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 EGO9 CIRCUIT BOARD WILL BECOME

DAMAGED.

FIG 4.4

FIG 4.5

ATTACHING A LOADER

Using a 5/32” hex key, turn the top screw of the
clamping feed neck counter clockwise (SEE FIGURE 5.1).

Release the clamping lever on the feed neck (SEE

FIGURE 5.2) and test to see if your loader can easily

be pushed into the top of the feed neck. If the loader
cannot easily be pushed into the feed neck, loosen the
top screw of the clamping feed neck a little more by
turning it counter clockwise using a 5/32” hex key (SEE

FIGURE 5.1).

When you have managed to push your loader into the
clamping feed neck, close the clamp to secure it firmly
in place (SEE FIGURE 5.3). If the loader is loose then
you will need to release the clamp, tighten the screw
slightly by turning it clockwise with a 5/32” hex key and
closing the clamp. Repeat this process as necessary to
secure your loader in place.

You have now attached a loader to your Ego9. Once
you have filled your loader and air tank you will then be
ready to begin using your Ego9.

WARNING: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE CLAMPING FEED

NECK AS THIS MAY DAMAGE THE LOADER.

FIG 5.1

FIG 5.2

FIG 4.6

FIG 5.3

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USING YOUR EGO9

USING YOUR EGO9

QUICK GUIDE

SETTING THE TRIGGER

The Ego9 provides the user with the option to use
either a Micro-Switch or an Opto Sensor as the means
for detecting trigger pulls. Before you begin to adjust
and set your trigger, you must first select 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 52).

There are five adjustment points on the trigger – the

Front Stop Trigger Screw, the Rear Stop Trigger Screw,

the Magnet Return Strength Screw, the Micro Switch

Activation Screw and the Spring Return Strength Screw.

As standard each Ego9 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 6.1).

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 6.2).

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 6.3).

FIG 6.1

FIG 6.2

FIG 6.3

(CONTINUED)

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 6.4).

The Spring Return Strength Screw can only be adjusted
by first removing the frame from the marker body, as
per the instructions in the Maintenance section on
page 63. The Spring Return Strength Screw is used to
adjust the spring strength that returns the trigger to its
resting position. Turn the screw clockwise to increase
the amount of spring return strength in the trigger
pull. Turn this screw counter clockwise to reduce the
amount of spring return strength in the trigger pull.
Do not turn the screw too far counter clockwise or
there will not be enough force to return the trigger
consistently (SEE FIGURE 6.5).

When setting the trigger it is important to ensure that
the electronic trigger detection is working correctly.
When the trigger is fully depressed the Trigger
Detection Indicator (TDI) should point upwards
. When the trigger is fully released the TDI should
point downwards . For more information,
see Understanding the Trigger Detection Indicator
(TDI) on page 25 and The Filter Menu on page 46.

FIGURE 6.6 KEY

A Spring
B Spring Return Strength Screw
C Trigger Pin Locking Screw
D Front Stop Trigger Screw
E Magnet Return Strength Screw
F Micro Switch Activation Screw
G Rear Stop Trigger Screw

FIG 6.4

FIG 6.5

C

A

B

D

E

F

G

FIG 6.6

22.

USING YOUR EGO9

CONTENTS

ORIENTATION

QUICK SET-UP

USING YOUR EGO9

ADVANCED SET-UP

MENU TREE

MAINTENANCE

FAULT FINDING

SERVICE CENTERS

PARTS LIST

SPARES & ACCESSORIES

23.

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USING YOUR EGO9

QUICK GUIDE

ADJUSTING THE VELOCITY

When using your Ego9, you may wish to change the
velocity at which your Ego9 is firing. This is done by
inserting a 1/8" hex key into the adjuster screw at the
bottom of your Ego9 Inline Regulator and adjusting it
accordingly (SEE FIGURE 7.1). 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. (There are also
engravings on the bottom of the Inline Regulator
showing which direction increases and decreases
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 Ego9, you may wish to change the
output pressure of your LPR. This is easily done by
inserting a 1/8" inch hex key into the adjuster screw at
the front and adjusting it accordingly (SEE FIGURE 7.2).
However we recommend that the LPR screw be left set
flush with the front of the LPR cap.

By turning the adjuster screw clockwise, you decrease
the output pressure of your LPR and consequently
reduce the pressure driving your rammer back and
forth. By turning the adjuster screw counter clockwise,
you increase the output pressure of your LPR and
consequently increase the pressure driving your
rammer back and forth.

NOTE: TURNING THE ADJUSTER SCREW IN TOO FAR WILL

PREVENT THE EGO9 FROM FIRING.

FIG 7.1

FIG 7.2

USER INTERFACE

The Ego9 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 or double-clicking the button
will switch the Ego9 on. The LCD display will show the
Ego9 logo. When the button is released, the LCD will
show the Run Screen, which is the screen displayed
during the normal use of the Ego9.

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
Ego9. 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 33). 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 37).

On the right of the screen are up to six icons, each of
which provides graphical indication on different parts
of the Ego9 control electronics:

BREAK BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM
INDICATOR

AUX OUT INDICATOR

SOUND INDICATOR

TRIGGER DETECTION
INDICATOR

LOCK INDICATOR

USER SELECTABLE
DISPLAY OPTION

BATTERY LEVEL
INDICATOR

NOTE: THE AUX OUT INDICATOR IS ONLY DISPLAYED WHEN YOU

CONNECT A COMPONENT SUCH AS A RF TRANSMIT TER VIA THE

AUXILIARY SOCKET ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD (SEE PAGE 14).

24.

USING YOUR EGO9

CONTENTS

ORIENTATION

QUICK SET-UP

USING YOUR EGO9

ADVANCED SET-UP

MENU TREE

MAINTENANCE

FAULT FINDING

SERVICE CENTERS

PARTS LIST

SPARES & ACCESSORIES

25.

USING YOUR EGO9

USING YOUR EGO9

QUICK GUIDE

UNDERSTANDING
THE BREAK BEAM SENSOR
SYSTEM 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 Ego9 can be fired at the maximum
rate of fire determined by the chosen firing
mode.

BBSS ENABLED NO BALL DETECTED

The Ego9 cannot be fired.

BBSS DISABLED

The Ego9 can be fired at a maximum rate
of fire as set by the OFF ROF parameter (see
page 40).

BBSS FAULT DETECTED

The system is disabled. The Ego9 can only
be fired at a maximum rate of fire of 10bps,
regardless of the chosen firing mode.

BBSS FAULT HAS BEEN CLEARED

The sensor has been re-enabled. A ball is
detected and the Ego9 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 Ego9 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 40).

UNDERSTANDING
THE AUX OUT INDICATOR

The auxiliary socket on the Ego9 circuit board allows
third party products such as loaders or RF transmitters
to be interfaced to the Ego9.

On power up the Ego 9 checks to see if any compatible
third party products are connected to this socket and,
if any are found, switches on the auxiliary port and
displays the Aux Out Indicator.

There are two possible conditions that can be indicated:

AUX OUT ENABLED

The AUX OUT 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.

AUX OUT DISABLED

The AUX OUT is disabled. No signal will be
sent to either the AUX connector on the
circuit board.

UNDERSTANDING THE
SOUND INDICATOR

The SOUND Indicator on the main screen is used to
convey if the SOUND parameter in the Hardware Menu
(page 52) is switched on or off.

There are two possible conditions that can be indicated:

SOUND ENABLED

The SOUND parameter is enabled. The Ego9
will make sounds when switched on and off
and when the game timer alarms or times
out.

SOUND DISABLED

The SOUND parameter is disabled. The Ego9
will not make any sounds.

UNDERSTANDING THE
TRIGGER DETECTION
INDICATOR (TDI)

In order for the trigger to be successfully operated
it must first be released and then pulled. The Trigger
Detection Indicator (TDI) is used to indicate each of the
possible trigger states.

OPTO SENSOR SELECTED, READING 0%
The Ego9 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, READING
BELOW RELEASE POINT

The Ego9 is configured to use the Opto
sensor to detect trigger pulls. The Opto
sensor is currently reading below the Opto
Release Point, i.e. the trigger is considered
‘released’.

OPTO SENSOR SELECTED, READING
MID-RANGE

The Ego9 is configured to use the Opto
sensor to detect trigger pulls. The Opto
sensor is currently reading somewhere
between the Opto Release Point and
the Opto Pull Point, i.e. the trigger is half
depressed.

OPTO SENSOR SELECTED, READING
ABOVE PULL POINT

The Ego9 is configured to use the Opto
sensor to detect trigger pulls. The Opto
sensor is currently reading above the Opto
Pull Point, i.e. the trigger is considered
‘pulled’.

OPTO SENSOR SELECTED, READING 100%
The Ego9 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 Ego9 is configured to use the micro­switch to detect trigger pulls. The micro­switch is not currently actuated, i.e. the
trigger is released.

MICRO-SWITCH SELECTED, ACTUATED

The Ego9 is configured to use the micro­switch to detect trigger pulls. The micro­switch is currently actuated, i.e. the trigger
is pulled.

From the factory the Ego9 will have the Opto sensor
enabled. The Micro-Switch option can be selected by
referring to the Hardware Menu (see page 52).

26.

USING YOUR EGO9

CONTENTS

ORIENTATION

QUICK SET-UP

USING YOUR EGO9

ADVANCED SET-UP

MENU TREE

MAINTENANCE

FAULT FINDING

SERVICE CENTERS

PARTS LIST

SPARES & ACCESSORIES

27.

USING YOUR EGO9

USING YOUR EGO9

QUICK GUIDE

UNDERSTANDING THE
LOCK INDICATOR

The Ego9 has a tournament lock which prevents the
user from making changes to any parameter that
affects the way in which the Ego9 shoots, without the
need for tools. This feature is necessary in order to make
the Ego9 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 Ego9. 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 Ego9 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 35).

When the Game Timer reaches the
Gamer Timer will start to flash and the audible alarm
will sound every second, provided that the SOUND
parameter is on.

ALARM time the

When the Game Timer reaches
00:00, GAME OVER will be displayed
and the audible alarm will sound
continually, provided that the

SOUND 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 Ego9 is switched off.

THE SHOT COUNTER

The Shot Counter increments
every time that the Ego9 is fired,
regardless of whether the Shot
Counter is displayed or not. When
the Shot Counter is displayed on the
Run Screen it can be reset to 0 by
pressing and holding the button
for 0.5 seconds.

THE AVERAGE RATE OF FIRE

When the Average ROF is
selected for display the Run
Screen will look something like
the screen to the right. The value
displayed in the top left of the
screen represents the number
of full cycles completed in the
last second - the average rate
of fire over the second. The
number below it is the maximum
average rate of fire that has been
recorded. To reset this maximum,
press and hold the button for

0.5 seconds.

THE PEAK RATE OF FIRE

When the Peak ROF is selected for
display the Run Screen will look
something like the screen to the left,
which differs from the display of the
Average ROF by the inclusion of the
indicator ‘PK’. The value displayed in
the top left of the screen 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 0.5 seconds.

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 SYSTEM

Behind the Run Screen is a structured menu system
comprised of multiple levels of menus. Each menu
contains a number of menu items and each menu
item can either be an editable parameter or a branch
to another menu. Branches always have an animated
graphic whereas parameters indicate their current
value.

TYPICAL
BRANCH

TYPICAL

PARAMETER

The menu structure is shown in the following pages.

The menus are ‘smart menus’ in that they will expand
and contract depending upon the state of certain
parameters. For example, the MAX ROF parameter is
only visible when the ROF CAP parameter is set to ‘on’.
Smart menu items are indicated with a * in the table
below.