Planet Eclipse Etek 3 User Manual

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WARNING

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WARNING

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ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE AND ALL OTHER

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES!

PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUC TION MANUALS BEFORE USE.

The Eclipse Etek3 is not a toy. PAINTBALL SAFETY RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES.

Careless or improper use, including failure to follow instructions and warnings within this User Manual and attached to the Etek3 could cause death or serious injury.

Do not remove or deface any warnings attached to the Etek3.

Paintball industry standard eye/face/ear and head protection designed specically to stop paintballs and meeting ASTM standard F1776 (USA) or CE standard (Europe) must be worn by user and any person within range. Proper protection must be warn during assembly, cleaning and maintenance.

Never shoot at a person who is not wearing proper protection.

Never look directly into the barrel of the marker. Accidental discharge into the eyes may cause permanent injury or death. Never look into the barrel or breech area of the Etek3 whilst the marker is switched on and able to re.

Keep the Etek3 switched o until ready to shoot.

Treat every marker as if it is loaded and ready to re.

The electronic on/o is the markers safety, always switch o the marker when not in use.

Always t a barrel-blocking device to the Etek3 when

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not in use.

Always remove all paintballs from the Etek3 when not

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in use on the eld of play.

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Never point the Etek3 at anything you do not intend to shoot.

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Do not shoot at persons at close range.

Do not eld strip or remove any parts while the

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marker is pressurised.

Do not re the Etek3 without the bolt in the breech, as

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high-pressure gas will be emitted.

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Do not re the Etek3 without the bolt pin locked securely in place.

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Never put your nger or any foreign objects into the paintball feed tube of the Etek3.

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

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Always remove the rst stage regulator and relieve all residual gas pressure from the Etek3 before disassembly.

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Always remove the rst stage regulator and relieve all residual gas pressure from the Etek3 for transport and storage.

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

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Always store the Etek3 in a secure place.

ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE AND ALL OTHER

WARNING

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES!

Persons under 18 years of age must have adult

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supervision when using or handling the Etek3.

Observe all local and national laws, regulations and

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guidelines.

Use only professional paintball elds where codes of

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safety are strictly enforced.

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Use compressed air/nitrogen only. DO NOT use any other compressed gas or pressurised liquid including

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Always follow instructions, warnings and guidelines given with any rst stage regulator you use with the Etek3.

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Use 0.68 calibre paintballs only.

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

Never shoot at velocities in excess of 300 feet (91.44

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meters) per second, or at velocities greater than local or national laws allow.

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Any installations, modications or repairs should be carried out by a qualied individual at a licensed and insured paintball facility.

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 CENTRES PAGE 8081

THIS USERS MANUAL IS I N 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.

Il contient 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 INGLÉS.

Contiene importantes normas de seguridad

USARIOS ESTÁ EN

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 unsicher sein, oder den Inhalte dies Heftes nicht verstehen, lassen Sie sich bitte von einen Experten beraten.

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QUICK SET-UP

ORIENTATION

USING YOUR ETEK3

ADVANCED SET-UP

EMORTAL BOARD

MAINTENANCE

UPGRADING

FAULT FINDING

SERVICE CENTERS

PARTS LIST

SPARES & ACCESSORIES

INDEX

WARNING

CONTENTS

QUICK SETUP

Details on how to get up and running quickly with your Etek3. This section is essential reading for everyone.

SWITCHING ON THE ETEK3......6

SWITCHING OFF THE ETEK3......6

FIRING THE ETEK3......6

THE ETEK3 CIRCUIT BOARD......6

SWITCHING ON THE ETEK3 EMORTAL BOARD......7

SWITCHING OFF THE ETEK3 EMORTAL BOARD......7

FIRING THE ETEK3......7

THE ETEK3 EMORTAL BOARD......7

USING THE BREAK BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM......8

USING THE EMORTAL BOARD BREAK BEAM

SENSOR SYSTEM......9

INSTALLING A 9V BATTERY......10

ORIENTATION

Names the component parts of the Etek3 Marker. This section is essential reading for everyone.

THE ETEK3 LT......11

THE ETEK3 AM......12

THE ETEK3 EMORTAL BOARD......12

KNOW YOUR ETEK3......13

ETEK3 2PIECE BARREL......14

INLINE REGULATOR......15

LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR.......16

ETEK3 SOLENOID ASSEMBLY......17

THE ETEK3 NAVIGATION CONSOLE......18

OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW......19

USING THE ETEK3

More detailed information on how to use and interact with the Etek3 via its user interface.

SETTING UP THE ETEK3......20

INSTALLING A PRESET AIR SYSTEM......20

TSLOT MOUNTING SYSTEM......21

MACROLINE HOSING AND ELBOWS......21

ATTACHING A LOADER......22

SETTING THE TRIGGER......23

ADJUSTING THE VELOCITY......24

ADJUSTING THE LPR PRESSURE......24

THE TOURNAMENT LOCK.....25

UNDERSTANDING THE BBSS OPERATION......26

THE BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR......26

ADVANCED SETUP

In depth information on setting up the Etek3.

THE SET UP MODE......27

MODIFYING A PARAMETER......27

SET UP PARAMETERS......28

THE FIRING MODE PARAMETER......28

THE MAXIMUM ROF WITH BBSS ON CAPPED

MODES......28

THE MAXIMUM ROF WITH BBSS OFF......28

RAMP KICKIN RATE RAMP ONLY......29

RAMP RESTART TIME RAMP ONLY......29

SET UP PARAMETERS TABLE......30

DWELL......31

DEBOUNCE......31

THE BALL DETECTION TIME......31

THE RESET PARAMETER......31

THE EMORTAL BOARD

In depth information covering all aspects of the Etek3 Emortal Circuit Board.

THE EMORTAL BOARD NAVIGATION BOARD......32

USER INTERFACE......33

SWITCHING ON......33

RUN SCREEN LAYOUT......33

UNDERSTANDING THE BREAK BEAM SENSOR

SYSTEM......34

UNDERSTANDING THE TRIGGER DETECTION

INDICATOR......34

UNDERSTANDING THE LOCK INDICATOR......35

UNDERSTANDING THE BATTERY LEVEL

INDICATOR......35

THE GAME TIMER......35

THE SHOT COUNTER......35

THE ACTUAL RATE OF FIRE......36

THE PEAK RATE OF FIRE......36

THE MENU SYSTEM......36

THE MENU TREE......37

ACCESSING THE MENU SYSTEM......41

MOVING AROUND THE MENUS......41

ALTERING PARAMETERS......41

THE MAIN MENU......42

DISPLAY The Display Parameter......42

TIMER The Game Timer Menu......42

GAME The Game Time Parameter......42

START -The Timer Start Parameter......42

THE SETUP MENU......43

LOCK -The Tournament Lock Parameter......44

PRESET -The Preset Menu......44

LOAD -The Load Preset Parameter......44

SAVE -The Save Preset Parameter......45

MODE -The Firing Mode Parameter......45

ROF CAP -Rate of Fire Cap Parameter......46

MAX ROF -Maximum Rate of Fire Parameter......46

OFF ROF -Rate of Fire With BBSS O Parameter......47

RMP SET -The Ramp Settings Menu......47

TYPE -The Ramp Type Parameter......47

RATE -The Linear Ramp Rate Parameter......48

PULL NO -The Ramp Start Parameter......48

KICK IN -The Ramp Kick-In Parameter......48

SUSTAIN -The Sustain Rate Parameter......48

RESTART -The Ramp Restart Parameter......48

TIMING -The Timing Menu......49

DWELL -The Dwell parameter......49

FSD COMP -The First Shot Drop-o

Compensation Parameter

FSD DLY The First Shot Drop-o Delay Parameter......49

LIGHT -The Light Parameter......49

SLEEP -The Sleep Parameter......49

FILTER -The Filter Menu......50

DBOUNCE -The Debounce Parameter......50

EMPTY -The Breech Empty Time Parameter......50

FULL -The Breech Full Time Parameter......50

PULL TM -The Trigger Pull Time Parameter......50

REL TM -The Trigger Release Time Parameter......50

TRAININ -The Training Parameter......51

MAINTENANCE

A guide to performing routine maintenance.

CLEANING THE BREAK BEAM SENSOR

SYSTEM......52

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CLEANING THE INLINE REGULATOR......54

CLEANING THE LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR......56

MAINTAINING THE RAMMER......58

CLEANING AND LUBRICATING THE BOLT......60

REMOVING AND ATTACHING THE FRAME......61

THE ETEK3 TRIGGER ASSEMBLY......63

THE ETEK3 SOLENOID ASSEMBLY......65

MAINTAINING THE VALVE ASSEMBLY......67

THE ETEK3 ON/OFF PURGE SYSTEM......70

UPGRADING

Information on how to upgrade your Etek3 with Ocial Eclipse upgrade components.

INSTALLING THE LT UPGRADE KIT......72

INSTALLING THE ETEK3 EMORTAL BOARD......75

FAULT FINDING......77

Information on how to resolve any problems that might arise with your Etek3.

SERVICE CENTRES......80

Information on the location of your nearest Etek3 Service Centre.

PART LISTS......83

Tables of components that make up the Etek3.

WARRANTY CARD

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

www.planeteclipse.com

SPARES & ACCESSORIES......86

Available upgrade / repair kits for your Etek3.

INDEX......88

Etek3 Manual Index

SECTI ON HEADERS O F THIS MANUAL ARE PRINTED . THESE PAGES CONTAIN INFORMATION RE GARDING THE EMORTAL BOARD UPGRADE.

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SWITCHING ON THE ETEK3

At the rear of the grip frame is the Navigation Console. Press and hold the Select button SEE FIG URE 1.1. Release the Select button when the LEDs light up and your Etek3 will begin its power up sequence.

SWITCHING OFF THE ETEK3

Press and hold the Select button . Release the Select button when all three of the LEDs on the Navigation Console turn red. The LEDs will extinguish one by one and the Etek3 will turn o.

FIRING THE ETEK3

If the Break Beam Sensor System (BBSS) is disabled, pull the trigger to re the Etek3. If the Break Beam Sensor System is enabled and there is a paintball in the breech, pulling the trigger will also re the Etek3. The entire ring sequence is controlled electronically by the Etek3 circuit board and solenoid, enabling any user to achieve high rates of re easily.

THE ETEK3 LED CIRCUIT BOARD

There are three sockets on the Etek3 circuit board, the BBSS connector (A), the Etek3 solenoid connector (B) and the micro-switch connector (C) SEE FIG URE 1.2.

ETEK3 LT ETEK3 AM

FIG 1.1

FIG 1.2

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SWITCHING ON THE ETEK3

WARNING

EMORTAL BOARD

To switch on the Etek3 press and hold the button until the screen lights up and the Emortal board begins its power up sequence FIGURE 2.1.

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SWITCHING OFF THE ETEK3 EMORTAL BOARD

Press and hold the button until the display shows TURN

OFF.

Release the button and re-press it to turn o the

Etek3.

FIRING THE ETEK3

If the Break Beam Sensor System (BBSS) is disabled, pull the trigger to re the Etek3. If the Break Beam Sensor System is enabled and there is a paintball in the breech, pulling the trigger will also re the Etek3. The entire ring sequence is controlled electronically by the Etek3 Emortal board and solenoid, enabling any user to achieve high rates of re easily.

WARNING: THE BACKLIG HT ON THE LCD DISP LAY

TURNS OFF AFT ER A PERIOD O F TIME. WHEN THIS

HAPPENS THE MAR KER IS STILL ON AND ABLE TO FIRE.

SEE PAGE 49 ON A DJUSTING THE B ACKLIGHT

FIG 2.1

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THE ETEK3 EMORTAL BOARD

There are three sockets on the Etek3 circuit board, the BBSS connector (A), the Etek3 solenoid connector (B) and the micro-switch connector (C) SEE FIG URE 2.2.

When the Etek3 is turned on, the Break Beam Sensor System

is automatically enabled.

By continuing holding down the button when turning on the Emortal board the software version number will be displayed.

FIG 2.2

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USING THE BREAK BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM

When the Etek3 is powered up, the Break Beam Sensor System (BBSS) is automatically enabled.

To switch o the Break Beam Sensor System, push and hold the Select button for 0.5 seconds. The ‘E’ on the Navigation Console will ash purple indicating that the Break Beam Sensor System has been disabled.

To switch on the Break Beam Sensor System, push and hold the Select button for 0.5 seconds. The ‘E’ on the Navigation Console will ash either yellow (no ball detected) or light blue (ball detected) indicating that the Break Beam Sensor System has been enabled.

Additional features of the Etek3 Break Beam Sensor System are covered in full in the ‘Understanding the BBSS Operation’ section on Page 26 of this User Manual.

YELLOW LIGHT  NO BALL DETECT ED

PURPLE LIGHT  BBSS DISABLED

LIGHT BLUE LIGHT  BALL DETECT ED

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USING THE EMORTAL BOARD BREAK BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM

The Break Beam Sensor System (BBSS) is used to detect when a paintball is ready to re from the Etek3. If no paintball is ready then the BBSS will inhibit the Etek3 from ring. This prevents the Etek3 from ‘chopping’ paintballs that are not fully loaded into the marker.

To switch o the Break Beam Sensor System, press and hold the button for 0.5 second SEE FIGURE 3.1.

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 whether 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 indicator changes to look like this .

Additional features of the Emortal Board’s Break Beam Sensor System are covered in full on page 34 of this user manual.

FIG 3.1

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INSTALLING A 9V BATTERY

Ensure that the Etek3 is switched o. Place the marker on a at surface in front of you with the feed tube furthest away from you and the barrel pointing to the right.

Using a 5/64” (2mm) hex key, remove the three countersunk screws that holds the rubber grip onto the grip frame. Peel the rubber grip to the right to expose the electronics within the grip frame.

If present remove the existing 9 volt battery by sliding your thumb into the recess provided below the battery and lever the battery gently out of the frame SEE FIG URE 4.1.

On top of the battery you will see the battery connector and wire that is used to connect the battery to the circuit board. Gently separate the battery connector from the battery, so that the existing battery can be disposed of accordingly and taking a new 9 volt Alkaline battery (type PP3, 6LR61, MN1064)1 connect it to the battery connector

SEE FIGURE 4.2.

The battery will only connect to the battery connector one way. If you are unsure of how to install a new battery please contact your nearest Eclipse Service Centre.

Ensure that all of the wires are within the recess of the frame and not trapped in micro-switch, then replace the rubber grip and tighten the countersunk grip screws using the 5/64th” (2mm) hex key.

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE SCREWS.

Do not use rechargeable batteries or low quality batteries.

FIG 4.1

FIG 4.2

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THE ETEK3 LT

GRN FEED NECK AND FEED LEVER

GRN EYE COVERS

GRN GRIP FRAME

THE ETEK3 LT SHOWN ABOVE MAY NOT EXACTLY

MATCH THE ETEK3 LT YOU HAVE PURCHASED

Your Eclipse Etek3 LT comes standard with:

GRN (Glass Reinforced Nylon) composite grip frame GRN composite eye covers GRN composite feedneck and feed lever

These components are upgradable to the same spec level as the Etek3 AM by installing the Etek3 LT Upgrade Kit which contains:

Aluminium grip frame Aluminium eye covers Aluminium feedneck and feed lever

Instructions on installing these components can be found on pages 72-74

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INDEX

All other parts of the Etek3 LT (other than the GRN parts) are manufactured from exactly the same materials and nishes you will nd on the Etek3 AM.

ORIENTATION

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ORIENTATION

THE ETEK3 AM

THE ETEK3 AM SHOWN ABOVE MAY NOT EXACTLY

MATCH THE ETEK3 AM YOU HAVE PURCHASED

The Eclipse Etek3 AM is intrinsically identical to the Etek3 LT but comes standard with an ‘ALL METAL’ construction. All the parts on the AM are made from the same materials and with the same nishes found on the Ego and Geo range of markers.

The metal frame of the Etek3 AM or upgraded Etek3 LT (upgraded with Etek3 LT upgrade kit) allow for the installation of the Etek3 Emortal Board. This is a fully functional LCD board with a similar menu system to that of the Ego and Geo markers.

Instructions on using the Emortal board can be found starting on pages 32-51. this is essential reading for users with the Emortal board tted. Users with an Emortal Board tted will have a console in the back of their Etek3 frame like the one shown opposite.

THE ETEK3

EMORTAL BOARD

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KNOW YOUR ETEK3

BOLT PIN

BOLT

RAMMER

HOUSING

RAMMER

RAMMER CAP

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FEED LEVER

BODY

FEEDNECK

TORPEDO

EXHAUST

VALVE

SPRING

LPR BODY

VALVE

PLUG

LPR CAP

FRM SCREW

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FRAME ASSEMBLY

BATTERY

FRAME SCREW

OOPS

OOPS PIN

INSERT

OOPS BODY

FRAME SCREW

OOPS KNOB

OOPS SCREWS

INLINE REGULATOR

ASSEMBLY

MACRO LINE

ELBOW

EYE COVER SCREW

SOLENOID ASSEMBLY

TRIGGER RETAINING CLIP

CIRCUIT BOARD

SOLENOID MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY

EYE COVER

TRIGGER

A B

C D E

F G

ORIENTATION

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ETEK3 2PIECE BARREL

WARNING

THE BORE SIZE OF YOUR BARR EL MAY VARY ACCORDING TO THE MODEL OF ETEK3 YOU HAVE

Your Eclipse Etek3 comes as standard with a 14 inch 2-piece barrel.

The barrel screws into the body of the Etek3 using a meaning that if you hold the Etek3 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 Etek3 body when the marker is red. 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.

right hand thread

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ORIENTATION

WARNING: THE ETEK3 WIL L ONLY ACCEPT COC KER

THREADED BAR RELS SUCH A S THE ECLIPSE SH AFT 3

BARREL. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE O F BARREL

THREAD.

INLINE REGULATOR

WARNING

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

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INLINE REGULATOR BOTTOM

WARNING: THE SWIVEL CAN ONLY BE REMOVED

AFTER THE MACROLINE FIT TING HAS FI RST BEEN

REMOVE D FROM THE INLI NE REGULATOR SWIVEL.

ORIENTATION

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LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR

#14x2 NBR 70

#016 NBR 70

LPR BODY

#010 NBR 70

ORIENTATION

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LPR CAP

LPR ADJUSTER SPRING

#007 NBR 70

LPR PISTON

LPR ADJUSTER SCREW

LPR PISTON SPRING

#013 NBR 70

ETEK3 SOLENOID ASSEMBLY

MANIFOLD/BODY GASKET

FILTER

SOLENOID MANIFOLD

MANIFOLD/SOLENOID GASKET

BARB CLIP

M2.5x5 MANIFOLD

RETAINING SCREWS

SOLENOID BODY

SOLENOID CLIP

INLET BARB

SOLENOID CLIP

SPOOL SHAFT

LP HOSE

SOLENOID PILOT SECTION

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M1.6X16 SOLENOID

RETAINING SCREWS

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17.

THE ETEK3 NAVIGATION CONSOLE

The Etek3 utilises multi coloured LEDs to display all of the information that the user requires via the Etek3s Navigation Console.

Each area of the Navigation Console is used to perform dierent functions and display dierent information as outlined below:

The Select button is used to:

- Switch the Etek3 on and o.

- Switch the BBSS (eye system) on and o.

- To scroll through parameters and edit parameters.

The “E” on the Navigation Console is used to:

- Display the status of the BBSS (eye system).

- Display the value of a parameter in tens (10 - 90)

The “G” on the Navigation Console is used to:

- Display the value of a parameter in units (0 - 9)

- Display the status of the battery.

The “O” on the Navigation Console is used to:

- Display the value of a parameter in tenths (0.0 - 0.9)

As a combined unit the “E”, “G” and “O” are also used to:

- Display power up and power down status.

- Display tournament lock status.

- Display that factory settings have been restored

- To conrm whether a parameter value has been accepted or rejected.

ETEK3 LT

SELEC T

BUTTON

ETEK3 AM

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OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

Below is a brief overview of what happens during the Etek3 ring cycle. The location of parts discussed in the text below can be found on page 82-85.

Assuming the Etek3 is gassed up and turned on,

FIGURE 5.1 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, when 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 5.2. 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 ow up through the valve and into the bolt and vent down the barrel, propelling a ball. FIGURE 5.3

The time that the rammer is held in this forward position is dependant on the The longer the dwell time the longer the Etek3 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 5.4.

The Etek3 has now completed one cycle and is ready to re again.

DWELL

parameter.

Inline Regulator Supply

Air supply

from Solenoid

Air venting

Air supply

from Solenoid

FIG 5.1

Air venting

FIG 5.2

Air supply

from Solenoid

FIG 5.3

Air supply

from Solenoid

FIG 5.4

Air venting

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EMORTAL BOARD

MAINTENANCE

UPGRADING

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ORIENTATION

19.

SETTING UP YOUR ETEK3

WARNING

Before you can begin to use your Etek3, you will need to attach an air system and a paintball loader.

INSTALLING A PRESET AIR SYSTEM

Every Etek3 comes complete with an Eclipse On/O 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/O knob is wound out approximately half way SEE FIGUR E 6.1. Be careful not to unscrew the On/O knob too far as it will come completely o the OOPS. If this happens, replace the On/O knob by screwing it back onto the OOPS body in a clockwise direction.

Screw the preset air system1 into the OOPS SEE FIGURE

6.2

so that the bottle screws in all the way and is tight. Slowly turn the On/O knob in a clockwise direction allowing the OOPS to depress the pin of the preset air system causing the Etek3 to become pressurised, providing that there is sucient air in your tank SEE FIGURE 6.3.

You have now installed a preset air system onto your Etek3.

WARNING: MAKE SURE THE MARKER IS TURNED OF F

AND THAT NO PAINTBALLS A RE IN THE MARKER OR

LOADER BEFORE INSTALLING AN AIR S YSTEM.

WARNING: ALWAYS RELIEVE ALL RESIDUAL GAS

PRESSURE FRO M THE ETEK3 BEFORE UNSC REWING THE

WARNING: THE ETEK3 C ANNOT BE USED WI TH CO2,

IT CAN ONLY BE POWERED BY COMP RESSED AIR O R

PRESET AIR SYSTEM.

NITROGEN.

FIG 6.1

FIG 6.2

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We recommend using a preset air system with a high pressure output to achieve optimum performance from the Etek3, however most good quality Low pressure output systems will also work on the Etek3.

FIG 6.3

TSLOT MOUNTING

WARNING

SYSTEM

The Etek3 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.

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 ttings in the correct manner:

Pull back the collet section of the macroline tting and keep the collet depressed.

Pull the macroline hose out of the macroline tting and release the collet.

Before installing the macroline hose into the macroline tting ensure that the end has been trimmed correctly to ensure a tight t in the tting.

IF YOU EVER REMOVE THE MACROL INE HOSE FROM

THE FITTING, ALWAYS C HECK THE CONDITION OF

YOUR MACROLINE HO SING AND IF I T IS WORN OR THE

WRONG LENGTH REPLACE IT IMMEDIATELY.

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ATTACHING A LOADER

WARNING

Using a 5/32” hex key, turn the top screw of the clamping feed neck counter clockwise SEE FIGURE 7.1.

Release the clamping lever on the feed neck SEE FIGURE

7.2

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 FIGU RE 7.1.

When you have managed to push your loader into the clamping feed neck, close the clamp to secure it rmly in place SEE FIG URE 7.3. If the loader is loose then you will need to release the clamp, tighten the top screw slightly by turning it clockwise with a 5/32” hex key to close the clamp. Repeat this process as necessary to secure your loader in place.

You have now attached a loader to your Etek3. Once you have lled your loader and air tank you will then be ready to begin using your Etek3.

WARNING: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE CLAMPING F EED

NECK AS THIS MAY DAMAGE THE LOADER OR FEED NECK

ITSELF.

FIG 7.1

FIG 7.2

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FIG 7.3

SETTING THE TRIGGER

There are three adjustment points on the trigger – the Front Stop Trigger Screw, the Rear Stop Trigger Screw, and the Magnet Return Screw.

As standard each Etek3 comes with a factory set trigger travel of approximately 2mm in total length; one millimeter of travel before the ring point and one millimeter of travel after the ring point.

The Front Stop Trigger Screw is used to set the amount of trigger travel prior to the marker ring. 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 ring point and the marker will not work. Turn this screw counter clockwise to increase the amount of trigger travel SEE

FIGURE 8.1

The Rear Stop Trigger Screw is used to set the amount of travel after the marker has red. 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 ring point and the marker will not work. Turn this screw counter clockwise to increase the amount of travel SEE FIGURE

8.2

The Magnet Return Screw is used to adjust the amount of return force with which the trigger is returned. Turn the screw clockwise to increase the amount of magnet return force. Do not turn the screw to far or it will negate the position of the Front Stop Trigger Screw. Turn the screw counter clockwise to reduce the amount of spring tension

SEE FIGURE 8.3

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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 34 and the Filter menu on page 50.

FIG 8.1

FIG 8.2

FIG 8.3

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ADJUSTING THE VELOCITY

When using your Etek3, you may wish to change the velocity at which your Etek3 is ring. This is done by inserting a 1/8" hex key into the adjuster screw at the bottom of your Etek3 inline regulator and adjusting it accordingly SEE FIGURE 9.1. 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 velocity1 . On the bottom of the inline regulator there are engraved arrows to illustrate which direction to turn the hex key to make the relevant adjustment.

ADJUSTING THE LPR PRESSURE

When using your Etek3, 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 FIGUR E 9.2. However we recommend that the LPR screw be left set 2 turns in (clockwise) from the screw being ush 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 9.1

FIG 9.2

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After each adjustment re two clearing shots to gain an

accurate velocity reading. Never exceed 300fps.

Turning the adjuster screw in too far will prevent the Etek3

from ring.

THE TOURNAMENT LOCK

The Etek3 has an electronic tournament lock which, once enabled, prevents the user from making any changes to the setup parameters of the marker. This tournament lock complies with the rules of all major tournaments and must be enabled prior to entering the eld of play in order to avoid penalties.

To enable the tournament lock -

1. Unscrew the three screws from the right hand side of the rubber grips SEE FIGURE 10.1 using a 5/64” hex key.

2. Turn on the Etek3.

3. Locate and press the Lock button on the circuit board

SEE FIGURE 10.2. The Navigation Console will ash green

to indicate that the tournament lock has been enabled.

4. Replace the three rubber grip screws using a 5/64” hex key.

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To disable the tournament lock –

1. Unscrew the three screws from the right hand side of the rubber grips SEE FIGURE 10.1 using a 5/64” hex key.

2. Turn on the Etek3.

3. Locate and press the Lock button on the circuit board

SEE A IN FI GURE 10.2. The Navigation Console will ash

red to indicate that the tournament lock has been disabled.

4. Replace the three rubber grip screws using a 5/64” hex key.

FIG 10.1

FIG 10.2

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UNDERSTANDING THE BBSS OPERATION

The Etek3 displays the status of the Break Beam Sensor System using the ‘E’ area of the Navigation Console as follows:

INDIC ATIO N BREECH SENSO R STATUS

Flashing Yellow

Flashing Light Blue

Flashing Purple

Fast Flashing Purple

Any changes to the Breech Sensor Status will be displayed immediately. This provides valuable feedback to the user.

An example of this is when you are shooting a string of shots with the BBSS enabled, the “E” on the Navigation Console will alternate in colour from Yellow (no paintball detected) to Light Blue (paintball detected). In this instance too much yellow would indicate that your chosen loader cannot keep up with how fast you are shooting and is consequently slowing down your rate of re.

The BBSS is able to switch itself o in the event that a blockage or contamination prevents it from functioning correctly. This is represented by a fast ashing purple light in the “E” area of the Navigation Console. The Etek’s ROF will be capped at 7.5bps. In this instance, the BBSS will switch itself back on once the blockage is cleared and the correct operation of the BBSS can then be resumed

BBSS enabled (On), no paintball detected - marker will not re.

BBSS enabled (On), paintball detected - marker will re.

BBSS disabled (O) - marker will re.

Blockage detected, BBSS temporarily disabled (O) marker will re.

THE BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR

The Etek3 displays the status of the battery using the ‘G’ area of the Navigation Console. When the battery is fresh ‘G’ LED ash green.

As the battery is drained the ‘G’ LED will change colour from green to yellow.

When the battery reaches a level where it will no longer function reliably, the ‘G’ LED will start to ash red. At this point the battery must be changed for a new one. For instructions on installing a new battery see page 10.

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THE SET UP MODE

The SET UP MODE can only be entered if tournament lock is o. See page 25 for details on the tournament lock. To activate the SET UP MODE, rstly ensure that the Etek3 is switched o. Pull and hold the trigger, and whilst the trigger is still pulled push and hold the button until the ‘E’ and the ‘O’ on the Navigation Console alternately ash white to indicate entry to SET UP MODE. When you have entered the SET UP MODE, the ‘G’ on the Navigation Console will turn red to indicate the rst parameter of the

SET UP MOD E. You can now release the trigger.

Press the button to scroll through each of the parameters on the SET UP MODE:

COLOUR

Red

Green

Blue

White

Dark Red

Purple Light Blue Yellow

To see the value that any setup parameter is set to, pull and release the trigger. the value will be indicated by ashing the tens on the ‘E’ LED, the units on the ‘G’ LED and tenths on the ‘O’ LED. E.g. 14.5 would be indicated as follows-

 1 FLAS H OF THE ‘E’ L ED  4 FLAS HES OF THE ‘G’ LE D  5 FLAS HES OF THE ‘O’ L ED

A zero is indicated by no ashes. E.g. 3.0 would be indicated as follows:

 0 FLAS HES OF THE ‘E’ LED  3 FLAS HES OF THE ‘G’ LE D  0 FLAS HES OF THE ‘O’ L ED

PARAMETE R

Firing Mode Maximum ROF with

BBSS on (for capped modes only). Maximum ROF with BBSS o. Ramp Kick-in Rate (ramp only)

Ramp Restart Time (ramp only)

Dwell Debounce Ball Detection Time

RANGE

1 to 3

4.0 bps to 15.4 bps

5.0 pps to 10.0 pps

0.0 to 1.0 s

1.0 ms to 15.0 ms 1 to 10 1 ms to 10 ms

MODIFYING A PARAMETER

You can modify a parameter by using the following guidelines.

Ensure that you are in SET UP MODE.

Choose the parameter that you wish to modify by

pressing until G turns to the parameter colour.

Pull and hold the trigger for 1 second. The ‘E’ LED will

light up.

Set the tens digit by pressing the trigger once for each ten, the ‘E’ LED will ash with each trigger pull. DO NOT pull the trigger if the required digit is zero.

Push the button. The ‘G’ LED on the Navigation Console is illuminated.

Set the units digit by pressing the trigger once for each unit, the ‘G’ LED will ash with each trigger pull. DO NOT pull the trigger if the required digit is zero.

Push the button. The ‘O’ on the Navigation Console is illuminated.

Set the units digit by pressing the trigger once for each unit, the ‘O’ LED will ash with each trigger pull. DO NOT pull the trigger if the required digit is zero.

Push the button. The “E”, “G” and “O” will ash three times; if the colour is green then the value has been accepted and saved, if the value is red then the value has been rejected and restored to its value before modifying.

For example to set a parameter to 14.5 -

 PULL THE TRIGGER 1 TIME WHILE THE ‘E’ LED IS LIT THEN PRESS  PULL THE TRIGGER 4 TIMES WHILE THE ‘G’ LED IS LIT THEN PRESS  PULL THE TRIGGER 5 TIMES WHILE THE ‘O’ LED IS LIT THEN PRESS

To leave a parameter unchanged having already started to modify it, simply set an illegal value (any single digit greater than 9) and the value will consequently be rejected.

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SET UP PARAMETERS

The rst ve set up parameters will need to be set to comply with the rules of the eld or site at which this Etek3 is used. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that these parameters are correctly set.

THE FIRING MODE PARAMETER

This parameter is used to control the ring mode of the Etek3. The FIRING

MODE

parameter is indicated by a red light on the Navigation Console when you are in the SET UP mode. There are three selectable FIRING MO DES as outlined below:

1.0 : UNCAPPED SEMI

In this mode the Etek3 will re one shot for every pull of the trigger. This mode is uncapped with the BBSS enabled. If the BBSS is o then the rate of re is limited by the

MAXIMUM R OF WITH BBSS OF F parameter.

2.0 : CAPPED SEMI

This mode is the same as the UNCAPPED SEM I mode, except that the rate of re is capped to the MAXIMUM ROF WITH

BBSS ON

parameter.

3.0 : CAPPED RAMP

This mode allows the rate of re to ramp to a maximum set by the MAXIMUM ROF W ITH BBSS ON parameter, once the trigger is being pulled at the required pulls per second rate set by the RAMP KIC KIN RATE parameter. The number of trigger pulls has to remain equal or above the RAMP KICKIN

RATE

parameter to continue ramping. After the last trigger pull, the ramp can be restarted with a single trigger pull within the time set in the RAMP RESTART TIM E parameter.

Certain modes may only be available in certain countries and on certain models of the Etek3.

THE MAXIMUM ROF WITH BBSS ON CAPPED MODES

In capped ring modes this parameter is used to control how fast the Etek3 can cycle.

The MAXIMUM RO F WITH BBSS ON parameter is indicated by a green light on the Navigation Console when you are in the SET UP mode.

This is fully adjustable between 4.0 balls per second and

15.4 balls per second in 0.1 bps increments.

THE MAXIMUM ROF WITH BBSS OFF

This parameter is used to control how fast the Etek3 cycles when the Break Beam Sensor System has been disabled.

The MAXIMUM RO F WITH BBSS OFF parameter is indicated by a blue light on the Navigation Console when you are in the SET UP mode.

This parameter is fully adjustable between 4.0 balls per second and 15.4 balls per second in 0.1 bps increments.

This parameter should be set to match the slowest speed of the loading system in use.

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