Planet Eclipse Geo User Manual
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
2.
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
QUICK SET-UP
USING YOUR GEO
ADVANCED SET-UP
MENU TREE
MAINTENANCE
FAULT FINDING
SERVICE CENTERS
PARTS LIST
SPARES & ACCESSORIES
3.
WARNING
QUICK GUIDE
ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE AND ALL OTHER
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES!
01.
The Eclipse Geo is not a toy.
Careless or improper use, including failure to follow
02.
instructions and warnings within this User Manual
and attached to the Geo could cause death or
serious injury.
03.
Do not remove or deface any warnings attached to
the Geo.
Paintball industry standard eye/face/ear and head
04.
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 Geo.
06.
Observe all local and national laws, regulations and
guidelines.
07.
Use only professional paintball fields where codes
of safety are strictly enforced.
08.
Use compressed air/nitrogen only. Do not use CO
09.
Always follow instructions, warnings and guidelines
given with any first stage regulator you use with
the Geo.
10.
Use 0.68 calibre paintballs only.
Keep the Geo switched off until ready to shoot.
11.
2
Treat every marker as if it is loaded.
12.
Never point the Geo at anything you do not intend
13.
to shoot.
Do not shoot at persons at close range.
14.
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
Do not ‘gas up’ the Geo without the Bolt assembly
17.
correctly installed, as high-pressure gas will be
emitted.
18.
Never look into the barrel or breech area of the Geo
whilst the marker is switched on and able to fire.
19.
Never put your finger or any foreign objects into
the paintball feed tube of the Geo.
20.
Never allow pressurised gas to come into contact
with any part of your body.
21.
Always switch off the Geo when not in use.
22.
Always fit a barrel-blocking device to the Geo when
not in use on the field of play.
23.
Always remove all paintballs from the Geo when
not in use on the field of play.
ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE AND ALL OTHER
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES!
24.
Always relieve all residual gas pressure from the
Geo before removing the first stage regulator.
25.
Always remove the first stage regulator and relieve
all residual gas pressure from the Geo before
disassembly.
26.
Always remove the first stage regulator and relieve
all residual gas pressure from the Geo for transport
and storage.
27.
Always follow guidelines given with your first stage
regulator for safe transportation and storage..
28
Always store the Geo 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 76-77)
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) USARIOS ESTÁ EN
INGLÉS.
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.
CONTENTS
4.
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
QUICK SET-UP
USING YOUR GEO
ADVANCED SET-UP
MENU TREE
MAINTENANCE
FAULT FINDING
SERVICE CENTERS
PARTS LIST
SPARES & ACCESSORIES
5.
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
QUICK GUIDE
6 ORIENTATION
Names the component parts of the Geo Marker. This
section is essential reading for everyone.
6 > KNOW YOUR GEO
7 > ECLIPSE SHAFT 3 BARREL
8 > INLINE REGULATOR
9 > GEO BOLT SYSTEM
10 > GEO SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
11 > OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
12 > GEO NAVIGATION CONSOLE
13 QUICK SET-UP
Details on how to get up and running quickly with your
Geo. This section is essential reading for everyone.
13 > INSTALLING A 9V BATTERY
14 > SWITCHING ON THE GEO
> SWITCHING OFF THE GEO
> FIRING THE GEO
> THE GEO CIRCUIT BOARD
15 > USING THE BREAK BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM
16 USING YOUR GEO
More detailed information on how to use and interact
with the Geo via its user interface.
16 > SETTING UP
> INSTALLING A PRESET AIR SYSTEM
17 > T-SLOT MOUNTING SYSTEM
> MACROLINE HOSING & ELBOWS
18 > INSTALLING AN ADJUSTABLE AIR SYSTEM
19 > ATTACHING A LOADER
20 > SETTING THE TRIGGER
22 > ADJUSTING THE VELOCITY
> ADJUSTING THE FIRING CHAMBER VOLUME
23 > USER INTERFACE
> SWITCHING ON
> RUN SCREEN LAYOUT
24 > UNDERSTANDING THE BBSS INDICATOR
25 > UNDERSTANDING THE SOUND INDICATOR
> UNDERSTANDING THE TRIGGER DETECTION INDICATOR
26 > UNDERSTANDING THE LOCK INDICATOR
> UNDERSTANDING THE BATTERY 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 Geo.
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
> FSD DLY -The First Shot Drop-off Delay Parameter
45 > LIGHT -The Light Parameter
> SLEEP -The Sleep Parameter
46 > FILTER -The Filter Menu
47 > DBOUNCE -The Debounce Parameter
> EMPTY -The Empty Breech Time Parameter
48 > FULL -The Full Parameter
> PULL TM -The Pull Time Parameter
49 > REL TM -The Release Time Parameter
> PULL PT -The Pull Point Parameter
50 > REL PT -The 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> MAINTAINING THE GEO BOLT SYSTEM
62 > HOW TO REMOVE THE FRAME
65 > THE GEO SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
68 > THE GEO TRIGGER ASSEMBLY
70 > THE GEO ON/OFF PURGE SYSTEM
72 FAULT FINDING
Information on how to resolve any problems that
might arise with your Geo.
76 SERVICE CENTERS
Information on the location of your nearest Geo
Service Center.
78 PARTS LIST
A table of components that make up the Geo.
WARRANTY CARD
Tear-out product registration card to be completed
and returned. Alternatively register online at
www.planeteclipse.com
83 SPARES & ACCESSORIES
Available upgrade / repair kits for your Geo.
ORIENTATION
6.
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
QUICK SET-UP
USING YOUR GEO
ADVANCED SET-UP
MENU TREE
MAINTENANCE
FAULT FINDING
SERVICE CENTERS
PARTS LIST
SPARES & ACCESSORIES
7.
ORIENTATION
ORIENTATION
QUICK GUIDE
KNOW YOUR GEO
BOLT ASSEMBLY
A EYE COVER SCREW
B EYE COVER
SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
C
PILOT VALVE
D
E CIRCUIT BOARD
F TRIGGER
CLAMPING LEVER
FEEDNECK
SOLENOID RETAINING SCREWS
E
F
BODY
B
A
C
D
BLANKING PLUG
ECLIPSE SHAFT 3 BARREL
NOTE: THE BORE SIZE OF YOUR SHAFT 3 MAY VARY
ACCORDING TO THE MODEL OF GEO YOU HAVE.
Your Eclipse Geo comes as standard with a Eclipse Shaft 3 barrel.
The barrel screws into the body of the Ge
meaning that if you hold the Geo 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 w
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 NBR70 o-ring which prevents the barrel
from vibrating loose from the Geo body when the marker is fired. There is also
an o-ring on the barrel front (#015 NBR70) helps with alignment between
the barrel back and front.
Replace these o-rings as necessary.
C
E
o using a right hand thread
ith a left hand thread me
A
D
B
aning that
B
E
OOPS PIN
OOPS
INSERT
BATTERY
OOPS
BODY
OOPS
SCREWS
OOPS
KNOB
MACRO LINE
ELBOW
FRAME
SCREW
INLINE REGULATOR
ASSEMBLY
A
D
C
NOTE: THE GEO WILL ONLY ACCEPT COCKER THREADED
BARRELS. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE OF BARREL THREAD.
WARNING
ORIENTATION
8.
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
QUICK SET-UP
USING YOUR GEO
ADVANCED SET-UP
MENU TREE
MAINTENANCE
FAULT FINDING
SERVICE CENTERS
PARTS LIST
SPARES & ACCESSORIES
9.
ORIENTATION
ORIENTATION
QUICK GUIDE
INLINE REGULATOR
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE INLINE PURGE CONTROL VALVE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS WARNING MAY CAUSE THE MARKER TO FIRE A
SHOT THAT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
#15 NBR 70
INLINE REGULATOR PISTON
INLINE REGULATOR SPRING
#15 NBR 90
GEO BOLT SYSTEM
PROP SHAFT
INLINE PURGE
CONTROL VALVE
#008 NBR 70
INLINE REGULATOR
ADJUSTER SCREW
INLINE REGULATOR SWIVEL
#011 NBR 70
#16 NBR 70
INLINE REGULATOR BOTTOM
INLINE REGULATOR TOP
BOLT
CAN
ORIENTATION
10.
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
QUICK SET-UP
USING YOUR GEO
ADVANCED SET-UP
MENU TREE
MAINTENANCE
FAULT FINDING
SERVICE CENTERS
PARTS LIST
SPARES & ACCESSORIES
11.
ORIENTATION
ORIENTATION
QUICK GUIDE
SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
SPOOL PACK RETAINING SCREW
GASKET
MINIFOLD
PILOT VALVE
BACK-CHECK ASSEMBLY
FILTER
SPOOL PACK
M2.5x12 FIXING SCREWS
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
Below is a brief overview of what happens
when you fire your Geo. The location of parts
discussed in the text below can be found on
page 78-79.
Assuming the Geo is gassed up and turned on
FIGURE 1.1 shows the marker in its idle position.
The Firing Chamber is full of compressed air
whilst the Bolt is held back by the air in the
Can. Both the Firing Chamber and the Can are
supplied with air via the Solenoid Valve.
Providing a ball is in the breach and the Trigger
is pulled, a signal is sent to the Solenoid which
stops the supply of air to the Firing Chamber
and allows the air in the Can to be exhausted.
This removes the force holding the Bolt in its
rear position and the bolt is propelled forwards
(FIGURE 1.2).
As the Bolt passes the Front Prop Shaft O-ring
the Firing Chamber seal is broken and the air
in the Firing Chamber vents down the Bolt, in
turn propelling a ball. (FIGURE 1.3)
The length of time the Bolt remains in this
forward position venting air from the Firing
Chamber is dependant on Dwell. When the
Solenoid has completed its Dwell time, air
is routed back into the Can and pushes the
Bolt back towards its rear position resealing
the firing chamber. As the Firing Chamber is
resealed it is re-filled through the Solenoid
Valve to the operating pressure set by the user
via the Inline Regulator (FIGURE 1.4).
The Geo has now completed one cycle and is
ready to fire again.
FIG 1.1
FIG 1.2
FIG 1.3
FIG 1.4
ORIENTATION
12.
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
QUICK SET-UP
USING YOUR GEO
ADVANCED SET-UP
MENU TREE
MAINTENANCE
FAULT FINDING
SERVICE CENTERS
PARTS LIST
SPARES & ACCESSORIES
13.
QUICK SET-UP
QUICK SET-UP
QUICK GUIDE
THE GEO NAVIGATION
CONSOLE
At the rear of the Geo grip frame you will find the
Navigation Console (FIGURE 1.5).
The Navigation Console is used for;
> TURNING THE GEO 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 GEO 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 Geo 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.
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.
FIG 2.1
FIG 2.2
FIG 1.5
QUICK SET-UP
14.
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
QUICK SET-UP
USING YOUR GEO
ADVANCED SET-UP
MENU TREE
MAINTENANCE
FAULT FINDING
SERVICE CENTERS
PARTS LIST
SPARES & ACCESSORIES
15.
QUICK SET-UP
QUICK SET-UP
QUICK GUIDE
SWITCHING ON THE GEO
To switch on the Geo press the button twice in
quick succession, referred to elsewhere in this manual
as ‘double-clicking’. The Geo can also be switched on by
pushing and holding the button (FIGURE 3.1).
SWITCHING OFF THE GEO
Press and hold the button until the display shows
OFF? Release the button and re-press it to turn off
the Geo. Alternatively when the display reads OFF?, you
can pull the trigger once to turn off the Geo.
FIRING THE GEO
Pull the trigger to fire the Geo. The entire firing
sequence is controlled electronically by the Geo circuit
board, enabling any user to easily achieve high rates
of fire.
THE GEO CIRCUIT BOARD
There are three sockets on the Geo Circuit board two of
which are occupied by the BBSS Connector (A) and the
Geo 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).
NOTE: WHEN THE GEO IS TURNED ON, THE AUXILIARY
SOCKET IS AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHED ON AND CANNOT BE
SWITCHED OFF
FIG 3.1
B
USING THE BREAK BEAM
SENSOR SYSTEM
The Break Beam Sensor System is used to detect when
a paintball is ready to fire from the Geo. If no paintball is
ready then the BBSS will inhibit the Geo from firing. This
prevents the Geo 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 Geo’s Break Beam Sensor
System are covered in full on page 24 of this user
manual.
NOTE: WHEN THE GEO IS TURNED ON, THE BREAK BEAM
SENSOR SYSTEM IS AUTOMATICALLY ENABLED
FIG 3.3
A
C
FIG 3.2
WARNING
WARNING
USING YOUR GEO
16.
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
QUICK SET-UP
USING YOUR GEO
ADVANCED SET-UP
MENU TREE
MAINTENANCE
FAULT FINDING
SERVICE CENTERS
PARTS LIST
SPARES & ACCESSORIES
17.
USING YOUR GEO
USING YOUR GEO
QUICK GUIDE
SETTING UP
Before you can begin to use your Geo, you will need to
attach an air-system and a paintball loader.
NOTE: THE GEO CANNOT BE USED WITH CO2, IT CAN ONLY
BE POWERED BY COMPRESSED AIR OR NITROGEN.
INSTALLING A PRESET AIR
SYSTEM
Every Geo 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 Geo 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
Geo.
WARNING: ALWAYS RELIEVE ALL RESIDUAL GAS
PRESSURE FROM THE GEO BEFORE UNSCREWING THE
PRESET AIR SYSTEM.
FIG 4.1
FIG 4.2
FIG 4.3
T-SLOT MOUNTING SYSTEM
The Geo 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.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING
WARNING
USING YOUR GEO
18.
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
QUICK SET-UP
USING YOUR GEO
ADVANCED SET-UP
MENU TREE
MAINTENANCE
FAULT FINDING
SERVICE CENTERS
PARTS LIST
SPARES & ACCESSORIES
19.
USING YOUR GEO
USING YOUR GEO
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).
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
Geo’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.
WARNING: BEFORE ATTACHING ANY FIXED AIR SYSTEM,
PLACE ATTACHING SCREW IN DESIGNATED SLIDE RAIL
AND MEASURE PROTRUDING SCREW LENGTH. SCREW
LENGTH MUST NOT PROTRUDE MORE THAN 10MM/0.40”
OTHERWISE THE GEO 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 Geo. Once you
have filled your loader and air tank you will then be
ready to begin using your Geo.
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
USING YOUR GEO
20.
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
QUICK SET-UP
USING YOUR GEO
ADVANCED SET-UP
MENU TREE
MAINTENANCE
FAULT FINDING
SERVICE CENTERS
PARTS LIST
SPARES & ACCESSORIES
21.
USING YOUR GEO
USING YOUR GEO
QUICK GUIDE
SETTING THE TRIGGER
The Geo 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 Geo 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 61. 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
A
B
D
C
E
F
G
FIG 6.6
USING YOUR GEO
22.
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
QUICK SET-UP
USING YOUR GEO
ADVANCED SET-UP
MENU TREE
MAINTENANCE
FAULT FINDING
SERVICE CENTERS
PARTS LIST
SPARES & ACCESSORIES
23.
USING YOUR GEO
USING YOUR GEO
QUICK GUIDE
ADJUSTING THE VELOCITY
When using your Geo, you may wish to change the
velocity at which your Geo is firing. This is done by
inserting a 1/8" hex key into the adjuster screw at the
bottom of your Geo 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.
NOTE: AFTER EACH ADJUSTMENT FIRE TWO CLEARING
SHOTS TO GAIN AN ACCURATE VELOCITY READING.
NEVER EXCEED 300FPS.
ADJUSTING THE FIRING
CHAMBER VOLUME
When using your Geo you may wish to change the
volume of your Firing Chamber using the Prop Shaft
Adjuster Screw located in the rear of the Prop Shaft (SEE
FIGURE 7.2).
This is easily done by inserting a 1/8” hex key into the
Prop Shaft Adjuster Screw and adjusting it accordingly.
By turning the Prop Shaft Adjuster Screw clockwise
you decrease the volume of the Firing Chamber and
consequently you will need to increase the output
pressure from your Inline Regulator to achieve
velocities similar to the ones you had prior to adjusting
the Prop Shaft Adjuster Screw. By turning the Prop
Shaft Adjuster Screw counter clockwise you increase
the volume of the Firing Chamber and consequently
you will need to decrease the output pressure from
your Inline Regulator to achieve velocities similar to the
ones you had prior to adjusting the Prop Shaft Adjuster
Screw.
NOTE: AFTER EACH ADJUSTMENT FIRE TWO CLEARING
SHOTS TO GAIN AN ACCURATE VELOCITY READING.
NEVER EXCEED 300FPS.
FIG 7.1
FIG 7.2
USER INTERFACE
The Geo 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
To switch on the Geo press the button twice in
quick succession, referred to elsewhere in this manual
as ‘double-clicking’. The Geo can also be switched on
by pushing and holding the button. The LCD will
display startup information including model number
and software version before displaying the Run Screen.
To skip the startup information simply press the button.
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
Geo. 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
> A PEAK RATE OF FIRE
Briefly pressing the button will replace the display
option with the name of the currently selected Preset
(see page 37), or CUSTOM if a parameter of the selected
preset mode has been edited.
On the right of the screen are up to five icons, each of
which provides graphical indication on different parts
of the Geo control electronics.
INDICATOR
INDICATOR
BREAK BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SOUND INDICATOR
TRIGGER DETECTION
INDICATOR
USER SELECTABLE DISPLAY
OPTION
LOCK INDICATOR
BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
USING YOUR GEO
24.
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
QUICK SET-UP
USING YOUR GEO
ADVANCED SET-UP
MENU TREE
MAINTENANCE
FAULT FINDING
SERVICE CENTERS
PARTS LIST
SPARES & ACCESSORIES
25.
USING YOUR GEO
USING YOUR GEO
QUICK GUIDE
UNDERSTANDING 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 Geo can be fired at the maximum rate
of fire determined by the chosen firing
mode.
BBSS ENABLED NO BALL DETECTED
The Geo cannot be fired.
BBSS DISABLED
The Geo 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 Geo 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 Geo 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 Geo 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
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 Geo
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 Geo
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 Geo 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 Geo 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
MIDRANGE
The Geo 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 Geo 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 Geo 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 Geo is configured to use the microswitch to detect trigger pulls. The microswitch is not currently actuated, i.e. the
trigger is released.
MICROSWITCH SELECTED, ACTUATED
The Geo is configured to use the microswitch to detect trigger pulls. The micro-
From the factory the Geo will have the opto sensor
enabled. The micro-switch option can be selected by
referring to the Hardware Menu (see page 52).
switch is currently actuated, i.e. the trigger
is pulled.
Loading...