User's Manual

THE HARDWARE MENU
The HARDWARE Menu comprises parameters that control low
level functionality of the Ego8 electronic hardware.
THE TRIGGER
PARAMETER
(TRIGGER)
The Ego8 is fitted with a dual trigger pull detection system. A
non - contact opto-electronic trigger sensor arrangement is used
to detect trigger movement whilst a micro - switch is used to
provide a more traditional tactile feedback for the trigger. The
TRIGGER parameter is used to select which system is used. The
choices available are as follows:-
> OPTO: Select the Opto sensor for trigger pull detection
> SWITCH: Select the microswitch for trigger pull
detection
> CANCEL: Cancel editing and leave the parameter
unchanged
THE BBSS
PARAMETER (BBSS)
This parameter controls the amount of power used by the Break
Beam Sensor System and should normally be left on it’s default
low power setting. However scratches on the surface of either of
the sensors, or the use of some third party sensors, may require
that the BBSS power level be increased. Higher power levels will
cause more drain on the battery. The choices available for this
parameter are:-
> LO POWER: Low power BBSS drive
> HI POWER: High power BBSS drive
> CANCEL: Cancel editing and leave the parameter
unchanged
THE SOLENOID
PARAMETER
(SOLNOID)
This parameter controls the amount of power used by the
pneumatic solenoid and should normally be left at it’s default
low power setting. Cold weather (sub - zero degress Celcius)
will cause lubricants to thicken and increase stiction in the
system which may cause velocity drop - off and/or shot to shot
inconsistancy. Increasing the solenoid power will often help to
eliminate these problems however the higher power level will
cause more drain on the battery. The choices available for the
paramater are:-
> LO POWER: Low power solenoid drive
> HI POWER: High power solenoid drive
> CANCEL: Cancel editing and leave the parameter
unchanged
THE AUX OUT
PARAMETER
The auxiliary output is on a three pin connector in the circuit
board and is used to provide an interface between the Ego8 and
third party equipment such as loaders. The AUX OUT parameter is
used to enable the auxiliary output which pulses every time the
Ego8 is fired. The parameter choices are:-
> OFF: Auxiliary output off
> ON: Auxiliary output on
> CANCEL: Cancel editing and leave the parameter
unchanged
NOTE: If the optional Ego8 expansion board is fitted then the
output on that board is pulsed at the same time as the auxiliary
output.
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ADVANCED SET-UP