Warnings for safe Eclipse Ego handling: • Do not fire the Eclipse Ego without the bolt in the breech, as high-pressure gas will be emitted. • The Eclipse Ego is not a toy. • Do not fire the Eclipse Ego without the bolt pin locked securely in place. • Careless or improper use, including failure to follow instructions and warnings within this User Manual and attached to the Eclipse Ego could cause death or serious injury.
QUICK SET-UP This section provides details on how to get up and running quickly with your Eclipse Ego. This section is essential reading for everyone. 4 CONTENTS > > > > > INSTALLING A BATTERY SWITCHING ON THE ECLIPSE EGO. SWITCHING OFF THE ECLIPSE EGO. FIRING THE ECLIPSE EGO. USING THE ECLIPSE BREAK-BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM This section provides more detailed information on how to use and interact with the Eclipse Ego via its user interface.
This section acts as a guide to performing routine maintenance. > > > > > > > > CLEANING THE BREAK-BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM STRIPPING AND CLEANING THE INLINE REGULATOR STRIPPING AND CLEANING THE LPR CLEANING AND LUBRICATING THE RAMMER HOW TO STRIP THE ECLIPSE EGO ASSEMBLING THE ECLIPSE EGO CLEANING AND LUBRICATING THE BOLT STRIPPING AND CLEANING THE SOLENOID FAULT FINDING 6 CONTENTS This section provides information on how to resolve any problems that might arise with your Eclipse Ego.
LPR ADJUSTER SCREW CLAMPING FEED BREAK-BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM (UNDER COVER) RAMMER CAP BODY SENSOR COVER SCREW RAMMER HOUSING LPR ADJUSTER SCREW RAMMER (INSIDE HOUSING) SENSOR COVER INLINE REGULATOR TOP LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR MINIFOLD EXHAUST VALVE REAR QEV FRONT QEV LPR CAP LPR BODY ORIENTATION FRAME TAG 8 ADJUSTER PISTON EXHAUST VALVE SPRING SOLENOID FRM FRAME SCREW FRONT LPR SPRING LPR PISTON FRM SCREW LPR BODY GRIP FRAME GET TO KNOW YOUR EGO.
INSTALLING A BATTERY THE EGO NAVIGATION CONSOLE - SCROLLING THROUGH MENU CHOICES WITH AND - SELECTING PARAMETERS TO EDIT USING THE - EDITING PARAMETERS USING THE AND BUTTONS BUTTON BUTTONS - TURNING THE EGO BBSS ON AND OFF USING THE - RESETTING CERTAIN DISPLAY FEATURES USING THE BUTTON BUTTON Use a 5/64” hex wrench to remove the three countersunk screws that hold the rubber grip onto the frame (Note: a 2mm hex key can also be used).
Pull the trigger to fire the Eclipse Ego. The entire firing sequence is controlled electronically by the Eclipse Ego circuit board and solenoid, enabling any user to achieve high rates of fire easily. in the top left hand corner of the LCD screen will change to indicating that the Break-Beam sensor has been disabled. When the Break-Beam Sensor System is enabled, the icon will change depending on if the system has detected a ball or not.
Every Eclipse Ego comes complete with an Eclipse On/Off System allowing a preset regulator and tank to be screwed straight in for immediate use. Before screwing the preset into the Eclipse On/Off ensure that the On/Off knob is wound out approximately half way [SEE FIGURE 3.1]. Firstly disconnect the 1⁄4” hosing from the elbow attached to the Eclipse On/ Off system at the base of the grip frame [SEE FIGURE 3.4].
ATTACHING A LOADER SWITCHING ON Using a 5/32” hex key, turn the top screw of the clamping feed tube counter clockwise until the feed neck of your loader can easily be pushed into the top of the clamping feed tube (SEE FIGURE 3.7). Push your choice of loader firmly into the clamping feed tube so that it rests on the shelf inside the clamping feed tube (SEE FIGURE 3.8).
FWD / RAISE SELECT BACK / LOWER THE EDIT INDICATORS THE DISPLAY MENU With the Edit Indicators present on screen, you button to button and the can use the edit the chosen parameter accordingly.
Unlike some other markers the Average Rate of Fire on the Eclipse Ego is measured over a period of one second. Break-Beam Sensor System Indicator The current Average Rate of Fire is displayed in the top right hand corner of the display, whilst the maximum Average Rate of Fire is displayed in the bottom right hand corner of the display. To reset the maximum Average Rate of Fire simply push and hold the button for a one second period.
Once the GAME option has been selected from the TIMER menu, the preset game time will be displayed on the right hand side of the screen, the factory setting for which is 7 minutes and 10 seconds, as shown below. As well as a game timer we have an added ALARM feature that allows you to set a designated time during the game timer at which the ALARM feature will be activated. When the game timer reaches the Alarm time the display will flash continually to indicate this.
ADJUSTING YOUR LPR PRESSURE 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. When using your Eclipse Ego, you may wish to change the velocity at which your Eclipse Ego is firing.
THE SET UP MENU FIG 4.2 FWD / RAISE FIG 4.1 SELECT 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 4.2].
The MODE parameter is used to control the firing mode of the Ego. Each of the selectable modes has its own features as outlined below: Scroll through the SET-UP menu until the MODE parameter is displayed. The current firing mode is shown on the right-hand sde of the display. To change the MODE parameter press and the edit indicators will appear. You have now entered the MODE parameter.
The current value of the MAXIMUM RATE OF FIRE is shown in balls per second on the right hand side of the display. Press the button to enter the edit function see below: Press and release the RAISE button to increase the ROF CAP value in 0.1 ball per second increments, up to a maximum of 15.4 bps. Press and hold the button to a maximum of 15.4 bps. Press and hold the button to increase the ROF CAP value more rapidly. Press and release the button to decrease the ROF CAP value in 0.
USING THE BREAK-BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM SETTING THE EMPTY SETTING THE BALL BREECH DETECTION TIME DETECTION TIME Scroll through the SET-UP Menu until the FILTER is displayed and then press Select. This will display EMPTY, the first item on the FILTER Menu see below. During the firing cycle, the breech sensor looks first for an empty breech and then for a paintball within the breech. Only when the sensor has detected both conditions will it allow the Eclipse Ego to be fired.
The ID FILTER is intended to be used independently of the TT FILTER, with the user having the option to turn the TT FILTER on or off as and when it is required. Both the ID FILTER and the TT FILTER work by analyzing each trigger pull and determining whether or not that trigger pull is a legitimate pull of the trigger by the user, or one that has been caused by the gun bouncing, in which case the algorithm will take steps to stop that bounce by varying the cycle time of the marker.
Scroll through the FILTER Menu until the RELEASE parameter is displayed. Scroll through the Filter menu until the BAND HI parameter is displayed. Scroll through the Filter menu until the BAND LO parameter is displayed. The current value of the TRIGGER RELEASE TIME (RELEASE) is shown on the right hand side of the display see below. The current value of the BAND HI setting is shown on the bottom right hand side of the display see below.
ADVANCED TRIGGER FILTER SET UP In order to optimize the ID FILTER it is necessary to have the BAND HI parameter set as high as possible and the BAND LO parameter set as low as possible: 1. Select the BAND HI parameter. Observe that the graphical bar rises and falls as the trigger is pulled and released. The actual value of the graphical bar is displayed in the top right of the display. 2.
SET-UP MENU GAME ALARM START BACK Adjust the Game Timer Adjust the Alarm Time Choose how to start the Game Timer Return to the Main Menu TIMER BACK SEMI 1 SEMI 2 RAMP 1 RAMP 2 RAMP 3 TRAININ CANCEL Select Semi 1 Mode Select Semi 2 Mode Select Ramp 1 Mode Select Ramp 2 Mode Select Ramp 3 Mode Select Training Mode Return to the Set-Up Menu ROF CAP OFF ROF DWELL FSDO BACK Set the Rate of Fire Cap Set the Rate of Fire with BBSS disabled Set the Dwell Time Set the First Shot Drop-Off value Return to the
Remove the rubber finger detent and using a dry Q-tip clean the detent and it’s location point in the Eclipse Ego Body. Replace clean detent back into the Eclipse Ego body (SEE FIGURE 6.5) and slide sensor unit back into place (SEE FIGURE 6.6). FIG 6.2 Replace the Sensor Cover and using a 5/64th" hex key, replace the Bream Beam Sensor Cover retaining screw to hold the sensor cover in place (SEE FIGURE 6.7).
Using a dry Q-tip, clean the seal that sits at the top of the body of the bottom section of the Inline regulator (SEE FIGURE 6.13). Using a light oil and a fresh Q-tip, re-lubricate the seal ready for re-assembly. FIG 6.9 Thoroughly clean the two o-rings on the adjuster screw and lubricate ready for re-assembly (SEE FIGURE 6.14). Inspect top face of adjuster unit for any excessive wear or damage as this could cause inline regulator to creep (SEE FIGURE 6.15).
Insert the silver coloured spring into the LPR cap, so that it rests neatly in the adjuster piston (SEE FIGURE 6.24). Place the gold coloured spring onto the LPR piston and insert piston and spring into the LPR cap, o-ring end first (SEE FIGURE 6.25). WARNING: DE-GAS YOUR MARKER, DISCHARGING ANY STORED GAS IN A SAFE DIRECTION, AND REMOVE THE BARREL AND LOADER TO MAKE THE EGO EASIER TO WORK ON.
Lubricate all of the seals on the rammer shaft and replace the rammer into the rear of the Eclipse Ego body with the bumper at the back (SEE FIGURE 6.34). Note: Use light paintgun oil. FIG 6.35 Replace the rammer cap, using the 3/16" hex key to secure it into the Eclipse Ego body (SEE FIGURE 6.35). FIG 6.29 WARNING: DE-GAS YOUR MARKER, DISCHARGING ANY STORED GAS IN A SAFE DIRECTION, AND REMOVE THE BARREL AND LOADER TO MAKE THE EGO EASIER TO WORK ON.
FIG 6.40 FIG 6.41 Using a 5/64th" hex key remove the six screws that attach the Eclipse Ego grips to the Eclipse Ego frame (SEE FIGURE 6.38). FIG 6.47 FIG 6.48 Gently slide the rammer assembly rearwards until the minifold lines up with the access slot in the bottom of the Eclipse Ego body.
Remembering to include the valve spring, begin to insert the rammer assembly into the Eclipse Ego body, taking care not to damage any of the low-pressure hosing. Line the rammer assembly up so that the minifold can slide into the groove in the bottom of the Eclipse Ego body (SEE FIGURE 6.57). FIG 6.54 Having stripped down the Eclipse Ego, here is a guide of how best to re-assemble it. By applying slight pressure to the back of the rammer assembly (SEE FIGURE 6.
FIG 6.66 This procedure can be performed with the Eclipse Ego gassed up as well as de-gassed. Ensure that the Break-Beam Sensor cables lie neatly in the slots provided for them in the Eclipse Ego grip frame (SEE FIGURE 6.65). Connect the solenoid and the Break-Beam Sensors into their relevant places on the Eclipse Ego PCB (SEE FIGURE 6.66) and re-attach the Eclipse Ego grips by securing the six grip screws using a 5/64th" hex key (SEE FIGURE 6.67).
Thoroughly clean and inspect the spool and its O-rings for any debris or dirt (SEE FIGURE 6.75). Lubricate the o-rings using Dow 33 or similar lubricant and re-insert the spool into the solenoid body. FIG 6.72 FIGURE 6.76 and FIGURE 6.77 show the difference between the flat end of the FLAT END spool and the raised end of the spool.
SOLUTION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Although a fresh battery has been fitted, the Eclipse Ego will not switch on. The Battery has been fitted incorrectly. Fit the Batery correctly with the positive terminal nearest to the side of the frame. The Eclipse Ego leaks down barrel Leaky Exhaust Valve. Replace Exhaust Valve. The Battery terminals are not making proper contact with the battery.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Rear QEV leaks. Main Rammer seal is damaged. Replace 011 seal on Rammer Shaft. Increase the Filter settings. Faulty seals inside QEV. Strip QEV and inspect seals for debris or damage. My Trigger is very “Bouncy”, how can I reduce it? Check that your trigger pull is within the limits of your BAND HI and BAND LO settings and that your TT TOL suits your current set-up. Front QEV leaks. Fault Seals inside QEV. Strip QEV and inspect seals for debris or damage.
SOLUTION Eclipse Ego is inconsistent. Inline Regulator is supercharging. Strip and clean Inline Regulator ( See Maintenance Section ). Leaking Rammer Assembly ( Leak gets louder when bolt is removed ). Front ram shaft seal deteriorated. Replace front Rammer Shaft seal. How can I get the best performance out of my gun? Check your set-up. Using a force-fed loader ( Halo B, VL eVLution II ) with the Break-Beam Sensor System enabled will give the highest peformance. Eye turns itself off after firing.
x3 PCB SCREW x8 RUBBER GRIP SCREW (6), BBSS COVERS SCREW (4) x2 FEED NECK SCREW x2 FRAME SCREW x1 FRONT REGULATOR MOUNT SCREW x1 INLINE REGULATOR ADJUSTER SCREW x1 TRIGGER PIN SCREW x4 TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT SCREW x2 SLIDE RAIL SCREW x1 VALVE PLUG x2 LPR ADJUSTER SCREW (1), BOLT PLUNGER SCREW (1) x1 ON / OFF BLANKING PLUG O-RING 016 015 014 LOCATION Rammer Housing, LPR Body, Feed Stub. Bolt O-ring, Inline Regulator piston.
68 06 05 36 04 62 64 03 11 12 66 67 08 09 33 03 02 32 13 10 21 30 01 04 16 18 15 16 14 48 49 17 31 29 07 42 22 34 63 25 24 20 26 19 23 35 40 28 48 41 41 61 41 41 39 45 38 43 47 56 54 57 43 37 43 58 27 44 60 45 75 46 76 60 59 55 Rammer Housing Valve Guide Rammer Housing O-Ring QEV Rammer Cap Rammer Cap O-RIng Valve Plug Rammer Shaft Front Rammer O-Ring Front Rammer Bumper O-Ring Rear Rammer O-Ring Rear Rammer Bumper Exhaust Valve Assembly Ego Solenoid
PEAK ROF AVG ROF EMPTY ROF CAP AVG ROF refers to the average Rate Of Fire screen in the DISPLAY Menu BALL BALL refers to the Ball detection time, a feature of the Filter section of the Set-up Menu. BAND HI The first Eclipse Genuine Original marker. EMPTY refers to the Empty Breech detection time, a feature of the Filter section of the Set-up Menu. FACTORY FACTORY refers to the Factory Settings Menu in the Set-up Menu FRAME TAG PEAK ROF refers to the Peak Rate of Fire screen in the DISPLAY Menu.
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