01 PLANET ECLIPSE: ETHA2 PAL USER MANUAL / ENGLISH ETHA2 PAL .
02 WARNINGS READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE ! THE PLANET ECLIPSE ETHA2 IS NOT A TOY. PAINTBALL SAFETY RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES. ! areless or improper use of the ETHA2, including failure to follow C instructions and warnings within this User Manual could cause serious injury or death. ! Do not remove or deface any warnings attached to the ETHA2.
03 03 WARNINGS READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE ! Persons under 18 years of age must have adult supervision when using or handling the ETHA2. ! Use only professional paintball fields where codes of safety are strictly enforced. ! se compressed air/nitrogen only. Do not use any other U compressed gas or pressurised liquid including CO2. ! lways follow instructions, warnings and guidelines given with any A first stage regulator you use with the ETHA2. ! Use 0.68 inch calibre paintballs only.
04 CONTENTS GAME ON! QUICK START (06 -14) FAULT FINDING (20 - 23) 06 08 09 10 11 12 14 20 Setting up the ETHA2 Switching the ETHA2 On/Off Status indicator Velocity adjustment Trigger adjustment Unloading the ETHA2 Storage and transportation MAINTENANCE 15 On-line maintenance videos ELECTRONICS (16 -17) 16 17 The set-up mode Presets RESET (18 -19) 18 19 Factory reset Installing a 9V battery Fault finding tables TECHNICAL (24 - 36) 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Parts list ETHA2 inline regu
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06 QUICK START SETTING UP THE ETHA2 FIG-1 G I 5 D HEX H 5/32 K B C 2 2 A 1 J ETHA2 PAL E F 3 4
07 QUICK START SETTING UP THE ETHA2 FIG-1 A Ensure the marker is switched off before you begin. B Screw both ends of the barrel together. Screw the barrel tip counter-clockwise onto the barrel back. C Screw the complete barrel to the marker. The barrel back screws clockwise into the marker body. D Attach barrel blocking device for safety. E nsure the marker is de-gassed. E Push and hold the POPS button and pull the POPS switch away from the POPS body. F Attach the preset air system.
08 QUICK START SWITCHING THE ETHA2 ON/OFF The frame A houses the On/Off button B and the status indicator C . Use the On/Off button to switch the ETHA2 On/Off. FIG-1 FIG-1 To switch the ETHA2 on press and hold the On/Off button. Release the On/Off button when the status indicator lights up. On power up, if the ETHA2 is unable to load its previous settings it will restore the factory settings. If this happens, the LED will flash RED (error), then BLUE factory reset).
09 QUICK START FIG-1 STATUS INDICATOR B C FIG-1 The status indicator is visible on each side of the ETHA2 and is used to indicate a number of different things. Breech sensor status After power up the ETHA2’s status indicator C will display the status of the breech sensor (BS). The breech sensor (BS) is used to detect paintballs in the breech of the marker. To switch the BS on/off hold the On/Off button B for a second (when the marker is switched on) until the status indicator C changes colour.
QUICK START VELOCITY ADJUSTMENT FIG-1 FIG-1 Insert a 1/8 hex key A into the velocity adjuster screw B to alter the velocity of the ETHA2. 1 Turn the hex key clockwise to reduce velocity. 2 Turn the hex key counter-clockwise to increase velocity. 3 Fire two clearing shots after each velocity adjustment for an accurate velocity reading. DO NOT turn the adjuster screw in too far. This will prevent the ETHA2 from firing. B HEX 1 WARNING! DO NOT exceed 300FPS.
QUICK START TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT FIG-1 FIG-1 The trigger spring screw B adjusts the spring strength of the trigger return. Clockwise increases the spring strength, counter-clockwise reduces the spring strength. The post-travel screw C adjusts the distance the trigger travels once the microswitch has been actuated. Clockwise reduces the amount of travel (shortening the trigger), counter-clockwise increases the trigger post-travel distance.
QUICK START UNLOADING THE ETHA2 FIG-1 5 F HEX 1 E B H G 5/32 A 2 6 3 C D 4 ETHA2 PAL
QUICK START UNLOADING THE ETHA2 FIG-1 A Switch the marker off. B Ensure that a barrel blocking device is fitted for safety. C e-gas the marker. D Push and hold the POPS button and pull the POPS switch away from the POPS body. D Remove the Preset air system. Unscrew the air system counter-clockwise from the POPS body. E Loosen the PAL clamping feed neck. Open the feed neck lever away from the feed neck. Unscrew the feed neck lever screw counter-clockwise. F emove the loader.
QUICK START STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION 1 Your ETHA2 must be clear of all paint and propellant during transportation or storage. 7 Remove the battery when storing your ETHA2 to prevent unauthorized use. 2 Make sure that the ETHA2 marker is switched off. 8 Protect your ETHA2 from excessive heat during transportation. 3 Remove the barrel from the marker. 9 4 Make sure the marker is clean of any paint residue, dirt and moisture.
MAINTENANCE ONLINE MAINTENANCE VIDEOS To help demonstrate how to maintain and service essential parts of the ETHA2 we’ve created a collection of dedicated marker maintenance videos to guide the user. From basic to more advanced parts of the ETHA2, We Got Your Back! Head over to our official Planet Eclipse YouTube Channel and check out our Eclipse Tech Hub playlist for more. > youtube.
ELECTRONICS THE SET-UP MODE To modify the ETHA2 control parameters you must first enter the set-up mode: 1 Fully depress and hold the trigger. 2 Switch on the ETHA2. 3 The status indicator should flash WHITE. 4 Release the trigger. If the status indicator flashes RED then access to set-up is denied because the tournament lock is still on. Turn off the tournament lock (page 31) and try again.
ELECTRONICS 17 PRESETS The Preset parameter is used to quickly set up the ETHA2 to operate within the rules of the most common paintball leagues. Simply set the Preset parameter to the required value as shown in the table below. VALUE MODE 1 SEMI ∞ 2 SEMI 15.0 3 WPBO 4 PSP DESCRIPTION Uncapped Semi-Automatic: one shot per trigger pull with no rate of fire cap. Capped Semi-Automatic: one shot per trigger pull with a 15.0 bps cap. WPBO / NXL / Millennium Series compliant ramping* with a 10.
RESET FACTORY RESET It is important that the ETHA2 is set-up as per factory standards before use. To restore to factory settings, follow these steps. FIG-1 FIG-1 nter set-up mode (see page 16). Reset all of the parameters to E their factory-set default values by pressing and holding the tournament lock button for 2 seconds (see page 31). The status indicator will flash BLUE when the parameters have been reset.
RESET INSTALLING A 9V BATTERY The ETHA2’s lock n’ load battery system is located in the foregrip and makes changing your battery easy. FIG-1 1 Pull out the bottom locking tab A . 2 Push and hold the side locking tabs B . 3 With the side locking tabs held firmly, pull the battery base C out of the bottom of the foregrip and remove. 4 The battery base has a positional diagram D to show the correct orientation of the battery and terminals.
FAULT FINDING FAULT FINDING TABLES SYMPTOM Although a fresh battery has been fitted, the ETHA2 will not switch on. The battery does not seem to last very long. The ETHA2 leaks from the solenoid. POSSIBLE CAUSE The battery has drained on the shelf. Replace with another battery. The battery is inserted the wrong way into the battery housing. Remove the battery and check the polarisation of the battery and terminals using the indicators on the battery and the battery housing plug.
FAULT FINDING FAULT FINDING TABLES SYMPTOM Low rate of fire/rate of fire not reaching the ROF cap. The marker is breaking paintballs in the barrel or breech. The ETHA2 does not fire. ETHA2 PAL POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The force setting of the loader is too low. Adjust the loader force feed setting. The breech sensor is defaulting and reducing the ROF. Check the position and condition of the breech sensors. Clean or replace the breech sensor light pipes as required.
FAULT FINDING FAULT FINDING TABLES SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Low constant velocity. The inline regulator output pressure set too low. Increase the output pressure of the inline regulator. High velocity first shot. The inline regulator pressure is creeping. Strip and clean the inline regulator replacing the regulator seal inside the regulator adjuster assembly. The battery quality or charge level is low. Install a new high quality alkaline or lithium battery.
FAULT FINDING FAULT FINDING TABLES SYMPTOM Two or more balls are being fed into the breech. ETHA2 is inconsistent. ETHA2 is inefficient. When the ETHA2 powers up the Status indicator flashes WHITE or RED. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Worn, damaged or missing ball detents. Change the rubber ball detent. The feed force too high from loader. Adjust loader settings/use lower force loader. The inline regulator is dirty. Strip and clean inline regulator, replace regulator seal. The Dwell is too low.
TECHNICAL PARTS LIST FIG-1 1 2 18 4 5 3 6 15 19 8 9 7 11 10 16 12 14 13 17 ETHA2 PAL
TECHNICAL PARTS LIST FIG-1 1 PAL clamping feed neck assembly 11 Trigger assembly 2 Marker body shell 12 Grip retaining clip 3 Back cap 13 ETHA2 regulator assembly 4 Gamma Core bolt assembly 14 Lock n’ load battery housing 5 Rubber detent 15 LED prism 6 Breech sensor (BS) unit 16 9V battery 7 Solenoid assembly 17 POPS assembly 8 Rear frame screw 18 Barrel o-ring #016 NBR70 9 Front frame screw 19 On/Off button (left side only) 10 Frame assembly ETHA2 PAL
TECHNICAL ETHA2 INLINE REGULATOR 1 FIG-1 Regulator spring 2 Inlet pipe Regulator seal Regular body Regulator body o-rings #015 NBR70 Adjuster top Adjuster o-ring #011 NBR70 Regulator piston Adjuster external o-ring #011 NBR70 Purge poppet 3 Purge poppet spring Adjuster bottom ETHA2 PAL #010 NBR70 Piston o-ring 14 x 2 NBR70 #010 NBR70 Regulator cap Adjuster internal o-ring #008 NBR70 1 Reset the ETHA2 regulator to factory after re-assembly.
TECHNICAL GAMMA CORE BOLT ASSEMBLY FIG-1 #014 NBR70 14 x 2 NBR70 10-32 UNF x 0.
TECHNICAL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY FIG-1 Solenoid gasket #6 seal (custom) #6 seal (custom) M1.
TECHNICAL PUSH ON PURGE SYSTEM (POPS) ASSEMBLY FIG-1 #004 NBR70 POPS body POPS pin POPS insert External o-ring #007 NBR70 Internal o-ring #005 NBR90 POPS bonnet #004 NBR70 Push rod Latch spring POPS screw 10-32 UNF x 1” cap head socket Latch button ETHA2 PAL
TECHNICAL BREECH SENSOR (BS) ASSEMBLY FIG-1 FIG-1 5/64 HEX 2 Use a 5/64” (2mm) hex key 1 to remove the breech sensor screws 2 by unscrewing counter-clockwise. This will release the breech sensor covers (see Fig-2). 1 FIG-2 1 reech cover screw B 6-32UNC x 5/16 countersunk socket screws 2 Breech sensor cover 3 Breech sensor 4 Rubber detent 5 Light pipe FIG-2 1 2 4 The elements within this diagram apply to both sides of the marker.
TECHNICAL TOURNAMENT LOCK BUTTON The tournament lock button 2 sits behind the breech sensor cover 1 on the left hand side of the ETHA2. FIG-1 FIG-1 1 Breech sensor cover 2 Tournament lock button To lock/unlock the ETHA2 press the tournament lock button once and you will be able to alter/lock the marker settings. See pages 16-17 for parameter settings and status indicator.
TECHNICAL FRAME ASSEMBLY FIG-1 FIG-1 1 LED prism 2 Push button 3 3x1 NBR70 o-ring 4 Frame assembly 5 Solenoid body pins and 3x1 NBR70 o-ring 6 Front frame screw 7 Rear frame screw 8 POPS retaining nut 9 Trigger pin 10 Trigger assembly 11 Trigger spring 12 ETHA2 circuit board 13 Circuit board retaining screw 13 12 10 11 9 3 1 2 6 7 5 5 4 8 8 ETHA2 PAL
TECHNICAL ETHA2 CIRCUIT BOARD FIG-1 ETHA2 circuit board top 1 ETHA2 circuit board 2 Tournament lock button 3 Breech sensors 4 Solenoid connector FIG-1 3 2 3 FIG-2 ETHA2 circuit board bottom 1 9V battery terminals 2 Push button switch 3 LED unit 4 Microswitch 4 1 FIG-2 4 3 2 1 ETHA2 PAL
TECHNICAL PAL CLAMPING FEED NECK ASSEMBLY FIG-1 FIG-1 2 1 Feed swivel 2 Feed swivel o-ring #006 NBR70 3 Feed lever 4 PAL feed tube 5 Long clamping feed screw 10-32 UNF x 5/8” 6 Short clamping feed screw 10-32 UNF x 1/2” 7 Plunger 8 Marker body 5 1 6 4 3 7 8 ETHA2 PAL
TECHNICAL TWO-PIECE GRIPS FIG-1 A The ETHA2’s tool-less two-piece grip system makes it incredibly easy to remove and clean the grips after a big day out in the field. FIG-1 A Locate and pull back the rear grip locking tab. B Use the finger recess to help release the rear grip section. C Once released, fully remove the rear grip section from the frame. D The front grip section can now be released and removed.
TECHNICAL ATTACHING THE PAL LOADER SYSTEM FIG-1 B 2 FIG-1 When attaching the PAL loader system to the PAL enabled ETHA2, ensure the plunger A is aligned correctly and sits under the plunger receiver B . The PAL loader must be pushed fully into the feed neck. A FIG-2 To assist with alignment, the dimple at the rear of the PAL loader A should sit in the alignment notch at the rear of the PAL feed neck B .
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SUPPORT INDEX A I B L Air system: 07,13,22,23 Barrel: 02,07,10,11,13,14,20,21,23 Battery: 04,09,14,19,20,21,22,25,33 BLUE: 08,09,16,17,18 Breech sensor: 09,21,22,30,31 C Circuit board: 04,32,33 Clamping feed neck: 07,13,34 Control parameters: 16 D Debounce: 16 Dwell: 16,23 F Factory reset: 04 Feed neck: 04,07,13,34,36,38 G Gamma core: 27 GREEN: 09,16,17 Grips: 04,35 ETHA2 PAL Inline regulator: 04,18,20,22,23,26 LED: 08,09,16,25,32,33 LIGHT BLUE: 09,16 Loader: 07,11,13,21,23 M Maintenance
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