01 PLANET ECLIPSE: GTEK170R USER MANUAL / ENGLISH GTEK170R
0 02 2 WARNINGS READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE ! THE PLANET ECLIPSE 170R IS NOT A TOY. PAINTBALL SAFETY RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES. ! Always fit a barrel-blocking device to the 170R when not in use. ! areless or improper use of the 170R, including failure to follow C instructions and warnings within this User Manual could cause serious injury or death. ! Always remove paintballs from the 170R when not in use. ! Do not field strip or remove any parts while the marker is pressurised.
0 03 3 WARNINGS READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE ! Persons under 18 years of age must have adult supervision when using or handling the 170R. ! Only use professional paintball fields where codes of safety are strictly enforced. ! nly use compressed air/nitrogen. Do not use any other O compressed gas or pressurised liquid including CO2. ! lways follow instructions, warnings and guidelines given with any A first stage regulator you use with the 170R. ! Use 0.68 inch calibre paintballs only.
04 CONTENTS GET READY QUICK START (06-16) RESET (24-25) 06 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 16 24 25 Setting up the 170R Switching the 170R On/Off OLED indicators Switching the 170R On/Off (LED) LED indicators Velocity adjustment Trigger adjustment Unloading the 170R Storage and transportation MAINTENANCE 17 On-line maintenance videos ELECTRONICS (18-23) 18 19 22 23 The OLED set-up mode OLED parameters The LED set-up mode LED parameters Factory reset Installing a 9V battery FAULT FINDING (26-29) 26 Fault f
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06 QUICK START SETTING UP THE 170R FIG-1 H 5/32 1 A G K J GTEK170R F E 4 3 I D 5 C B 2 2
07 QUICK START SETTING UP THE 170R 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 Fit a barrel blocking device for safety. E nsure the marker is de-gassed. E Push in and hold the POPS button and pull the POPS bonnet away from the POPS body. F Attach the pre-set air system.
08 QUICK START SWITCHING THE 170R ON/OFF FIG-1 C B The navigation console A houses the Select button B the LED indicator C and the OLED display D . Use the console to switch the 170R On/Off and change the marker settings. The LED indicator provides secondary functionality in the event of any OLED board issues you may have (see pages 22-23). A FIG-1 Switching on the 170R Press and hold the Select button.
09 QUICK START OLED INDICATORS FIG-1 C FIG-1 A D The breech sensor (BS) indicator A shows the following information: E BS Enabled and ball detected The 170R can be fired up to the BS ON ROF (see page 19). BS Enabled no ball detected The 170R cannot be fired. F B BS Disabled The 170R can be fired up to the BS OFF ROF (see page 19). S Fault detected B System is disabled. The 170R can only be fired at a reduced maximum rate of fire.
QUICK START 10 SWITCHING THE 170R ON/OFF (LED) If the OLED board is unplugged from the 170R circuit board it is still possible to operate the marker. FIG-1 To switch the 170R on press and hold the Select button A . Release the Select button when the LED B lights up and the power up sequence will begin. At the end of the power up sequence the LED Indicator will show the status of the breech sensor (see table 1). 1,2 TABLE 1 LED COLOUR BREECH SENSOR (BS) STATUS FLASHING YELLOW BS enabled.
QUICK START 11 LED INDICATORS FIG-1 B A FIG-1 Periodically, every 6 seconds or so, the LED indicator B will show the battery status with a steady colour for 1 second. You can also check the battery status at any time when the marker is switched on: 1 Tap the Select button A . 2 The LED indicator B will turn a steady colour for 1 second. Table 2 (below) shows each LED colour and its relevant battery status. TABLE 2 LED COLOUR BATTERY STATUS Firing the 170R GREEN Battery level is good.
QUICK START 12 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 170R. 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. 1 B DO NOT turn the adjuster screw in too far. This will prevent the 170R from firing. 1/8 WARNING! DO NOT exceed 300FPS.
QUICK START TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT FIG-1 FIG-1 The trigger spring screw A adjusts the spring strength of the trigger return. Clockwise increases strength, counter-clockwise reduces it. + The trigger shoe retaining screw B is only to be removed to change to a new shape trigger shoe (sold separately). Counter-clockwise removes the screw, clockwise tightens it. The microswitch screw C sets the microswitch actuation point. Clockwise reduces it, counter-clockwise increases it.
QUICK START UNLOADING THE 170R FIG-1 F 5 1 5/32 E A G B 2 GTEK170R H 6 D C 4 3
QUICK START UNLOADING THE 170R FIG-1 A Ensure that a barrel blocking device is fitted for safety. B Switch the marker OFF. C e-gas the marker. D Push in and hold the POPS button and pull the POPS bonnet away from the POPS body. D Remove the pre-set air system. Rotate the air system counter-clockwise from the POPS body. E Loosen the clamping feed neck. Open the feed neck lever away from the feed neck. Rotate the feed neck lever screw counter-clockwise. F Remove the loader.
QUICK START STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION 1 Your 170R must be clear of all paint and propellant during transportation or storage. 2 Make sure the 170R marker is switched off. 3 Remove the barrel from the marker. 4 Make sure the marker is clean of any paint residue, dirt and moisture. 5 Store your 170R in a clean, cool, dry place. 6 Keep your 170R away from any unauthorized and unsafe users. 7 Remove the battery when storing your 170R to prevent unauthorized use.
MAINTENANCE ON-LINE MAINTENANCE VIDEOS To help demonstrate how to maintain and service essential parts of the 170R we’ve created a collection of dedicated marker maintenance videos to guide the user. From basic to more advanced parts of the 170R, 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 OLED SET-UP MODE To modify the parameters you must enter the set-up mode: 1 Fully depress and hold the trigger. 2 Switch on the 170R. 3 he OLED should display SETUP. If the OLED T displays LOCKED then the tournament lock is on and needs to be switched off (see page 32). Once the tournament lock is off, turn off the 170R and start again at 1 4 Release the trigger. 5 Cycle through each of the parameters by pressing and releasing the trigger.
ELECTRONICS 19 OLED PARAMETERS PRESET Modes may vary depending on global location and 170R model. 1 SEMI ∞ Uncapped Semi-Automatic: one shot per trigger pull (no rate of fire cap). 2 SEMI 15.0 Capped Semi-Automatic: one shot per trigger pull (15.0bps cap). 3. NXL 10.2 Capped Ramping: NXL compliant (10.2bps cap). 4. PSP 10.2 Capped Ramping: PSP compliant (10.2bps cap).
ELECTRONICS 20 OLED PARAMETERS KICK IN DWELL GAME TIME The trigger pulls per second (pps) before ramping can start. Solenoid energise time in milliseconds (ms) for each shot. Game Timer countdown clock. Can be set in 10 second increments. Available range: 3.3 - 9.9 pps Available range: 18.0 - 28.0 ms Default setting: 5.0 pps Default setting: 23.0 ms RESTART DEBOUNCE The time in seconds (s) after the last trigger pull before ramping can start. Trigger anti-bounce settings.
ELECTRONICS 21 OLED PARAMETERS SLEEP DISPLAY Auto power-off time in minutes (min). Sets the display information for the run screen. Available range: 0 - 60 min SHOTS: Displays the shot counter Default setting: 20 min ROF: Displays the ROF indicator TIMER: Displays the Game Timer ZERO Allows the user to reset the counters and indicators to ZERO.
ELECTRONICS 22 THE LED SET-UP MODE If the OLED module is unplugged from the main circuit board it is still possible to modify the 170R parameters using the LED interface. To enter the set-up mode: 1 Switch the tournament lock off (page 32). 2 Fully depress the trigger. 3 Switch on the 170R (with trigger depressed). 4 Release the trigger. 5 If the LED flashes red, the tournament lock is still on.
ELECTRONICS LED PARAMETERS The LED indicator communicates with the user through colour. This overview page explains each colour and their roles once you enter the LED set-up mode (see page 22). LED COLOUR PARAMETER SEMI ∞ RED DESCRIPTION Uncapped Semi-Automatic: one shot per trigger pull (no rate of fire cap). SEMI 15.0 Capped Semi-Automatic: one shot per trigger pull (15.0bps cap). NXL 10.2 Capped Ramping: NXL compliant (10.2bps cap). PSP 10.2 Capped Ramping: PSP compliant (10.2bps cap).
RESET 24 FACTORY RESET FIG-1 It is important that the 170R is set-up as per factory standards before use. To restore to factory settings, follow these steps. FIG-1 1 Press and hold the tournament lock button (see page 32) for 2 seconds to reset all control parameters. 2 Using the 1/8 hex key A turn the inline regulator screw B 2 turns clockwise from its fully screwed-out position. 1 B DO NOT turn the adjuster screw in too far. This will prevent the 170R from firing.
RESET 25 FIG-1 INSTALLING A 9V BATTERY B Make sure the 170R is switched off and degassed before removing or installing the battery. FIG-1 Pull the foregrip A firmly downwards, in a straight motion (do not twist) to expose the battery B . A 1 FIG-2 Hold the battery connector A and gently remove the 9v battery B . To install a new battery simply reverse the process. 1 DO NOT twist when removing foregrip. 2 DO NOT use poor quality batteries.
FAULT FINDING FAULT FINDING TABLES SYMPTOM Although a fresh battery has been fitted, the 170R will not switch on. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The battery has drained on the shelf. Replace with another battery. The battery connector is not making proper contact with the battery. Disconnect the battery. Gently squeeze the large terminal on the battery connector to reduce its diameter. Reconnect the battery. Power cable is disconnected from the main circuit board. Re-connect the power cable.
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 170R does not fire. GTEK170R POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The force setting of the loader is too low. Adjust the loader force feed setting. The breech sensor has detected a fault and reduced the ROF. Check the position and condition of the breech sensors. Clean or replace the breech sensors as required.
FAULT FINDING FAULT FINDING TABLES SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Low constant velocity. The inline regulator output pressure is 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 piston seal. The battery quality or charge level is low. Install a new high quality alkaline battery. Air system regulator does not have high enough flow. Try another air system.
FAULT FINDING FAULT FINDING TABLES SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Two or more balls are being fed into the breech. Worn, damaged or missing ball detents. Change the rubber ball detent. 170R is inconsistent. The feed force is too high from loader. Adjust loader settings/use a lower force loader. The inline regulator is supercharging. Strip and clean inline regulator, replace regulator seal. The DWELL is too low. Increase the DWELL setting. Poor quality paintballs.
TECHNICAL PARTS LIST FIG-1 1 2 4 5 20 3 6 8 9 7 14 11 12 10 16 20 19 17 13 18 GTEK170R 15
TECHNICAL PARTS LIST FIG-1 1 Clamping feed tube assembly 11 Trigger assembly 2 Marker body 12 Micro switch 3 Quick-release bonnet 13 SL6 inline regulator assembly 4 Bolt assembly 14 Foregrip 5 Rubber detent 15 Battery housing 6 Breech sensor (BS) unit 16 9V battery 7 Solenoid assembly 17 Push On Purge System (POPS) retaining nut 8 Rear frame screw 18 POPS assembly 9 Front frame screw 19 Circuit board (inc OLED board) 10 Frame assembly 20 Navigation console GTEK17
TECHNICAL 32 TOURNAMENT LOCK BUTTON FIG-1 B - + A FIG-1 5/64 To access the tournament lock button use the 5/64” (2mm) hex key A remove the grip screws on the left hand side of the grip B . FIG-2 The tournament lock button C is on the left side of the circuit board (see page 39). To lock / unlock your marker push the button once. The OLED (or LED) will display the locked / unlocked mode status (see pages 8-11). Replace rubber grip and screws as per Fig-1.
TECHNICAL 33 170R CIRCUIT BOARD / OLED BOARD FIG-1 170R circuit board A Solenoid valve connector. B BS connector. C Microswitch connector. D Tournament lock button. E LED. F Select button. G OLED board connector. H OLED board. 1 IMPORTANT! If you have removed your OLED board from the main circuit board, be careful when inserting the pins into the connector to avoid damage to the pins and/or the boards.
TECHNICAL SL6 INLINE REGULATOR 1 FIG-1 Piston o-ring 14 x 2 NBR70 O-ring #007 NBR70 Regulator piston Adjuster bottom Regulator spring 2 Adjuster o-ring #011 NBR70 Reg body Adjuster top Regulator seal Purge poppet 3 Purge poppet spring GTEK170R 1 Reset the SL6 regulator to factory after re-assembly. 2 Only use the 170R SL6 spring with the SL6 inline regulator. 3 Failure to re-install the purge poppet assembly correctly could seriously damage the 170R.
TECHNICAL 170R BOLT ASSEMBLY FIG-1 #014 NBR70 #010 NBR70 Quick-release bonnet #020 NBR70 #020 NBR70 14 x 2 NBR70 #012 NBR70 #016 NBR70 Bolt guide #012 NBR70 #011 NBR70 Switch #020 NBR70 #013 NBR70 #013 NBR70 Valve chamber 14 x 2 NBR70 #008 NBR70 Spool Spool spring Spring guide Bolt pin GTEK170R Plunger Internal: #017 NBR70 #013 NBR70 #016 NBR70 #020 NBR70 #015 NBR90 Can #013 NBR70 Bolt
TECHNICAL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY FIG-1 M1.
TECHNICAL PUSH ON PURGE SYSTEM (POPS) ASSEMBLY FIG-1 #005 NBR90 internal o-ring #007 NBR70 #004 NBR70 POPS pin POPS bonnet POPS insert POPS body Push rod Latch spring #004 NBR70 POPS button GTEK170R
TECHNICAL TRIGGER ASSEMBLY FIG-1 Bearing carrier screws M2.5x5 cap head socket screw Pre-travel screw 6-32 UNC x 3/16 socket set screw Post-travel screw (in frame) 6-32 UNC x 1/8 socket set screw Threaded trigger pin Leaf spring Trigger body Trigger shoe M2.
TECHNICAL LOW-RISE FEED ASSEMBLY FIG-1 Clamping feed nut o-ring #006 NBR70 Feed swivel o-ring #004 NBR70 Feed swivel Clamping feed nut Feed lever Feed insert Feed tube Short clamping feed screw 10-32 UNF x 1/2” GTEK170R Machined clamping feed screw
TECHNICAL FRAME ASSEMBLY FIG-1 FIG-1 1 Navigation console 2 Protective lens 3 LED lightpipe 4 Select push button 5 170R OLED board 6 170R circuit board 7 Micro-switch 8 Micro-switch retaining screws M2x8 pan cross head 9 170R frame 10 Circuit board retainer 11 Breech sensor board 12 Breech sensor cable 13 Power cable 14 M2.
TECHNICAL BREECH SENSOR (BS) ASSEMBLY FIG-1 FIG-1 A ight Pipe retaining screws L M1.6x5 countersunk socket screws B Breech sensor cover C Breech sensor D Light pipe E Rubber detent F Breech sensor cover latch E B F C The elements within this diagram apply to both sides of the marker.
SUPPORT INDEX A Air system: 07,15,28,29 B Barrel: 07,15 Barrel blocking device: 07,15 Battery: 04,09,11,16,25,26,27,28,31 Blue: 10,22,23 Bolt: 31,35 Breech sensor: 08,09,19,23,27,28,41 BS OFF ROF: 09,19 BS ON ROF: 19 C Circuit board: 32,33,40 Clamping feed neck: 07,15 D DEBOUNCE: 20,28 Detent: 29,31,41 Display: 08,18,21,22,28,32 DISPLAY: 21 DWELL: 20,29 F Factory settings: 24 Fault: 04,09,26,27,28,29 Feed neck: 07,15 Feed neck lever: 15 Firing: 08 Flashing Blue: 23 Frame: 27,31,38,40 G GAM
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