WARNING ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE AND ALL OTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES! 1. The Eclipse Etek STAR Frame is not a toy. 2. Careless or improper use, including failure to follow 12. Treat every Etek STAR Frame equipped marker as if 3. Do not remove or deface any warnings attached to at anything you do not intend to shoot. 4.
WARNING ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE AND ALL OTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES! 22. Always fit a barrel-blocking device to the Etek STAR 23. Always remove all paintballs from the Etek STAR Frame equipped marker when not in use on the field of play. 24. Always remove the first stage regulator and relieve all residual gas pressure from the Etek STAR Frame equipped marker before disassembly. 25.
6Names ORIENTATION the component parts of the Etek STAR Frame. This section is essential reading for everyone. 6 > KNOW YOUR Etek STAR Frame 7 > THE Etek STAR Frame NAVIGATION CONSOLE 8 INSTALLATION 8 > INSTALLING THE ETEK STAR FRAME ONTO AN ETEK and etek2 marker 14 QUICK SET-UP Details on how to get up and running quickly with your Etek STAR Frame. This section is essential reading for everyone.
0 SERVICE CenterS Information on the location of your nearest Etek STAR Frame Service Center.
KNOW YOUR Etek STAR Frame A B H C D G ORIENTATION E .
THE Etek STAR Frame NAVIGATION CONSOLE PREVIOUS / RAISE At the rear of the Etek STAR Frame you will find the Navigation Console.
INSTALLING THE ETEK STAR FRAME ONTO AN ETEK and an etek2 marker The Etek STAR frame can only be fitted to either an Etek or Etek2 Paintball marker. The following installation guide can be applied to either marker, but if you have any doubts regarding fitting the Etek STAR Frame to your Etek/Etek2 marker then you should contact your nearest Eclipse Service Centre for advice. Full details of Eclipse Service Centres can be found on pages 50 and 51 of this manual.
INSTALLATION continued.. Using a 1/4” (1.2x6.5mm) sized flat-head screw driver, unscrew the two banjo barb fittings from the rear of the underside of your Etek or Etek2 body as shown in figure 1.7. Using a pair of snips, cut the low pressure hosing from the barb on the Front Regulator Mount (FRM) so that the solenoid assembly can be removed completely from the marker body (see figure 1.8).
INSTALLATION continued.. Using a flat head screwdriver, screw the Etek QEV into the rear fitting hole of the Etek/Etek2 body and screw one of the banjo barb fittings into the front fitting hole of the Etek/Etek2 body (see figure 1.11). Taking the longest length of low pressure hose, attach one end to the barb fitting on the FRM and the other to the barb labelled “1” on the minifold; the solitary front barb (see figure 1.12).
INSTALLATION continued.. IMPORTANT: ENSURE BBSS WIRES ARE LINED UP WITH THE DESIGNATED SLOTS IN THE FRAME PRIOR TO ATTACHING FRAME TO MARKER BODY. Carefully thread the solenoid and BBSS wiring harnesses through the space in the top of the Etek STAR Frame (see figure 1.16). Line up the Etek STAR Frame so that it can be attached to the marker body, taking care not to trap any of the wiring harnesses.
INSTALLATION continued.. If installing the Etek STAR Frame onto an Etek2, take the original Etek2 grip frame and use a 3/32” hex key to loosen the two set screws that attach the OOPS body to the bottom of the grip frame and remove the OOPS from the base of the original Etek2 grip frame (see figure 1.21). The base of the Etek STAR Frame is compatible with the T-Slot mounting system used on the Etek2 (see figure 1.
INSTALLATION continued.. Complete the installation by screwing the Inline Regulator back into the FRM (see figure 1.27) and reattach the length of 1/4” Macroline to the fitting in both the Inline Regulator and the OOPS body (see figurE 1.28). NOTE: If you suspect that the Macroline hosing that you are using is damaged, replace immediately. You have now successfully installed the Etek STAR Frame onto your Etek/Etek2 marker. FIG 1.27 FIG 1.25 FIG 1.28 INSTALLATION FIG 1.26 13.
INSTALLING A 9V BATTERY Ensure that the Etek STAR Frame 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 key 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.
Switching On the Etek STAR Frame Press and hold the button (See Figure 3.1). After one second the Etek STAR Frame logo will be displayed. Release the button and the Run Screen will be displayed. Switching Off the Etek STAR Frame Press and hold the button until the display shows OFF? Release the button and re-press it to turn off the Etek STAR Frame. Alternatively when the display reads OFF?, you can pull the trigger once to turn off the Etek STAR Frame.
Using the Break Beam Sensor System The Break Beam Sensor System is used to detect when a paintball is ready to fire from an Etek STAR Frame equipped marker. If no paintball is ready then the BBSS will inhibit the marker from firing. This prevents the Etek STAR Frame equipped marker from ‘chopping’ paintballs that are not fully loaded into the breech. To switch off the Break-Beam Sensor System, press and hold the button for 0.5 second (See Figure 3.3).
The Etek STAR Frame 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).
SETTING THE TRIGGER USING YOUR ETEK STAR FRAME The Etek STAR Frame 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 48). 18.
SETTING THE TRIGGER CONT... 4.3). 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 4.4).
USER INTERFACE The Etek STAR Frame 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. USING YOUR ETEK STAR FRAME SWITCHING ON 20. Pressing and holding the button will switch the Etek STAR Frame on. The LCD display will show the Etek STAR Frame logo.
Understanding The BBSS INDICATOR (BBSS) 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 Etek STAR Frame can be fired at the maximum rate of fire determined by the chosen firing mode. BBSS Enabled No Ball Detected The Etek STAR Frame cannot be fired.
UNDERSTANDING THE LOCK INDICATOR USING YOUR ETEK STAR FRAME The Etek STAR Frame has a tournament lock which prevents the user from making changes to any parameter that affects the way in which the Etek STAR Frame shoots, without the need for tools. This feature is necessary in order to make the Etek STAR Frame legal for tournament play. 22. When the lock is disabled, an open padlock alternate with the battery indicator.
THE MENU SYSTEM When the Average ROF is selected for display the Run Screen will look something like the screen to the right. The value displayed in the top right of the screen represents the number of full cycles completed in the last second - the average rate of fire over the second. The number below it is the maximum average rate of fire that has been recorded. To reset this maximum, press and hold the button for 0.5 seconds.
MAIN MENU MAIN MENU OFF? DISPLAY TIMER GAME ALARM START BACK MENU TREE EXIT 24.
SET-UP MENU SET-UP MENU LOCK Off On Cancel Turn the tournament lock off Turn the tournament lock on Make no changes to the tournament lock User 1 User 2 Factory NPPL PSP 07 PSP 08 MS 07 MS 08 Cancel Load the User 1 settings Load the User 2 settings Load the default factory settings (semi-automatic) Load NPPL compliant settings Load PSP 2007 compliant settings Load PSP 2008 compliant settings Load Millennium Series 2007 compliant settings Load Millennium Series 2007 compliant settings Cancel the load ope
SET-UP MENU TYPE RATE* PULL NO KICK IN SUSTAIN RESTART Step Linear Cancel Select step type ramping Select linear type ramping Cancel the ramp type selection 0 - 100 Percentage linear ramp rate 4-9 Number of shots before ramping can start 5.0 - 15.0 Rate at which trigger has to be pulled in pulls per second before ramping can start 5.0 - 15.0 Rate at which trigger has to be pulled in pulls per second in order to maintain ramping 0.0 - 1.
SET-up menu RELEASE BAND HI* BAND LO* TT TOL* 3.0 - 25.0 Time in milliseconds that the trigger must be pulled for a shot to be fired 3.0 - 25.
ACCESSING THE MENU SYSTEM To access the Main Menu from the Run Screen, push and hold the button for 1 second. The first item on the Main Menu will be displayed. To access the Setup Menu from the Run Screen, push and hold the internal button for 1 second. The first item on the Setup Menu will then be displayed. NOTE: If the tournament lock is set to ‘off’ then the Main Menu and Setup Menu are joined together which means that they can be accessed in either of the two ways above.
The main menu The Main Menu comprises parameters that do not affect the way in which the Etek STAR Frame shoots and which therefore do not have to be tournament locked. THE DISPLAY PARAMETER (display) This parameter is used to select the information that is displayed on the right of the Run Screen.
the game timer menU (TIMER) This menu is comprised of parameters that control the operation of the Game Timer: GAME PARAMETER (GAME) This parameter is used to set the game time; the time from which the game timer counts down to zero. This parameter can be set between 00:00 and 60:00 minutes in 10 second increments and the factory default is 07:10 (7 minutes 10 seconds).
Alarm parameter (ALARM) START PARAMETER (START) An alarm condition is generated whenever the game timer counts down to a specific time set by the ALARM parameter. This parameter can be set between 00:00 and 10:00 minutes in 10 second increments. This parameter is used to select the event which will cause the game timer to begin counting down. This parameter has the following choices: > BUTTON: Pressing the button will start the game timer > TRIGGER: Pulling the trigger will start the game timer.
THE SETUP MENU This menu is the starting point for access to all of the parameters that control the way that the Etek STAR Frame operates. To access this menu, first turn on the Etek STAR Frame and then remove the 3 screws holding the right hand cheek of the rubber grips (see figure 5.1). Peeling back the cheek will reveal a red SETUP button on the circuit board (see figure 5.2) which should be pushed and held for 1 second.
The Etek STAR Frame has a tournament lock which prevents the user from making changes to any parameter that affects the way in which the Etek STAR Frame shoots without the use of tools. This parameter is used to set the state of the tournament lock and has the following choices:- > OFF: Turn off the tournament lock. The SETUP menu is added to the MAIN menu, making it easily accessible by pressing and holding the button. > ON: Turn on the tournament lock.
THE LOAD PRESET parameter cont... THE FIRING MODE PARAMETER (MODE) > CANCEL: Editing is cancelled and the parameter remains This parameter is used to select the firing mode of the Etek STAR Frame and has the following choices: unchanged. > USER 1: Load a set of custom firing mode parameters that have been previously saved by the user. > USER 2: Load a second set of custom firing mode parameters that have been previously saved by the user.
RATE OF FIRE CAP PARAMETER (ROF CAP) MAXimum rate of fire PARAMETER (MAX ROF) The Rate of Fire Cap parameter is used to specify whether or not the Etek STAR Frame should have a limited, or capped rate of fire. When the ROF CAP is enabled, the maximum achievable rate of fire is set by the MAX ROF parameter. Choices for the ROF CAP parameter are:> OFF: Rate of Fire only limited by the loader. > ON: Rate of Fire limited to the MAX ROF parameter value.
ADVANCED SET-UP 36. RATE OF FIRE WHEN BBSS OFF PARAMETER (OFF ROF) the ramp settings menu (rmp set) The OFF ROF parameter is used to control how fast the Etek STAR Frame cycles when the Break-Beam Sensor System is disabled. This parameter can be set between 4.0 and 15.0 balls per second and should always be set to the slowest speed of the loading system in use.
THE RAMP TYPE PARAMETER (TYPE) THE LINEAR RAMP RATE PARAMETER (RATE) This parameter is used to select the ramping style and has the following choices:> STEP: Step ramping will cause the Etek STAR Frame to shoot in semi-automatic until a number of trigger pulls, set by PULL NO, have been made at a minimum pull rate, set by KICK IN. At this point the rate of fire will step up to the maximum rate of fire as set by MAX ROF (or the maximum loader speed if the rate of fire cap, ROF CAP is off).
THE RAMP START PARAMETER THE RAMP KICK-IN (PULL NO) PARAMETER (KICK IN) ADVANCED SET-UP The parameter sets the number of trigger pulls that are required at the KICK IN rate before ramping will start. The parameter can be set between 4 and 9 pulls in increments of 1. 38. This parameter sets the minimum rate at which the user has to pull the trigger in order to start ramping. This parameter can be set between 5.0 and 15.0 pulls per second in 0.1 pulls per second increments.
THE RAMP RESTART PARAMETER (RESTART) Once the Etek STAR Frame is ramping the user has to continue to pull the trigger at a minimum rate in order to maintain the ramping. This parameter sets this rate and can be between 5.0 and 15.0 pulls per second in 0.1 pulls per second increments. The RESTART parameter defines the amount of time after the last trigger pull during which the ramp can be restarted with a single trigger pull.
THE TIMING MENU The parameters on the Timing menu all relate to the timing of specific events. The fIRST SHOT DROP-OFF COMPENSATION PARAMETER (fsdo) ADVANCED SET-UP First shot drop off is a reduction in velocity of the first shot fired after an extended period of not firing and is caused by the stiction between dynamic o-rings and the surfaces that they are in contact with. In order to compensate for FSDO this parameter can be set to add extra time to the DWELL parameter for the first shot.
The SLEEP parameter (SLEEP) The LCD backlight is illuminated whenever any of the buttons are pressed on the Etek STAR Frame. The LIGHT parameter is used to set the amount of time that the backlight stays lit between 0.0 and 20.0 seconds in 0.5 second increments. Setting this parameter to 0.0 will prevent the backlight from coming on when a button is pressed. If the Etek STAR Frame is inactive for a period of time then it will automatically switch off in order to save power.
THE FILTER MENU ADVANCED SET-UP The parameters on the Filter menu are all used to tune the Etek STAR Frame’s software filters which prevent the Etek STAR Frame from firing unless all of the necessary conditions are met. The factory default settings will be suitable for most set-ups, however certain loader and trigger set-ups may require modification of one or more of these parameters.: 42.
THE DEBOUNCE parameter (dbounce) the Empty Breech time parameteR (empty) This parameter is used to combat any trigger bounce that might occur in the Etek STAR Frame. In order for the BBSS to function correctly it must first detect that the bolt is fully retracted and the breech is empty, and then detect that a paintball is loaded into the breech before the Etek STAR Frame is allowed to fire.
THE BALL parameter (Ball) THE PULL parameter (pull) ADVANCED SET-UP Tumbling paintballs can take time to settle in the breech before they can be successfully fired. This parameter is used to set the amount of time that a paintball has to be in the breech before the Etek STAR Frame is allowed to fire. This parameter can be set between 1.0 and 20.0 milliseconds in 0.5ms increments. 44.
the Band High parameter (band hi) The RELEASE parameter is used to set the minimum amount of time that the trigger must be released before it is recognised as a valid trigger release. This parameter can be set between 3.0 and 25.0 ms in 0.1 ms increments. The BAND HI parameter is only available if OPTO has been selected in the HARDWARE menu. BAND HI defines the point at which the trigger is considered pulled and is adjustable between 51% and 99% in 1% increments.
THE BAND LOW parameter (band Lo) BASIC TRIGGER FILTER SET-UP The BAND LO parameter is only available if OPTO has been selected in the HARDWARE menu. BAND LO defines the point at which the trigger is considered released and is adjustable between 1% and 49% in 1% increments. 95% of trigger bounce problems can be eliminated by utilizing one of the nine fixed DEBOUNCE choices (LEVEL 1-9).
6. Adjust the BAND LO parameter so that when the trigger is fully released the bar settles beneath the indicator on the left hand side of the screen (See PAGE 46). THE TRAINING parameter (trainin) 7. Set the MAGNET RETURN STRENGTH SCREW and the Micro Switch Activation Screw as required, making both the spring tension and the return force as strong as possible without compromising the “feel” of the trigger. The TRAININ parameter is used to select Training Mode.
THE HARDWARE MENU The HARDWARE Menu comprises parameters that control low level functionality of the Etek STAR Frame electronic hardware. ADVANCED SET-UP THE TRIGGER PARAMETER (trigger) 48. The Etek STAR Frame 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.
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ECLIPSE CERTIFIED SERVICE CenterS Are you unsure of where to send your Etek STAR Frame to be repaired or serviced? If your local Eclipse dealer can’t assist you, why not contact your nearest Certified Eclipse Service Center and arrange to send it into them to undertake any work that you require. UNITED KINGDOM & EUROPE PLANET ECLIPSE LTD England Call: Fax: Email: Visit: +44(0)161 872 5572 +44(0)161 872 5972 technical@planeteclipse.com www.planeteclipse.
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PARTS LIST SCREW 52.
Hose lengths (qev fitted) DESCRIPTION Smallest Piece: Banjo fitting to left side rear barb on minifold. medium piece: QEV to right side rear barb on minifold longest piece: Front barb on minifold to FRM Hose lengths (no qev fitted) DESCRIPTION medium piece: Rear banjo fitting to right side rear barb on minifold. longest piece: Front barb on minifold to FRM PARTS LIST Smallest Piece: Front banjo fitting to left side rear barb on minifold. 53.
TECH FLEX MAT Protect your Ego whilst you maintain it with the Eclipse Tech Flex Mat. BALL DETENTS ACCESSORIES 10 Replacement rubber Detents for your Ego8. 54. 08 Stripe laptop bag Transport your Laptop in style with the new ‘08 Laptop Bag. Eclipse Shaft 2 Barrel Kit 3 different bores size backs, 2 different length barrel tips; a combination to suit every occasion.
The recommended oil to use on all maintenance and servicing procedures. Eclipse Ego8/Etek Tool Tube This handy little tool tube includes all of the hex key sizes that you will need to strip and maintain your Ego8 or Etek marker.
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