FK Irons SPEKTRA XION User Manual

FK Irons SPEKTRA XION User Manual

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Cartridge Machine
USER MANUAL
2018

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  • Page 1 Cartridge Machine USER MANUAL 2018...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INDEX Machine Overview The Grip The Body The GiveKnob Adjust the Give Replacing the GiveKnob The MotorBolt System Changing the Stroke Wheel Detaching the MotorBolt RCA Connection Connecting your Machine Adjusting Needle Depth Additional Information 15 -16...
  • Page 3: Machine Overview

    Ergonomic grip design providing artists full control for tattooing of parameters that unleash their creative vision. Compatible with most power supplies on the market, the Spektra Xion is a one tool solution for all your tattooing needs.
  • Page 4: The Grip

    USER MANUAL THE GRIP Spektra Xion Grip Autoclavable Ergonomic Grip Design Compatible with most membrane needle cartridges on the market THE GRIP llowing artists full control tapers from 32mm to 25mm. polished and anodized grip of the machine never Other grip options may be...
  • Page 5: The Body

    USER MANUAL THE BODY Spektra Xion Body Ratcheted Disk System O-Ring Hex Drive Pin Xion Body GiveKnob System Stabilizing Friction O-Rings THE BODY he Body is the core of the machine where the reciprocating and give system are housed. Constructed from...
  • Page 6: The Giveknob

    USER MANUAL THE GIVEKNOB Spektra Xion GiveKnob GiveKnob GIVEKNOB his dial, located at the tip of the body, adjusts your needle strike from hard to soft. Note that this mechanism only spins about one turn (270° or about 11 clicks) generating...
  • Page 7: Adjust The Give

    USER MANUAL ADJUST THE GIVE Turning the GiveKnob in the arrow’s direction increases the Give. Turning the GiveKnob in the arrow’s direction decreases the Give or locks it completely. Always back one click from maximum settings. ADJUSTING THE GIVE emove the Grip by softer or harder strike.
  • Page 8: Replacing The Giveknob

    USER MANUAL REPLACING THE GIVEKNOB Using a plastic prying tool, pry gently and pull out GiveKnob. At this stage, you can also sanitize the Hex Drive Pin by wiping it with cold sterilization. Avoid fluids from entering the housing. HOW TO o remove the GiveKnob, place it in position ensuring the REMOVE...
  • Page 9: The Motorbolt System

    USER MANUAL THE MOTORBOLT SYSTEM Spektra Xion MotorBolt System MotorShaft StrokeWheel MotorBolt System MOTORBOLT SYSTEM his detachable module houses the motor, cam and RCA connection. Once removed, MotorBolt Housing artists can replace stroke displacement by interchanging the provided StrokeWheels.
  • Page 10: Changing The Strokewheel

    USER MANUAL CHANGING THE STROKEWHEEL Pull out to remove the StrokeWheel. Insert the thinner 0.05” Allen Key in set screw that secures StrokeWheel with MotorShaft and loosen. Do not remove screw. CHANGING STROKEWHEELS emove the MotorBolt by in the screw that secures is loosened enough to allow pushing in while turning it StrokeWheel with MotorShaft...
  • Page 11: Detaching The Motorbolt

    USER MANUAL DETACHING THE MOTORBOLT Twist the MotorBolt as shown and remove. Get a firm grip and turn the body as shown with the Grip. DETACHING THE MOTORBOLT Do not apply force o detach your MotorBolt, element. all the way in, topping off with ensure you have a firm grip until you feel your StrokeWheel the O-Ring around it and the...
  • Page 12: Rca Connection

    USER MANUAL RCA CONNECTION RCA Connector CONNECTION his connecting terminal is compatible with most RCA cables on the market. For consistent connection and machine longevity, use of premium RCA Gold-Plated Premium Darklab Straight RCA Cord cables is recommended.
  • Page 13: Connecting Your Machine

    USER MANUAL CONNECTING YOUR MACHINE Plug the RCA cord into the Best connection Improper connection Xion RCA connector. HOW TO Insert the RCA into the back unit uses 1/8” or 3.5mm jack (similar to headphone of the MotorBolt and connect CONNECT to a Power Supply.
  • Page 14: Adjusting Needle Depth

    USER MANUAL ADJUSTING NEEDLE DEPTH Increases needle depth Decreases needle depth ADJUSTING NEEDLE DEPTH o adjust needle depth, hold the machine body and MotorBolt while turning the Grip. A counter clockwise turn decreases depth, while a clockwise turn increases depth (also known as needle hang).
  • Page 15: Additional Information

    USER MANUAL ADITIONAL INFORMATION VOLTAGE PARAMETERS While voltage is a parameter that will vary from artist to artist, this machine has been tested to operate at a minimum voltage of around 4 Volts with a maximum voltage of 9.5 Volts. Depending on the type of needle configuration or brand you use, feel free to adjust the voltage to obtain the desired performance.
  • Page 16 For a visual demonstration of many barrier protection methods, please visit our YouTube channel at YouTube.com/fkirons. HANDY TIPS The following tips will help you get the most out of your Spektra Xion and avoid potential issues: • Always secure your machine. Dropping the machine can cause damage to the magnets, bearings and brushes of the motor.

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