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PLANET ECLIPSE: GEO CS1
USER MANUAL / ENGLISH
.68 CAL
GEO:CS1

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  • Page 1 PLANET ECLIPSE: GEO CS1 USER MANUAL / ENGLISH .68 CAL GEO:CS1...
  • Page 2 WARNINGS READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE THE PLANET ECLIPSE CS1 IS NOT A TOY. PAINTBALL Always fit a barrel-blocking device to the CS1 when not in use. SAFETY RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES. Always remove paintballs from the CS1 when not in use.
  • Page 3 WARNINGS READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE Persons under 18 years of age must have adult supervision when This User Manual is in English. using or handling the CS1. It contains important safety guidelines and instructions. Should you be unsure at any Use only professional paintball fields where codes of safety are stage, or unable to understand the contents of strictly enforced.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CS1 USER MANUAL QUICK START (06-16) RESET (38-39) Setting up the CS1 Factory reset Switching the CS1 On/Off Installing the batteries User interface run-screen Velocity adjustment Solenoid Flow Restrictor (SFR) FAULT FINDING (40-43) Trigger adjustment The tournament lock button Fault finding tables Unloading the CS1 Storage and transportation...
  • Page 5 GEO:CS1...

  • Page 6: Quick Start

    QUICK START SETTING UP THE CS1 FIG-1 5/32 GEO:CS1...
  • Page 7 QUICK START SETTING UP THE CS1 FIG-1 IMPORTANT! To switch Off/On, see page 08. DO NOT over-tighten the barrel. Ensure the marker is switched Off before you begin. Attach both ends of the barrel together. IMPORTANT! Ensure the marker is de-gassed when setting up. Screw the barrel tip counter-clockwise into the barrel back.

  • Page 8: Switching The Cs1 On/Off

    QUICK START FIG-1 SWITCHING THE CS1 ON/OFF FIG-1 The navigation console houses the Select button the LCD screen the LCD display navigation buttons Up and Down and the rear grip screw . Use the navigation console to switch the CS1 On/Off and change the marker settings. Switching On the CS1 Press and hold the Select button , or double-click it, until the Planet...

  • Page 9: User Interface Run-Screen

    QUICK START FIG-1 USER INTERFACE RUN-SCREEN FIG-1 After power-up the run screen will be displayed. The run screen has the following information displayed: User selectable information, tap the Up push button to cycle between game timer, shot counter peak ROF, average ROF and splash screen. The breech sensor (BS) indicator (see page 18 for BS indicators and their meanings).

  • Page 10: Velocity Adjustment

    QUICK START VELOCITY ADJUSTMENT FIG-1 FIG-1 The CS1 velocity adjustment screw is accessed from the underside of the POPS bonnet. With the POPS bonnet in the rear (engaged) position, insert a 1/8 hex key into the velocity adjuster screw to adjust the velocity of the CS1.

  • Page 11: Solenoid Flow Restrictor (Sfr)

    QUICK START SOLENOID FLOW RESTRICTOR (SFR) FIG-1 FIG-1 The Solenoid Flow Restrictor (SFR) controls the exhaust flow from the bolt through the solenoid. Adjusting the SFR will change the speed of the bolt’s forward stroke. Use a hex key and turn clockwise to decrease the flow (reducing the speed of the bolt) or counter-clockwise to increase the flow (increasing the speed of the bolt).

  • Page 12: Trigger Adjustment

    QUICK START FIG-1 TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT 1/16 1/16 1/16 – – FIG-1 – The spring return screw controls the spring strength of the trigger return. Clockwise increases the strength, counter-clockwise decreases it. – The trigger shoe retaining screw is only to be removed to change to 1/16 a new shape trigger shoe (sold separately).

  • Page 13: The Tournament Lock Button

    QUICK START FIG-1 5/64 THE TOURNAMENT LOCK BUTTON FIG-1 To access the tournament lock button use the 5/64” (2mm) hex key to remove the grip screws on the right hand side of the grip FIG-2 Lift the front part of the grips away from the frame to access the tournament lock button .

  • Page 14: Unloading The Cs1

    QUICK START UNLOADING THE CS1 FIG-1 5/32 GEO:CS1...
  • Page 15 QUICK START UNLOADING THE CS1 FIG-1 IMPORTANT! Extra precaution to avoid injury. IMPORTANT! To switch Off/On, see page 08. Ensure that a barrel blocking device is fitted for safety. Switch the marker off. IMPORTANT! Always de-gas before unloading. De-gas the marker. IMPORTANT! Always remove air system before unloading.

  • Page 16: Storage And Transportation

    QUICK START STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION Your CS1 must be clear of all paint and propellant during Protect your CS1 from excessive heat during transportation. transportation or storage. When transporting a paintball marker by air, check with the airline Make sure the CS1 marker is switched off. regarding their policies on transporting paintball equipment as hold luggage before arriving at the airport.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE ON-LINE MAINTENANCE VIDEOS To help demonstrate how to maintain and service essential parts of the CS1 we’ve created a collection of dedicated marker maintenance videos to guide the user through each step. From basic, to more advanced parts of the CS1, we’ve got your back. Visit our Tech Room YouTube channel and check out the CS1 Maintenance playlist.

  • Page 18: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS FIG-1 BREECH SENSOR (BS) INDICATOR FIG-1 The BS indicator displays the various states of the breech sensor. BS enabled and a ball is detected The CS1 can be fired at the maximum firing mode Selected. BS fault has been cleared and a ball is detected The CS1 can be fired at the maximum firing mode Selected.

  • Page 19: Trigger Detection Indicator

    ELECTRONICS FIG-1 TRIGGER DETECTION INDICATOR FIG-1 The trigger detection Indicator (TDI) relays the state of the trigger, ranging from fully released to fully depressed: OPTO sensor selected, reading 0% OPTO reads 0% meaning the trigger is fully released. OPTO sensor selected, reading below RELEASE point OPTO senses that the trigger is in a released state.

  • Page 20: User Interface

    ELECTRONICS USER INTERFACE FIG-1 FIG-1 The user interface is clear and simple to make it easy for all players to alter or restore their marker settings. The menus shown opposite contain a series of editable parameters within them. For the complete menu tree, see pages 34 to 37.

  • Page 21: Navigating The User Interface

    ELECTRONICS FIG-1 NAVIGATING THE USER INTERFACE FIG-1 Once on, the CS1 LCD menu system is navigated using the Up and Down buttons to scroll the menu options. The Select button is used to select the parameter options you wish to adjust and the Up and Down buttons are then used to scroll the editable parameter options for that selection.

  • Page 22: User Interface Parameters

    ELECTRONICS USER INTERFACE PARAMETERS FIG-1 FIG-1 - PRESET MENU The CS1 preset firing modes automatically adjust the marker settings to comply with the rules of the major paintball leagues. There are also two pre-sets for the user to save their own custom settings.
  • Page 23 ELECTRONICS USER INTERFACE PARAMETERS FIG-1 > SEMI: Default mode. 1 shot per trigger pull. FIG-1 - FIRE MODE PARAMETER Select and edit the firing mode of the CS1 outside > RAMP: See ramp setup (page 24). of the pre-set modes. >...
  • Page 24 ELECTRONICS USER INTERFACE PARAMETERS FIG-1 FIG-1 - RAMP SET-UP MENU This menu is only available when ramping has been chosen from the FIRE MODE menu. FIG-2 - TYPE PARAMETER Select the type of ramping based on the options below: > STEP: The CS1 will be fired in semi-automatic until a number of trigger pulls (set by SEMI SHOTS) have been made at a minimum pull rate (set by KICK IN).
  • Page 25 ELECTRONICS USER INTERFACE PARAMETERS FIG-1 FIG-1 - SEMI SHOTS PARAMETER This sets the number of shots in semi-automatic required at the KICK IN rate before ramping starts. This parameter can be set between 3 and 9 pulls in 1 pull increments. FIG-2 FIG-2 - KICK IN PARAMETER This sets the maximum rate at which the user has to pull the trigger to start ramping.
  • Page 26 ELECTRONICS USER INTERFACE PARAMETERS FIG-1 FIG-1 - TIMING MENU The following TIMING parameters control the timing of the solenoid valve. FIG-2 FIG-2 - DWELL PARAMETER Sets the amount of time the solenoid valve is energised, therefore how much gas is used per shot. Too low will result in low velocity shots and excessive velocity/shot fluctuations, too high will waste gas.
  • Page 27 ELECTRONICS USER INTERFACE PARAMETERS FIG-1 FIG-1 - FILTER MENU The FILTER menu parameters tune the CS1 software filters which prevent the CS1 from firing unless all of the necessary conditions are met. Factory default settings are suitable for most set-ups however, certain loader and trigger set-ups may require more modification.
  • Page 28 ELECTRONICS USER INTERFACE PARAMETERS FIG-1 FIG-1 - PULL TM PARAMETER This sets the minimum amount of time that the trigger must be pulled for in order to be recognised as a valid trigger pull. This parameter can be set between 3.0 and 20.0 milliseconds in 0.1 millisecond increments. FIG-2 FIG-2 - RELEASE TM PARAMETER This sets the minimum amount of time that the trigger must be released for in order to be recognised as...
  • Page 29 ELECTRONICS USER INTERFACE PARAMETERS FIG-1 FIG-1 - HARDWARE MENU The HARDWARE menu contains low level functionality from the CS1 electronic hardware. FIG-2 FIG-2 - TRIGGER PARAMETER > OPTO: OPTO-Electronic trigger pull sensor. This allows the user to select their trigger detection >...
  • Page 30 ELECTRONICS USER INTERFACE PARAMETERS FIG-1 FIG-1 - BACKLIGHT PARAMETER This sets the time that the LCD backlight is illuminated for after a push-button is pressed. This parameter can be set between 00.00 and 00.20 seconds. At 00.00 no backlight will be present. FIG-2 FIG-2 - RED LEVEL PARAMETER This sets the percentage of red in the LCD backlight colour.
  • Page 31 ELECTRONICS USER INTERFACE PARAMETERS FIG-1 FIG-1 - CONTRAST PARAMETER This sets the contrast level of the LCD screen. This parameter can be set between 0 and 30 and in increments of 1. FIG-2 FIG-2 - DBL CLICK PARAMETER > NONE: Double-click disabled. >...
  • Page 32 ELECTRONICS USER INTERFACE PARAMETERS FIG-1 > ON: TRAINING mode enabled. FIG-1 - TRAINING PARAMETER This simulates the firing cycle (in unloaded state) > OFF: TRAINING mode disabled. using a BEEP on each trigger pull, so the user can > CANCEL: Editing is cancelled and unchanged. practice their trigger technique off the field.
  • Page 33 ELECTRONICS USER INTERFACE PARAMETERS FIG-1 FIG-1 - GAME TIMER MENU The following parameters control the game timer. FIG-2 FIG-2 - GAME PARAMETER This sets the game timer, which counts down from the time set, to zero. When the timer reaches zero the audible alarm will sound (if the alarm parameter is set to On) and GAME OVER shows on the LCD screen.

  • Page 34: The Menu Tree

    ELECTRONICS THE MENU TREE Turn off the CS1 TURN OFF PRE-SET USER1 LOAD USER1 Settings LOAD USER2 LOAD USER2 Settings FACTORY (Default) LOAD the default FACTORY settings (semi-automatic) PSP10 LOAD the PSP 10 bps compliant settings PSP12 LOAD the PSP 12 bps compliant settings NXL10 LOAD the NXL 10 bps compliant settings MS10...
  • Page 35 ELECTRONICS THE MENU TREE Fire mode dependant RAMP SET-UP * STEP (Default) STEP ramping TYPE LINEAR LINEAR ramping CANCEL CANCEL Selection 0 - 100% Percentage LINEAR RAMP rate (TYPE dependant). Default 50% RATE * 3 - 9 Number of shots before ramping can start. Default 3 SEMI SHOTS 3.3 - 10.0 pps Rate which the trigger has to be pulled in pulls per second (pps) before ramping starts.
  • Page 36 ELECTRONICS THE MENU TREE HARDWARE OPTO (Default) Use OPTO to detect trigger operation TRIGGER SWITCH Use micro-switch to detect trigger operation CANCEL CANCEL TRIGGER detection Selection SOUND ON (Default) Turn On audible indicators Turn Off audible indicators CANCEL CANCEL audible SOUND indicator Selection ON (Default) Turn On audible tone when any button is pressed (SOUND dependant) TONES...
  • Page 37 ELECTRONICS THE MENU TREE SHOT COUNT ON (Default) Shot gauge On GAUGE Shot gauge Off CANCEL CANCEL GAUGE Selection 100 - 2000 Shot gauge maximum (reset value - GAUGE dependant). Default 140 shots GAUGE MAX BACK GAME TIMER 00:00 - 60:00 Countdown game timer start time in minutes.

  • Page 38: Reset

    RESET FIG-1 FACTORY RESET Follow these steps in order to set the CS1 to the way that it left the factory. FIG-1 FIG-2 Load the factory preset from the LOAD menu (page 22). FIG-2 Using the 1/8 hex key turn the velocity adjuster screw 3 turns clockwise from it’s fully screwed-out position.

  • Page 39: Installing The Batteries

    RESET FIG-1 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES The CS1 uses 2 x AA (LR6, 1.5V) batteries situated in the foregrip. Switch off the CS1 and place on a flat surface - with the feed neck facing away from you and the barrel pointing to the right. FIG-1 Pull the foregrip away from the body to expose the battery holder...

  • Page 40: Fault Finding

    FAULT FINDING FAULT FINDING TABLES SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The bolt assembly is dirty or incorrectly lubricated. Clean, re-lubricate and replace the o-rings on the bolt as necessary. The DWELL parameter is set too low. Increase the DWELL parameter. The Solenoid Flow Restrictor (SFR) is set too low. Increase the flow setting on the SFR.
  • Page 41 FAULT FINDING FAULT FINDING TABLES SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The Solenoid Flow Restrictor (SFR) is set too low. Increase the flow setting on the SFR. The force setting on the loader is too low. Adjust the loader force feed setting. The breech sensor (BS) is switched off.
  • Page 42 FAULT FINDING FAULT FINDING TABLES SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The FSDO parameters are set too low to overcome Adjust FSD COMP and FSD DLY parameters. The CS1 has low velocity on the o-ring stiction. first shot. The bolt assembly is dirty or incorrectly lubricated. Clean, re-lubricate and replace the o-rings on the bolt as necessary.
  • Page 43 FAULT FINDING FAULT FINDING TABLES SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The breech sensor is dirty. Clean the breech sensor. The breech sensor defaults after firing. The breech sensor is faulty. Replace the breech sensor. The breech sensor is out of place. Re-install the breech sensor then check the alignment.

  • Page 44: Technical Resource

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION PARTS LIST FIG-1 GEO:CS1...
  • Page 45 TECHNICAL INFORMATION PARTS LIST Clamping feed tube assembly Trigger assembly Marker body Battery holder Quick-release bolt Foregrip Bolt assembly SL5 inline regulator assembly Rubber detent Secondary circuit board Breech sensor (BS) unit Navigation console Solenoid assembly AT2 Push On Purge System (POPS) Rear frame screw AT2 POPS bonnet Front frame screw...

  • Page 46: Sl5 Inline Regulator

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION SL5 INLINE REGULATOR FIG-1 #015 NBR70 #016 NBR70 POPS screws Internal 10-32 UNF x 1.25” cap head socket #008 NBR70 POPS seal POPS assembly Piston o-ring 14 x 2 NBR70 Purge poppet POPS filter Regulator piston Regulator spring Regulator body Adjuster top Regulator seal...

  • Page 47: Cs1 Bolt Assembly

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION CS1 BOLT ASSEMBLY FIG-1 Bolt bonnet Propshaft back cap Propshaft 3 x 1 o-ring Pin plunger Plunger spring 14 x 2 NBR70 #021 NBR70 Propshaft bumper 7 x 1 NBR70 Retaining ring 14 x 2 NBR70 #015 NBR90 ST Bolt #013 NBR70 14 x 2 NBR70...

  • Page 48: Solenoid Assembly

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION SOLENOID ASSEMBLY FIG-1 Solenoid manifold gasket Solenoid plug Solenoid manifold Solenoid plate gasket 6 x 1 o-ring Solenoid plate #6 Solenoid spool seal Solenoid body gasket Solenoid body Solenoid pilot section Solenoid spool M2 x 12 #4 Solenoid cross pan-head screw spool seal M2.5 x 8 socket cap-head...

  • Page 49: Push On Purge System (Pops) Assembly

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION PUSH ON PURGE SYSTEM (POPS) ASSEMBLY FIG-1 #005 NBR90 #004 NBR70 Insert #007 NBR70 POPS pin #004 NBR70 POPS bonnet Latch spring Latch button GEO:CS1...

  • Page 50: Trigger Assembly

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION FIG-1 TRIGGER ASSEMBLY FIG-1 Bearing carrier screws (M2.5 x 5 cap-head socket) Trigger spring Magnet Bearing carrier Pre-travel adjuster screw (6-32 UNC x 1/8” socket set) Magnet adjuster screw (6-32 UNC x 1/8” socket set) Trigger pin Trigger pin locking screw (6-32 UNC x 1/8” socket set) Spring adjuster screw (6-32 UNC x 3/16”...

  • Page 51: Clamping Feed Tube Assembly

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION CLAMPING FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY FIG-1 FIG-1 Feed neck lever screw Short clamping feed screw 10-32 UNF x 1/2” Feed tube Feed lever Feed swivel Feed swivel o-ring #006 NBR70 GEO:CS1...

  • Page 52: Front Frame Assembly

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY AA battery FIG-1 Battery holder Battery holder screws (x4) 6-32UNC x 5/16 countersunk socket screws SFR assembly SFR filter Frame assembly Power cable Wire tidy Solenoid output seal Solenoid input seal Battery terminal circuit board 4 x 1 o-ring (x2) Battery jumper DO NOT use poor quality batteries.

  • Page 53: Rear Frame Assembly

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION REAR FRAME ASSEMBLY POPS (built into frame) FIG-1 Frame plug Rear grip screw M2.5 x 5 socket cap-head Rear grip section Front grip section Primary circuit board Grip screws x4 6-32UNC x 5/16 countersunk socket screws CS1 Circuit board screws (x3) M2.5 x 5 socket cap-head LCD module 2 x 1 o-ring...

  • Page 54: Breech Sensor (Bs) Assembly

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION BREECH SENSOR (BS) ASSEMBLY FIG-1 FIG-1 Breech sensor cover Breech sensor Rubber detent Breech sensor cover retention clip Battery holder Spare rubber detent GEO:CS1...

  • Page 55: Cs1 Circuit Boards

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION CS1 CIRCUIT BOARDS The CS1 has three circuit boards. Two in the grip FIG-1 FIG-2 frame and the battery terminal board in the top of the foregrip, which powers the main circuit board. FIG-1 - CS1 primary circuit board LCD module Navigation console push buttons Tournament lock button...

  • Page 56: Support

    Amongst other things you can use E-portal to: Upgrade the CS1 firmware. Change the start-up splash screen. Modify control parameters. E-portal can be downloaded from the Planet Eclipse website (see below). Requirements Monitor Resolution - 1024x768 or higher 1GHz processor...

  • Page 57: Our Promise

    Eclipse Dealer for upgrade options. For more information about our Planet Eclipse Approved Tech Centres, visit our servicing page online: PLANETECLIPSE.COM/SITE/SERVICE-CENTRES * Conditions apply, see online policies for full details at planeteclipse.com...

  • Page 58: Index

    SUPPORT INDEX Clamping feed tube: 51 FSD DLY: 26 Magnet adjuster screw: 12 Adjuster bottom: 46 CONTRAST: 31 FULL: 27 MAIN MENU: 34 Adjuster o-ring: 46 Maintenance videos: 04 Adjuster top: 46 Marker settings: 08 DBL CLICK: 31 GAME: 09 Air system: 07 Microswitch: 12 DEBOUNCE: 27...
  • Page 59 SUPPORT INDEX PRE-SET: 07 RESTART: 25 Solenoid spool: 48 Trigger pin: 50 Solenoid spool seal Pre-travel adjuster screw: 50 Retaining ring: 47 Trigger shoe: 50 #6 o-ring: 48 Pre-travel screw: 12 ROF: 09 Trigger shoe retaining screw: 12 Solenoid valve: 54 Primary circuit board: 45 ROF CAP: 23 Trigger spring: 50...
  • Page 60 Additional U.S. and International Patents may be pending. © 2015 Copyright Planet Eclipse Ltd. Eclipse, Planet Eclipse, the E Logo Device, CS1, Geo CS1, Geo, Ego, Gtek, Etek, Etha and EMC are all either design 130 Franklin Street Unit 14 Premier Park, Acheson Way trademarks, registered trademarks or trademarks of Planet Eclipse Ltd.

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