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  • Page 1 Q UI CKSTA RT G U IDE...
  • Page 2 Tremendous transformation of your AEG is about to begin. You are entering the era of computerized control over your airsoft gun. This quickstart will guide you through the first stage of this journey – installation and configuration of your ASTER. So go get your new device mounted, your AEG set up and immerse yourself completely in a whole new airsoft experience.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Firmware Editions ....................03 2. Safety Summary ....................09 3. Installation ......................12 4. Calibration ......................21 5. Quick Access Menu ....................23 6. Programming via Trigger ...................26 7. Programming via USB-Link .................33 8. USB-Link Troubleshooting ..................36 9. Restoring Factory Settings ................39 10.

  • Page 4: Firmware Editions

    Firmware Editions ASTER is available in 3 firmware editions: BASIC, ADVANCED and EXPERT. The best for those who prefer simplicity but require highest quality. Economic version with limited number of functions. The best for those who like complex solutions. Advanced version with wide variety of functions.
  • Page 5 Notice In order to upgrade your ASTER firmware, you need to purchase an upgrade. To do so, follow the steps on our website: www.gatee.eu/editions Notice You need to purchase USB-Link or Blu-Link to connect ASTER with GATE Control Station.
  • Page 6 Configurable via GATE Control Station Configurable Function via trigger BASIC edition ADVANCED edition EXPERT edition Trigger sensitivity û ü ü ü adjustment 343 modes. 216 modes. All variations of: All variations of: Safe - Semi - Auto Safe Safe - Semi - Auto...
  • Page 7 Configurable via GATE Control Station Configurable Function via trigger BASIC edition ADVANCED edition EXPERT edition Off / 30 BBs / û Series safety limit Off / 30 BBs Off / 1–250 BBs 60 BBs û û Sniper delay 0.2 s / 0.5 s / 1 s / 2 s / 3 s 0.01–5 s...
  • Page 8 Configurable via GATE Control Station Configurable Function via trigger BASIC edition ADVANCED edition EXPERT edition Off / 2 LVL / 1 LVL / û û Equalizer Off / 2 LVL / 1 LVL Manual 1–100% û ü ü ü 2-stage trigger...
  • Page 9 * GCS setting is a setting previously defined in GCS application, whose value is not available for selection in this programming mode. Once you change such setting to a different option during programming via trigger and then exit this programming mode, it is no longer possible to set that setting from this level (it can be still specified via GCS).

  • Page 10: Safety Summary

    Safety Summary For your safety, we recommend this product to be installed by an experienced airsoft service. Read the safety information below carefully before installing the device. Warning Situations that may cause injury to yourself and others. Caution Situations that may cause damage to your device or other equipment. Notice Notes, usage tips or additional information.
  • Page 11 Warning Before starting the installation process, make sure that your AEG is empty and there are no BBs inside. Warning Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts or accessories. Warning Stay careful to prevent short circuiting the battery as the consequences may be very dangerous.
  • Page 12 Warning When an airsoft gun is not in use, its magazine must be detached or kept empty with no BBs inside. Caution Do not remove the device protective foil. Notice You should use an additional fuse between the battery and the device. Notice Avoid using the device around strong electromagnetic fields or when electrostatic discharges, such as lightening, occur in the atmosphere.

  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation Notice Regardless of your previous experience, check all the cautions to avoid ASTER damage. Notice ASTER installation requires deep technical knowledge of gearbox internals. To avoid ASTER damage, we recommend it to be installed by an experienced airsoft service. Notice Do not attempt to mount the device before watching the installation video and checking the full-length PDF...
  • Page 14 Caution Incorrect installation may result in sensors’ damage, which is not covered by the warranty. Caution Connectors should be bent according to the photo below. Bending connectors in the opposite direction may cause them to break. Installation...
  • Page 15 Notice Too high sector gear shimming may cause improper cycle detection. The gear cam must interrupt the sensor beam. Cam area Sensor beam Shims area...
  • Page 16 Caution ASTER optoelectronic components marked in the photo below are very sensitive to harm. Stay careful to avoid their damage. Installation...
  • Page 17 Caution Placing washers in the wrong order will cause a short circuit and permanent damage to ASTER, which is not covered by the warranty. 1. SCREW 2. METAL WASHER* 3. INSULATION WASHER 4. ASTER BOARD 5. GEARBOX * Metal washer is optional.
  • Page 18 Caution Caution Improper placement of wiring Do not pull the trigger under the motor gear may when gearbox is open. cause insulation damage and This may result in trigger a short circuit, which is not sensor damage. covered by the warranty. Installation...
  • Page 19 Notice Fire selector sensor does not detect black surface. If your fire selector does not have a metal connector, you must use appropriate sticker from the kit.
  • Page 20 Notice Location of the sticker is very important. Pay attention to place it very close to the left edge and the top red line. The set contains 3 different types of stickers. At first, use a sticker with narrower black line. If you are not able to calibrate selector well, you should try other sticker types.
  • Page 21 Notice Gearbox sticker must be placed as in the photo below. It allows ASTER to detect trigger movement. 1 mm distance from pin hole...

  • Page 22: Calibration

    Calibration Notice During calibration, remember to pull the trigger down completely each time (until you feel resistance). Once ASTER is installed in a given AEG, its trigger and selector sensors must be calibrated according to the steps below: 1. If your ASTER is brand new, go to step 2. If not, restore factory settings as described in the corresponding chapter (page 39) and then go to step 2.
  • Page 23 5. Next, switch fire selector to SAFE. While on SAFE, wait for the confirming vibration. Now ASTER is fully calibrated and ready to use.* Notice You do not have to calibrate your unit each time, only restoring the factory settings will require re-calibration. * If there is a problem during calibration, a short high and mid vibration occurs.

  • Page 24: Quick Access Menu

    Quick Access Menu You can set Pre-cocking mode, Profile of settings or go to programming mode by using a shortcut. After firing a shot, burst or while in Safe mode* (if safety lever is removed), hold the trigger and switch fire selector in appropriate time (see table). To change options of given function, switch fire selector.
  • Page 25 Selecting Pre-cocking mode Turn on ‘Switch mode via fire selector’ parameter for Pre-cocking in GCS to be able to use this function. 1. Fire a shot, burst or pull the trigger while in Safe mode* 2. Keep the trigger hold 3.
  • Page 26 Selecting Profiles of settings Profiles are sets of particular settings of configurable ASTER functions*. There are 3 profiles possible to select at a time and one of them is set as currently active. If you want to change the active Profile of settings: 1.

  • Page 27: Programming Via Trigger

    Programming via Trigger This programming mode allows you to set options of ASTER basic functions. You can easily change menu level by switching fire selector. You navigate given menu very quickly by pulling the trigger. Each time you pull the trigger, LED color changes as well as number of accompanying vibrations.
  • Page 28 FUNCTION WITH CORRESPONDING NUMBER OF VIBRATIONS AND LED COLOR Battery Active Fire mode Burst mode Advanced* protection brake OPTION WITH CORRESPONDING NUMBER OF VIBRATIONS AND LED COLOR * To evoke options of Advanced function, hold the trigger down for more than 3 seconds. ** GCS setting is a setting previously defi ned in GCS application, whose value is not available for selection in this programming mode.
  • Page 29 Notice To run programming via trigger and fire selector, your AEG must have a physical 3-stage fire selector. Turning on the programming mode* 1. Switch fire selector position to SEMI 2. Fire a shot or burst 3. Keep the trigger pulled for 7 seconds –...
  • Page 30 Turning on the programming mode – the second ‘backup’ method 1. Disconnect the battery 2. Pull the trigger 3. While the trigger is pulled, connect the battery (ignore warning vibrations) 4. Hold the trigger for 3 seconds – until you hear a vibration and see dark blue light in the trigger hole Notice If you hold the trigger for 10 seconds, factory settings...
  • Page 31 Selecting option of a function 1. Switch fire selector to AUTO 2. To get to a given option of a selected function, pull the trigger right number of times (according to the table on page 27) Saving an option 1. To save a given option, switch fire selector to SEMI 2.
  • Page 32 Evoking options of Advanced function 1. Select a given option of Advanced function 2. Pull and hold the trigger for more than 3 seconds Exiting the programming mode 1. Switch fire selector to SAFE 2. Enjoy ASTER functions you’ve just set Notice Number of vibrations and LED color reflect position of given option or function in the menu, for example: if option 5x Full is selected for function...
  • Page 33 Notice ASTER remembers your settings, so you always know which option is presently set. Therefore, if you already defined ASTER functions, their programming starts from option currently specified for a given function.

  • Page 34: Programming Via Usb-Link

    ASTER with GATE Control Station. Caution Prevent the USB-Link and the ends of USB cable from contact with conductive materials, such as dust, liquid or metal powder. 1. Download and install GATE Control Station: www.gatee.eu/gcs Notice Your Android device must support OTG technology to run GATE Control Station app.
  • Page 35 2. Connect the USB-Link to PC, Mac or smartphone using one of the dedicated USB cables: PC/Mac Smartphones USB-A cable for USB-Link Micro-USB cable for USB-Link USB-C cable for USB-Link Notice Micro-USB cable has the same connectors on both sides. However, it is very important to connect the USB-Link and smartphone to appropriate ends of the cable.
  • Page 36 If your USB-Link cannot detect ASTER, check if the same happens for another PC, Mac or smartphone. If the problem still occurs, please contact us at: aster@gatee.eu 4. Now you can control ASTER via GATE Control Station. Programming via USB-Link...

  • Page 37: Usb-Link Troubleshooting

    USB-Link Troubleshooting USB-Link has a 4-color LED indicator. BLUE (glowing) The USB-Link is connected to PC or smartphone. ASTER is not connected or a PC driver is not installed. You can download the driver here: www.gatee.eu/drivers BLUE (blinking) The USB-Link does not have firmware installed.
  • Page 38 GREEN (glowing) The USB-Link is connected to ASTER and PC, Mac or smartphone. GREEN (blinking) The USB-Link is connected to ASTER and PC, Mac or smartphone, but ASTER does not have firmware installed. Please install the ASTER firmware. YELLOW (glowing) The USB-Link is transmitting data.
  • Page 39 RED (glowing) Communication with ASTER was interrupted while saving settings. ASTER settings may have been transmitted incorrectly. Please check the connection between the USB-Link and ASTER.

  • Page 40: Restoring Factory Settings

    Restoring Factory Settings Notice Restoring the factory settings results in resetting the default settings, erasing adaptations and statistical data. Notice Restoring the factory settings requires ASTER re-calibration (page 21). You can restore the factory settings in 3 ways: 1. While in programming mode a.
  • Page 41 (4 vibrations, LED glowing pink) f. Evoke ‘Restore factory settings’ option by pulling the trigger for more than 3 seconds 2. Through Gate Control Station app a. Go to settings b. Open menu in the upper right corner and select option ‘Restore factory settings’...
  • Page 42 b. Pull the trigger c. While the trigger is pulled, connect the battery (ignore warning vibrations) d. Hold the trigger for 10 seconds until you hear 2 vibrations confirming the reset e. Release the trigger Notice The trigger must be hold down throughout entire operation – from plugging the battery until you hear the vibrations.

  • Page 43: Aster Troubleshooting

    ASTER Troubleshooting Low battery warnings When activated, you are warned 5 times before the battery is discharged. Each warning is communicated by 3 vibrations: High – Mid – High. Vibrations after connecting the battery ASTER can detect number of battery cells automatically. If you activate this function, vibrations start once the battery is connected.
  • Page 44 Vibrations after connecting the battery Explanation Cell detection error. 1 short high frequency Two cells detected. 2 short high frequency Three cells detected. 3 short high frequency Four cells detected. The 4 short high, 1 long low frequency voltage is too high. Lack of trigger or selector 3 short low frequency calibration (page 21).
  • Page 45 Diagnostic Trouble Codes Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) enable detecting basic malfunctions and problems with your AEG or ASTER. You are notified of the main errors with LED glowing in the trigger hole and motor vibrations. These light-and-sound sequences are activated once given malfunction takes place. DTC can be later read and cleared in DTC menu in GCS app as well as in the programming mode from the level of Advanced function settings.
  • Page 46 2. Vibration type indicates problem type a. High vibrations mean warning b. Low vibrations mean problem c. Low-High vibrations mean that the device failed on self-test d. High-Low vibrations mean other error 3. Number of vibrations determines what exactly the problem is (for reference, read DTC explanations presented later in this guide) Notice It is a good practice to clear the DTC in GCS before each skirmish.
  • Page 47 How to read DTC explanations Number of blinks and vibrations LED indicator color High frequency vibration Low frequency vibration...
  • Page 48 No errors No errors detected. Enjoy airsofting. Under Voltage Protection 1 (UVP1) Protection against over-discharge of the battery. Battery protection was activated. What happened: The battery is discharged What to do: Charge the battery Under Voltage Protection 2 (UVP2) The voltage dropped below 1.9 V which is critical for ASTER to work properly.
  • Page 49 2. The battery is worn out and has too high internal resistance 3. Inadequate battery type for given AEG configuration 4. Too much electrical resistance between ASTER and the battery 5. Motor too strong for the connected battery 6. Motor connections short circuit 7.
  • Page 50 Under Voltage Protection 3 (UVP3) Protection against over-discharge of the battery. Battery protection was activated immediately after connecting the battery. What happened: 1. Number of cells is different than their number set in GCS 2. The battery is discharged What to do: 1.
  • Page 51 3. Motor is damaged What to do: 1. Check wiring and motor connectors 2. Connect the motor 3. Replace brushes 4. Replace the motor Gear Not Detected (GND) ASTER did not detect the sector gear. What happened: 1. Too high sector gear shimming 2.
  • Page 52 What to do: 1. Remove shims under the sector gear 2. Clean sector gear sensor 3. Contact aster@gatee.eu 4. Inspect the sensors using GCS 5. Replace the motor 6. In case of a dirty or damaged gear sensor you may set Cycle detection to Off Overload (OVL) Too high load.
  • Page 53 Over Current Protection (OCP) ASTER detected too high current. Overcurrent protection was activated. What happened: 1. Motor is damaged 2. Motor or gearbox is jammed 3. Motor connections short circuit What to do: 1. Replace the motor 2. Unjam the motor or gearbox 3.
  • Page 54 Short Circuit Protection (SCP) ASTER detected current over 220 A. Short circuit protection was activated. What happened: 1. Motor is damaged 2. Motor or gearbox is jammed 3. Motor connections short circuit What to do: 1. Replace the motor 2. Unjam the motor or gearbox 3.
  • Page 55 2. Frequent short circuits and ASTER electrical overloads What to do: Wait until the temperature drops Self-test Failure (STF) The device failed on self-test. What happened: Internal error of the device What to do: Contact aster@gatee.eu Other error What to do: Connect ASTER with GCS and check DTC...

  • Page 56: Legal Notice

    EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY GATE ENTERPRISE sp. z o.o. sp. k. is not liable for any damages, injuries or accidents of any kind resulting from the use of this product or airsoft gun with the product installed, including (but not limited to) incidental or intentional damages to airsoft gun, airsoft gun parts, batteries and gearbox internals.
  • Page 57 GATE LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY GATE ENTERPRISE sp. z o.o. sp. k. warrants that its product is free from manufacturing and material defects at the date of purchase and for a nonextendable period of two (2) years from the date of purchase.
  • Page 58 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY GATE ENTERPRISE sp. z o.o. sp. k. hereby declares under our sole responsibility that the products GATE ASTER V2 and GATE USB-Link are in conformity with the essential requirements of the following Directives: EC DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU.
  • Page 59 GATE Enterprise sp. z o.o. sp. k. Torowa 3H /Gatee PL-30435 KRAKÓW /GateEnterprise Email: office@gatee.eu /GateMovies Tel: (+48) 122-100-523 /GateEnterprise www.gatee.eu...
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