Manual

underStAndinG the bbSS
operAtion
The Etha displays the status of the Break Beam Sensor
System using the LED on the navigation console as
follows:
Any changes to the breech sensor status will be
displayed immediately. This provides valuable
feedback to the user.
An example of this is when you are shooting a
string of shots with the BBSS enabled, the LED on
the navigation console will alternate in colour from
yellow (no paintball detected) to light blue (paintball
detected). In this instance too much yellow would
indicate that your chosen loader cannot keep up with
how fast you are shooting and is consequently slowing
down your rate of fire.
The BBSS is able to switch itself off in the event
that a blockage or contamination prevents it from
functioning correctly. This is represented by a fast
flashing purple LED on the navigation console. The
Etha’s ROF will be capped at 7.5bps. In this instance,
the BBSS will switch itself back on once the blockage
is cleared and the correct operation of the BBSS can
then be resumed.
the bAtterY LeVeL
indicAtor
When the Etha is turned on, the level of the battery
will be displayed on the LED (after an initial blue
flash
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signifying the Etha has powered on).
The status of the battery can be displayed manually
on the LED by quickly pressing and releasing
on
the navigation console.
When the battery is fresh the LED will flash green. As
the battery is drained the LED will change colour from
green to yellow then red.
When the battery reaches a level where it will no
longer function reliably, the LED will start to flash red.
At this point the battery must be changed for a new
one. For instructions on installing a new battery see
page 11.
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The colour of this flash may vary depending on the region the
marker has originally been purchased.
INDICATION BREECH SENSOR STATUS
Flashing Yellow
BBSS enabled (On), no
paintball detected - marker will
not fire.
BBSS enabled (On), paintball
detected - marker will fire.
BBSS disabled (Off) - marker
will fire.
Blockage detected, BBSS
temporarily disabled (Off) -
marker will fire.
Flashing Light Blue
Flashing Purple
Fast Flashing
Purple
WHEN THE BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR IS BEING
DISPLAYED THE MARKER IS STILL ON AND WILL
FIRE IF THE TRIGGER IS PULLED (DEPENDANT ON
THE CONDITION OF THE BBSS).
uSER INTERFACE
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