ECLIPSE
ETEK4 MARKER SPEC BOOK
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ECLIPSE ETEK4 Performance & Reliability. Two words inextricably linked to the Etek
most reliable and durable systems and components, ensuring years
range. Now in its 4th Generation the Eclipse Etek has always been
of continuous service.
known for is rugged, dependable reliability and its effortless on-field performance. Consistent, efficient and ruthlessly effective.
The Etek4 is unique within the Eclipse range due to its availability in
Whether wading waste deep in a swamp or diving into the 50 snake, the Etek4 is designed to come up shooting time after time after time. Based on a tried and tested electropneumatic stacked-tube poppet valve design, the Etek4 can
two different configurations at two
“ETEK HAS ALWAYS BEEN KNOWN FOR ITS RUGGED, DEPENDABLE RELIABILITY AND EFFORTLESS ON-FIELD PERFORMANCE. �
clearly trace its roots back through
different price points. The Etek4 LT is the base model and incorporates very durable glass reinforced composite components for the grip frame, feedtube, eye covers and ASA knob. These composite components offer a significant weight and
the Ego line with key technology developed for the premium brand
cost saving over their metal counterparts and as such, the Etek4
migrating down to the Etek range through time.
LT is both more advantageously priced and lighter in weight when
This ensures the Etek4 is designed and constructed using only the
compared to the Etek4 AM.
The AM acronym refers to the All Metal construction of this particular
that paintballs are loaded gently into the breech. This feature,
model. The AM is identical in every way to the LT, bar the fact that
combined with the break-beam eye system that only allows the
composite parts of the LT are replaced with machined and anodised
electronics to fire the marker when a paintball is fully loaded into the
aluminium components for the AM.
breech , give the Etek4 the ability to shoot tournament-grade paint in
All aluminium parts of the AM and LT are billet machined and
all conditions.
anodised to an incredibly high tolerance and the testing that all Eteks have to go through prior to packaging and shipping is incredibly thorough. Ensuring that every single marker arrives with its new owner in a faultless, functioning form is our main priority.
“THE ETEK4 IS UNIQUE WITHIN THE ECLIPSE RANGE DUE TO ITS AVAILABILITY IN TWO DIFFERENT CONFIGURATIONS�
And with a full range of adjustability and Presets available through the triple tri-colour LED interface, the Etek4 is configurable for every state of competitive play allowing it to be used in virtually any tournament or scenario.
Internally the Etek4 uses a custom-built solenoid that is engineered
From Pensacola to Paris, Sydney to San Diego, the Etek4 has got
for reliability and energy efficiency to give maximum usage from the
your back.
electronics 9Volt power source. This in turn drives a rammer and bolt system designed to create a smooth, efficient shot whilst ensuring
IN THE BOX Alongside your Eclipse Paintball Marker you will also receive:
01. EVA LINED TOUGH TRANSPORT CASE 02. ECLIPSE OIL 03. ECLIPSE TOOL KIT 04. OPERATORS MANUAL 05. 2-PIECE BARREL KIT 06. COMPREHENSIVE SPARES KIT 07. ECLIPSE BARREL BAG
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INSIDE
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01. CLAMPING DEFTEK FEED TECHNOLOGY
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02. CURE BOLT 04
03. BREAK-BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM (BBSS)
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04. ZICK2 RAMMER 05. ELECTROPNEUMATIC SOLENOID 06. LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR
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07. MICRO-SWITCH TRIGGER SETUP 08. SL3 ‘SELF PURGING’ INLINE REGULATOR 09. MICROPROCESSOR BASED ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM
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10. MULTI LED BASED USER INTERFACE 11 11. INLINE ON/ OFF PURGE SYSTEM
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SPECS
ETEK4 AM DIMENSIONS WEIGHT
1009g/2.22lb (inc Barrel, Battery, Feed Tube, OOPS)
LENGTH/HEIGHT/WIDTH
537mm (inc Barrel) / 222mm / 28.5mm
MATERIALS 6061-T6 ALUMINIUM
Body / Barrel / Frame / Feed / Eye Covers
ELECTRONICS INTERFACE
Single Push Button plus Tourney Lock
DISPLAY
3 x Tru-Color LED Indicators
SOLENOID
9V
PROCESSOR
8-Bit 25MHz
POWER SUPPLY
1 x 9v (PP3) Battery
E-PORTAL
Not Compatible
HARDWARE ASA MOUNT
T-slot mounted adjustable rail with OOPS
TRIGGER
Micro-switch / Magnetic return
TRIGGER PIVOT
POM Self lubricating bearing surface
BARREL
2-Piece Micro Honed Etek4 14.5” length 0.693” Bore (Shaft4 Compatible)
FEED TUBE
Lever operated Clamping Feed
PNEUMATICS OPERATING PRINCIPLE
Under and over Poppet
DRIVE MECHANISM
Zick 2 Rammer Kit
BOLT MECHANISM
Cure Bolt Kit
ETEK4 LT DIMENSIONS WEIGHT
974g/2.14lb (inc Barrel, Battery, Feed Tube, OOPS)
LENGTH/HEIGHT/WIDTH
537mm (inc Barrel) / 227mm / 28.5mm
MATERIALS 6061-T6 ALUMINIUM
Body / Barrel
GLASS REINFORCED NYLON
Frame / Feed / Eye Covers
ELECTRONICS INTERFACE
Single Push Button plus Tourney Lock
DISPLAY
3 x Tru-Color LED Indicators
SOLENOID
9V
PROCESSOR
8-Bit 25MHz
POWER SUPPLY
1 x 9v (PP3) Battery
E-PORTAL
Not Compatible
HARDWARE ASA MOUNT
T-slot mounted adjustable rail with OOPS
TRIGGER
Micro-switch / Magnetic return
TRIGGER PIVOT
POM Self lubricating bearing surface
BARREL
2-Piece Micro Honed Etek4 14.5” length 0.693” Bore (Shaft4 Compatible)
FEED TUBE
Lever operated Clamping Feed
PNEUMATICS OPERATING PRINCIPLE
Under and over Poppet
DRIVE MECHANISM
Zick 2 Rammer Kit
BOLT MECHANISM
Cure Bolt Kit
DATASHEET
EGO LV1
GEO3
WEIGHT
936g/2.06lb
LENGTH / HEIGHT / WIDTH
555mm / 210mm / 27mm
520mm / 202mm / 31mm
USER INTERFACE
Graphic LCD & 4 Pushbuttons
Graphic LCD & 4 Pushbuttons
SOLENOID
Custom MAC Direct Acting Solenoid Valve
Custom MAC Direct Acting Solenoid Valve
MICROPROCESSOR
16bit PIC24
16bit PIC24
POWER SUPPLY
1 x 9v (PP3) Battery
1 x 9v (PP3) Battery
E-PORTAL
Compatible (sold separately)
Compatible (sold separately)
ASA
AT POPS
POPS
TRIGGER DETECTION
OPTO - Electronic Sensor & Microswitch
OPTO - Electronic Sensor & Microswitch
TRIGGER RETURN
Leaf Spring/Magnet
Leaf Spring/Magnet
BARREL
2-Piece Micro Honed Shaft4 14.5” length 0.689” Bore
2-Piece Micro Honed Shaft4 14.5” length 0.689” Bore
FEED TUBE
Lever Operated Clamping Feed w/ Sprocket
Lever Operated Clamping Feed w/ Sprocket
MATERIALS
6061-T6 Aluminium
6061-T6 Aluminium
OPERATING PRINCIPLE
Poppet Valve with Lever Mechanism
Spool Valve
DRIVE MECHANISM
Zick3 Rammer System
Sprung Loaded Drive Core Propshaft and GST Can
BOLT MECHANISM
Cure5 Bolt
ST1 and ST2
SFR’S*
Yes
Yes
854g/1.88lb
*SFR’s (Solenoid Flow Restrictors). Model features shown correct at time of going to press. Subject to change, stock and availability. Check with your local dealer or visit us online for the latest info.
ETEK4 AM
ETEK4 LT
ETHA
1009g/2.22lb
974g/2.14lb
930g/2.05lb
537mm / 222mm / 28.5mm
537mm / 227mm / 28.5mm
539mm / 212mm / 33.5mm
3 LEDs & 2 Pushbuttons
3 LEDs & 2 Pushbuttons
3 LEDs & 1 Pushbuttons
SMC w/custom direct Mount Manifold
SMC w/custom direct Mount Manifold
High Pressure Solenoid Valve
8bit PIC18
8bit PIC18
8bit PIC16
1 x 9v (PP3) Battery
1 x 9v (PP3) Battery
1 x 9v (PP3) Battery
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
Inline OOPS
Inline OOPS
Inline OOPS
Microswitch Only
Microswitch Only
Microswitch Only
Magnet
Magnet
Leaf Spring
2-Piece Micro Honed Etek4 14.5” length 0.693” Bore
2-Piece Micro Honed Etek4 14.5” length 0.693” Bore
2-Piece Micro Honed Etek4 14.5” length 0.693” Bore
Lever Operated Clamping Feed
Lever Operated Clamping Feed
Lever Operated Clamping Feed
6061-T6 Aluminium
6061-T6 Aluminium/Composite
6061-T6 Aluminium/Composite
Poppet Valve
Poppet Valve
In-Line Blow Forward Bolt
Zick2
Zick2
Dual Force Pull Poppet
Cure
Cure
Rubber Tipped CS Bolt
No
No
No
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Prices & specifications correct at time of going to press. Product stock subject to availability.
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