Planet Eclipse Geo3 Repair

Track down a number of problems using the Planet Eclipse Geo3 Troubleshooting.

The Geo3 can be identified by the word 'GEO' on the rear of the marker and the three-pronged eye covers below the breech.

The Planet Eclipse Geo3 is the third generation Geo, a series of high-end spool markers. A new Geo is usually released every other year; the Geo3 was released in 2012.

Dimensions:

• Weight: 854g/1.88lb (inc Barrel,Battery,Feed,POPS)

• Length: 520mm (inc Barrel)

• Height: 202mm

• Width: 31mm

Materials:

• Body: 6061-T6 Aluminium

• Barrel: 6061-T6 Aluminium

• Frame: 6061-T6 Aluminium

• Feed: 6061-T6 Aluminium

• Eye Covers: 6061-T6 Aluminium

Electronics:

• Interface: 3 Button on frame with tourney lock on PCB

• Display: Transflective LCD w/ Tru-COlor Adjustable backlite

• Solenoid Voltage: 5v

• Processor Voltage: 3v

• Processor: 16-Bit 16 MIPS

• Power Supply: 1 x 9v (PP3) Battery

• Eportal: Compatible (sold separately)

Hardware:

• ASA Mount: T-slot mounted adjustable rail with POPS

• Trigger Methods: Micro-switch and Break Beam opto-switch

• Trigger Mechanism: Coil spring and magnetic return

• Trigger Pivot: Dual instrument ball race units mounted in bearing carrier

• Barrel: 2-Piece Micro Honed Shaft4 14.5" length 0.689" Bore

• Feed Tube: Lever operated Clamping Feed with Sprocket Thumb Wheel

Pneumatics:

• Operating Principle: Spool Valve

• Solenoid Type: Custom MAC Solenid valve

• Drive Mechanism: Sprung Loaded Drive Core Propshaft and GST Can

• Bolt Mechanism: Spool Cure ST1 and ST2 Bolts

Ergonomics:

• Grip Type: Contoured dual density grip

• Grip Pitch: 167.2mm

Firmware:

• Firing Modes: Semi & Ramping capped and uncapped

• Debounce Modes: 10 Debounce Modes

• iFixit: List of Troubleshooting Guides
• Product Manual
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• Geo3 Overview & Specifications