Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Troubleshooting

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

Identification and Background

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.

Specifications

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

Additional Information