Hi guys all ion problems can be found here
Q: Where can I find the manual?
A: http://www.smartparts.com/Support.aspx
Q: What should I do before airing up my new Ion for the first time?
A: Turn the velocity all the way down. With the Ion upside down and the reg pointing straight up in the air, turn the velocity adjuster counter-clockwise with the supplied wrench until it stops. Image at the bottom of this page.
http://www.zdspb.com/tech/ion/intro2.html
Q: Can the Ion use CO2?
A: It can use CO2 but the tank must have an anti-siphon tube installed correctly for that particular Ion. If it was installed for a different marker, it will not work. Take your tank and Ion to your local shop and have them install the anti-siphon tube. I highly suggest a HPA tank as your first upgrade.
Q: My Ion is acting funny
A: Many strange problems are caused by a low battery. If you are having problems (leaks from the solenoid, improper cycling, rapid dropoff, randomly turning off, only shooting at low pressure) change the battery with a fresh alkaline 9V. "Dollar store" batteries will not work as well as a high quality energizer or duracell.
Q: My Ion's electronics are acting funny
A: Most problems with the board are caused by the circuit board or solenoid connections shorting out on the trigger frame. Try removing the board from the trigger frame and powering it up to confirm that is the problem.
Q: When I plug in the battery, the red power light turns on solid and it doesn't shoot.
A: Try removing the board from the trigger frame and plugging the battery in. The jewel on the power button sticker may be holding the button down. You can use a knife to slice off a little material off the back side of the jewel. Also check if the power button is stuck down.
Q: How fast does the Ion shoot?
A: That depends on your settings and firing mode. Semi-auto and rebound mode are capped to 17bps. 3-shot burst and full-auto are capped at 10bps. No matter what the settings are programmed as, the Ion will never cycle faster that the cap.
Q: What is a QEV and how do I install it?
A: The QEV allows the air that is holding the bolt back to escape more quickly.
Descriptions
http://www.ionowners.com/showthread.php?t=115
http://www.ionowners.com/showthread.php?t=296
http://www.ionowners.com/showthread.php?t=1343
Videos
http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=Ion-QEV-install-1 Clippard part1
http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=Ion-QEV-install-2 Clippard part2
http://www.iownthis.co.uk/synapse/images/qev_tut.wmv Eclipse QEV
Q: Can I install two QEV's to increase performance?
A: There is only need for one QEV on the middle banjo. The rear banjo is a one way contant output hose which never exhausts air in the other direction.
Q: My Ion is a gas hog. What do I do?
A: There can be many reasons that an Ion is wasting alot of air. In order of importance...
Paint to barrel bore matching. This is very important for air efficiency.
Leaks. Listen carefully for small leaks.
Bad settings. If the dwell is set too long or too short, you will be wasting air.
Make sure your bolt and reg are lubed properly.
A QEV will increase your efficiency a pod or two.
Q: My Ion drops off when I shoot fast
A: There can be many causes for drop off. Here are the most common solutions. Lube and clean the reg. Change battery with a good quality 9V. Make sure the tank is screwed all the way into the ASA. Check your detents for wear. Raise your dwell.
Q: How do I maintain my Ion?
A: Regular maintenance will keep your Ion operating fast and reliably. This is not your old tippy. You will need to clean it and lube it or it will break-down. Use Shocker Lube (DOW33) only. Using any other lube will void your warranty.
Disassembly Videos
http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=Ion-Remix-pt.1
http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=Ion-Remix-pt.-2
http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=Ion-Remix-pt.3
http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=Ion-Remix-pt.4
Regulator and Solenoid Video
http://www.chiumanfu.com/dlfiles/ion/ion_reg.wmv (Right click and Save as)
Webpages
http://www.zdspb.com/tech/ion/maintenance_stock.html
http://www.zdspb.com/tech/ion/maintenance_reg.html
http://www.zdspb.com/tech/ion/maintenance_solenoid.html
Q: Why won't my board come out when I try to lift off the firing assembly?
A: Make sure to push up on the bottom of the boardwhile lifting off the firing assembly. Sometimes, the conformal coating that SP applies to the boards makes them very hard to remove for the first couple of times. It will get easier over time.
Q: When I turn the eyes on, the marker fires even if there is nothing in the breech.
A: Check to make sure the eyes on the little "C" shaped circuit board are straight and pointing directly into the holes. Make sure they are clean. Make sure your eye wires are plugged in correctly and securely.
Q: When I turn the eyes on, the marker does not fire even though there should be a ball in the breech.
A: Check the feedneck for a blockage. Your detents may be worn out, allowing the ball to roll too far forward for the eyes to see it.
Q: When I gas up my Ion, the bolt is thrown forward and air leaks out the barrel.
A: Check the red coiled solenoid wire where the ends are soldered onto two silver posts. The further post is probably shorting out against the trigger frame.
Q: How do I remove the macroline?
A: The macroline goes into a fitting and the fitting screws into the marker. Hold the collar on the fitting down while pulling on the macroline tube. It should slide out. To replace, just push the macroline tube into the fitting and give it a light pull to seat the collar again. Make sure your macroline cuts are square and clean.
Q: How do I remove the stock feedneck?
A: Disassemble the Ion. Heat the feedneck with a hairdryer. Wrap the feedneck with a cloth and use vise-grips to turn. You can also use a strap-wrench if available.
Q: How do I remove the stock trigger?
A: Completely disassemble the Ion. Lay the trigger frame on a solid surface with the gauge side down. Use a small punch and knock the silver pin above the trigger out with a hammer. Be careful not to scratch your frame.
http://www.zdspb.com/tech/ion/intro2.html
http://www.ionowners.com/showthread.php?t=3553
Q: How do I adjust the stock trigger for the quickest pull?
A: Set your Ion for full-auto with eye's off. Remove the air source and completely remove the grips. Adjust the Post-Travel setscrew in the trigger so that when you pull the trigger, the switch activates 1mm before the setscrew hits the frame. You can hear the solenoid clicking when the switch activates. Adjust the Pre-Travel setscrew in (clockwise) just until the switch activates, then back it out atleast 1/2 turn. Fully test it without air first to make sure the switch does not activate when the Ion is bumped and make sure the solenoid stops clicking everytime you let go of the trigger.
http://www.zdspb.com/tech/ion/intro2.html
Q: How does the Ion work?
a: http://www.chiumanfu.com/dlfiles/ion/superrender3.gif
Q: How does the Ion solenoid work?
a: http://www.zdspb.com/tech/misc/tech.../solenoids.html
Q: How does the Ion regulator work?
A: http://www.zdspb.com/tech/misc/technology/maxflo.html
SAFE!
Aran
Q: Where can I find the manual?
A: http://www.smartparts.com/Support.aspx
Q: What should I do before airing up my new Ion for the first time?
A: Turn the velocity all the way down. With the Ion upside down and the reg pointing straight up in the air, turn the velocity adjuster counter-clockwise with the supplied wrench until it stops. Image at the bottom of this page.
http://www.zdspb.com/tech/ion/intro2.html
Q: Can the Ion use CO2?
A: It can use CO2 but the tank must have an anti-siphon tube installed correctly for that particular Ion. If it was installed for a different marker, it will not work. Take your tank and Ion to your local shop and have them install the anti-siphon tube. I highly suggest a HPA tank as your first upgrade.
Q: My Ion is acting funny
A: Many strange problems are caused by a low battery. If you are having problems (leaks from the solenoid, improper cycling, rapid dropoff, randomly turning off, only shooting at low pressure) change the battery with a fresh alkaline 9V. "Dollar store" batteries will not work as well as a high quality energizer or duracell.
Q: My Ion's electronics are acting funny
A: Most problems with the board are caused by the circuit board or solenoid connections shorting out on the trigger frame. Try removing the board from the trigger frame and powering it up to confirm that is the problem.
Q: When I plug in the battery, the red power light turns on solid and it doesn't shoot.
A: Try removing the board from the trigger frame and plugging the battery in. The jewel on the power button sticker may be holding the button down. You can use a knife to slice off a little material off the back side of the jewel. Also check if the power button is stuck down.
Q: How fast does the Ion shoot?
A: That depends on your settings and firing mode. Semi-auto and rebound mode are capped to 17bps. 3-shot burst and full-auto are capped at 10bps. No matter what the settings are programmed as, the Ion will never cycle faster that the cap.
Q: What is a QEV and how do I install it?
A: The QEV allows the air that is holding the bolt back to escape more quickly.
Descriptions
http://www.ionowners.com/showthread.php?t=115
http://www.ionowners.com/showthread.php?t=296
http://www.ionowners.com/showthread.php?t=1343
Videos
http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=Ion-QEV-install-1 Clippard part1
http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=Ion-QEV-install-2 Clippard part2
http://www.iownthis.co.uk/synapse/images/qev_tut.wmv Eclipse QEV
Q: Can I install two QEV's to increase performance?
A: There is only need for one QEV on the middle banjo. The rear banjo is a one way contant output hose which never exhausts air in the other direction.
Q: My Ion is a gas hog. What do I do?
A: There can be many reasons that an Ion is wasting alot of air. In order of importance...
Paint to barrel bore matching. This is very important for air efficiency.
Leaks. Listen carefully for small leaks.
Bad settings. If the dwell is set too long or too short, you will be wasting air.
Make sure your bolt and reg are lubed properly.
A QEV will increase your efficiency a pod or two.
Q: My Ion drops off when I shoot fast
A: There can be many causes for drop off. Here are the most common solutions. Lube and clean the reg. Change battery with a good quality 9V. Make sure the tank is screwed all the way into the ASA. Check your detents for wear. Raise your dwell.
Q: How do I maintain my Ion?
A: Regular maintenance will keep your Ion operating fast and reliably. This is not your old tippy. You will need to clean it and lube it or it will break-down. Use Shocker Lube (DOW33) only. Using any other lube will void your warranty.
Disassembly Videos
http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=Ion-Remix-pt.1
http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=Ion-Remix-pt.-2
http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=Ion-Remix-pt.3
http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=Ion-Remix-pt.4
Regulator and Solenoid Video
http://www.chiumanfu.com/dlfiles/ion/ion_reg.wmv (Right click and Save as)
Webpages
http://www.zdspb.com/tech/ion/maintenance_stock.html
http://www.zdspb.com/tech/ion/maintenance_reg.html
http://www.zdspb.com/tech/ion/maintenance_solenoid.html
Q: Why won't my board come out when I try to lift off the firing assembly?
A: Make sure to push up on the bottom of the boardwhile lifting off the firing assembly. Sometimes, the conformal coating that SP applies to the boards makes them very hard to remove for the first couple of times. It will get easier over time.
Q: When I turn the eyes on, the marker fires even if there is nothing in the breech.
A: Check to make sure the eyes on the little "C" shaped circuit board are straight and pointing directly into the holes. Make sure they are clean. Make sure your eye wires are plugged in correctly and securely.
Q: When I turn the eyes on, the marker does not fire even though there should be a ball in the breech.
A: Check the feedneck for a blockage. Your detents may be worn out, allowing the ball to roll too far forward for the eyes to see it.
Q: When I gas up my Ion, the bolt is thrown forward and air leaks out the barrel.
A: Check the red coiled solenoid wire where the ends are soldered onto two silver posts. The further post is probably shorting out against the trigger frame.
Q: How do I remove the macroline?
A: The macroline goes into a fitting and the fitting screws into the marker. Hold the collar on the fitting down while pulling on the macroline tube. It should slide out. To replace, just push the macroline tube into the fitting and give it a light pull to seat the collar again. Make sure your macroline cuts are square and clean.
Q: How do I remove the stock feedneck?
A: Disassemble the Ion. Heat the feedneck with a hairdryer. Wrap the feedneck with a cloth and use vise-grips to turn. You can also use a strap-wrench if available.
Q: How do I remove the stock trigger?
A: Completely disassemble the Ion. Lay the trigger frame on a solid surface with the gauge side down. Use a small punch and knock the silver pin above the trigger out with a hammer. Be careful not to scratch your frame.
http://www.zdspb.com/tech/ion/intro2.html
http://www.ionowners.com/showthread.php?t=3553
Q: How do I adjust the stock trigger for the quickest pull?
A: Set your Ion for full-auto with eye's off. Remove the air source and completely remove the grips. Adjust the Post-Travel setscrew in the trigger so that when you pull the trigger, the switch activates 1mm before the setscrew hits the frame. You can hear the solenoid clicking when the switch activates. Adjust the Pre-Travel setscrew in (clockwise) just until the switch activates, then back it out atleast 1/2 turn. Fully test it without air first to make sure the switch does not activate when the Ion is bumped and make sure the solenoid stops clicking everytime you let go of the trigger.
http://www.zdspb.com/tech/ion/intro2.html
Q: How does the Ion work?
a: http://www.chiumanfu.com/dlfiles/ion/superrender3.gif
Q: How does the Ion solenoid work?
a: http://www.zdspb.com/tech/misc/tech.../solenoids.html
Q: How does the Ion regulator work?
A: http://www.zdspb.com/tech/misc/technology/maxflo.html
SAFE!
Aran
