USER MANUAL
Cartridge Machine
2018
Page 1: ...USER MANUAL Cartridge Machine 2018 ...
Page 2: ...he Give Knob Adjust the Give Replacing the Give Knob The MotorBolt System Changing the Stroke Wheel Detaching the MotorBolt RCA Connection Connecting your Machine Adjusting Needle Depth Additional Information 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ...
Page 3: ...e recoil Convenient interchangeable stroke suits different styles of tattooing Ergonomic grip design for tattooing MACHINE OVERVIEW THE SPEKTRA XION S Changing Tattooing Forever T he first pen style machine providing artists full control of parameters to unleash their creative vision Compatible with most power supplies on the market the Spektra Xion S is a one tool solution for all your tattooing ...
Page 4: ...ers an ergonomic Grip design that allows artists a control of the machine never before possible The standard Grip tapers from 32mm to 25mm Other grip options may be available The Grip is crafted from a solid rod of 6061 T6 aircraft grade aluminum This polished and anodized grip is safe to be sterilized under steam in an autoclave or sprayed with cold sanitation solutions ...
Page 5: ...Constructed from a solid rod of 6061 T6 aircraft grade aluminum this module should be sanitized by wiping it with cold sterilization solutions only Caution Do not introduce any liquids inside the system Ratcheted Disk System Give Knob System Hex Drive Pin O Ring Stabilizing Friction O Rings Xion S Body Body isometric view Body posterior view ...
Page 6: ...Give Knob T his dial located at the tip of the body adjusts your needle strike from hard to soft Note that this mechanism only spins about one turn 270 or about 11 clicks generating give travel of the driving element see page 8 for information on sanitizing THE GIVE KNOB Give Knob ...
Page 7: ... turning the Give Knob Dial This will ensure that you are clicked into a setting and never in between clicks You should always notice a slight radial play once in setting Always ensure that you are Clicked in to avoid interference between Give Knob and Hex Drive Pin Turning the Give Knob in the arrow s direction decreases the Give Turning the Give Knob in the arrow s direction increases the Give o...
Page 8: ...the Give Knob REPLACING THE GIVE KNOB place it in position ensuring the hex orifice matches Hex Pin Drive Apply slight pressure until it clicks into place Rotate in both directions to ensure proper functionality 2 At this stage you can also sanitize the Hex Drive Pin by wiping it with cold sterilization Avoid fluids entering the housing 1 Use a plastic prying tool pry gently and pull out Give Knob...
Page 9: ...odule houses the motor cam and RCA connection Once removed artists can replace stroke displacement by interchanging provided Stroke Wheels Spektra Xion S MotorBolt system THE MOTORBOLT SYSTEM Stroke Wheel Motor Shaft MotorBolt System MotorBolt housing ...
Page 10: ... DO NOT remove Pull up to remove the Stroke Wheel B Locate the spare Stroke Wheel in the box and ensure that the screw is loose enough to allow the shaft to fit Ensure that the Stroke Wheel tops off with stop washer located around the shaft This avoids the stroke from colliding with internal parts of the body when re attaching the MotorBolt Insert the thinner 0 05 Allen Key in set screw that secur...
Page 11: ... force until you feel your Stroke Wheel has engaged with the internal element If needed rotate the motor slightly until the stroke finds its course When this happens note that the motor is almost all the way in topping off with the O Ring around it and the rim of the body s opening Before securing the MotorBolt re attach by pushing in with pressure and twisting the motor 1 8 of a turn to lock the ...
Page 12: ... RCA CONNECTION T his connecting terminal is compatible with most RCA cables on the market For consistent connection and machine longevity premium RCA cables are preferred RCA Connector Gold Plated Premium Darklab Straight RCA Cord ...
Page 13: ... housing Notice that most tattoo power supplies will take 1 4 mono jacks However if your Plug the RCA cord into the Xion S RCA connector Best connection Improper connection 1 unit uses 1 8 or 3 5mm jack similar to headphone jacks you will need to use a reduction from 1 4 female to 3 5 jack or simply get a cable that goes from male RCA to 3 5mm male jack Check our website for alternate cable option...
Page 14: ...hang Each time you turn the grip you can feel the tactile feedback of the ratcheting mechanism Each Click displaces your needle 0 2mm and allows you to set your needle precisely eliminating involuntary turning while tattooing ADJUSTING NEEDLE DEPTH Turning the Grip in the opposite direction decreases needle depth Turning the Grip in the direction shown increases needle depth Increases needle depth...
Page 15: ... and contaminate lubrication The grip of the machine is autoclavable Use only steam autoclaves at temperatures not higher than 270 Fahrenheit or 132 222 Celsius Add a hint of ointment or PTFE grease around internal opening of grip for optimal functionality after autoclaving Refer to page 5 for additional information Machine Body and MotorBolt can be sanitized from the outside with cold sterilizati...
Page 16: ...only the tip of the cartridge to avoid back flow Inspect your needles prior to use Use only quality cables A good connection will ensure consistent performance Avoid scratching the surface of the embodiments Use only FDA approved cold sterilization solutions for disinfection Do not lubricate machine unless instructed otherwise Store your machine in a secure place SERVICING YOUR MACHINE Just like a...
