TASER X3 ECD Quick Start Guide

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1 TASER X3 ECD Quick Start Guide

2 Congratulations on purchasing your X3 ECD. Read this section to start using your X3 ECD quickly. Your TASER X3 Electronic Control Device (ECD) includes the following components: X3 ECD (Inert s Installed) X3 Enhanced Power Magazine (EPM ) X3 USB Dataport Download Kit (USB 2.0 Cable) X3 Magnesium Transporter Holster (some assembly required) Your X3 ECD also includes a holster accessory kit and a universal mounting kit (not pictured).

3 Quick Reference Get to Know the X3 ECD Mechanical Sight Mounting Rail Mechanical Sight Top Laser Selector Switch CAM-Lock Safety Trigger Switch Index Finger Rest ARC Switch EPM Wire Probe AFIDs Bottom Laser Blast Door LED Flashlight Smart (Sold Separately)

4 Step 1: Remove the EPM Protective Label 1 Remove the protective label from the Enhanced Power Magazine (EPM) contacts before installing the EPM battery in the X3 ECD. 2 Inspect the contacts to ensure the adhesive residue has been removed. Contacts

5 Step 2: Place the CAM-Lock Safety in the SAFE Postion The ambidextrous safety can be operated from either side. Simply shift the safety to the down (SAFE) position. Down (SAFE)

6 Step 3: Remove the Inert s Use the left hand to unload cartridges beginning with the rightmost bay. By unloading from right to left (or left to right if the right hand is used) it is less likely the operator will place fingers in front of the blast doors of loaded cartridges. To unload the Inert s, follow these steps: 1 Press the cartridge release button. 2 Firmly pull the cartridge out of the bay by pulling on the upper tab and lower tab of the cartridge. If the expended cartridge feels as if it is binding in the cartridge bay and won t easily dislodge, try firmly pressing on the cartridge ejector directly below the individual cartridge that is difficult to remove. Release Button

7 Step 4: Install the EPM Install the new EPM battery and insure that the EPM is fully inserted into the X3 ECD. Apply sufficient force to ensure the EPM is fully seated and the tabs on the sides of the EPM are properly engaged.

8 Step 5: Configure the Deployment Mode The X3 ECD can be configured for two different deployment modes, Semi-Automatic and Manual. To select the deployment mode, follow these steps: 1 Press the selector switch ( ) to activate the MAIN MENU. 2 Press the right ARC ( ) switch until you are at the SYSTEM option in the main menu. 3 Press the left ARC switch. 4 Use the left ARC switch to scroll to the option you want to use. 5 Press the selector switch to go to the previous menu. You now can configure additional settings. If you are done configuring the ECD, press the selector switch again to exit. MAIN MENU SIGHTING SYSTEM INFO LANGUAGE OPTIONS MAIN MENU SIGHTING SYSTEM INFO LANGUAGE OPTIONS SYSTEM MENU MODE MANUAL SYSTEM MENU MODE TRAINING SEMI_AUTOMATIC OFF TRAINING OFF

9 Step 6: Configure the Language Be careful in selecting the language. If the CID suddenly becomes unrecognizable, the wrong language may have been chosen. Selecting any language other than ENGLISH US will result in all measurements displayed in metric. To set the X3 ECD s language, follow these steps: 1 Press and hold the selector switch ( ) until the MAIN MENU displays. 2 Press the right ARC switch ( ) until you are at the LANGUAGE menu. 3 Press the left ARC switch. 4 Press the right ARC switch until you are at the language you want to use. 5 Press the left ARC switch. 6 Press the selector switch to return to the MAIN MENU. 7 You can set the other options. If you are done configuring the X3 ECD, press the selector switch again to exit. MAIN MENU SIGHTING SYSTEM INFO LANGUAGE OPTIONS LANGUAGE MENU ENGLISH UK SPANISH FRENCH GERMAN ENGLISH US

10 Step 7: Configure the Flashlight The X3 ECD s LED flashlight can be turned on or off, or set to adjust its intensity depending on the ambient light (automatic). To set up this feature, follow these steps: 1 Press and hold the selector switch ( ) until the MAIN MENU displays. 2 Press the left ARC ( ) switch. 3 Press the left ARC switch again to scroll through the options. 4 Press the selector switch to return to the MAIN MENU. 5 You can set the other options. If you are done configuring the X3 ECD, press the selector switch again to exit. MAIN MENU SIGHTING SYSTEM INFO LANGUAGE OPTIONS SIGHTING MENU FLASHLIGHT ON SIGHTING MENU LASER FLASHLIGHT SINGLE AUTOMATIC SIGHTING MENU LASER FLASHLIGHT SINGLE OFF LASER SINGLE

11 Step 8: Configure the Top/Bottom Lasers To set up this feature, follow these steps: 1 Press and hold the selector switch ( ) until the MAIN MENU displays. The SIGHTING option should already be selected. 2 Press the left ARC switch ( ) to open the SIGHTING MENU. 3 Press the right ARC switch. 4 Press the left ARC switch to select the option you want to use. 5 Press the selector switch to return to the MAIN MENU. 6 You can set the other options. If you are done configuring the X3 ECD, press the selector switch again to exit. MAIN MENU SIGHTING SYSTEM INFO LANGUAGE SIGHTING MENU FLASHLIGHT OPTIONS ON SIGHTING MENU LASER FLASHLIGHT DUAL 2 ON SIGHTING MENU LASER FLASHLIGHT OFF ON SIGHTING MENU LASER FLASHLIGHT SINGLE ON SIGHTING MENU LASER DUAL 1 FLASHLIGHT ON LASER DUAL 2

12 Step 9: Remove Smart Shipping Cover Smart s (sold separately) are shipped with a shipping cover in place. Remove these covers before attempting to load a cartridge into an X3 ECD. To remove the shipping cover, follow these steps: 1 Hold the cartridge over a table or other close by surface so the cartridge will not fall to the floor if it is dropped. 2 Hold the cartridge so the blast doors are facing away from you and others. The blast doors are behind the solid portion of the cartridge cover with the word REMOVE on it. 3 Find the cartridge tab sticking out the rounded side of the shipping cover. 4 Push against this tab while pulling the cartridge out. You might consider pushing on the cartridge with your thumbs and holding the cover with your fingers. There should be an audible click when the cover releases the cartridge. 5 Pull the cartridge out of the cover.

13 Step 10: Load the Smart s Before installing and using a Smart, inspect the blast doors for cracks. The inspection should include checking the break seam running down the center and both sides of the front of the blast door. If the blast doors are cracked, remove the Smart from service. Also, inspect the ARC deflector metalized labels. Over time, the labels may show signs of wear. This is normal. If the labels have worn away completely or fallen off, remove the Smart from service. Use the left hand to load cartridges beginning with the rightmost bay. By loading from right to left (or left to right if the right hand is used) it is less likely the operator will place fingers in front of the blast doors of loaded cartridges.

14 To load the Smart s, follow these steps: 1 Make sure the protective shipping cover is removed from the Smart. 2 Keeping your hand away from the blast doors, place the Smart into the cartridge bay until an audible click is heard. 3 Verify that the cartridge is secure by pulling on the tabs on the lower and upper part of the cartridge. Bottom Tab

15 Step 11: Trigger Switch Unlike a firearm trigger, the X3 trigger switch is a momentary electrical switch. The trigger is operational only when the CAM-Lock safety is in the up (ARMED) position. Pulling and releasing the trigger switch will deploy the first selected cartridge and result in an approximate five-second discharge unless the safety is shifted to the down (SAFE) position. Pulling and holding the trigger switch for more than five seconds will result in a continuous discharge until the trigger switch is released or the EPM is depleted whichever happens first. Multiple trigger pulls will have different results, depending on the selected deployment mode. (Semi-Automatic Mode or Manual Mode). Trigger Switch

16 Step 12: ARC Switch Pressing the ambidextrous Arc display/re-energize/ advance (ARC) switch supplies additional energy to the target. The ARC switch is also used to employ a drive-stun or a Warning Arc display, select cartridges, and select menu items during system programming and option selection. If you need to select a specific cartridge (e.g., the X3 ECD is loaded with two 25-foot and one 35-foot cartridges and you need to select the long-range cartridge), press and release the ARC switch to advance the cartridge selection. If the ECD is in the manual deployment mode, quickly press and release the ARC switch after deploying a cartridge to advance the cartridge selection. ARC Switch

17 Step 13: Spark Test The spark test should be performed with cartridges loaded in the ECD. Use inert cartridges for spark tests if they are available. To perform a spark test, follow these steps: 1 Point the ECD in a safe direction. 2 Place top rail of the X3 ECD in the palm of your secondary hand so you can grip the top rail and your thumb can reach the ARC switch, while the remainder of your secondary hand and fingers are away from the front of the ECD. 3 Shift the CAM-Lock Safety to the up (ARMED) position. Keep all fingers away from the trigger and keep the ECD pointed in a safe direction. While performing a spark test, DO NOT touch the trigger at any time. 4 Use your thumb to press the ARC switch. WARNING Use the ARC switch, not the trigger, to perform a spark test. One momentary sustained press of the ARC switch should activate the Warning Arc long enough to hear and see the X3 arc. It is not necessary to extend the duration. In most cases, less than one second is adequate once the Warning Arc begins. WARNING View the arc from the top or side of the ECD. Do not look at the front of the ECD or point the ECD at your face. 5 Shift the CAM-Lock Safety to the down (SAFE) position.

18 Quick Reference: Display Icons The central information display (CID) provides information about the ECD s battery charge status, cartridge bay status, cartridge type, connection status, cycle progress, and other information. When you shift the Cam-Lock safety to the up (ARMED) position, the CID will light up and display information. Selected 25-Foot and 35-Foot s Energy Cell Indicator; 80% Remaining Operating Mode (Manual) CID Not Working Bay Empty Deployed m 7m 4m 10 m 7 m 4 m 35 Training 25 Training 10 m Training 7 m Training

19 ! Bay Error Energized Selected Good Circuit Partial/ Bay Locked Completion Intermittent Circuit Completion No Circuit Completion Battery 30% Remaining 10% Remaining Battery Error Stealth Mode Training Mode Semi- Automatic Mode!!! Manual Mode Minor Fault Major Fault Critical Fault USB Connection Good USB Connection Fair USB Connection Poor Cycle count display from one to five seconds. If you hold the trigger switch down for more than five seconds, the count wheel will disappear and be replaced by the deployment mode icon. The cycle will stop after you remove your finger from the trigger switch. (If the ECD is in the semi-automatic mode, the semi-automatic mode icon will display.)

20 CAM-Lock, EPM, Smart, Warning Arc, Magnesium Transporter, X3 and ø are trademarks of TASER International, Inc., and TASER is a registered trademark of TASER International, Inc., registered in the U.S. All rights reserved TASER International, Inc. MPC0080 Rev: A