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Measurement

& Icon

Units

WEATHER MODE SCREENS

Graph of Stored Data Log

Data Point Value

Data Point Scroll Bar

Current Measurement Screen

Press

SELECT to enter settings

menu for that measurement.

Min Ave Max Screen

Press

SELECT to start, stop

and clear the Min/Avg/Max

tracking.

Data Graph Screen

Press

SELECT to enter

the Data Log Detail Screen to

view logged data points.

Data Points Screen

Press LEFT/RIGHT to scroll through

data points. Press OPTIONS to exit

Data Log Details Screen.

MORE MEASUREMENTS

MORE MEASUREMENTS

Data Point Time Stamp

» The

UP/DOWN buttons navigate between all weather

measurements set to “On” in Options|Measurements.

» The

LEFT/RIGHT buttons scroll between the three

display screens for the measurement.

» The OPTIONS button exits the settings submenu

and Data Log Detail Screen.

Shop for Quality products online at:

1.800.561.8187

www.

SCOUTBASECAMP

.ca

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Summary of Contents for 0857AFDE

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE Kestrel Elite Sportsman Weather Meters with Applied Ballistics Shop for Quality products online at 1 800 561 8187 www SCOUTBASECAMP ca ...

Page 2: ...estrelMetertomakeanydecisionsregardingsafety healthorpropertyprotection To reduce the risk of injury or death to persons read and follow these guidelines YourKestrelWeather EnvironmentalWeatherMetermayprovideoneormoreofthesemeasurementsrelatingtoestimationofdangerof injurytopeopleoranimalsfromheatorcold HeatStressIndex WindChillIndex WetBulbGlobeTemperature WBGT ThermalWork Limit TWL Notethatguida...

Page 3: ...may cause serious injury or death Keep lithium batteries out of the reach of children If swallowed immediately seek medical help Have doctor phone 24 hour hotline at 202 625 3333 call collect if necessary Dispose of batteries properly and according to local regulations Do not puncture or burn batteries If the battery compartment does not close securely stop using the product and keep it away from ...

Page 4: ...ometer 12 Creating Gun Bullet Profiles 13 Creating Targets 13 Measuring Wind 14 Calibrating Muzzle Velocity 15 Calibrating Drop Scale Factor 16 Environment 17 Continuous Wind Capture 17 Connecting To Devices Using Link 18 Weather Glossary 20 Target Menu 21 Gun Menu 21 Environment Menu 23 Ballistics Range Card Menu 23 Impeller Replacement 25 Warranty Certificate 26 Shop for Quality products online ...

Page 5: ...ite LiNK Wireless Connectivity LiNK Ballistics Mobile App optional optional Night Vision Preserving Back Light NV Measurements Sportsman Elite G1 G7 Ballistic Solver Muzzle Velocity Calibration Target Range Estimator Muzzle Velocity Temperature Table Spin Drift Coriollis Correction Aerodynamic Jump Correction Gun Memory 3 16 Targets 1 5 Ballistics Data Limited Full AB Custom Drag Models Range Card...

Page 6: ...d LANYARD ATTACHMENT PRESSURE SENSOR FRONT OPTIONS EXIT POWER BACKLIGHT SCROLL ADJUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR REPLACEABLE IMPELLER SELECT BATTERY DOOR LATCH HUMIDITY SENSOR BATTERY DOOR IMPELLER COVER CAPTURE SUNLIGHT READABLE DISPLAY Shop for Quality products online at 1 800 561 8187 www SCOUTBASECAMP ca ...

Page 7: ... DOWN Scroll up and down through measurement screens or menus Adjust values when entering text in name menus LEFT RIGHT Scroll options left and right Adjust values in combo menus and setting sub menus CAPTURE In Weather Mode manually capture all environmental values In Ballistics mode turns on and off continuous wind capture BACKLIGHT Turn backlight on or off Also turns off automatically after one...

Page 8: ...ced ballistics calculator You must select either Weather Mode or Ballistics Mode depending on the functions you desire Weather Measurements History and Data Logs are accessed in Weather Mode The Targeting Screen and all ballistics settings Target Wind Gun Environment Range Card Ballistics Manage Guns are accessed in Ballistics Mode HOW TO SELECT THE OPERATING MODE Select Mode under the Options Men...

Page 9: ...sks are executed by highlighting the field and pressing Select The presence of a submenu is indicated by a following a field Highlight the field and press Select to enter a submenu Adjust the value of a Combo Field by pressing left or right Enter the Combo Field sub menu by pressing select Adjust a setting by pressing left or right An arrow indicates there are additional fields off screen Locked v...

Page 10: ...tail Screen to view logged data points Data Points Screen Press LEFT RIGHT to scroll through data points Press OPTIONS to exit Data Log Details Screen MORE MEASUREMENTS MORE MEASUREMENTS Data Point Time Stamp The UP DOWN buttons navigate between all weather measurements set to On in Options Measurements The LEFT RIGHT buttons scroll between the three display screens for the measurement The OPTIONS...

Page 11: ...al settings are accessed from the options menu 1 SET AUTO SHUTDOWN Scroll to and select Display Scroll to Auto Shtdwn and choose a time window after which the Kestrel will shut down without any button presses 2 SET BACK LIGHT Scroll to and select Display Scroll to Backlight and set to either standard White or night vision preserving Red 3 SET DATE AND TIME Scroll to and select System Scroll to and...

Page 12: ...es on the other You cannot use your Kestrel as a barometer and altimeter simultaneously ALTIMETER AND BAROMETER SETTING REFERENCE VALUES ON BARO MEASUREMENT SCREEN Scroll to the Baro measurement screen and select Settings Adjust either the Altitude or the Barometric Pressure value to a local known value obtained from a mapping reference GPS or accurate weather station in the same location SETTING ...

Page 13: ... Guns menu and ensure the new gun is set to On CREATING GUN BULLET PROFILES EDIT TARGET Scroll to and select Tgt Set range angle target speed and wind values to match your target EDIT TARGET OR CREATE ADDITIONAL TARGETS Elite model only Scroll to and select Tgt Set range angle target speed and wind values to match your target The elite model allows up to five targets A TO E Make sure Target is set...

Page 14: ...own and select Capture Follow the on screen instructions While holding the Kestrel vertical point the back of the unit directly into the wind and select Capture Continue to point the Kestrel into the wind for at least 5 seconds to capture a sample of the winds Select End Capture WD WS1 WS2 will automatically be populated in the Target menu Note SelectingWindintheBallisticsMenujumpsdirectlytothe WD...

Page 15: ...inder if you are not on a measured range Apply the suggested elevation hold shown in Drop in your scope turrets or reticle CALIBRATING MUZZLE VELOCITY Take a number of shots to determine the actual bullet drop Adjust Drop to match the actual observed bullet drop of the bullet at that range For example if the point of impact is 1 5 Mils below the bullseye adjust the Drop value to be 1 5 Mils greate...

Page 16: ... quality ranger finder if you are not on a measured range Apply the suggested elevation hold shown in Drop in your scope turrets or reticle Take a number of shots to determine the actual bullet drop Adjust Drop to match the actual observed bul let drop of the bullet at that range For example if the point of impact is 1 5 Mils below the bullseye adjust the Drop value to be 1 5 Mils greater A new DS...

Page 17: ...ions In the Ballistics Menu scroll to and select Environment then scroll to Lat Adjust Lat to match your local latitude NOTE Latitude defaultisthemiddleofNorthAmericaifnonew valueisentered SettingbothDoFandLatto0willeffectivelyturnCoriolis correctionoff ENVIRONMENT As an alternative to the Wind Capture method described previously you may mount your Kestrel on a tripod using the Kestrel Vane Mount ...

Page 18: ...bled device copy the PIN number from the Kestrels Bluetooth menu screen to the app CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER MOBILE PHONE OR TABLET On your phone or tablet follow the links at CONNECTING TO DEVICES USING LINK Ballistics for iOS or Android in the App or Play store and install on your mobile device OR On your computer follow the links at to locate the Applied Ballistics Profile Loader for Windows and...

Page 19: ...eobstaclessuchaswallsormetal enclosures Rangeisalsoimpactedbythesignalstrengthoftheother device CONNECTING TO COMPUTERS USING USB CABLE All Kestrel 5 Series units can connect to a computer via the Data Transfer Port using the USB Data Transfer Cable available separately Kestrel LiNK software is available for Windows and Mac for downloading logged weather data and installing firmware updates Applie...

Page 20: ... HEAT INDEX Heat Index is a calculated value of the perceived temperature based on temperature and relative humidity DEW POINT Dew Point is the temperature at which water vapor will begin to condense out of the air WET BULB Wet Bulb is the lowest temperature that can be reached in the existing environment by cooling through evaporation Wet Bulb is always equal to or lower than ambient temperature ...

Page 21: ... DM A Drag Model is the known aerodynamic drag profile of a standard projectile against which an actual bullet is referenced Ballistics coefficients based on G1 drag models are more widely available ballistic coefficients based on G7 drag models are more representative of a typical hollow tip boat tail bullet Applied Ballistics Custom Drag Models Using one of the Applied Ballistics custom drag mod...

Page 22: ...fling of your barrel to make one full rotation RT is often provided by the gun or barrel manufacturer It an also be measured by marking a tight fitting cleaning rod and measuring the insertion distance required to make one full rotation RTd Rifle Twist Direction is the rotational direction of the rifle twist A right hand twist most common is clockwise from behind the rifle Eunit Elevation Unit is ...

Page 23: ... to just the currently selected target or to all targets Range Card is available on Elite Model only Range Range is the distance to target Elv Elevation is the vertical correction needed to hit a target at a given range Wnd1 Windage 1 is the horizontal correction needed to hit a target at a given range and average measured wind speed Wnd2 Windage 2 is the horizontal correction needed to hit a targ...

Page 24: ...e spin drift AerJ Aerodynamic Jump is the amount of the elevation solution attributed to aerodynamic jump ToF Time Of Flight is the time required for a bullet to reach its target at a given range MaxO Max Ordinate is the maximum height above the axis of the barrel that a bullet will reach Drop Drop is the total drop the bullet experiences Rsub Subsonic Range is the distance traveled by the bullet ...

Page 25: ...move it Insert the new impeller so the side that has the small triangle close to the perimeter faces the front of the Kestrel when installed Figure1 IMPELLER REPLACEMENT Orient one arm of the module straight up Figure 2 The impeller can be pushed in from either side Figure2 Shop for Quality products online at 1 800 561 8187 www SCOUTBASECAMP ca ...

Page 26: ...ty registration or proof of purchase is provided the warranty period will be measured from the meter s date of manufacture Except for the warranties set forth herein NK disclaims all other warranties expressed implied or statutory including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Any implied warranties that may be imposed by applicable law a...

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