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Kestrel Sportsman 4500 Instruction Manual

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I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
G1-G7 BALLISTICS
AVAILABLE WITH
CALCULATIONS BY
APPLIED BALLISTICS
Wireless Data Transfer
NKhome.com
800.784.4221

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  • Page 1 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L G1-G7 BALLISTICS AVAILABLE WITH CALCULATIONS BY APPLIED BALLISTICS Wireless Data Transfer NKhome.com 800.784.4221...
  • Page 2 Rapid temperature and humidity changes (i.e., moving your meter from indoors to outdoors) may cause inaccurate readings of temperature and humidity as well as all readings that rely on either of these values. Before relying on a Kestrel Ballistics Weather Meter readings, use care to either a) force air flow over the sensors by waving or slinging your meter through the air;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Ballistics Screen ........... 18 Bluetooth Setup ........... 19 Quick Keys ............. 20 NK, manufacturer of Kestrel brand Ballistics Weather Meters is available to answer questions and provide support. Contact NK by phone: 610.447.1555; fax: 610.447.1577; email: info@NKhome.com; or web: NKhome.com...

  • Page 4: Features & Options

    FEATURES & OPTIONS • Standard Optional Measurement/ Units of Measure Icon Kestrel Sportsman Wind Direction ( Cardinal Points, Degrees) Wind Speed | Air Speed ( mph | fpm | Bft | m/s | km/h | kt) Crosswind Calculation ( mph | fpm | Bft | m/s | km/h | kt)

  • Page 5: Getting To Know Your Kestrel

    BATTERY BUTTON BUTTON ORIENTATION SHIM Even when the Kestrel display is off, the unit will still automati- * All Kestrel Meters with cally collect and store data at the defined rate (see “Memory temperature measurement Options” ). To completely power down the unit, you must...

  • Page 6: Battery Installation

    • Use to highlight Date & Time. • Press to enter the Date & Time Screen. • Press or to change each value. When replacing batteries in the Kestrel 4500, always keep the shim and re-insert with new batteries as described.

  • Page 7: Compass Calibration And Setup

    COMPASS CALIBRATION AND SETUP In addition to Wind Speed and Wind Chill, the Kestrel compass; the Kestrel meter readings should be within Sportsman also measures Direction, Headwind/Tailwind ±5° of the reference compass or better. If readings appear and Crosswind. incorrect, simply run the calibration routine again.
  • Page 8 COMPASS CALIBRATION AND SETUP (CONT.) Measuring Direction Measuring Headwind/Tailwind & Crosswind The Kestrel 4500’s digital compass must be vertical to The Kestrel 4500 automatically calculates Headwind and achieve accurate readings. Keep the unit positioned as Crosswind with respect to a runway or target direction.

  • Page 9: Barometric Pressure & Altitude Setup

    Barometric Pressure data is automatically used as a Setting Barometric Pressure & Altitude reference for Altitude, and both screens will show The Kestrel meter measures “station pressure”, which accurate readings. changes in response to both changes in altitude and changes in atmosphere. Barometric pressure is a measurement of the air pressure adjusted to sea level.

  • Page 10: Basic Navigation And Getting Started

    TARGET Laru308 Escape Key Active 2550FPS 1000 Quick Tips: 000º 0.475 0˚ • Your Kestrel Sportsman can operate in Weather mode 175gr Icos 1.000º or Ballistics mode. For instructions related to Weather 0.308in 0mph Mode, see page 23. 100m 2.75in 12oc •...

  • Page 11: Gun Selection

    Gun or any of the preconfigured guns. A preconfigured 300WinMag2 gun is any gun loaded onto the Kestrel using the AB Gun To Build A Gun: Loader software. No guns are preloaded on the device. You can build and name your gun on the gun selection When a New Gun is modified, the name instantly screen.

  • Page 12: Gun Library & Information Screen

    See below for more information on Muzzle Velocity, Drag Gun Library Curves and Calibration. There is room in the Kestrel for up to 16 guns. While it Muzzle Velocity is possible to copy a preconfigured gun to your Kestrel and modify the parameter, you should use New Gun •...
  • Page 13 GUN INFORMATION SCREEN (CONT.) Drag Curves MV-Temp Table The Kestrel Sportsman allows you to use G1 or G7 drag This allows you to enter and maintain a table of muzzle curve model. velocities based on temperature. If an entry is input •...
  • Page 14 Active • The “Active” status of Target A defaults to “Yes” because the Kestrel must have at least one active target at all times. • To make a target active, on the Target screen use to highlight “Active” and use to change to “Yes.

  • Page 15: Target Screen

    • Press to enter into capture mode. Target Range Estimator • Face the back of the Kestrel meter directly into the This function estimates the range wind and press to start and stop the capture Range of a target based on size, image mode.

  • Page 16: Environment Screen

    Station pressure can • Use to adjust values for each parameter. be measured with the Kestrel by setting the reference alti- • When all parameters are set, press to escape. tude to zero on the Barometric Pressure screen in weather •...

  • Page 17: Range Card Screen

    RANGE CARD SCREEN and Elevation (in the left two columns) and one other Remaining Velocity variable. The other variable that can be displayed is • A small dot will appear to the left of the remaining ballistics solutions based on “Wnd1”; “Wnd2”; “Lead”; velocity value to indicate the bullet is in the transonic or further information on bullet flight characteristics range.

  • Page 18: Ballistics Screen

    Note: An R or an L will appear beside each solution to on our line of advanced ballistics units. The Kestrel indicate which side of the target you should aim. Sportsman allows for the input of a single BC when using a G1 or G7 curve.

  • Page 19: Bluetooth Setup

    Bluetooth capability and will need will need the PC Interface cable. additional products to communicate via Bluetooth. Enable the Kestrel’s BLUETOOTH Capability * A “Bluetooth Error” screen will appear on the Kestrel if • Press to enter the Main Menu. pairing is unsuccessful.

  • Page 20: Quick Keys

    QUICK KEYS: DIRECTION OF FIRE & WIND SPEED QUICK KEYS: DIRECTION OF FIRE & WIND SPEED • The Wind line will show the captured relative wind The Direction of Fire (DoF) and Wind Speed (WS1 & direction and wind speed. WS2) Quick Key feature allows you to quickly and easily •...

  • Page 21: Weather Mode

    NK technician. Full humidity calibration • Press to scroll through the options. instructions are provided with the Kestrel RH Calibration • Press to select the highlighted option. Kits. The unit may also be returned to NK for calibration. Visit Date and Time Setup www.nkhome.com for more information.
  • Page 22 SETUP & OPTIONS (CONT.) Memory Options See Main Setup Menu for more information on memory. • Press to scroll to one of these options: Measurements Clear Log Press or to clear stored data Use this setup to “hide” unwanted Measurement screens (will also clear Min/Max/Avg log).
  • Page 23 When accessed through the Measurement navigation, each User Screen will display current data for the chosen When the Kestrel is in Chart mode, the upper and lower measurements as programmed. limits of the graph scale may need to be adjusted to fully view all data points.

  • Page 24: Screen Navigation

    SCREEN NAVIGATION Measurement Screens • Press to scroll through the Measurement The data value will be displayed at the top of the screen. screens. The date and time when each data point was stored will be Measurement Modes displayed at the bottom of the screen. •...

  • Page 25: Impeller Replacement

    IMPELLER REPLACEMENT • Orient one “arm” of the module straight up . Replacing the Kestrel Impeller Figure 2]. The impeller can be pushed in from either Press only the sides of the impeller when removing and side. inserting to avoid damaging the precision hub bearing.

  • Page 26: Using The Bootloader

    8. Once the progress bar is complete, the Kestrel software Kestrel software. has been updated and is ready for use. 1. Set up your PC to talk to the Kestrel using either Bluetooth or the PC Interface Cradle. 2. Download the NK Bootloader software from the NK website: www.nkhome.com/support/kestrel-support/...

  • Page 27: Glossary Of Terms

    GLOSSARY OF TERMS BALLISTIC & ENVIRONMENTAL QUICK REFERENCE Active gun: When a gun is made active, ballistic Target Screen solutions for that gun pertaining to all active targets are Active – tells whether this target is currently active readily displayed. Ballistic solutions for guns that are TR –...

  • Page 28: Ballistic & Environmental Quick Ref

    BALLISTIC & ENVIRONMENTAL QUICK REFERENCE Drft – bullet drift correction obtained automatically (yes) (from the Kestrel’s weather- RemV – remaining velocity meter functions) or are manually set by the user (no) RemE – remaining energy Temp – temperature ToF – time of flight SP –...

  • Page 29: Full Range Card Data Sample

    FULL RANGE CARD DATA SAMPLE Sample of full Range Card data relative to data seen on display. Wnd1 Wnd2 Lead RemV RemE MaxO 2.42 0.06R 0.10R 1.06R 2727 2891 0.059 9.82 2.62 0.09R 0.17R 1.07R 2633 2695 0.120 12.15 2.79 0.12R 0.26R 1.09R...

  • Page 30: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Feature Abbreviation Units Minimum Maximum Active Targets A through E Target Range yards 4000 meters 3658 Wind Direction o’clock degrees Wind Speed WS1 or WS2 km/h knots Target Direction of Fire degrees o’clock Inclination Angle Ideg degrees Inclination Cosine Icos no units 1.000...
  • Page 31 SPECIFICATIONS Feature Abbreviation Units Minimum Maximum Bullet Diameter inches 0.10 1.00 2.54 25.40 Zero Range yards 1000 meters Bore Height inches 0.10 5.00 0.25 12.70 Muzzle Velocity 4500 Rifling Click /mil /tmoa /smoa Environment Station Pressure inHg 12.00 32.00 406.4 1083.6 406.4 1083.6...

  • Page 32: Choosing & Using Batteries

    CHOOSING & USING BATTERIES FOR YOUR KESTREL Your Kestrel meter is powered by two AAA size batteries. Here is a guide to selecting the right chemistry/type of battery for your meter: BATTERY TYPE EXAMPLE BRAND SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS NAMES Lithium AAA Energizer®...
  • Page 33 • Remove the batteries for long-term storage (more WHAT DO TO IF YOU HAVE A LEAK than one month of non-use). If you have your Kestrel set to log data while off, it will slowly drain the If you notice you have a leaking alkaline battery, be batteries, increasing the likelihood of leaking.
  • Page 34 January 1, 2014 and shipped with lithium batteries installed, battery corrosion damage is covered under our Customer Loyalty Trade-In Program, which provides a generous discount toward a replacement Kestrel meter. Please contact NK Support to arrange a replacement under this program.

  • Page 35: Warranty

    5-YEAR LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY WARRANTY CERTIFICATE Your Kestrel Pocket Weather Meter is warrantied to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of FIVE YEARS from the date of its first consumer purchase. NK will repair or replace any defective meter or part when notified within the warranty period, and will return the meter via domestic ground shipping or NK’s choice of method of international shipping at no charge.
  • Page 36 Kestrel® Weather and Environmental Meters are designed and manufactured in the USA NIELSEN-KELLERMAN 21 Creek Circle, Boothwyn, PA 19061 Phone: (610) 447-1555 Fax: (610) 447-1577 Web: NKhome.com Email: info@NKhome.com Please register your Kestrel Meter at NKhome.com NK#319027_0_15.01.06...

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