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- Page 1 U S E R G U I D E 2 7 0 0 www.kestrelballistics.com...
- Page 2 • Allow your meter’s readings to stabilize after signi cant changes in temperature (i.e., changing location from indoors to outdoors). Use extra care and good judgment when referring to your Kestrel Ballistics Weather Meter to make any decisions regarding safety, health or property protection.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS This User Guide contains only the information you need to get Features & Options ............4 started using your Kestrel meter. For FAQ’s, chat and e-mail Getting to Know Your Kestrel ........5 support, visit www.kestrelballistics.com. Getting Started ..............6 CONTACT US AT Replacing the Battery ............ -
Page 4: Features & Options
FEATURES & OPTIONS The table below shows all Measurement screens available, listed with their corresponding screen icon and “Hint” abbreviation. Measurement Icon Units of Measure Elevation MILs TMOA SMOA Clicks Windage MILs TMOA SMOA Clicks Target Range Temperature ˚F ˚C Direction of Fire Wind Speed km/h... -
Page 5: Getting To Know Your Kestrel
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR KESTREL BACK FRONT REPLACEABLE IMPELLER PRESSURE TEMPERATURE SENSOR THERMISTOR SERIAL NUMBER 2700 RANGE SCROLLING BUTTONS POWER/TARGET BATTERY DOOR: SETUP CR2032 LITHIUM BUTTON COIN CELL... - Page 6 45 minutes of inactivity. When calibrated, the display will change to show the solutions screen. Note: Every time the battery is replaced the compass in the 2700 will need to be recalibrated and the screen will display “CAL CPS”.
- Page 7 3. Download the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app: 4. Connect your 2700 to your phone or tablet: With your Kestrel turned on, open the app and connect to your 2700. Trouble shooting: Make sure Bluetooth is turned on in your mobile device.
- Page 8 5. Create your gun pro le: Select gun pro le management. Select + (IOS) or (Android) to add a new pro le. Android...
- Page 9 6. Enter your gun information: Name your gun pro le and enter required data. If you are unsure what information to enter in a eld or where to nd it, tap the name next to the eld for additional guidance and refer to the following page. When done hit the “Save”...
- Page 10 Gun Pro le Builder Tips Try to pick a pro le name you can di erentiate from other gun/caliber combinations. Picking your bullet from the Bullet Library will auto-populate the Diameter, Weight and Ballistic Coe cient elds for your bullet. Be careful when entering bullet diameter as many common caliber names do not equal the actual measurement of the bullet diameter.
- Page 11 7. Send your gun pro le to the 2700: Select the desired pro le, then tap “Send Pro le” to transfer the pro le to your Kestrel 2700. Android Note: You can build and store multiple pro les in the app, but the 2700 can only hold one pro le at a time.
- Page 12 8. Con rm Pro le Transfer: To con rm your gun pro le has transferred correctly to your 2700, check the “Current Pro le:” line in the app and make sure the name of your new gun pro le is shown.
- Page 13 Update Direction of Fire: Con rm the compass and target icons are showing on the screen. Holding the 2700 vertical, point the back of the Kestrel at the target. Press the center button again to con rm...
- Page 14 Update Wind Speed & Wind Direction: Con rm the wind icon is showing on the screen. Holding the 2700 vertical, point the back of the Kestrel into the wind for at least 10 seconds to capture wind direction and average wind speed.
- Page 15 Wind Direction turrets (or a combination of the two). Make sure the E & W units set in the 2700 match your scope’s turrets and reticle.
- Page 16 Muzzle Velocity Calibration tool will adjust your muzzle velocity to provide on target solutions. Connect your 2700 to the app, then follow the steps in the Muzzle Velocity Calibration tool. When the calibration routine is complete, the pro le saved in your 2700 will be updated...
- Page 17 To change elevation or windage units, create a new gun pro le in the app and send it to the 2700. Note: Wind Speed measurements can be displayed in mph, m/s and km/h.
- Page 18 COMING SOON! Wind Vane Mode: As an added feature, your Kestrel 2700 can be used with the Kestrel Basic Series Vane Mount (sold separately) as a real-time wind speed and direction station for the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics App: 1 Connect your Kestrel to the Kestrel LiNK App.
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Page 19: Replacing The Battery
REPLACING THE BATTERY When your display disappears, you need to change the battery. Use a US nickel or similar coin to twist open the battery compartment. Replace battery with a new, clean CR2032 coin-cell battery, with positive side (+) facing up. CR2032 batteries are available in most stores that sell batteries. -
Page 20: Sensor Calibration
SENSOR CALIBRATION Impeller The Kestrel impeller calibration drift is less than 1% after 100 hours of use at 16 MPH | 7 m/s. Drift increases with higher-speed use. For most users, the impeller will provide accurate wind speed/air ow readings for years if not physically damaged. However, if your application requires extremely high precision or if you perform frequent high-speed readings, we recommend you replace your impeller... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting Checklist
Kestrel still doesn’t match your up-down point of • Check that your ri e’s scope rings and action screws are aim, do an MV calibration. (For best results with the 2700, tightened to the manufacturers specs. To ensure your calibrate MV when there is little to no wind). -
Page 22: Warranty
5 YEAR LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY WARRANTY CERTIFICATE Your Kestrel Weather/Environmental Meter is warrantied to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of FIVE YEARS from the date of its rst consumer purchase. NK will repair or replace any defective meter or part when noti ed 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 23 Kestrel® Ballistics Meters are designed and built in the USA NIELSEN-KELLERMAN 21 Creek Circle, Boothwyn, PA 19061 Phone: (610) 447-1555 Fax: (610) 447-1577 Web: KestrelBallistics.com Email: info@NKhome.com Please register your Kestrel Meter at www.kestrelballistics.com 319917_0_8.13.19...
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