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Sig Sauer KILO Operator's Manual

7x25 mm laser rangefinder with ballistic data xchange
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2.0
KILO
®
2.0
KILO5K™ 7x25 mm LASER RANGEFINDER
WITH BALLISTIC DATA XCHANGE™
OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 KILO ® KILO5K™ 7x25 mm LASER RANGEFINDER WITH BALLISTIC DATA XCHANGE™ OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Changing Modes Of Operation Programming Sequence BaseMap™ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Specifications SIG SAUER Electro-Optics Infinite Guarantee /Limited Lifetime Warranty ® Please visit sigsauer com for Operator’s Manual downloads , or download to your Smart device with the SIG BDX App...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your SIG SAUER® Laser Rangefinder. Your KILO5K™ is one of the most compact, advanced and simple to use rangefinders on the market. All of SIG SAUER’s rangefinders feature the fastest digital signal processing engine while streamlining the...

  • Page 4: Contents

    • Lanyard KEY FEATURES: • SIG SAUER’S Patent Pending Ballistic Data Xchange™ Technology utilizes, low energy Bluetooth with embedded Applied Ballistics Ultralight BDX-U, supports Applied Ballistics External BDX-X and works with the free BDX™ App to sync custom gun profiles and environmental conditions to your KILO and pair your KILO to any BDX enabled riflescope.
  • Page 5 • Displays windage and elevation within KILO HUD for every target that is scanned • BDX 2 0 with 8 onboard, embedded ballistic groups along with QuickBOND to bond your ® ® KILO with a BDX enabled sight or riflescope without having to use the BDX App.

  • Page 6: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION A Power / Range Button B Eyecup / Diopter Focus Adjustment C Mode Button D Lanyard Attachment Point E Battery Compartment...
  • Page 7 GEN II LIGHTWAVE™ DSP TECHNOLOGY SIG SAUER’s proprietary Gen II Lightwave DSP engine leverages HyperScan – an advanced power management technique that provides the fastest refresh rate in scan mode (4 times per second) even at distances over 2 miles. Our DSP engine uses the latest generation field programmable gate array (FPGA) running sophisticated signal processing algorithms to reduce false positives while finding weak or distant targets.
  • Page 8 Low Energy Bluetooth combined with an embedded ballistic calculator (Applied Ballistics Ultralight) allows the user to configure up to 25, custom bullet profiles on the free BDX App and sync to your KILO Line ®...
  • Page 9 SIERRA™ riflescope. On the SIERRA ® riflescope, insert the batteries and turn on to illumination setting 1. Then turn on the KILO by pressing and releasing the RANGE button. Press and hold down both the RANGE and MODE buttons for at least three seconds while looking through the KILO at the display Once the display in the rangefinder reads “BOND”...

  • Page 10: General Operation

    BDX App. Applied Ballistics External (BDX-X) allows the KILO to be paired with an external Kestrel Elite or Garmin Foretrex for more precise ballistic solutions beyond 800 yds AB Elite includes support...
  • Page 11 MODES OF OPERATION - ANGLE MODIFIED RANGE (AMR) AND LINE OF SIGHT (LOS) Angle modified range is the equivalent horizontal range to the target and is comparable to the “horizontal leg” of a triangle. AMR is also known as “rifleman’s rule” and uses the LOS range and angle of incline to calculate the horizontal distance the projectile travels between shooter and target AMR is very accurate for shorter distances (i e <...
  • Page 12 ANGLE MODIFIED RANGE Example: LOS range of 500 yards at 30’ decline is equivalent to an AMR range of 433 yards...
  • Page 13 BDX App you can enter custom ballistics ® information for up to 25 bullet profiles and sync one at a time to your KILO. The active ballistic profile is now saved on your KILO, and when in BDX-U mode, will provide an accurate ballistic solution out to 800 yards maximum The LOS range and angle of incline will be displayed for 2 seconds, then the elevation holdover value and finally the windage hold.
  • Page 14 Example: LOS range = 568 6 yards with 0 308 Barnes Elevation adjustment = 18 19 MOA Up Windage adjustment = 7 59 MOA Right...
  • Page 15 LUMATIC™ OLED DISPLAY The KILO5K™ has the most advanced display on the market Our transparent OLED display has the largest dynamic range providing for high brightness in bright sunlight or snow conditions, yet will dim down to near night vision levels at dusk and dawn. No other display offers this adaptive ability to prevent your pupil from constricting in low light causing you to no longer be able to see your target.
  • Page 16 PROJECTED, SEGMENTED ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (OLED) DISPLAY A Circle Center Aiming Feature B Elevation Hold and Wind Directional Indicator K5000-XR C Target Mode (FIRST, BEST, LAST, XR, and FOG) D Ranging Mode (AMR, LOS, BDX-U/X) E Bluetooth Indicator F 5 Character Alphanumeric Display G Range Unit of Measure H Holdover Unit of Measure I Angle of Incline / Decline...
  • Page 17 EYE OR WHILE LOOKING INTO THE TRANSMITTING OPTICS ON THE OBJECTIVE SIDE. • DO NOT LEAVE THE KILO WITHIN REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN. • DO NOT TAKE THE PRODUCT APART OR MODIFY THE PRODUCT IN ANY WAY TO EXPOSE INTERNAL ELECTRONICS THAT MIGHT CAUSE DAMAGE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.
  • Page 18 OPERATION The KILO5K™ is designed to get you up and running without the typical complexity of buried menus and programming modes. The rangefinders come out of box in the following configuration and can also be configured with the free BDX App: A Angle Modified Range (equivalent horizontal range) B Best Target (rangefinder returns the best or most likely target, not the first or last) C Illumination control (AUTO)
  • Page 19 SET UP Installing the Battery Remove the battery cap by turning the cap in a counterclockwise direction Insert (1) CR2 Primary Lithium battery (+) terminal side first. The (–) terminal should be facing out. Place the cap onto the (–) battery terminal and reinstall the battery cap by turning the cap in the clockwise direction CAUTION BE CAREFUL TO NOT CROSS-THREAD THE CAP.
  • Page 20 After installation of the battery and depressing the RANGE button, the status of the rangefinder is displayed:...

  • Page 21: Attaching The Lanyard

    ATTACHING THE LANYARD Install the lanyard loop through the lanyard attachment point Pass the lanyard back through the loop for secure attachment...
  • Page 22 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT The diopter or focus adjustment is integral to the eyecup The focus adjustment is used to bring the display into sharp focus along with the target image The diopter adjustment can turn clockwise or counterclockwise depending upon the user’s prescription EYECUP ADJUSTMENT The eyecup adjustment allows the user to adjust the eye relief for use with or without glasses The eyecup rotates approximately 90 degrees...

  • Page 23: Display Information

    DISPLAY INFORMATION The display shows you the center aiming circle, the unit of measure (Y), Angle Modified Range mode (AMR) and the remaining battery status The display will remain active for up to 30 seconds, or whatever time-out has been set within in the SIG BDX App. You can then press the RANGE button to determine range to target.

  • Page 24: Changing Modes Of Operation

    HyperScan MODE While the rangefinders support single button push ranging operation, it is highly recommended that you push and hold the RANGE button down to activate HyperScan mode. This mode allows you to scan targets at 4X/second which significantly improves ranging performance at extreme distances. As the ranging distances are updated very quickly in HyperScan mode, once you release the RANGE button the last acquired distance will be displayed When ranging distant targets in HyperScan mode, the display may update between no result and a distant range By using RangeLock technology the...

  • Page 25: Programming Sequence

    RANGEFINDER CONFIGURATION PROGRAMMING SEQUENCE Note – By using the free Sig BDX App you can easily program and configure your rangefinder. 1. Mode Selection (AMR, LOS, BDX-U or BDX-X) To enter programming mode, press and release the RANGE button to wake-up the rangefinder. Once the display is visible, press and hold the MODE button for 2 seconds –...
  • Page 26 2. Target Selection (BEST or LAST) FIRST, BEST, LAST, XR or FOG should be flashing. You can toggle between target modes by pressing and releasing the RANGE button. Confirm your selection by pressing and releasing the MODE button which will save your setting and index to the next setting for configuration. If you do not press and release the MODE button the rangefinder will save your selection and turn off.
  • Page 27 > grP2 > grP3 > grP4 > grP5 > grP6 > grP7 > grP8 > APP > grP1. If you have previously configured a custom ballistic profile then APP should be flashing. Your KILO must be in BDX-U mode when ®...
  • Page 28 MODE button which will save your setting and return to ready to range If you do not press and release the MODE button the rangefinder will save your selection and turn off. By toggling QuickBOND to the ON position, your KILO will automatically search for and bond to a nearby SIERRA™ riflescope set to illumination setting 1.
  • Page 29 BALLISTICS DATA XCHANGE – DOWNLOADING AND CONFIGURING THE FREE BDX APP In this section you will download the BDX App, pair the App with your KILO and create a custom ® bullet profile. 1. Turn Bluetooth on Check in Settings on your Android or iOS device to make sure that Bluetooth is on If Bluetooth is...
  • Page 30 2. Download the BDX App from the App Store / Google Play Store ® Go to the App Store or the Google Play store and download the SIG SAUER BDX App Search for the word SIG SAUER or BDX...
  • Page 31 ® PIN code) On your smartphone, open the BDX App, click on PAIRING, turn on your KILO by pressing and releasing the RANGE button and then press “Scan for Devices” on the App. Your KILO should be listed below the KILO icon and “Select Device”. Your rangefinder ID should be listed in white...
  • Page 32 Press OK to complete the pairing operation. You will now see your KILO ID in blue listed below the KILO icon. You can now exit this screen. If you enter the incorrect PIN code you can restart this process over again. If you encounter any...
  • Page 33 App and KILO perform optimally ® Most updates take less than 1 minute Ensure that your KILO is turned on and that your smartphone has at least 25% battery life remaining before installing any software updates For best operation be sure to keep your smartphone awake during the entire installation process...
  • Page 34 4. Configure up to 25 custom bullet profiles The BDX App allows you to create and modify up to 25 profiles. From the home screen of the ® App touch PROFILES. Only one profile can be active at any time and is denoted by the BDX Icon in blue to the right of the screen.
  • Page 35 After selecting a bullet manufacturer, select the actual bullet you intend to use Once selected you will return to the Gun Profile page where you will need to click on the sync icon to the right to activate this profile. In this example the new profile is called “.223 Sierra” – be sure to activate this profile.
  • Page 36 From the home screen of your BDX App select RANGEFINDERS to display the HUD. The HUD ® displays all range, environmental and ballistic information and allows you to configure your KILO ® KILO ID and Status Grey = disconnected / Blue = connected...
  • Page 37 7 Battery Saver (On or Off) You can toggle all fields by simply touching the letters in white. Your KILO must be turned on and paired To save your settings touch the BDX icon in the upper left corner of the display.
  • Page 38 TEMPERATURE AND ALTITUDE Your KILO has onboard environmental sensors and when calculating ballistic solutions will by ® default use the onboard sensors However, you can manually override the onboard sensors using the BDX App > RANGEFINDER page. The BDX App can pull temperature and altitude...
  • Page 39 MUZZLE VELOCITY (MV) CALIBRATION The most important input for calculating accurate Applied Ballistics solutions is getting your MV correct. You need to either chronograph your firearm or use the embedded MV Calibration routine built into the BDX App To use the MV Calibration routine make sure your scope is ®...
  • Page 40 MUZZLE VELOCITY (MV) CALIBRATION – (CONTINUED) Now enter the elevation offset between point of impact and point of aim and select CONFIRM. In this example the 3 shot group was 7 inches low A new MV of 2477 fps was calculated Select YES to confirm and this MV will now be used for ballistic solutions going forward.
  • Page 41 CONFIGURING GLOBAL SETTINGS IN THE BDX ® From the Home Screen of the BDX App you can configure Global Settings. Any field that is in white can be changed by touching on the unit of measure and toggling between values The help menu is available to assist you Global Settings include: 1 Range Units (yards, meters) 2 Wind Speed Units (mph, m/s, kph)
  • Page 42 BDX-X mode. You should see K5K-12345 listed on the Kestrel. Select and exit the menu. Your Kestrel is now paired to your KILO. Note - the BDX App will no longer work properly when a Kestrel is actively paired to the KILO However, if your KILO was previously paired and bonded...

  • Page 43: Basemap

    BASEMAP™ To connect your KILO to your BaseMap app, first, open BaseMap. Tap on Tools in the lower right. Tap on BaseMap Connect in the upper right. Turn on Bluetooth, if needed, and tap on your rangefinder in the available devices menu.

  • Page 44: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)

    1000 yards but in bright sunlight may only achieve 500 yards If your KILO will not range at least 400 yards under normal conditions (fog and rain excluded) please contact customer service. Your product may have fallen out of alignment.
  • Page 45 When heavily using SCAN mode the battery ® may appear to drain faster since your KILO is ranging 4x per second in HyperScan mode This is normal operation but you should keep a spare CR2 battery when heading out to remote locations. Your KILO now features Battery Saver mode which can be enabled in the RANGEFINDER >...
  • Page 46 (Kestrel is not paired to the KILO) A: AB External mode on your KILO was designed to be used directly with a Kestrel with AB Elite on board This communications protocol is relatively slow and does not respond quickly as compared...
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  • Page 48: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS KILO5K™ 7x25 mm Magnification Objective Clear Aperture 25 mm Exit Pupil 3 6 mm Eye Relief 15 mm Angular (FOV) 6 78° FOV @ 100 yds 35 67 ft Laser Divergence 1 3 MRAD Range Response Time 25 sec Scanning Range Resolution Under 1 yds...
  • Page 49 A – 3 in / 76 mm B – 4 4 in / 112 mm C – 1 3 in / 33 mm...
  • Page 50 WARNING LASER CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT. INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH EYES OR OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS (BINOCULARS OR TELESCOPES) Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed.3., as described in Laser Notice 56, dated May 8, 2019. FCC ID: 2AP8SK5K IC: 24032-K5K Pp <...
  • Page 51 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between this product and the receiver • Connect the equipment to an alternative outlet or receiver • Consult a technician Shielded interference cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer...
  • Page 52 FCC STATEMENT: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment...
  • Page 53 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:...
  • Page 54 INDUSTRY CANADA: This device complies with Industry Canada licence RSS standard(s) Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause interference, and • This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicable aux appareil radio exempts de licence...
  • Page 55 WARNING: CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM—www.P65warnings.ca.gov...

  • Page 56: Sig Sauer Electro-Optics Infinite Guarantee ® /Limited Lifetime Warranty

    SIG SAUER Electro-Optics had to earn the right to wear that badge and the Infinite Guarantee has your back, forever Period...
  • Page 57 OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. REPAIR, ALTERATION, OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL SIG SAUER OR ANY COMPANY AFFILIATED WITH SIG SAUER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING...
  • Page 58 For a period of five (5) years from the date of manufacture, SIG SAUER agrees to correct any defect in these components by repair, adjustment, or replacement, at SIG SAUER’s option, with the same or comparable quality components (or by replacing...
  • Page 59 THIS WARRANTY APPLIES TO COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS ONLY, AND DOES NOT APPLY TO GOVERNMENT, MILITARY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, OR NON-US CUSTOMERS. NON-US COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS MUST PURCHASE PRODUCT THROUGH AN AUTHORIZED SIG SAUER DEALER WITHIN THEIR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE FOR THIS WARRANTY TO APPLY.
  • Page 61 All trademarks, service marks, trade names, trade dress, product names and logos appearing in this manual are the property of their respective owners. No trademark or service mark appearing in this manual may be used without written consent of the mark’s owner. ©2021 SIG SAUER, Inc. All rights reserved. AN ISO 9001 REGISTERED COMPANY...

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