INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW The HELIX 1500 is not just any rangefinder. Despite its ultra- lightweight & compact form, this unit will present you with an accurate firing solution out to 1500 Meters, harnessing the full power of the integrated Ballistics Chip to factor in weather conditions, incline, spin drift and more.
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BATTERY INSTALLATION The HELIX 1500 uses a CR2 Battery. This comes pre-installed from the factory, but has a protective film that needs to be removed. To open the battery compartment: 1) Lift up the finger tab (Fig 1.1) 2) Twist the cap anti-clockwise to unscrew (Fig 1.2) 3) Remove the protective film from the top of the battery, and refit battery cap.
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OBTAINING A CLEAR IMAGE As with all optical devices, the HELIX 1500 will need to be adjusted to your eye. 1) To start, hold the unit up to your eye and look through the eyepiece towards a featureless background. 2) Then, switch on the display by pressing the red...
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DISPLAY ORIENTATION The HELIX 1500 has a Dual-Colour Transparent OLED (T-OLED) Display. It is important to understand what each icon means before continuing. LASER RETICLE: Hold this on the object you want to range. LASER ACTIVITY INDICATORS: These 4 Green lines illuminate when a laser beam is being emitted.
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BALLISTIC SOLUTION UNIT: Shown as MRAD or MOA (more on Page 9) DEVICE CONNECTED: Displayed when the HELIX 1500 is paired to the Element Ballistics App or a HYPR Riflescope. WINDAGE: Shown as a numerical value and L (left) or R (Right). More...
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RANGING & TARGETING MODES The HELIX 1500 features a number of different ranging and targeting modes, making it easier to obtain an accurate reading in challenging conditions. RANGING MODES: By changing Ranging Modes, you allow the processor to change the way it reads out the data it has measured.
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BEST (no icon) To switch between Target Priority Modes, hold in the black MODE button for 3 Seconds. The HELIX 1500 also has a SCAN function which can be used in any mode. To activate, simply hold in the red RANGE button.
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ELEMENT BALLISTICS APP The Element Ballistics App is available for free on the Apple and Android app stores. Before using the Ballistic Calculator function on the HELIX 1500, you will need to install the app and create a profile for your rifle.
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CONNECT TO YOUR HELIX 1500. Ensure your bluetooth is activated and rangefinder switched on. You will see a tab on the home screen indicating that the HELIX 1500 is within range (Fig.3C). Tap on this tab, and the device will pair.
For full terms and information, visit element-optics.com/ warranty or scan the QR code below. SCAN ME The Element Optics 3 Year Warranty applies to Electro Optics only, and does not cover accessories purchased separately. Theft, loss, deliberate damage and cosmetic damage that does not hinder the operation of the riflescope is not covered.
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