Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting User manual

Instructions

THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET MUST AL-
WAYS ACCOMPANY THE FIREARM, ALSO
IN THE CASE THE FIREARM IS SOLD TO
ANOTHER PERSON.
CAUTION: Before handling the GunPod
ensure that the firearm is not loaded,
that there are no cartridges in the maga-
zine, receiver and chamber. Inspect the
firearm by looking through the ejection
port, the loading gate and the chamber.
The Beretta GunPod is a multifunctional
electronic device housed in a polymer in-
sert in the pistol grip cap, and offers the
possibility of:
• counting the total number of shots (not re-
settable)
• counting partial shots (up to 7 resettable
sessions)
• measuring the outdoor temperature in C
and F degrees (thermometer)
• providing an indication of the energy of
ammunition fired
The GunPod is a revolutionary device be-
cause it provides a count of fired shots
even when the battery pack is not inserted
or the battery is flat. The battery has the
only function of powering the display
screen which provides information related
to the GunPod functions.
CAUTION: The GunPod is offered as a
standard component on some specific
models, and may be applied upon re-
quest to the grip of your Beretta shot-
gun, if its design allows housing a Gun-
Pod. In this case, the black polymer in-
sert is located on the cap (the bottom
part of the grip), with the words "Ready
for GunPod" clearly visible.
CAUTION: Request the assistance of
qualified personnel to replace or repair
your GunPod. Do not carry out repairs
on the GunPod without adequate kno-
wledge and experience. Never alter any
part of the device, and use only original
Beretta spare parts.
POWER: The GunPod is powered by a
NON RECHARGEABLE battery (type:
VARTA 6620 101 501 lithium manganese
3V 70mA/h CR 1620). It is not necessary to
remove the battery from a device that is not
used for long periods of time.
ACCESS TO THE FUNCTIONS
• Press the ON button to activate the di-
splay and select the desired function.
• Every time you turn on the GunPod by
pressing the ON button, the display
screen shows the last function selected.
WARNING: When not in use, the display
screen will turn off automatically after ap-
prox. 5-6 seconds. The display screen
does not light up when the shotgun is firing.
• The partial shots counter will remain ac-
tive for five seconds, then the screen will
display the last function used prior to the
screen turning off.
ON

• To move on to the next function, press the
ON button.
FUNCTIONS
A1. TOTAL SHOT COUNTER
The counter displays the total number of
shots fired in the entire service life of the
gun, and cannot be reset.
WARNING: In a new shotgun, the GunPod
may have a total number of shots resulting
from function tests performed at the Fac-
tory.
The GunPod stores over 450,000 shots in
its memory, and once that threshold is rea-
ched, the counter stops without resetting at
zero.
WARNING: The Beretta GunPod may pre-
sent an error of ± 3% in the total count of
the shots fired.
A2. PARTIAL SHOT COUNTER
(Session 1 shot #75)
The counter displays the number of shots
fired in the last shooting session that you
want to register.
The first number on the display screen indi-
cates the shooting session (of the device
memory can store from 1 to 7 sessions).
The remaining numbers to the right of the
dash represent the shots fired (from 0 to
9,999). The procedure to change the ses-
sion displayed is as follows:
1. By holding the ON button down for three
seconds, the session number begins to
flash (the first number on the display
screen, number 1 of the example in Fi-
gure).
2. By releasing and pressing the ON but-
ton, the number of the shooting session
increases (from 1 to 7).
3. By holding the ON button down for a fur-
ther five seconds, the numbers of shots
fired begins to flash (numbers to the
right of the dash).
4. By releasing and holding the ON button
down for three seconds, the number in-
dicating the shots fired in the session is
reset at zero.
5. By not pressing the ON button within five
seconds, you exit the procedure for
changing the session, and the menu re-
turns to the session and the relative
number of shots.
Every time you turn on the GunPod by pres-
sing the ON button, the display shows the
last function selected.
NOTICE: In case you need to go back to a
previously interrupted session, it is possible
to start the shotcounting again by repeating
the above instruction points 1 and 2.
B1. CARTRIDGE TEST
It displays the numerical indication (bet-
ween 0 and 99) of the energy of the last
cartridge fired.

CAUTION: The Beretta GunPod device
does not provide a Unit of Measure, but
an indication of the cartridge energy (in-
direct value).The GunPod was designed
to read the energy of new Factory car-
tridges which meet international CIP and
SAAMI® specifications. The use of de-
fective, improper, hand loaded, reloaded
or re-constructed ammunition may pro-
vide incorrect energy indications. The
use of such ammunition could cause
product malfunctions and may void the
Manufacturer's warranty.
CAUTION:The value displayed may vary
from cartridge to cartridge (even if they
are the same type, weight and brand),
even with the same type of firearm and
user, due to the cartridge load and the
shooter’s posture.
By holding the ON button down for 10 se-
conds, you can convert the numeric indi-
cation into a horizontal bar representation
(see figure).
Horizontal bar display of the maximum
energy
Every time you turn on the GunPod by pres-
sing the ON button, the display shows the
last function selected.
B2. CARTRIDGES SESSION-TEST
The GunPod offers the possibility of com-
paring two different types of cartridges,
even having the same load, by a simple
procedure:
• fire 3 cartridges of the first type (A)
• fire 3 cartridges of the second type (B)
• access the Cartridges Session-Test fun-
ction, which will display the average va-
lues indicative of the energy of the two
types of cartridges.
Cartridge of first type (A), medium value 45;
cartridge of second type (B), medium value
52.
The GunPod always stores in its memory
the values recorded for the last 6 cartridges
fired, therefore the cartridge comparison
mode is always operative: by accessing
the cartridges Session-Test, you can see
the average values of the last 6th -5th -4th
and 3rd -2nd -1st last cartridges fired.
It is however possible to clear the stored
average values by holding the ON button
down for 5 seconds.
WARNING: The indicative values of the
cartridge energy can be stored only if the
battery is charged.
C. THERMOMETER
This displays the ambient temperature
The reading is provided in Celsius or Fa-
hrenheit.

To select the unit of measure for tempera-
ture, hold the ON button down for five se-
conds.
In the steps following this Entry, the last se-
lection will be displayed.
WARNING: Temperature measurement
ranges from -25° C/-13°F to +70° C/158°F,
with a possible error in the order of ± 1.5%.
WARNING: Take into consideration a cer-
tain thermal inertia from the beginning of
temperature reading. To measure the ac-
tual temperature as opposed to the initial
temperature, the thermometer needs at
least 20-30 minutes.
Temperature range for the following appli-
cations:
for reading the fired cartridges:
-20°C ÷ +60°C / -4°F ÷ 140°F
for displaying the reading:
-10°C ÷ +60°C / +14°F ÷ 140°F
FLAT BATTERY
The flat battery icon begins to flash in every
menu entry.
WARNING: Under certain conditions, a
slight noise can be heard while handling
the GunPod, caused by the mobile mass
used to detect the fired cartridges.
WARNING: The GunPod Beretta device is
assigned code IP57 (IP = International Pro-
tection). This code describes the degree of
protection provided by the casing against
access to hazardous parts, the introduction
of solid foreign bodies, and the harmful ef-
fects of water. Degree IP57 allows the pe-
netration of dust in quantities that do not to
impair the proper functioning of the device,
nor compromise safety. The Beretta Gun-
Pod is also protected against temporary or
continuous immersion in water.
BATTERY WARNING!
• Be sure to insert the new battery correc-
tly, observing the symbols to position the
positive (+) and negative (-) poles of
each battery.
• Use batteries of the specified size and
type.
• Store batteries in a cool, dry place at
ambient temperature.
• Dispose of batteries in accordance with
local regulations. Some batteries can be
recycled, and it may be possible to di-
spose of them at your local recycling
centre. If you can not identify the appli-
cable rules for your area, check the bat-
tery manufacturer's instructions.
• Improper management of battery dispo-
sal can result in fire hazards, explosion
or chemical combustion.
• Do not disassemble, puncture, modify,
drop, throw on the ground or otherwise
damage the batteries.
• Do not attempt to dispose of the batte-
ries in a fire or garbage incineration, nor
must you leave them in places with high
temperatures, such as a car under the
sun.
• Do not store batteries near ovens, wood
stoves or other heat sources.
• Do not connect batteries directly to a
power source, such as the mains of hou-
ses or cars.
• Do not place batteries in a microwave
oven or any other high-pressure contai-
ner.
• Do not immerse batteries in water or get
them wet in other ways.
• Do not cause short circuits in batteries,
-

for example by leaving them in pockets
or purses in contact with other metal ob-
jects that could cause short circuits.
• Do not use batteries that are leaking,
that look faded, rusted or warped, that
emit smell or have other anomalies.
• Avoid direct contact with leaking batte-
ries. Wear protective fabrics to remove
these batteries and immediately dispose
of them properly.
• Do not mix old and new batteries or
place used batteries in other devices.
• Do not recharge non-rechargeable bat-
teries or recharge the batteries accor-
ding to instructions or equipment that is
not expressly specified.
• Do not leave batteries in the hands of
children and do not store them places
that are accessible to them.
• Do not put the batteries in your mouth. If
a battery is swallowed, immediately con-
tact a doctor or local poison control cen-
tre.