Kestrel Elite User manual

USER GUIDE
K es t r e l E l i t e & S p o r t s m a n
Wea t h e r M e t e r s w i t h A p p l i e d B a l l i s t i c s
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CAUTION
!
WARNING
!
Your Kestrel Weather/Environmental Meter is designed to provide accurate
measurement of current conditions only. Depending on your location and
environment, conditions may change rapidly.
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 readings from your Kestrel Meter, be
sure to either a) force air ow over the sensors by waving or slinging your meter through the air; or b) wait until your unit’s readings have
stabilized, indicating it has equilibrated to its new environment.
To maximize the accuracy and reliability of your readings:
• Ensure that your Kestrel Meter is in good repair and within factory calibration.
• Take readings frequently and carefully according to the guidelines above.
• Allow your meter’s readings to stabilize after signicant changes in temperature or humidity (i.e., changing location from indoors
to outdoors).
• Allow a margin of safety for changing conditions and reading errors (2-3% of reading is recommended).
Use care and good judgment when referring to your Kestrel Meter to make any decisions regarding safety,
health or property protection.
To reduce the risk of injury or death to persons, read and follow these
guidelines!
Your Kestrel Weather/Environmental Weather Meter may provide one or more of these measurements relating to estimation of danger of
injury to people or animals from heat or cold: Heat Stress Index, Wind Chill Index, Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (“WBGT”), Thermal Work
Limit (“TWL”). Note that guidance tables based on these values are based on typical physiological response. Certain individuals or animals
may be more susceptible to harm relating to environmental conditions and require additional precautions. For example, very young or
elderly individuals, individuals with asthma, and individuals who have not become acclimatized to hot conditions are likely to be more
prone to heat injury.
• Know yourself and the individuals and items you are responsible for.
• Where appropriate, seek the guidance of a medical professional.
• Know what to do in the event of heat or cold injury and be prepared with supplies.
• In the case of heat illness, remember the rule – “Cool rst, transport second.” An inexpensive ice bath can mean the dierence
between life and death.
Your Kestrel Weather/Environmental Meter is not a medical device. It is only one source of information and
must be employed with care and good judgment.
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We recommend that ONLY Lithium AA batteries
be used in your Kestrel Ballistics Weather Meter to
provide the widest operating temperature range
and to avoid damage caused by leaking batteries.
If you must use conventional AA batteries, please
do not store your Kestrel Meter with the batteries
in place. Damage caused by battery corrosion is
not covered under warranty.
WARNING: Lithium is a toxic substance and
ingestion may cause serious injury or death. Keep
lithium batteries out of the reach of children. If
swallowed, immediately seek medical help. Have
doctor phone 24-hour hotline at [phone],
call collect if necessary. Dispose of batteries
properly and according to local regulations. Do
not puncture or burn batteries. If the battery
compartment does not close securely, stop using
the product and keep it away from children.
BATTERIES
This User Guide contains only the information you need
to get started using your Kestrel meter. For FAQ’s, chat
and e-mail support
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CONTENTS
Measurements And Features ............................ 5
Getting To Know Your Kestrel............................ 6
Buttons .................................................................. 7
Kestrel Options Menu......................................... 8
Kestrel Operating Mode..................................... 8
Kestrel Menu Navigation ................................... 9
Weather Mode Screen ........................................ 10
Getting Started .................................................... 11
Additional Settings ............................................ 11
Altimeter And Barometer................................... 12
Creating Gun & Bullet Proles........................... 13
Creating Targets .................................................. 13
Measuring Wind .................................................. 14
Calibrating Muzzle Velocity............................... 15
Calibrating Drop Scale Factor ........................... 16
Environment......................................................... 17
Continuous Wind Capture.................................. 17
Connecting To Devices Using Link ................... 18
Weather Glossary................................................. 20
Target Menu ......................................................... 21
Gun Menu ............................................................. 21
Environment Menu ............................................. 23
Ballistics/Range Card Menu............................... 23
Impeller Replacement ........................................ 25
Warranty Certicate............................................ 26
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Measurements Icon Sportsman Elite
Wind Speed | Air Speed
(mph | fpm | m/s | km/h | kt)
• •
Temperature (˚F | ˚C) • •
Wind Chill (˚F | ˚C) • •
Relative Humidity (%) • •
Heat Stress Index (˚F | ˚C) . • •
Dewpoint Temp (˚F | ˚C) • •
Wet Bulb Temp (˚F | ˚C) • •
Station Pressure (Absolute Pressure) • •
Barometric Pressure (inHg | hPA |
psi | mb)
• •
Altitude, m | ft • •
Density Altitude, m | ft • •
Features Sportsman Elite
LiNK Wireless Connectivity + LiNK
Ballistics Mobile App
•
(optional)
•
(optional)
Night Vision Preserving Back Light NV • •
Measurements Sportsman Elite
G1/G7 Ballistic
Solver
• •
Muzzle Velocity
Calibration
• •
Target Range
Estimator
• •
Muzzle Velocity-
Temperature Table
• •
Spin Drift • •
Coriollis Correction • •
Aerodynamic Jump
Correction
• •
Gun Memory 3 16
Targets 1 5
Ballistics Data Limited Full
AB Custom Drag
Models
•
Range Card •
DSF Calibration •
MEASUREMENTS AND FEATURES
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR KESTREL
BACK
DATA TRANSFER
PORT
SERIAL NUMBER
AA BATTERY (1)
(Lithium recommended)
LANYARD
ATTACHMENT
PRESSURE
SENSOR
FRONT
OPTIONS/EXIT
POWER
BACKLIGHT
SCROLL/ADJUST
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
REPLACEABLE
IMPELLER
SELECT
BATTERY DOOR LATCH
HUMIDITY SENSOR
BATTERY DOOR
IMPELLER COVER
CAPTURE
SUNLIGHT
READABLE
DISPLAY
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BUTTONS
Button Name Function
POWER Turns Kestrel on and o. Press for on, hold for two seconds to turn o.
OPTIONS/ EXIT Enter the main Options menu or exit a menu.
SELECT Access Settings on any measurement screen or select a menu option to enter its
submenu or conrm a task.
UP/DOWN Scroll up and down through measurement screens or menus. Adjust values when
entering text in name menus.
LEFT/RIGHT Scroll options left and right. Adjust values in combo menus and setting sub-
menus.
CAPTURE In Weather Mode, manually capture all environmental values. In Ballistics mode,
turns on and o continuous wind capture.
BACKLIGHT Turn backlight on or o. (Also turns o automatically after one minute.)
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Most system-wide and weather setup options are accessed
from the main Options menu by pressing the button
from any Weather Measurement Screen or the main
Targeting Screen.
• MODE
• BLUETOOTH
» Bluetooth On/O
» Conct
• DATA PORT
• MEMORY OPTIONS
» Clear Log
» Auto Store
» Store Rate
» Overwrite
• GRAPH SCALE
• DISPLAY
» Auto Shutdown
» Contrast
» Backlight
• SYSTEM
» Time & Date
» Compass Cal
» Measurements
» Units
» Lang
» Batt
» Factory Restore
• ABOUT
» Version
» Legal
KESTREL OPTIONS MENU
Your Kestrel Ballistics Weather Meter is both a
complete weather meter AND an advanced
ballistics calculator. You must select either Weather
Mode or Ballistics Mode depending on the functions
you desire:
» Weather Measurements, History and Data Logs are
accessed in Weather Mode.
» The Targeting Screen and all ballistics settings
(Target, Wind, Gun, Environment, Range Card,
Ballistics, Manage Guns) are accessed in Ballistics
Mode.
HOW TO SELECT THE OPERATING MODE:
» Select Mode under the Options Menu.
» Set Mode to Weather or Ballistics.
NOTE! You can also “jump” between modes by pressing the
BACKLIGHT button twice quickly. You will enter Weather Mode at
the last Measurement Screen used, making it convenient to take
advanced wind averaging measurements, for example.
KESTREL OPERATING MODES
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KESTREL MENU NAVIGATION
TYPES OF MENU ITEMS
TARGETING SCREEN
Note! The Windage Adjustment provides two values
creating a wind prole bracket based on a 5 second
rolling average shown.
Windage solution based on the average wind speed.
Shown on Range Card as Wnd1.
Windage solution based on the maximum wind speed.
Shown on Range Card as Wnd 2.
* Range Card available on Elite Model only.
SCOPE ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT
(U=Up/D=Down)
SCOPE WINDAGE ADJUSTMENT
(L = Left, R = Right)
Targeting Screen Active Target (Elite Model only)
Bluetooth ® Connection Status
»Tasks are executed by highlighting the eld and pressing Select.
»The presence of a submenu is indicated by a“…” following a eld.
» Highlight the eld and press Select to enter a submenu.
» Adjust the value of a Combo Field by pressing left or right.
» Enter the Combo Field sub menu by pressing select.
» Adjust a setting by pressing left or right.
» An arrow indicates there are additional elds o screen.
» Locked values are either driven by another value or cannot be edited on
the current screen.
» Locked values may have submenus which are entered by pressing select.
» Navigation buttons indicate available actions on the current screen.
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Measurement
& Icon Units
WEATHER MODE SCREENS
Graph of Stored Data Log Data Point Value
Data Point Scroll Bar
Current Measurement Screen
Press SELECT to enter settings
menu for that measurement.
Min Ave Max Screen
Press SELECT to start, stop
and clear the Min/Avg/Max
tracking.
Data Graph Screen
Press SELECT to enter
the Data Log Detail Screen to
view logged data points.
Data Points Screen
Press LEFT/RIGHT to scroll through
data points. Press OPTIONS to exit
Data Log Details Screen.
MORE MEASUREMENTS
MORE MEASUREMENTS
Data Point Time Stamp
» The UP/DOWN buttons navigate between all weather
measurements set to“On” in Options|Measurements.
» The LEFT/RIGHT buttons scroll between the three
display screens for the measurement.
» The OPTIONS button exits the settings submenu
and Data Log Detail Screen.
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1. INSTALL BATTERY. Slide the battery door latch and
open door. Insert the provided AA lithium battery
as indicated by the label. Replace the battery door,
ensuring it “clicks” fully into place.
2. POWER ON KESTREL. Press to power on Kestrel.
3. ENTER OPTIONS MENU. Press to enter the Options
Menu.
4. CALIBRATE THE COMPASS. Scroll to and select
System. Scroll to and select Compass Cal. Follow the
on-screen instructions:
» Place the base of the Kestrel on a
at surface at least 3 feet from any
large metal objects.
» Start the calibration routine.
Rotate the Kestrel around its
vertical axis 3 times, keeping the
unit as vertical as possible and
taking approximately 10 seconds
per full rotation. You may need to
restart the routine a few times until
you get the timing correct.
Note! When taking compass readings,
keep the Kestrel as vertical as possible for
maximum accuracy.
5. EXIT OPTIONS MENU.
GETTING STARTED
All additional settings are accessed from the
options menu.
1. SET AUTO SHUTDOWN. Scroll to and select
Display. Scroll to Auto Shtdwn and choose a
time window after which the Kestrel will shut
down without any button presses.
2. SET BACK LIGHT. Scroll to and select Display.
Scroll to Backlight and set to either standard
White or night vision preserving Red.
3. SET DATE AND TIME. Scroll to and select System.
Scroll to and select Time & Date. Adjust the time
and date.
4. TURN ON/OFF MEASUREMENT SCREENS.
Scroll to and select System. Scroll to and select
Measurements. Set each measurement screen
to either On or O as desired.
5. SET UNITS. Scroll to and select System. Scroll
to and select Units. To change all units select
Global, then set Global to Imperial or Metric,
and then scroll to Apply and select Go. To set
units individually, scroll to each measurement
type in the Units submenu and set to the desired
units. Units can also be set in the Settings menu
for each measurement.
3x
Scroll/Adjust
Select
BUTTON QUICK KEY
Options/Exit
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
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The Kestrel employs a stable, accurate pressure sensor to
measure station pressure, the unadjusted air pressure in
your location.
» To use your Kestrel to measure barometric pressure
(station pressure adjusted for local elevation), you
must enter a correct reference value for your altitude.
Accurate barometric readings require that no elevation
changes be made while taking measurements.
» To use your Kestrel to measure altitude changes
(changes in station pressure associated with changes
in elevation), you must enter a correct reference
value for your starting barometric pressure. Accurate
altitude readings depend on stable, weather related
barometric air pressure while measurements are taken.
» Synched values between the Altitude and Barometer
measurement screens allow reference value updates
on either screen to automatically update reference
values on the other. You cannot use your Kestrel as a
barometer and altimeter simultaneously.
ALTIMETER AND BAROMETER
SETTING REFERENCE VALUES ON BARO
MEASUREMENT SCREEN:
» Scroll to the Baro measurement screen and
select Settings.
» Adjust either the Altitude or the Barometric
Pressure value to a local, known value obtained
from a mapping reference, GPS, or accurate
weather station in the same location.
SETTING REFERENCE VALUES ON ALTITUDE
MEASUREMENT SCREEN:
» Scroll to the ALTITUDE measurement screen
and select Settings.
» Adjust either the Altitude or the Barometric
Pressure value to a local, known value obtained
from a mapping reference, GPS, or accurate
weather station in the same location.
Note! You should enter new reference values whenever you are
using the Altimeter or Barometer functions and your location or
the weather conditions have changed.
Note! You do NOT need to enter Altimeter or Barometer
reference values to obtain accurate ballistics targeting solutions.
The ballistics calculator employs the station pressure.
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Don’t forget! Set your Operating Mode to Ballistics on
the Options Menu to use Ballistics features!
For ease of access, the ballistics Targeting Screen also
contains the Ballistics Menu. Simply scroll down from the
Targeting Screen to access these settings and submenus:
» Target
» Wind
» Gun
» Environment
» Range Card (Elite Model only)
» Ballistics (Limited on Sportsman model, full on Elite model)
» Manage Guns
Note! The back of this guide contains a full Glossary of the terms used.
Please read these denitions!
CREATE OR EDIT A GUN PROFILE:
» Scroll to and select Manage Guns. Either select an
existing gun to edit or select New Gun.
» Scroll up and select Gun to rename the gun. Use the
scroll/adjust buttons to enter a new name, then exit
the naming menu.
» Set the remaining values in the Gun sub menu to
match your gun, bullet and scope combination.
» Exit to the Manage Guns menu and ensure the new
gun is set to On.
CREATING GUN & BULLET PROFILES
EDIT TARGET:
» Scroll to and select Tgt.
» Set range, angle, target speed, and wind values
to match your target.
EDIT TARGET OR CREATE ADDITIONAL TARGETS:
(Elite model only)
» Scroll to and select Tgt.
» Set range, angle, target speed, and wind values
to match your target.
The elite model allows up to ve targets (A TO E).
» Make sure Target is set to Active.
» To enable more than one target, or edit other
active targets, scroll up to the header named
Target and use the left/right buttons to scroll
between targets (A through E). Set a target to
Active to enable it, then edit its values.
» When only one target is active, its range can also
be modied directly from the main Targeting
Screen by highlighting Tgt and scrolling left or
right.
» If more than one target is set to Active,
highlighting Tgt in the main Targeting screen
and scrolling left or right will scroll between
active targets.
CREATING TARGETS
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An accurate crosswind measurement requires that the
Kestrel“know” both the direction of re and the wind
direction and strength. You may use the Kestrel’s built-in
compass and wind measuring and averaging features to
capture these values:
CAPTURING THE DIRECTION OF FIRE:
» Select Tgt to enter the Target menu, scroll down and
select DoF, then scroll down and select Capture.
» Follow the on-screen instructions:
» While holding the Kestrel vertical, point the back
of the unit directly towards the target and select
Capture.
»DoF will automatically be populated in the Target
menu.
MEASURING WIND
CAPTURING THE WIND INPUTS:
» In the Target menu, scroll down and select WD,
WS1, or WS2.
» Scroll down and select Capture.
» Follow the on-screen instructions:
» While holding the Kestrel vertical, point the
back of the unit directly into the wind and
select Capture.
» Continue to point the Kestrel into the wind
for at least 5 seconds to capture a sample of
the winds. Select End Capture.
»WD, WS1, WS2 will automatically be populated
in the Target menu.
Note! Selecting Wind in the Ballistics Menu jumps directly to the
WD, WS1, & WS2 entries in the Target Menu.
Note! For maximum accuracy of compass readings when
capturing DoF and Wind, the Kestrel must be held as vertically
as possible – be careful not to tilt it away from you while taking
readings.
Note! Any time you are using the Kestrel to calculate an elevation
hold (including when calibrating muzzle velocity and DSF) a
direction of re plus wind direction and speeds must be input.
These inputs contribute to an accurate elevation solution.
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The Muzzle Velocity Calibration function allows you to
obtain a more accurate muzzle velocity by combining
user input data and actual shot results and calculating the
actual bullet speed.
CALIBRATING MUZZLE VELOCITY:
» Scroll to and select Gun in the Ballistics Menu.
» After accurately inputting all other gun, bullet, and
scope parameters, as well as wind values and direction
of re, scroll to MV and adjust to your best estimate of
your gun’s muzzle velocity.
» Select MV to enter the MV sub menu. Scroll to and
select Cal MV.
» The Cal MV range is the suggested target distance
at which to calibrate. For best results, nd a range
where you can shoot to between 90% and 100% of the
recommended range but no further. Calibrating at less
than 90% of the recommended range will lessen accu-
racy and less than 80% or beyond the recommended
range will not be valid.
» Adjust Range to match the actual distance to your
target where you are shooting. Accuracy here is key!
Use a quality ranger nder if you are not on a measured
range.
» Apply the suggested elevation hold shown in Drop in
your scope turrets or reticle.
CALIBRATING MUZZLE VELOCITY
» Take a number of shots to determine the actual
bullet drop. Adjust Drop to match the actual
observed bullet drop of the bullet at that range.
For example, if the point of impact is 1.5 Mils
below the bullseye adjust the Drop value to be
1.5 Mils greater.
» A new MV will be automatically calculated to
match the actual impact of your round. (In this
example, the MV will be decreased.) No chrono-
graph required!
» A (+) or (-) in front of the MV value indicates the
new MV has been calibrated up or down.
» Exit to accept the new MV value.
Note! The suggested MV Cal range is the distance where the bullet
slows to Mach 1.2. If the suggested range cannot be matched it
is better to shoot at a shorter/closer distance rather than further.
However, as the MV calibration range decreases, so does MV
calibration accuracy. Try to shoot as close to the recommended
MV Cal range as possible.
Note! If the MV-Temp table has been populated, MV values
will be locked by the MV-Temp table and MV values will not be
automatically adjusted by the MV Cal procedure above.
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The Drop Scale Factor (DSF) function allows you to
calibrate the BC of your round beyond the supersonic
range of the bullet and maintain accurate solutions out to
transonic and subsonic ranges. DSF calibration does not
impact the supersonic ight path of the bullet.
CALIBRATING DSF:
» Scroll to and select Gun in the Ballistics Menu.
» After accurately inputting all other gun, bullet, and
scope parameters, as well as MV, wind values and
direction of re, scroll to and select CAL DSF.
» The Cal DSF range is the suggested target distance at
which to calibrate. For best results, nd a range where
you can shoot to at least 90% of the recommended
range. Calibrating at less than 90% of the recom-
mended range will lessen accuracy and less than 80%
of the recommended range will not be valid. Calibrat-
ing DSF at distances beyond the recommended Cal
DSF range is ok.
» Adjust Range to match the actual distance to your
target where you are shooting. Accuracy here is
key! Use a quality ranger nder if you are not on a
measured range.
» Apply the suggested elevation hold shown in Drop in
your scope turrets or reticle.
» Take a number of shots to determine the actual bullet
drop. Adjust Drop to match the actual observed bul-
let drop of the bullet at that range. For example, if the
point of impact is 1.5 Mils below the bullseye, adjust
the Drop value to be 1.5 Mils greater.
» A new DSF value will be automatically calculated
to match the actual impact of your round in the
transonic or subsonic range.
» A (+) or (-) in front of the DSF value indicates the
DSF value has been calibrated up or down. A
DSF value of 1 indicates no change to BC in the
transonic or subsonic range.
» Exit to accept the new DSF value.
» Up to 6 DSF values can be created to calibrate
BC through the transonic and subsonic range.
Calibrating DSF one time can create more than
one DSF Cal value.
» All DSF values can be viewed and deleted in
View DSF.
Note! Entering DSF values at a shorter range than a previously
entered DSF value will overwrite the longer range value.
CALIBRATING DROP SCALE FACTOR AVAILABLE ON ELITE MODELS ONLY
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Accurate Temperature, Humidity and Pressure
measurements are critical to calculating an accurate
Targeting Solution. It is important that the values
measured by the Kestrel represent the ambient values,
and for this the Kestrel needs continuous airow over
its sensors. When using a Kestrel in a position where
airow could be restricted, such as low to the ground
or resting on a shooting mat or rock, it is better to make
periodic environmental captures to avoid inaccurate
measurements.
HOW TO CAPTURE ENVIRONMENTAL MEASUREMENTS:
» In the Ballistics Menu, scroll to and select
Environment then scroll to Update.
» Adjust Update to Yes and then wave the Kestrel
rapidly through the air for 5-10 seconds. If the area
allows, and your lanyard is secure, you may also “sling”
the Kestrel around by the lanyard.
» Immediately adjust Update back to No to x the
environmental measurements you have just captured.
NOTE! Repeat this process every half hour or any time the temperature or
pressure changes signicantly.
HOW TO SET THE LATITUDE:
Latitude is necessary for accurate Coriolis calculations.
» In the Ballistics Menu, scroll to and select
Environment then scroll to Lat.
» Adjust Lat to match your local latitude.
NOTE! Latitude default is the middle of North America if no new
value is entered. Setting both DoF and Lat to 0 will eectively turn Coriolis
correction o.
ENVIRONMENT
As an alternative to the Wind Capture method
described previously, you may mount your Kestrel
on a tripod using the Kestrel Vane Mount. The Vane
Mount ensures the Kestrel remains oriented into
the wind and allows for continuous update of the
windage solution. For convenience, this method
works best when the ring solution is being displayed
on a mobile device using Kestrel LiNK Ballistics.
HOW TO SET THE KESTREL TO CONTINUOUS
WIND CAPTURE
» Select the correct Gun and Target and set the
Direction of Fire.
» In the Ballistics Menu, highlight Wind and press
the red Capture button. An arrow will appear next
to the Wind menu item to indicate the unit is now
in wind capture mode.
» While in wind capture mode,manual inputs to the
unit will be locked and changes in wind speed or
direction will automatically update the Targeting
Screen Windage solution.
» To close wind capture press the red Capture
button again.
CONTINUOUS WIND CAPTURE
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If your Kestrel is marked LiNK on the bottom front label,
it can be connected wirelessly to other LiNK-compatible
devices. LiNK is powered by Bluetooth Smart®, also known
as Bluetooth® LE, which is available in most iOS devices
released after 2014 and Android devices released after
2015, as well as in a USB Dongle available from Kestrel that
supports connectivity to Windows and Mac OS devices.
LiNK-enabled Kestrel units can connect to mobile devices
running Kestrel LiNK Ballistics allowing you to view your
targeting solutions remotely, build and manage gun
proles, access the Applied Ballistics custom drag models
and install rmware updates. LiNK-enabled units can can
be run wirelessly to computers using the Kestrel Dongle.
On Windows PC’s use the Applied Ballistics Prole Loader
to create and install gun proles and access the Applied
Ballistics custom drag model library. (Applied Ballistics
custom drag models can only be used in Elite model
Kestrel meters.)
USING PRIVACY PIN MODE
To prevent unauthorized apps from connecting to your
Kestrel, enter the Bluetooth menu and turn Privacy PIN to
On. When connecting for the rst consecutive time to a
Privacy PIN enabled device, copy the PIN number from the
Kestrels Bluetooth menu screen to the app.
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER, MOBILE PHONE OR
TABLET:
» On your phone or tablet, follow the links at
CONNECTING TO DEVICES USING LINK
Ballistics for iOS or Android in the App or Play
store and install on your mobile device.
OR
» On your computer, follow the links at
to locate the Applied
Ballistics Prole Loader for Windows and install
on your computer. Insert your Kestrel USB Dongle
(available separately) into an open USB port.
» On the Kestrel, open the Options Menu and
select Bluetooth. Set Bluetooth to On. Set
Conct to PC/Mobile mode, the Kestrel’s Status
will change to Available, indicating that it is
available for pairing with a computer or mobile
device.
» Ensure the computer or mobile device is
searching and in range. When Status changes
from Available to Connected, the pairing is
active and your Kestrel is ready to communicate.
CONNECTING TO A NEW LINK-COMPATIBLE
DEVICE: (SUCH AS A RANGE FINDER)
» Follow directions for your LiNK-compatible
Device to power it on and put it in pairing mode.
» On the Kestrel, open the Options Menu and
select Bluetooth. Set Bluetooth to On.
» Set Conct to Device.
» Scroll to Name and select New, then wait for the
list of available devices in range to populate.
» Select a device from the available list. Once
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connected, the settings menu for that device will
open, allowing you to manage the device’s settings.
» Exit to the Bluetooth menu. Status should indicate
Connected, meaning the pairing is active and your
Kestrel is ready to communicate.
CONNECTING TO A PREVIOUSLY PAIRED LINK-COM-
PATIBLE DEVICE:
» Follow the directions for connecting to a new device
except instead of selecting New in the Name eld,
scroll left or right to nd the desired device.
»Status will change to Searching. If the device is in
range and in active pairing mode, a connection will
be made and Searching will change to Connected,
indicating that the pairing is active and your Kestrel
is ready to communicate.
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION INDICATOR:
» When connected to any LiNK compatible device,
a icon will appear in the Targeting screen in the
upper right.
» If the paired device goes to sleep or if the
connection is lost, the icon may disappear but
waking the device up or returning within range
should automatically reestablish the connection and
the icon should reappear.
Note! LiNK range is typically 100 ft/30M line of sight. Shorter distances
should be expected if there are obstacles such as walls or metal
enclosures. Range is also impacted by the signal strength of the other
device.
CONNECTING TO COMPUTERS USING USB CABLE
All Kestrel 5 Series units can connect to a computer
via the Data Transfer Port using the USB Data Transfer
Cable available separately. Kestrel LiNK software is
available for Windows and Mac for downloading
logged weather data and installing rmware updates.
Applied Ballistics Prole Loader is available for
Windows only and can be used to create and install
gun proles and access the Applied Ballistics Custom
Drag Model Library. (Applied Ballistics Custom Drag
Models can only be used in Elite units.)
CONNECT YOUR KESTREL METER TO YOUR
COMPUTER USING THE DATA TRANSFER CABLE:
» On your computer, follow the links at
to download Kestrel LiNK
for PC or Mac. Install.
OR (Windows only)
» Follow the links at
download the Applied Ballistics Prole Loader to
a PC. Install.
» On your Kestrel in the main Options menu, scroll
to and select Data Port and set to On.
» Insert the USB Data Transfer Cable into a USB port
and plug into the Data Transfer Port on the back
of the Kestrel unit.
» Follow the directions in the Kestrel LiNK or
Applied Ballistics Prole Loader program to
conrm the connection and perform program
actions.
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WEATHER GLOSSARY
DIRECTION – Compass heading in true or magnetic North.
WIND SPD – Wind Speed is the measurement of the wind
passing through the impeller. For greatest accuracy, point the
back of the Kestrel directly into the wind.
CROSWND – Crosswind uses the internal compass and a user
selected heading to calculate the crosswind component of
the full wind.
HEADWND – Headwind uses the internal compass and a
user selected heading or target direction to calculate the
headwind component of the full wind.
TEMP – Ambient Temperature is the temperature measured
at the thermistor. For best results, ensure the thermistor
is not exposed to direct sunlight and is exposed to good
airow.
CHILL – Wind Chill is a calculated value of the perceived
temperature based on temperature and wind speed.
HUMIDITY – Relative Humidity is the amount of moisture
currently held by the air as a percentage of the total possible
moisture that the air could hold.
HEAT INDEX – Heat Index is a calculated value of the
perceived temperature based on temperature and relative
humidity.
DEW POINT – Dew Point is the temperature at
which water vapor will begin to condense out of
the air.
WET BULB – Wet Bulb is the lowest temperature
that can be reached in the existing environment by
cooling through evaporation. Wet Bulb is always
equal to or lower than ambient temperature.
BARO – Barometric Pressure is the local station
(or absolute) pressure adjusted to mean pressure.
An accurate reading depends on a correct altitude
input and unchanging altitude while measuring.
ALTITUDE – Altitude is the vertical distance
associated with given atmospheric pressure.
An accurate reading depends on correct initial
barometric pressure input and stable barometric
pressure while measuring.
STATION – Station Pressure (Absolute Pressure)
is the pressure exerted by the atmosphere at the
location.
DENS ALT – Density Altitude is the altitude at
which the density of the theoretical standard
atmospheric conditions (ISA) would match the
actual local air density.
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