KILO ® KILO3000BDX™ 10x42 mm RANGEFINDING BINOCULAR WITH BALLISTIC DATA XCHANGE™ OWNERS MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Key Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product Identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
sigsauer.com INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your SIG SAUER® Laser Rangefinder. The KILO3000BDX™ is part of a new, advanced family of rangefinders from SIG SAUER that feature Low Energy Bluetooth, embedded Applied Ballistics Ultralight and supports Applied Ballistics External with the free downloadable SIG™ BDX App as part of SIG SAUER’s new Ballistic Data Xchange™ technology.
CONTENTS: • KILO3000BDX™ Rangefinding Binocular • CR2 Battery (1) • Premium Binocular Harness / Carry Pouch • Quick Start Guide 4
sigsauer.com KEY FEATURES: • SIG SAUER’S Patent Pending Ballistic Data Xchange™ Technology utilizes low energy Bluetooth with embedded Applied Ballistics Ultralight (ABU), supports Applied Ballistics External (ABE/ABX) 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. ABU provides ballistic solutions out to 800 yards while ABE/ABX supports any distance and works with external devices with AB Elite.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION: A - Power/Range Button B - Eyecup / Diopter Focus Adjustment C - Mode Button D - Harness Attachment Point E - Battery Compartment C A D E D 6 B
sigsauer.com LIGHTWAVETM DSP TECHNOLOGY SIG SAUER’s proprietary 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 up to a mile. 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.
SIG SAUER BALLISTIC DATA XCHANGE (BDX) SIG SAUER’s Patent Pending BDX system takes the guesswork out of determining the proper range and ballistics solution for hitting your target with the first round. Low Energy Bluetooth combined with an embedded ballistic calculator (Applied Ballistics Ultralight) allows the user to configure up to 25 bullet profiles on the free BDX App and sync to your KILO.
sigsauer.com GENERAL OPERATION Your rangefinder provides 4 modes of operation: AMR, LOS, ABU and ABE/ABX. AMR and LOS will be explained on the next page. When ABU is selected the user can pair the KILO with a nearby smartphone where the BDX App should already be installed. The user configures a bullet profile in the app, which is actively synced with a paired rangefinder. For example, the user downloads and installs the BDX App, selects a 0.
APPLIED BALLISTICS ULTRALIGHT (ABU) Your rangefinder has an embedded ballistics solver developed by Sig Sauer, Applied Ballistics and nVisti. By pairing your KILO with the free 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 ABU mode, will provide an accurate ballistic solution out to 800 yards maximum.
sigsauer.com rds ht ( f Sig o Line at 4 d f5 eo ang )r LOS ya 68.6 e clin s in ee egr Example: LOS range = 568.6 yards with 0.308 Barnes Elevation adjustment = 18.19 MOA Up Windage adjustment = 7.
APPLIED BALLISTICS EXTERNAL (ABE/ABX) For long distance / precision shooters your KILO supports Applied Ballistics External. ABE/ABX allows the KILO to be paired with an external device with embedded Applied Ballistics Elite. This includes products such as the Kestrel 5700 Elite and Garmin Foretrex 701. ABE/ABX is compatiable with SIG SAUER’s BDX system in that ballistic solutions can be passed on to BDX enabled sights such as the SIERRA3 family of riflescopes.
sigsauer.com MODES OF OPERATION - ANGLE MODIFED 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. < 400 yards) and archery.
ANGLE MODIFIED RANGE Example: LOS range of 500 yards at 30’ decline is equivalent to an AMR range of 433 yards 14
sigsauer.com LUMATICTM OLED DISPLAY The KILO3000BDX™ has the most advanced display on the market. Our 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.
PROJECTED, SEGMENTED ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (OLED) DISPLAY A – Circle center aiming feature B – 5 Character alphanumeric displays E C – Range unit of measure D – Holdover unit of measure E – Angle of incline / decline or holdover value I J F K F – Ranging mode (AMR or LOS) I – Target mode (BEST or LAST) J – Elevation hold and wind directional indicator K – BDX mode indicator (ABU or ABX ) 16 G C G – Battery status indicator H – Bluetooth indicator D B A
sigsauer.com W WARNING SAFETY AND OPERATION PROCEDURES The KILO is classified as a Class 1M product. • Do not press the RANGE button while aiming at the human 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. • Do not use any other power source other than a CR2 battery or equivalent.
OPERATION The KILO3000BDX is designed to get you up and running without the typical complexity of buried menus and programming modes.
sigsauer.com SET UP Installing the Battery Remove the battery cap by turning the cap in a counter-clockwise direction. Insert (1) CR2 Primary Lithium battery positive 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. W CAUTION - Be careful to not cross-thread the cap.
After installation of the battery and depressing the RANGE button, the status of the rangefinder is displayed: 20
sigsauer.com ATTACHING THE HARNESS Attach the harness to the binocular by taking the small connector straps and looping them through the attachment points on both sides of the binocular. Next connect the shoulder straps to the upper buckles on the binocular pouch and place over your head. Connect the lower back straps to the lower buckles on the binocular pouch and adjust straps to a comfortable fit.
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT The KILO3000 features two diopter adjustments. One for the internal OLED display (right) and one for distant targets (left). Press the RANGE button to turn on the bino - the display should be visible in the right channel. Closing your left eye and adjust the diopter on the right channel to focus the display. Next, locate a distant target with your binocular using the center focus knob to bring the target image into focus using your right eye.
sigsauer.com EYECUP ADJUSTMENT The KILO3000 features dual eyecups with 3 position detents for individual adjustment. Each eyecup rotates approximately 90 degrees counter clockwise for three different adjustment heights. For users with glasses, the cups will usually remain fully bottomed out.
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 timeout has been set within in the SIG BDX App. You can then press the RANGE button to determine range to target.
sigsauer.com 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.
RANGEFINDER CONFIGURATION – PROGRAMMING SEQUENCE Note – the rangefinder can more easily be programmed and configured by using the free Sig BDX App. 1. Mode Selection (AMR, LOS, ABU or ABE/ABX) To enter programming mode, press and release the RANGE button to wakeup the rangefinder. Once the display is visible, press and hold the MODE button for 2 seconds – then release the MODE button and the current selection will be flashing (AMR is the default setting).
sigsauer.com 2. Target Selection (BEST or LAST) BEST or LAST should be flashing (BEST is the default setting). You can toggle between BEST or LAST 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.
4. Unit of Measure Selection (Y or M) Your current selection will be flashing (Yards is default). You can toggle between Y or M 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.
sigsauer.com 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 off, switch it on.
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.
sigsauer.com 3. Launch the free SIG SAUER BDX App and Pair with your KILO (Enter your 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 letters. Touch the ID in white.
Make sure your KILO stays on during the pairing process by periodically pressing and releasing the RANGE button. You will be prompted to look through your KILO for a PIN number. Type this PIN number into the open dialogue box within the App. The PIN in your KILO and the PIN entered on your smartphone must match. 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.
sigsauer.com 3a. Updating your KILO to the latest software during Pairing You may be prompted to update the software on your KILO. These software updates are mandatory and allow Sig Sauer to ensure that your BDX 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.
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. The BDX App comes with one default 0.308 profile. You can edit this profile by touching “Profile 1” or create a new one by touching the “New Profile” in the upper right corner of the App.
sigsauer.com 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.
RANGEFINDER HEADS-UP DISPLAY (HUD) 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.
sigsauer.com KILO SETTINGS From the Settings menu you can fully configure the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Mode of Operation (LOS, AMR, ABU or ABE/ABX) Target Mode (BEST or LAST) Unit of Measure (Yards or Meters) Sleep Timeout (30, 60, 120 or 180 seconds) Holdover / Sight unit of Measure (MOA or MILS) 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.
TEMPERATURE AND ALTITUDE Once your KILO is paired and actively synced with your smartphone, when you enter the RANGEFINDER HUD screen your smartphone will automatically pull the local temperature and altitude from the closest weather station. If you are not in cell range you can manually update both temperature and altitude by touching on the white numbers in each field and manually updating these environmental conditions.
sigsauer.com 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 zeroed (i.e.
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. See the confirmation dialogue box in the image below right.
sigsauer.com CONFIGURING GLOBAL SETTINGS IN THE BDX APP 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
PAIRING A KESTREL 5700 ELITE WITH THE KILO3000BDX Using the RANGE / MODE buttons or the BDX App, put the KILO in ABE/ABX mode. This allows the KILO to be seen by the Kestrel. ABE will be displayed in the KILO. AB External will be displayed in the App. Close the BDX App. Next, turn on your Kestrel. Follow the instructions for the Kestrel to turn on the Bluetooth radio and connect devices to the Kestrel (https://kestrelinstruments.com/support/manuals-anddownloads).
sigsauer.com FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ): Q: I can’t get the display to focus. A: You need to adjust the diopter ring to your vision. Rotate the eyecup / diopter ring in either direction until the display comes into sharp focus. Q: I can’t seem to range very far past trees or animals. A: Your KILO will perform differently based on changes in ambient conditions such as bright sunlight or snow, rain or fog, temperature and the reflectivity of the target being ranged.
Q: My battery drains too fast. A: Most rangefinders will provide over 4000 individual range calculations using a fresh CR2 primary lithium battery. Your KILO exceeds this specification. 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. Q: My ballistic solution in the HUD and displayed in the KILO is always off a few inches.
sigsauer.com Q: When using AB External on my KILO I can no longer see the rangefinder information on the HUD in the BDX App. A: If your KILO and a Kestrel are actively paired (sending / receiving information) the BDX App cannot be connected and paired to your KILO at the same time. Q: My KILO is set to AB External but isn’t displaying holdover information. A:To display a complete ballistic solution your KILO must be actively paired with a Kestrel.
KILO3000BDX™ 10x42 mm SPECIFICATIONS Magnification Objective Clear Aperture Close Focus Distance Eye Relief Angular (FOV) FOV @ 1000yds Laser Divergence Range Response Time Scanning Range Resolution Under 100 yds Max Range (Class 1M) Weight with Battery 46 10x 42 mm 20 ft 18 mm 6.1 degrees 320 ft 1.5 x .06 MRAD 0.25 seconds Yes .
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A – 5 in / 127 mm B – 5.75 in / 146 mm C – 2.5 in / 63.
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