Kestrel 4500NV Applied Ballistics Meter - Manual (Page 27)

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usInG THE BOOTlOADER
When new software updates become available, users can
update their Kestrel using the NK Bootloader software. To
do so, please follow these instructions;
Note: You will need to have either a Bluetooth capable Kestrel
or the PC Interface cradle and cable in order to upgrade your
Kestrel software.
1. Set up your PC to talk to the Kestrel using either
Bluetooth or the PC Interface Cradle.
2. Download the NK Bootloader software from Applied
Ballistics page on the NK website: http://www.nkhome.
com/ABProfileLoader.html
3. Extract the zip file to the desktop of the PC.
4. Click on Setup.exe and follow the instructions to install
the NK Bootloader software.
5. Once you’ve installed the file, click on the start button.
Locate and start the NK Bootloader software.
6. Click on File in the top left. Find the folder location of
where the BIN file was extracted from step 3 and select
that file.
7. Make sure your Bluetooth is enabled and Kestrel is
turned on and in range of the PC. If you are using the PC
Interface cradle, please have the Kestrel turned on in the
cradle and connected to the PC.
8. Select the correct COM port number and click start
download. It will take about 10 to 15 minutes to update
the Kestrel Software. You should see “REFLASH” on the
Kestrel unit while updating the code.
9. Once the progress bar is complete, the Kestrel software
has been updated and is ready for use.