Bushnell ELITE1500ARCTM 20-5101 - Manual (Page 3)

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Bushnell® ELITE ®1500 ARC™ (Angle Range Compensation)
Laser Rangefinder. The ELITE®1500 ARC™ is a precision Laser Rangefinding optical instrument designed
to provide many years of enjoyment. This booklet will help you achieve optimum performance by
explaining its adjustments and features as well as how to care for this precise laser rangefinding optical
instrument. To ensure optimal performance and longevity, please read these instructions before using your
ELITE®1500 ARC™.
INTRODUCTION
Your ELITE®1500 ARC™ (Angle Range Compensation) is an advanced premium laser rangefinder
designed by hunters for hunters. Elite 1500®ARC™ is comprised of Digital Technology featuring a
built-in accelerometer-based inclinometer that digitally displays the exact slope angle from +/-60° of
elevation with +/- 1.0 degree accuracy. The Bushnell® ELITE®1500 ARC™ solves a problem hunters
have been faced with for years. The problem: Bow and rifle hunters have struggled with extreme uphill
and downhill angles because of how these angles alter true horizontal distance to your target. The
Solution: ARC’s integrated inclinometer provides elevation angle to allow for distance compensation
when targeting objects that are either uphill or downhill. This data is then combined with internal
algorithmic ballistic formulas.
ARC (Angle Range Compensation) Modes
Bow Mode ( ) : Displays line of sight distance, degree of elevation, and true horizontal distance from
5-99 yards / meters and a maximum inclination of +/- 60°.
Rifle Mode ( ) : Calculates and displays the amount of bullet drop, at the target in inches or centimeters.
The amount of bullet drop is determined by the line of sight distance to the target, degree of elevation,
along with the specific ballistic characteristics of the caliber and ammunition load. When you range
your target, the line of sight, degree of elevation, and bullet-drop/holdover in inches or centimeters will
be displayed from 100 to 800 yards/meters with a maximum inclination of +/- 60°. One of eight
ballistic groups (identified as A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H) can be selected by the user, with each formula
representing a given combination of caliber and loads. The ballistic groups are selected by the user in
the SET-UP menu.
Regular Mode ( ) : This mode does not provide any degree of elevation or compensated distance, but
instead, line of sight distance only.
The ELITE® 1500 ARC™ allows range readings from 5-1500 ARC™ yards / 5-1372 delivering superb
and accurate range performance to +/- one yard. Measuring 1.7 x 5.1 x 3.7 inches, the 10-ounce
ELITE®1500 ARC™ also features Selective Targeting™ Modes, Superb Optical Quality, 100% Waterproof
Construction, and Bushnell’s patented RainGuard® coating.
HOW OUR DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY WORKS
The ELITE®1500 ARC™ emits invisible, eye safe, infrared energy pulses. The ELITE®1500 ARC™’s Advanced
Digital microprocessor and ASIC chip (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) results in instantaneous and
accurate readings every time. Sophisticated digital technology instantaneously calculates distances by
measuring the time it takes for each pulse to travel from the rangefinder, to the target, and back.