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Kestrel® 1000 hand-held wind meter

Technical Specification

Physical Dimensions 122mm x 42mm x 20mm
Cover Dimensions 122mm x 46mm x 26mm
Weight 65g
Cover weight 37g
Lanyard 0.5m
Case colour Blue
Display Display type Reflective 3½ digit LCD
Digit height 9mm
Display update 1 second
Functions Current speed (3 second average)
Average speed since power on (AVG)
Maximum 3 second gust since power on (MAX)
Data hold (HOLD)
Speed units kt, m/s, km/h, mph, ft/min, Beaufort Force (B)
Performance Speed
(1 sec response)
Operational range 0.4m/s to 60m/s (0.8 to 135.0mph)
Specification range 0.4m/s to 40m/s (0.8 to 89mph)
On axis accuracy Larger of ± 3% of reading or least significant digit. (Some loss of accuracy from bearing wear may occur with sustained operation at or near maximum speed)
Off axis response -1% @ 5°, -2% @ 10°, -3% at 15°
Calibration drift <2% after 100hrs operation at 7m/s
Resolution 0.1 kt, m/s, km/h, mph. 1 FPM below 1999 FPM, 10 FPM above 2000 FPM. 1 Beaufort (0 to 12)
Sensor Impeller Diameter 25mm
High precision axel and jewel (sapphire) bearings
User replaceable impeller assembly
Environmental Sealing Electronics enclosure IP67 [Water resistant]
Floats
Shock Drop tested (MIL.STD.810F - unit only)
Temperature Operating range: -15° C to +55° C (for LCD readability and batteries)
Storage range: -30°C to +60°C
EMC CE marked
Miscellaneous Battery Lithium coin cell CR2032, included, user replaceable
Battery Life 300 hours operation, typical
Auto switch off 45 minutes after last key press
Cover Snap on hard cover for protection
Certification Wind speed measurements are tested during manufacture.
A certificate of conformity (C of C) is included with each Kestrel.
A calibration certificate is available for an additional fee.
Guarantee 5 years
The manufacturer reserves the right to amend the specification and therefore the information in this document may be subject to change.

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