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Kestrel® 3500 Delta T pocket weather 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 Yellow
Display Display type Reflective 4 digit LCD
Digit height 9mm
Display update 1 second
Functions
[with on screen prompt]
Current speed (3 second average) [Spd]
Average speed since power on (AVG) [Spd]
Maximum 3 second gust since power on (MAX) [Spd]
Temperature [deG]
Relative humidity [r.h.]
Dew point [d.P.]
Wet bulb temperature [bulb]
Barometric pressure [bAro]
Altitude [ALt]
Delta T [deL t]
Data hold (HOLD)
Wind Speed units kt, m/s, km/h, mph, ft/min, Beaufort Force (B)
Temperature units ºC, ºF
Relative humidity units %
Pressure units hPa, inHg
Altitude units m, ft
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 89.0mph)
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% @ 5º, -2% @ 10º, -3% at 15º
Calibration drift <1% 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)
Temperature
(1 sec response)
Operational range -45.0ºC to +125.0ºC
Specification range -29.0ºC to +70.0ºC
Accuracy ±1ºC
Resolution 0.1º
Relative Humidity
(1 min response)
Operational range 0% to 100%
Specification range 5% to 95% non-condensing
Accuracy ±3% (when unit allowed to equilibrate to external temperature)
Resolution 1%
Calibration drift ± 2% over 24 months (correctable)
Dew point accuracy ± 2ºC (above 20% relative humidity)
Barometric Pressure
(1 sec response)
Operational range 10 to 1100 hPa at 25ºC
Specification range 750 to 1100 hPa at 25ºC
Accuracy ±1.5 hPa (max error over range 0ºC to 70ºC: ±2 hPa)
Resolution 0.1 hPa
Calibration drift Typically ±1 hPa per year (correctable)
Wet bulb temperature accuracy ± 2ºC (between 0ºC and 37.8ºC)
Altitude
(1 sec response)
Operational range -2000m to +9000m (-6000 ft to +30,000 ft)
Specification range -2000m to +6000m at 25ºC
Accuracy ±15m (max error out of spec range: ±30m)
Resolution 1m or 1ft
Sensors Impeller Diameter 25mm
High precision axel and jewel (sapphire) bearings
User replaceable impeller assembly
Temperature Thermally isolated, hermetically sealed precision thermistor
Relative humidity Polymer capacitive sensor, mounted externally in thin-walled chamber
Pressure Monolithic piezo-resistive silicon based sensor with second order temperature correction
Environmental Sealing Electronics enclosure IP67 [Water resistant]
Floats
Shock Drop tested (MIL.STD.810F - unit only)
Temperature Operating range: -10ºC to +55ºC (for LCD readability and batteries)
Storage range: -30ºC to +60ºC
EMC CE marked
Miscellaneous Battery Lithium coin cell CR2032, included, user replaceable
Battery Life 300 hours operation, typical ± depending on backlight use
Auto switch off 45 minutes after last key press
Cover Snap on hard cover for protection
Certification Wind speed, temperature, humidity and pressure 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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