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Kestrel® 4000 pocket weather tracker

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Kestrel 4000 measures

  • Current wind speed
  • Average wind speed
  • Maximum wind speed
  • Temperature
  • Wind Chill
  • Relative Humidity
  • Heat index
  • Dew Point
  • Wet bulb temperature
  • Barometric pressure
  • Altitude
  • Density altitude
  • Time & Date

Choice of measurement units

  • kt, m/s, km/h, mph, ft/min, Beaufort
  • ºC, ºF
  • %
  • mbar, inHg, hPa, psi
  • m, ft

Accuracy

  • Speed ±3% of reading or ±0.1m/s
  • Temperature ±1ºC
  • Relative humidity ±3%
  • Dew point ±3ºC
  • Barometric pressure ±3mbar

Operational Range

  • Speed 0.4 to 60 m/s
  • Temperature -45 to 125ºC
  • Relative humidity 0 to 100%
  • Barometric pressure 300 to 1100mbar

Specification Range

  • Speed 0.4 to 40 m/s
  • Temperature -29 to 70ºC
  • Relative humidity 5 to 95%
  • Barometric pressure 750 to 1100mbar

Download the Kestrel 4000 data sheet

The Kestrel 4000NV with night vision protection

The Kestrel 4000 Pocket Weather Tracker allows you to take instant accurate readings of environmental conditions whenever and wherever you are. At the touch of a button important weather information is clearly shown in digital or graphical form.

Ideal for construction workers, engineers, sailors, flyers, farmers and those who love the outdoors, the Kestrel 4000 offers a multitude of features to help you monitor your environment in one single instrument. For those with after dark requirements, the Kestrel 4000NV (with an olive drab case) is available with a low intensity red backlight.

Individual functions can be displayed in 3 different formats: current, minimum/maximum/average and chart. There are also 3 user screens, which can be customised to simultaneously display the 3 most appropriate functions for the application.

The Kestrel 4000 can be set up to log data automatically (as well as manually) at programmable intervals, in order to display a history of weather information. Graphs display up to 2000 data points and the value, time and date of capture point can be shown. The stored data can also be uploaded to a PC, for analysis/storage with the optional Kestrel Interface and Communicator software.

High precision jewel bearings and a lightweight impeller provide accurate air flow measurements (+/-3% of reading) and the ability to operate at speeds as low as 0.3 metres a second. The impeller is user-replaceable in case of damage, also ensuring high accuracy levels are maintained for life. An integral hard cover protects the impeller when not in use.

A precision external thermistor sensor provides fast response temperature readings and accuracy of +/- 1°C. The 0.1 degree resolution of the display aids in determining when a consistent reading has been reached. A special housing protects the relative humidity sensor from contamination providing an accuracy of +/-3%. A monolithic silicon based pressure sensor enables barometric pressure and altitude to be calculated, with a resolution of 0.1mb and 1m respectively.

The combination of the Kestrel 4000's multiple sensors result in the following derived functions: wind chill, heat index, dew point and density altitude. Wind chill is the combination of wind speed and air temperature, so the stronger the wind speed the colder it feels. Heat index is the combined effect of air temperature and relative humidity. Hot, humid air actually feels hotter than hot, dry air. Dew point is the temperature at which moisture forms on a surface. Density altitude is the density of the air expressed as an altitude.

The Kestrel 4000 Pocket Weather Tracker is powered by two easily replaceable, AAA batteries and has two power saving modes to prolong battery life. All text can be displayed in one of several languages including: English, French, Italian, Spanish or German.

Kestrel 4000 features

  • Multifunction instrument
  • Graphical displays
  • Data capture up to 2000 readings
  • Minimum/maximum values
  • User defined screens
  • Language selection
  • Small robust design
  • High accuracy
  • Precision jewel mounted impeller
  • Fast response temperature sensor
  • Replaceable impeller
  • Easy to read back-lit display
  • Olive drab version has red backlight
  • Hard cover protects impeller
  • Runs from 2 AAA batteries
  • Optional PC download
  • Available in grey, olive drab or safety orange
  • 5 year warranty

Typical applications

  • Agriculture - checking conditions prior to crop spraying or burning
  • Aviation - gliders, para-gliders, micro-lights, parachutists and ballooning
  • Construction - site safety, working conditions, working at height in cranes or access vehicles
  • Education - air flow experiments, environmental studies, out door sports
  • Heating and ventilation - air flow through fans, checking condition of filters
  • Industry - air flow measurements, pollution control
  • Science - aerodynamics, environmental science and meteorology
  • Fire fighters - checking fire spreading hazard
  • Outdoor activities - sailors, walkers, model boats/air craft, kite flyers, archery, shooting, fishing, golf & athletics

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