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The Kestrel 5000 Environmental Meter is a remarkably powerful measuring and data logging tool, yet remarkably compact. The Kestrel 5000 provides the same trusted accuracy, reliability, and usability as the original Kestrel 4000. Use it for research, safety, expeditions, agriculture and any other profession or activity where accurate on-the-spot conditions monitoring is key.
The new Kestrel 5000 Series platform adds many new features and options. If you’re familiar with the Kestrel 4500, the first thing you’ll notice is the larger, higher-resolution and contrast display and improved font readability. The Kestrel 5 series also includes a built-in dual color backlight, extra-strong polycarbonate lens and AA battery operation and offers optional LiNK iOS and Android wireless connectivity and app support. Like all Kestrel meters, the Kestrel 5000 is drop-proof, dust-proof, waterproof and able to withstand harsh environments without damage – so it can travel with you anywhere you dare to go. A range of carry pouch options makes it even easier to take your Kestrel meter with you.
In addition to measuring the current environmental conditions, the Kestrel 5000 tracks and logs over 10,000 sets of time-stamped data. Your data log can be transferred to a mobile device wirelessly, or to a PC/MAC with either the optional Kestrel LiNK Dongle or waterproof USB Data Transfer Cable.
The true versatility of the Kestrel 5000 becomes apparent with the addition of the. This precision-engineered accessory securely mounts the Kestrel 5000 to any tripod or other ¼-20 fitted bracket. Once mounted, the Kestrel 5500 becomes an independent monitoring station, as the large wind vane and precision pivot keep the Kestrel oriented into the wind for continuous measurement and logging of wind speed and all other key weather parameters. The Kestrel LiNK app (iOS and Android) also displays the Kestrel’s real-time readings on a vivid, customizable mobile device dashboard by providing a remote display that functions up to 100’ away (line of sight). The Kestrel 5000 meter can also be stored and carried in the Vane Mount belt pouch. The entire kit weighs just 10.5 ounces / 295 grams and is just 2.5 x 3 x 8.5 inches / 6.5 x 7.5 x 22 cm in size.
Kestrels have been put to the test in some of the harshest conditions on the planet. U.S. Special Forces, combat weather teams, wildland firefighters, smoke jumpers, Mt. Everest expeditions and auto pit crews are just a few who rely on a Kestrel to provide them with the crucial environmental data they need. Watch any on-screen meteorologist during a hurricane, and you’re sure to spot a Kestrel in action. Researchers have relied on Kestrel’s accuracy and portability for nearly 20 years, and you’ll find Kestrel referenced in many a peer-reviewed journal article. If environmental conditions are important in your profession or favorite activity, there is no better partner than a Kestrel 5000.
Measures:| ACCURACY | RESOLUTION | SPECIFICATION RANGE | |
| Wind Speed | Air Speed | Larger of 3% of reading, least significant digit or 20 ft/min Speed | 0.1 m/s | 0.6 to 40.0 m/s |
| 1 ft/min | 118 to 7,874 ft/min | ||
| 0.1 km/h | 2.2 to 144.0 km/h | ||
| 0.1 mph | 1.3 to 89.5 mph | ||
| 0.1 knots | 1.2 to 77.8 knots | ||
| 1 B* | 0 to 12 B* | ||
| 0.1 F/S* | 2-131.2* | ||
| Ambient Temperature | 0.9 °F | 0.1 °F | -20.0 to 158.0 °F |
| 0.5 °C | 0.1 °C | -29.0 to 70.0 °C | |
| Relative Humidity | 2%RH | 0.1 %RH | 10 to 90% 25°C noncondensing |
| Pressure | 1.5 hPa|mbar | 0.1 hPa|mbar | 25°C/77°F |
| 0.044 inHg | 0.01 inHg | 700-1100 hPa|mbar | |
| 0.022 PSI | 0.01 PSI | 20.67-32.48 inHg | |
| 10.15-15.95 PSI | |||
| Compass | 5° | 1° | 0 to 360° |
| 1/16th Cardinal Scale |
| CALCULATED MEASUREMENTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| MEASUREMENT | ACCURACY (+/-) | RESOLUTION | SENSORS EMPLOYED |
| Altitude | typical: 23.6 ft/7.2 m from 750 to 1100 mBar max: 48.2 ft/14.7 m from 300 to 750 mBar |
1 ft 1 m | Pressure, User Input (Reference Pressure) |
| Barometric Pressure | 0.07 inHg 2.4 hPa|mbar 0.03 PSI |
0.01 inHg 0.1 hPa|mbar 0.01 PSI |
Pressure, User Input (Reference Altitude) |
| Crosswind & Headwind/Tailwind | 7.1% | 1 mph 1 ft/min 0.1 km/h 0.1 m/s 0.1 knots |
Wind Speed, Compass |
| Density Altitude | 226 ft 69 m |
1 ft 1 m | Temperature, Relative Humidity Pressure |
| Dew Point | 3.4 °F 1.9 °C 15- 95% RH. Refer to Range for Temperature Sensor |
0.1 °F 0.1 °C |
Temperature, Relative Humidity |
| Heat Index | 7.1°F 4.0°C |
0.1 °F 0.1 °C |
Temperature, Relative Humidity |
| Probability of Ignition (PIG) | PIG Accuracy dependent on proximity of inputs to reference table steps. | 10% | Temperature, Relative Humidity |
| THI (NRC) | 1.5 °F 0.8 °C |
0.1 °F 0.1 °C |
Temperature, Relative Humidity |
| THI (Yousef) | 2.3 °F 1.3 °C |
0.1 °F 0.1 °C |
Temperature, Relative Humidity |
| Wet Bulb Temperature – Psychrometric | 3.2 °F 1.8 °C |
0.1 °F 0.1 °C |
Temperature, Relative Humidity Pressure |
| Wet Bulb Temperature – Naturally Aspirated (NWB TEMP) | 1.4 °F 0.8 °C |
0.1 °F 0.1 °C |
Wind Speed, Temperature Globe Temperature, Relative Humidity, Pressure |
| Wind Chill | 1.6 °F 0.9 °C |
0.1 °F 0.1 °C |
Wind Speed, Temperature |
| ADDITIONAL PRODUCT INFO | |
|---|---|
| Display & Backlight | Multifunction, multidigit monochrome dot-matrix display. Choice of white or red LED backlight. |
| Response Time & Display Update | Display updates every 1 second. After exposure to large environmental changes, all sensors require an equilibration period to reach stated accuracy. Measurements employing RH may require longer periods particularly after prolonged exposure to very high or very low humidity. WBGT requires about 8 minutes to reach 95% accuracy and about 15 minutes to reach 99% accuracy after exposure to large environmental changes. |
| Data Storage & Graphical display Min/Max/Avg History | Logged history stored and displayed for every measured value. Manual and auto data storage. Min/Max/Avg history may be reset independently. Auto-store interval settable from 2 seconds to 12 hours*, overwrite on or off. Logs even when display off except for 2 and 5 second intervals. Kestrel 5 series units hold over 10,000 data points. |
| data Upload & Bluetooth Data Connect Option | Wireless range up to 100ft. Connection requires optional USB data transfer cable or Kestrel Link Dongle or Kestrel LiNK app. Employs Kestrel Link protocol for data transmission with Link supported devices. (Kestrel LiNK for iOS/Android, Kestrel Link for PC/MAC). |
| Clock/Calendar | Real-time hours:minutes:seconds clock, calendar, automatic leap-year adjustment. |
| Auto Shutdown | User-selectable – Off, 15-60 minutes with no key presses. |
| Languages | English, French, German, Spanish. |
| Certifications | CE certified, RoHS, FCC, IC tested and WEEE compliant. Individually tested to NIST-traceable standards. |
| Origin | Designed and manufactured in the USA from US and imported components. Complies with Regional Value Content and Tariff Code Transformation requirements for NAFTA Preference Criterion B. |
| Battery Life | AA Lithium included. Up to 400 hours of use, reduced by backlight, alert light and buzzer, or Bluetooth radio transmission use. |
| Shock Resistance | MIL-STD-810g, Transit Shock, Method 516.6 Procedure IV; unit only; impact may damage replaceable impeller. |
| Sealing | Waterproof (IP67 and NEMA-6) |
| Display & Battery Operational Temperature Limits | 14° F to 131° F | -10 °C to 55 °C Measurements may be taken beyond the limits of the operational temperature range of the display and batteries by maintaining the unit within the operational range and then exposing it to the more extreme environment for the minimum time necessary to take reading. |
| Storage Temperature | -22.0 °F to 140.0 °F | -30.0 °C to 60.0 °C. |
| Size & Weight | 5.0 x 1.9 x 1.1 in | 12.7 x 4.5 x 2.8 cm, 4.3 oz | 121 g. (Lithium battery included) |
Impeller:
Every Kestrel Meter features a large, 1” impeller mounted on a sapphire jewel bearing, which means it starts rotating with the slightest puff of air – 0.48 km/h to be exact! This patented impeller is user-replaceable by simply pushing it out with your thumbs, which means it can easily be replaced if it is damaged or worn. The measurements from the wind impeller are taken magnetically. The impeller is not glued or attached to the unit. Because every new impeller is calibrated in the wind tunnel at the USA factory, if your application demands regular calibration, simply pop in a new impeller and the Kestrel Wind Meter is restored to like-new factory calibration standards. The Kestrel 5000 can easily be switched between °F, °C, mph, km/h, ft/min, m/s, knots and Beaufort.
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