Literature

User Guide

Kestrel 2500 | Weather Meter

Name: Kestrel 2500 | Weather Meter
Brand: Kestrel
SKU: PST-KR-2500
Price: 404.55 AUD
Availability: InStock

$ 404.55 Ex. GST

Available on backorder

Description

The Kestrel 2500 can record wind speed, temperature and also records altitude and barometric pressure. A three-hour pressure trend indicator (an arrow on the screen showing the trend) helps you predict fish and wildlife activity and know when the weather's going to turn nasty.

Measures:

Barometric Pressure
Altitude
Air, Water & Snow Temperature
Wind Chill
Current Wind Speed
Maximum Wind Gust
Average Wind Speed

Specifications

SENSORS	ACCURACY (+/-)*	Resolution	Specification Range	Operational Range
Wind Speed \| Air Flow	Larger of 3% of reading, least significant digit or 20 ft/min	0.1 m/s	0.6 to 40.0 m/s	0.6 to 60.0 m/s
		1 ft/min	118 to 7,874 ft/min	118 to 11,811 ft/min
		0.1 km/h	2.2 to 144.0 km/h	2.2 to 216.0 km/h
		0.1 mph	1.3 to 89.5 mph	1.3 to 134.2 mph
		0.1 knots	1.2 to 77.8 knots	1.2 to 116.6 knots
		1 B*	0 to 12 B*	0 to 12 B*
		0.1 F/S*	2-131.2 F/S*	2-196.9 F/S*
Ambient Temperature	0.5 °C	0.1 °C	-29.0 to 70.0 °C	-10.0 to 55.0 °C
Pressure	0.022 PSI	0.01 PSI	25°C / 10.88-15.95 PSI	-10.0 to 55.0 °C / 0.14 to 24.00 PSI

	ACCURACY (+/-)*	RESOLUTION	SPEC. RANGE	SENSORS EMPLOYED
Altitude	typical: 7.2m / max: 14.7 m	1m	typical: 750 to 1100 mBar max: 300 to 750 mBar	Pressure User Input (Reference Pressure)
Barometric Pressure	0.07 inHg 2.4 hPa\|mbar	0.01 inHg 0.1 hPa\|mbar	Refer to Ranges for Sensors Employed	Pressure User Input (Reference Altitude)
Wind Chill	0.9 °C	0.1 °C	Refer to Ranges for Sensors Employed	Wind Speed
Wind Chill	0.9 °C	0.1 °C	Refer to Ranges for Sensors Employed	Temperature

Display & Backlight	Reflective 3 1/2 digit LCD. Digit height 0.36 in / 9 mm. Aviation green electroluminescent backlight. Manual activation with auto-off
Response Time & Display Update	All measurements except those based on relative humidity respond accurately within 1 second. Relative humidity and all measurements which include RH in their calculation may require as long as 1 minute to fully equilibrate to a large change in the measurement environment. Display updates every 1 second.
Max/Avg Wind	One-button clear and restart of Max Wind Gust and Average Wind measurement.
Data Upload & Bluetooth® Data Connect Option
Clock / Calendar	Real-time hours:minutes clock.
Auto Shutdown	After 45 minutes of no key presses.
Certifications	CE certified, RoHS and WEEE compliant. Individually tested to NIST-traceable standards (written certificate of tests available at additional charge).
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	CR2032, one, included. Average life, 300 hours. Battery life reduced by backlight use in 2000 to 3500 models.
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).
Operational Temperature Limits	-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 exposing it to the more extreme environment for the minimum time necessary to take reading.
Storage Temperature	-30.0 °C to 60.0 °C
Size & Weight	12.2 x 4.8 x 2.8 cm, 102 g (including slip-on cover)

* NOTE: Accuracy calculated as uncertainty of the measurement derived from statistical analysis considering the combined effects from primary sensor specifications, circuit conversions, and all other sources of error using a coverage factor of k=2, or two standard deviations (2Σ).

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 2500 can easily be switched between °F, °C, mph, km/h, ft/min, m/s, knots and Beaufort.

Features

Hard slip-on protective cover with sure-grip overmolding
3-Button Control
Backlight blue white
Data hold function
Real-time clock
Date & Time
Large easy-to-read display – high contrast, sunlight readable monochrome LCD – with white backlight (or soft red backlight on the NV model)
Quick-response, external thermistor
Patented user-replaceable impeller
High precision pressure sensor
Temperature Sensor (Patented External Isolated)
Wide range of wind speeds and low startup speed
Minimum/Maximum/Average Reading
Reliable, portable, and easy to use
Drop-Tested to MIL-STD-810G
Waterproof to IP67 Standards (Can be submerged up to 3’/1M for up to 30 minutes)
Innovative design for stability and accuracy in abrupt condition changes
All instruments and accessories are completely assembled in the USA