Kestrel 1000 Pocket Wind Meter

Innovative design for stability and accuracy in abrupt condition changes. Patented user replaceable impeller, low friction sapphire jewel bearing.
Data hold function, large easy to read display, ergonomically designed hard cover, waterproof and floats. Lanyard and battery included.

Know Your Conditions

• Measure environmental conditions quickly and accurately
• Wide range of wind speeds and low start up speed
• Reliable, portable and easy to use

Quality by Design

• All instruments and accessories are completely assembled in the USA
• Patented user-replaceable impeller
• Low friction sapphire jewel bearing

Features

• Protective cover with sure-grip overmolding
• Data hold function
• Large easy-to-read display
• Waterproof and floats
• Lanyard and battery included

• Measurement: Current, Max and Avg Wind Speed
• Units of Measure: m/s, km/hr, mph, fpm, kts, Beaufort Force
• Accuracy: ±3% of reading or ±0.1 m/s
• Range: 0.3 to 40 m/s (0.7 to 89 mph)
• Display Update: 1 second
• Display Size: Reflective 3 1/2 digit LCD, 9 mm (0.36 in.) digit height
• Off-Axis Wind Speed Accuracy: -1% @ 5º off-axis; -2% @ 10º; -3% @ 15º
• Calibration Drift: < 2% after 100 hours use at 7 M/S (~14 KT, 25 KM/H, 16 MPH or 1,400 FPM)
• Environmental Sealing: Electronics enclosure IP67 - water resistant to 1 m. (3 ft.)
• Shock Resistance: Drop tested to 2 m. (6 ft.)
• Auto Shutdown: 45 minutes after last key press
• Battery: User-replaceable CR2032 coin cell; typical life, 400 hrs
• Impeller: 25 mm (1 in.) diameter, sapphire bearings, light weight; user-replaceable without tools
• Dimensions:
  • Unit: 122 x 42 x 20 mm (4.8 x 1.7 x 0.8 in.)
  • Cover: 122 x 46 x 26 mm (4.6 x 1.8 x 1.1 in.)
• Weight:
  • Unit: 2.3oz (65gr)
  • Cover: 1.3oz (37gr)
• Operating Temperature: LCD readability is lost above 50ºC (122ºF) and below -15ºC (5ºF).
• Storage Temperature: Recommended -20ºC to 80ºC (-4ºF to 176ºF)
• Certification: Wind speed measurements are tested at the factory before packaging.