Kestrel 3000 Weather Meter / Digital Hygrometer
Product Overview
Targeted toward and practically required for wildland firefighters in both fighting fires and controlled burn situations. This Kestrel 3000 model was a principle factor that changed firefighting equipment standards from the previous standard, the belt weather kit. It cut the weight of dated weather packs, confusion, and time, to this minimalist approach that was revolutionary in firefighting, where users lives literally depend on the accurate weather data their Kestrel 3000 provides.
NK was the first to provide accurate relative humidity measurements from a hand-held weather meter, and the Kestrel 3000 features two patents on its humidity measuring sensors.
From the Kestrel 3000's accurate relative humidity readings, it also calculates the dewpoint and heat stress index —important information to know when working or playing outdoors in hot and humid conditions.
A common accessory for fire departments is the field calibration kit.
Applications
The Kestrel 3000 has traditionally been the choice for firefighters. It has RH, quick, easy and only $149. That said... one reason to consider any of the Kestrel 5000 series:
Features
- Current Wind Speed
- Maximum Wind Gust
- Average Wind Speed
- Air, Water & Snow Temperature
- Wind Chill
- Relative Humidity
- Heat Stress Index
- Dewpoint
- Protective cover with sure-grip overmolding
- Data hold function
- Large easy-to-read display with backlight
- Waterproof and floats
- Humidity sensor can be recalibrated in the field with our Relative Humidity Calibration Kit.
- User-replaceable impeller
- External temperature sensor
- Patented Quick-Response RH Sensor
Includes
- A slip-on protective cover
- Neck lanyard
- CR2032 coin cell battery (Average life 300 hours)
- 5 Year Warranty
- Kestrel Certificate of Conformity
Kestrel Meter 3000 Videos
UNBOXING THE KESTREL 3000
Specifications
Physical | |
Dimensions | 122mm x 42mm x 20mm |
Cover dimensions | 122mm x 46mm x 26mm |
Weight | 65g |
Cover weight | 37g |
Lanyard | 0.5m |
Case colour | Maroon |
Display type | Reflective 3½ digit LCD |
Digit height | 9mm |
Display update | 1 second |
Display | |
Functions |
Current wind speed (3 second average) Average speed since power on (AVG) Maximum 3 second gust since power on (MAX) Temperature Wind chill Relative humidity Heat Index Dew point Data hold (HOLD) |
Speed units | kt, m/s, km/h, mph, ft/min, Beaufort Force (B) |
Temperature units | °C, °F |
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% @ 5°, -2% @ 10°, -3% at 15° |
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 | -45.0°C to +125.0°C |
Specification range | -29.0°C to +70.0°C |
Accuracy | ±1°C |
Resolution | 0.1° |
Wind chill accuracy | ±1.0°C (from wind speed and temperature) |
Relative Humidity (1 min response) | |
Operational range | 0% to 100% |
Specification range | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Resolution | 0.1% |
Accuracy | ±3% (when unit allowed to equilibrate to external temperature) |
Calibration drift | ±2% over 24 months (correctable) |
Heat index accuracy | ±2°C (between 21.1°C and 54.4°C) |
Dew point accuracy | ±2°C (above 20% relative humidity) |
Sensor | |
Impeller |
Diameter 25mm. High precision axle 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 |
Environmental | |
Sealing | Electronics enclosure IP67 [Water resistant] |
Shock | Drop tested (MIL.STD.810F - unit only) |
Temperature | Operating range: -10°C to +55°C (for LCD readability and batteries) Storage range: -30°C to +60°C |
EMC | CE marked |
Miscellaneous | |
Battery | Lithium coin cell CR2032, included, user replaceable |
Battery Life | 300 hours of use, typical ± depending on backlight use |
Auto switch off | 45 minutes after last key press |
Cover | Snap on hard cover for protection |
Wind chill equivalent temperature calculation | Utilises the (US) NWS Wind Chill Temperature (WCT) Index, revised 2001, with wind speed adjusted by a factor of 1.5 to yield equivalent results for wind speed measured at 10m above ground |
Heat Index calculation | Steadman, from temperature and relative humidity |
Certification |
Wind speed, temperature and humidity measurements are tested during manufacture. A certificate of conformity (C of C) is included with each Kestrel. Calibration certificates are available for an additional fee. |
Guarantee | 5 years |
Shipping | This Item Ships from Fremantle, Perth, Western Australia |
Please allow 2 - 10 days for your order to arrive.
Although Most Stocked Products will generally Ship Overnight. We source products from all over the world to bring you epic offers and the lowest prices. This means sometimes you have to wait a little longer to get your order but it's always worth it!
Returns are easy.
simply contact us for a returns number and send your item to our returns centre for fast processing. We'll get you a replacement or refund in a snap!
Description
Kestrel 3000 Weather Meter / Digital Hygrometer
Product Overview
Targeted toward and practically required for wildland firefighters in both fighting fires and controlled burn situations. This Kestrel 3000 model was a principle factor that changed firefighting equipment standards from the previous standard, the belt weather kit. It cut the weight of dated weather packs, confusion, and time, to this minimalist approach that was revolutionary in firefighting, where users lives literally depend on the accurate weather data their Kestrel 3000 provides.
NK was the first to provide accurate relative humidity measurements from a hand-held weather meter, and the Kestrel 3000 features two patents on its humidity measuring sensors.
From the Kestrel 3000's accurate relative humidity readings, it also calculates the dewpoint and heat stress index —important information to know when working or playing outdoors in hot and humid conditions.
A common accessory for fire departments is the field calibration kit.
Applications
The Kestrel 3000 has traditionally been the choice for firefighters. It has RH, quick, easy and only $149. That said... one reason to consider any of the Kestrel 5000 series:
Features
- Current Wind Speed
- Maximum Wind Gust
- Average Wind Speed
- Air, Water & Snow Temperature
- Wind Chill
- Relative Humidity
- Heat Stress Index
- Dewpoint
- Protective cover with sure-grip overmolding
- Data hold function
- Large easy-to-read display with backlight
- Waterproof and floats
- Humidity sensor can be recalibrated in the field with our Relative Humidity Calibration Kit.
- User-replaceable impeller
- External temperature sensor
- Patented Quick-Response RH Sensor
Includes
- A slip-on protective cover
- Neck lanyard
- CR2032 coin cell battery (Average life 300 hours)
- 5 Year Warranty
- Kestrel Certificate of Conformity
Kestrel Meter 3000 Videos
UNBOXING THE KESTREL 3000
Specifications
Physical | |
Dimensions | 122mm x 42mm x 20mm |
Cover dimensions | 122mm x 46mm x 26mm |
Weight | 65g |
Cover weight | 37g |
Lanyard | 0.5m |
Case colour | Maroon |
Display type | Reflective 3½ digit LCD |
Digit height | 9mm |
Display update | 1 second |
Display | |
Functions |
Current wind speed (3 second average) Average speed since power on (AVG) Maximum 3 second gust since power on (MAX) Temperature Wind chill Relative humidity Heat Index Dew point Data hold (HOLD) |
Speed units | kt, m/s, km/h, mph, ft/min, Beaufort Force (B) |
Temperature units | °C, °F |
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% @ 5°, -2% @ 10°, -3% at 15° |
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 | -45.0°C to +125.0°C |
Specification range | -29.0°C to +70.0°C |
Accuracy | ±1°C |
Resolution | 0.1° |
Wind chill accuracy | ±1.0°C (from wind speed and temperature) |
Relative Humidity (1 min response) | |
Operational range | 0% to 100% |
Specification range | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Resolution | 0.1% |
Accuracy | ±3% (when unit allowed to equilibrate to external temperature) |
Calibration drift | ±2% over 24 months (correctable) |
Heat index accuracy | ±2°C (between 21.1°C and 54.4°C) |
Dew point accuracy | ±2°C (above 20% relative humidity) |
Sensor | |
Impeller |
Diameter 25mm. High precision axle 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 |
Environmental | |
Sealing | Electronics enclosure IP67 [Water resistant] |
Shock | Drop tested (MIL.STD.810F - unit only) |
Temperature | Operating range: -10°C to +55°C (for LCD readability and batteries) Storage range: -30°C to +60°C |
EMC | CE marked |
Miscellaneous | |
Battery | Lithium coin cell CR2032, included, user replaceable |
Battery Life | 300 hours of use, typical ± depending on backlight use |
Auto switch off | 45 minutes after last key press |
Cover | Snap on hard cover for protection |
Wind chill equivalent temperature calculation | Utilises the (US) NWS Wind Chill Temperature (WCT) Index, revised 2001, with wind speed adjusted by a factor of 1.5 to yield equivalent results for wind speed measured at 10m above ground |
Heat Index calculation | Steadman, from temperature and relative humidity |
Certification |
Wind speed, temperature and humidity measurements are tested during manufacture. A certificate of conformity (C of C) is included with each Kestrel. Calibration certificates are available for an additional fee. |
Guarantee | 5 years |
Shipping
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Delivery & Returns
Please allow 2 - 10 days for your order to arrive.
Although Most Stocked Products will generally Ship Overnight. We source products from all over the world to bring you epic offers and the lowest prices. This means sometimes you have to wait a little longer to get your order but it's always worth it!
Returns are easy.
simply contact us for a returns number and send your item to our returns centre for fast processing. We'll get you a replacement or refund in a snap!
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