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Pocket Wind Meter
Model Kestrel 1000

  
Here's the one that started it all! Eight years later, it looks a little sliker, and it still gives you the reliable, accurate wind measurements that you need.

MEASURES
  • Current Wind Speed
  • Maximum Wind Gust
  • Average Wind Speed
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    KNOW YOUR CONDITIONS
  • Measure environmental conditions quickly and accurately
  • Wide range of wind speeds and low startup speed
  • Reliable, portable and easy to use
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    QUALITY BY DESIGN
  • All instruments and accessories are completely assembled in the USA
  • Patented user-replaceable impeller
  • Low friction sapphire jewel bearing
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    FEATURES
  • Protective cover with sure-grip overmolding
  • Data hold function
  • Large easy-to-read display
  • Waterproof and floats
  • Lanyard and battery included
  • Two-year warranty
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    SPECIFICATIONS
    Measurement
    Units
    Accuracy
    Range
    Current, Max and Avg Wind Speed m/s, km/hr, mph, fpm, kts, Beaufort Force ±3% of reading
    or ±0.1 m/s    		 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)
    Patents 5,783,753
    Certification
  • Wind speed measurements are tested at the factory before packaging. Factory certification is available for additional fee.
  • Product is CE certified.
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    Warranty Standard 2-year warranty covers parts and labor.

    CAT. NO.
    		 DESCRIPTION
    NK1000-000 Pocket Wind Meter Kestrel 1000