The NK Kestrel 1000 Pocket Wind Meter is very accurate, very tough and very affordable
Features & Applications:
The Kestrel 1000 Wind Meter measures wind speed, maximum wind speed, and average wind speed. This compact, durable unit fits nicely in the palm of your hand and weighs a mere 2 ounces. The Kestrel 1000 features a large liquid crystal display which is easy to read under almost any condition and the display units can be changed at any time, with choices to suit a wide variety of applications (knots, meters per second, kilometers per hour, miles per hour or feet per minute, Beaufort). A protective hard case is included.
Features:
- Ultralight impeller is mounted in jewel bearings for precision and startup speed
- Impeller is shock-mounted in a glass-reinforced plastic housing
- Simple impeller replacement
- Nylon lanyard included
- Entire unit is waterproof and floats
- One year warranty from date of purchase
- CR2032 battery with a typical life of 400 hours included
Applications:
- Crop dusting & spraying
- Fire fighting
- Mining ventilation
- Ventilation (HVAC)
- Education
Spec Summary:
| Wind
Speed |
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Response
Time: |
1 Sec |
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Minimum
Speed: |
0.6 KT, 0.7 MPH, 60 FPM |
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Maximum
Speed: |
78 KT, 89 MPH, 7830 FPM |
| Operation |
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Buttons: |
Two sealed tactile rubber buttons control all functions |
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Auto
Shutdown: |
30 minutes after last key press |
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Battery: |
CR2032 battery. Typical life, 400 hours |
| Environmental |
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Shock: |
Drop tested to 6 feet |
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Temperature: |
Operating range 5 to 122°F |
| Display |
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Operating
Modes: |
Moving three second average (wind speed), average since power on (AV)
or maximum three second gust since power turned on (MAX) |
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Type: |
Reflective LCD |
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Update: |
1 second |
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Range: |
0.0 to 19.9, 20 to 199 |
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Units: |
Knots (KT),
miles per hour (MPH) or feet per minute (FPM) |
| Physical |
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Impeller: |
Diameter 1in.; High precision jewel bearings; User
replaceable impeller assembly |
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Dimensions: |
4.8" x 1.7" x 0.6" |
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Weight: |
2.5 ounces |
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