Kestrel 1000 Pocket Wind Meter

The New Kestrel 1000 has been redesigned for even better performance and functionality!

Measures

• Current Wind Speed
• Maximum Wind Gust
• Average Wind Speed

 

Know Your Conditions

• Measure environmental conditions quickly and accurately
• Wide range of wind speeds and low startup 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
• Two-year warranty

Specifications
Measurement	Units of Measure	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	0.6 to 40 m/s (1.3 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% @ 5° off-axis; -2% @ 10°; -3% @ 15°
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 50°C (122°F) and below -15°C (5°F).
Storage Temperature	Recommended -20°C to 80°C (-4°F to 176°F)
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.
Warranty	Standard 2-year warranty covers parts and labor.