Kestrel 5200 Professional Environmental Meter

Take the calculations and guesswork out of your job.

Kestrel | SKU: 0852HVG | Barcode: 730650001903

1,081.00 SR

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Returnable until Jan 31, 2025

Measures

Air Flow (CFM)
Wind Speed
Current Wind Speed
Average Wind Speed
Maximum Wind Gust
Temperature
Barometric Pressure
Pressure Trend
Relative Humidity
Altitude (Barometric)
Dew Point Temperature
Wet Bulb Temperature (Psychrometric)
Wind Chill
Heat Stress Index
Density Altitude
Air Density
Relative Air Density
Volume Air Flow
Delta-T
Evaporation Rate
Humidity Ratio (Grains)
Bluetooth (LiNK model)

Includes

(1) AA Lithium Battery
Instructions
Protective Draw String Pouch
Lanyard
Certificate Of Conformity (Spec Sheet)

Warranty

5 year manufacturers warranty.

US Manufacturing

The entire Kestrel line is designed and built in the USA. No other handheld weather meter is. Some electronic components have to be sourced overseas these days, but Kestrel buys American wherever possible. Kestrel believes US manufacturing is the only way to ensure that every Kestrel will do its job right. Kestrel believes it’s important to do its part to keep manufacturing alive and well in the US.

Government / Education Pricing Available

Sensor Specifications

Sensor Specifications

Wind Speed
Units of Measure:	mph \| kt \| B \| m/s \| ft/min / km/h
Specification Range:	0.6 to 40.0 m/s 118 to 7,874 ft/min 2.2 to 144.0 km/h 1.3 to 89.5 mph 1.2 to 77.8 knots 0 to 12 B* 2-131.2 F/S*
Operational Range:	0.6 to 60.0 m/s 118 to 11,811 ft/min 2.2 to 216.0 km/h 1.3 to 134.2 mph 1.2 to 116.6 knots 0 to 12 B* 2-196.9 F/S*
Resolution:	0.1 m/s 1 ft/min 0.1 km/h 0.1 mph 0.1 knots 1 B
Accuracy (+/-):	Larger of 3% of reading, least significant digit or 20 ft/min
Notes:	1 inch\|25 mm diameter impeller with precision axle and low-friction Zytel® bearings. Startup speed stated as lower limit, readings may be taken down to 0.4 m/s \| 79 ft/min \| 1.5 km/h \| .9 mph \| .8 kt after impeller startup. Off-axis accuracy -1% @ 5º off-axis; -2% @ 10º; -3% @ 15º. Calibration drift < 1% after 100 hours use at 16 MPH \| 7 m/s. Replacement impeller (PN-0801) field installs without tools (US Patent 5,783,753). Wind speed calibration and testing should be done with triangle on impeller located at the top front face of the Kestrel. *F/S only in Ballistics units. Beaufort not available in Ballistics units.
Ambient Temperature
Units of Measure:	Fahrenheit, Celsius
Specification Range:	-20.0 to 158.0 °F -29.0 to 70.0 °C
Operational Range:	14.0.0 to 131.0 °F -10.0 to 55.0 °C
Resolution:	0.1 °F 0.1 °C
Accuracy (+/-):	0.9 °F 0.5 °C
Notes:	Airflow of 2.2 mph\|1 m/s or greater provides fastest response and reduction of insolation effect. For greatest accuracy, avoid direct sunlight on the temperature sensor and prolonged sunlight exposure to the unit in low airflow conditions. Calibration drift is negligible for the life of the product. For further details, see Display & Battery Operational Temperature Limits.
Pressure
Units of Measure:	inHg, hPA, mb
Specification Range:	25°C/ 77°F 750-1100 hPa\|mbar 22.15-32.48 inHg 10.88-15.95 PS
Operational Range:	0.30 to 48.87 inHg 10.0 to 1654.7 hPa\|mbar 0.14 to 24.00 PSI 14.0 to 131.0 °F -10.0 to 55.0 °C
Resolution:	0.1 hPa\|mbar 0.01 inHg 0.01 PSI
Accuracy (+/-):	1.5 hPa\|mbar 0.044 inHg 0.022 PSI
Notes:	Monolithic silicon piezo-resistive pressure sensor with second-order temperature correction. Between 1100–1600 mbar, unit will operate with reduced accuracy. Sensor may not operate above 1600 mbar and can be damaged above 6,000 mbar or below 10 mbar. Calibration drift is negligible for the life of the product.
Relative Humidity
Units of Measure:	%
Specification Range:	5 to 95% 25°C non-condensing
Operational Range:	0 to 100%
Resolution:	0.1 %RH
Accuracy (+/-):	3%RH
Notes:	To achieve stated accuracy, unit must be permitted to equilibrate to external temperature when exposed to large, rapid temperature changes and be kept out of direct sunlight. Calibration drift is typically less than ±0.25% per year.

Calculated Measurements

Altitude
Accuracy (+/-):	typical: 23.6 ft/7.2 m - 50 to 1100 mBar max: 48.2 ft/14.7 m – 300 to 750 mBar
Resolution:	1ft 1m
Sensors employed:	Pressure User Input (Reference Pressure)
Dew Point
Accuracy (+/-):	3.4 °F 1.9 °C 15-95% RH. Refer to Range for Temperature Sensor
Resolution:	0.1 °F 0.1 °C
Sensors employed:	Temperature Relative Humidity
Wet Bulb Temperature - Psychrometric
Accuracy (+/-):	3.2 °F 1.8 °C
Resolution:	0.1 °F 0.1 °C
Sensors employed:	Temperature Relative Humidity Pressure
Wind Chill
Accuracy:	1.6 °F 0.9 °C
Resolution:	0.1 °F 0.1 °C
Sensors employed:	Wind Speed Temperature
Density Altitude
Accuracy:	226 ft 69 m
Resolution:	1ft 1m
Sensors employed:	Temperature Relative Humidity Pressure
Sensors employed:	Temperature Relative Humidity Pressure
Heat Index
Accuracy:	7.1°F 4.0°C
Resolution:	0.1 °F 0.1 °C
Sensors employed:	Temperature Relative Humidity

Air Density
Accuracy:	0.0002 lb/ft3 0.0033 kg/m3
Resolution:	0.001 lbs/ft3 0.001 kg/m3
Sensors employed:	Temperature Relative Humidity Pressure
Relative Air Density
Accuracy:	0.3%
Resolution:	0.1%
Sensors employed:	Temperature Relative Humidity Pressure
Volume Air Flow
Accuracy:	6.71%
Resolution:	1 cfm 1 m3/hr 1 m3/m 0.1m3/s 1 L/s
Sensors employed:	Air Flow User Input (Duct Shape & Size)
Delta T
Accuracy:	3.2 °F 1.8 °C
Resolution:	0.1 °F 0.1 °C
Sensors employed:	Temperature Relative Humidity Pressure
Evaporation Rate
Accuracy:	0.01 lb/ft2/hr 0.06 kg/m2/hr
Resolution:	0.01 b/ft2/hr 0.01 kg/m2/hr
Sensors employed:	Wind Speed Temperature Relative Humidity Pressure User Input (Concrete Temperature)

Downloads:

Kestrel 5200 Manual and Complete Sensor Specifications

Description

The Kestrel 5200 eliminates the guesswork from difficult projects like pouring concrete, balancing HVAC systems, and monitoring job site conditions with its integrated specialty calculations.

The Kestrel 5200 offers advanced calculators and readings that are unique in the portable meter market and are designed to make your job easier. In addition to measuring current environmental conditions, the Kestrel 5200 tracks and logs over 10,000 sets of time-stamped data. Your data log can be transferred to a mobile device wirelessly with the LiNK wireless communication option and Kestrel LiNK app, or to a PC/MAC with either the accessory Kestrel LiNK Dongle or waterproof USB Data Transfer Cable (available separately).

Construction

The Kestrel 5200 has the American Concrete Institute Evaporation Rate nomograph built in, and displays the Evaporation Rate right on screen with no calculation or error-prone interpolation. With that information in hand, decisions about additives to the mix or curing adjustments can be made, prevent costly plastic shrinkage cracks of the slab. Plus, the Kestrel 5200 allows you to monitor wind-loading on booms and cranes, and even track the heat index on your work site to keep your workers safe.

HVAC

Volume air flow couldn’t get any easier than this. Simply input the duct shape and dimensions and traverse the Kestrel 5200 across the duct. You’ll get instantaneous and average volume air flow without the need for any geometry or calculations. readings that greatly assist in commissioning and performance balancing HVAC systems. While not a replacement for a balometer, the Kestrel 5200 is far less expensive and can save you time and money. The Kestrel 5200 also offers every commonly-used measurement of moisture content in air, making life easy to determine dehumidification needs.

LiNK (Bluetooth)

The 5200 with LiNK Bluetooth Connectivity, gives you the option to transfer data wirelessly to an iOS (iPhone, iPad) device or Android smartphone or tablet when within range using the appropriate app (See Below). Also with the 5200 with LiNK Meter, you can transfer data wirelessly to a Windows or Mac computer using the optional Kestrel Bluetooth USB Dongle.

Check out our Concrete Pro Jobsite Weather Kit. Includes a Small Tripod, Extension, Vane Mount and Hard Case.

Features:

Lightweight, portable and simple set-up - can be used wherever readings are needed at the jobsite
Automatic Evaporation Rate Calculation based on ACI nomograph – no more charts or inaccurate guesswork
Comprehensive data-logging and extensive storage capabilities – document all job conditions to demonstrate compliance with protocol and protect against litigation
LiNK Wireless Bluetooth® Technology – view current and logged data and share job reports with the free Kestrel LiNK app on your mobile device
LiNK App Alerts – receive customizable alerts on a mobile device when changing weather conditions could pose a problem
Backlight - Switchable White/Red
Data Log Graph View
Drop-Tested to MIL-STD-810G
Integrated Flip Open Impeller Cover
LiNK Wireless Communication to Mobile Devices (Bluetooth low energy)*
Pressure Sensor
Temperature Sensor (Patented External Isolated)
Battery Life Indicator
Date & Time
Floats
Intuitive Tactile Up/Down/Enter Keypad
Minimum/Maximum/Average Reading
Relative Humidity Sensor
Waterproof to IP67 (3'/1M for 30 minutes)
User-Replaceable Impeller

Who's using the Kestrel 5200?

Construction and Concrete Pouring
Facilities Management
HVAC & Air Conditioning Balancing
Remediation

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Excellent meter very accurate!

Great meter

nice lightweight and accurate meter received next day, I like the multiple functions! My HVAC guy says when using humidity function, breathing will affect it so set it down someplace away from humans! very accurate anemometer and temp