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What's new with the Kestrel 5000 series Meters?

There's a new Weather Meter in town and it's tougher, smarter & faster than ever! The Kestrel 5 Series platform adds many new features and options. If you’re familiar with the Kestrel 4500, the first thing you’ll notice is the larger, higher-resolution and contrast display and improved font readability. The Kestrel 5 series also includes a built-in dual color backlight, extra-strong polycarbonate lens and AA battery operation and offers optional LiNK iOS and Android wireless connectivity and app support. Like all Kestrel meters, the Kestrel 5000 is drop-proof, dust-proof, waterproof and able to withstand harsh environments without damage – so it can travel with you anywhere you dare to go. A range of carry pouch options makes it even easier to take your Kestrel meter with you. Each Kestrel Meter is manufactured in the USA, comes with a Certificate of Conformity as well as a generous 5 Year manufacturers warranty!

Features

Benefits

Kestrel LiNK for mobile

Android and iOS apps put crucial information at your fingertips with real-time remote data viewing on phones and tablets up to 100’ away. Kestrel LiNK also provides easy data export, threshold alerts and simple firmware updates.

LiNK wireless connectivity powered by Bluetooth Smart

Robust, easy connectivity to both iOS and Android mobile devices as well as Windows and Mac computers. (Computers require optional Kestrel USB Dongle.)

USB Data Transfer Cable

Low profile, lightweight, waterproof cable provides wired connectivity to Windows and Mac computers for fast data uploads and firmware updates. Compatible with every model in the Kestrel 5 Series. (Available in our Accessories Section)

Sleek, rugged tripod vane mount

Small, secure, robust vane mount turns any Kestrel 5 Series meter into a portable weather station that remains oriented into the wind. (Included in some models where noted, otherwise sold as optional accessory.)

Large, high contrast screen

Easily readable text in almost any setting, including bright sunlight, with more visible information on the screen at all times. This high-resolution display is easy on the eyes, allowing you to get more information from customizable user screens, charting and graphing options without causing eye strain or fatigue.

Dual color backlight

Toggle backlight color between standard white and night-vision-preserving red (NV). The red NV backlight features an optical wavelength selected to help users sustain natural night vision and reduced brightness to avoid detection during night maneuvers.

Secure battery door

Large, O-ring sealed door provides easy, tool-free battery access.

Scratch and breakage-resistant window

Rigid, polycarbonate lens with scratch-coating protects the display from damage.

Corrosion-resistant battery compartment

Battery is isolated from electronics, reducing damage in the event of a battery leak. (Note – Lithium AA batteries strongly recommended to avoid battery leakage altogether.)

Intuitive user-interface

Icon-based navigation, intuitive keypad, and multiple languages make the Kestrel a breeze to use.

Kestrel 5 Series Weather & Environmental Meters

All Weather & Environmental Meters & Instruments

Kestrel 5 Series TECHNICAL WEATHER & ENVIRONMENTAL METERS

All Technical Meters & Instruments

Kestrel 5 Series FIRE WEATHER METERS

All Fire Weather Meters

Kestrel 5 Series HEAT STRESS METERS

All Heat Stress Meters & Instruments

Kestrel 5 Series Agricultural / Livestock Meters

All Agricultural Meters

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