Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather User Manual

3000
Pocket Weather
®
Meter
with Backlight
Revised 05/07
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing the Kestrel 3000 Pocket
Weather Meter. This instrument will measure the following
environmental conditions:
• wind speed • wind chill
• maximum wind gust • relative humidity
• average wind speed • heat stress
• temperature (air, water, snow) • dewpoint
This instrument also features a data hold function, a backlight,
and an automatic power-down function. Every unit is
fully tested at our factory for measurement accuracy and
waterproof integrity.
OPERATION
1. Slide off cover.
2.
Turn on. Press the center button (
mph
mph
MAX
mph
AVG
Current
Wind Speed
Maximum 3-
Second Gust
Since Power On
Average Wind
Speed Since
Power On
MAX
AVG
or
) to turn on the unit.
3. Select operating mode. Press the right arrow (
mph
mph
MAX
mph
AVG
Current
Wind Speed
Maximum 3-
Second Gust
Since Power On
Average Wind
Speed Since
Power On
MAX
AVG
or
) to scroll through the measurements
listed below. Press the left arrow (
mph
mph
MAX
mph
AVG
Current
Wind Speed
Maximum 3-
Second Gust
Since Power On
Average Wind
Speed Since
Power On
MAX
AVG
or
) to scroll through the measurements in reverse
order. The instantaneous measurements will be displayed. (See Understanding the
Measurements section for more information.)
mph
mph
MAX
mph
AVG
Current
Wind Speed
Maximum 3-
Second Gust
Since Power On
Average Wind
Speed Since
Power On
MAX
AVG
or
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4. Select the units of measure. Press
mph
mph
MAX
mph
AVG
Current
Wind Speed
Maximum 3-
Second Gust
Since Power On
Average Wind
Speed Since
Power On
MAX
AVG
or
while holding
mph
mph
MAX
mph
AVG
Current
Wind Speed
Maximum 3-
Second Gust
Since Power On
Average Wind
Speed Since
Power On
MAX
AVG
or
to scroll through the units
of measure.
5.
Hold mode. Press
mph
mph
MAX
mph
AVG
Current
Wind Speed
Maximum 3-
Second Gust
Since Power On
Average Wind
Speed Since
Power On
MAX
AVG
or
while holding
mph
mph
MAX
mph
AVG
Current
Wind Speed
Maximum 3-
Second Gust
Since Power On
Average Wind
Speed Since
Power On
MAX
AVG
or
to hold the measured value on the display. The
word “HOLD” will blink to indicate the Hold Mode. Press
mph
mph
MAX
mph
AVG
Current
Wind Speed
Maximum 3-
Second Gust
Since Power On
Average Wind
Speed Since
Power On
MAX
AVG
or
while holding
mph
mph
MAX
mph
AVG
Current
Wind Speed
Maximum 3-
Second Gust
Since Power On
Average Wind
Speed Since
Power On
MAX
AVG
or
to exit
the Hold Mode. This mode can be useful for taking measurements when unable to view
the display, as within a duct. The Max and Avg Wind Speed Modes will continue to work
as usual.
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6. Turn on the backlight. Press
mph
mph
MAX
mph
AVG
Current
Wind Speed
Maximum 3-
Second Gust
Since Power On
Average Wind
Speed Since
Power On
MAX
AVG
or
to activate the backlight for 10 seconds. If
mph
mph
MAX
mph
AVG
Current
Wind Speed
Maximum 3-
Second Gust
Since Power On
Average Wind
Speed Since
Power On
MAX
AVG
or
or
mph
mph
MAX
mph
AVG
Current
Wind Speed
Maximum 3-
Second Gust
Since Power On
Average Wind
Speed Since
Power On
MAX
AVG
or
are pressed while the backlight is illuminated, the backlight will remain illuminated for
another 10 seconds. Press
mph
mph
MAX
mph
AVG
Current
Wind Speed
Maximum 3-
Second Gust
Since Power On
Average Wind
Speed Since
Power On
MAX
AVG
or
while the backlight is illuminated to manually turn off the
backlight.
7.
Turn off. Hold
mph
mph
MAX
mph
AVG
Current
Wind Speed
Maximum 3-
Second Gust
Since Power On
Average Wind
Speed Since
Power On
MAX
AVG
or
for 2 seconds to manually turn off the unit. The unit will automatically
turn off if no buttons have been pressed for 45 minutes.
UNDERSTANDING THE MEASUREMENTS
Wind Speed - average over the previous three seconds. The measurement will be accurate
for air flow through the front or rear of the unit.
Maximum Wind Gust - maximum 3 - second wind speed since the unit was turned on.
Average Wind Speed - average wind speed since the unit was turned on.
Temperature - instantaneous temperature of the thermistor, which is located at the end
of the long coiled leads in the open cavity below the impeller. The exposed thermistor will
respond quickly to changes in temperature when air flows past it. For fastest response, either
hold the unit into the wind or wave the unit side to side for 15 seconds. Readings should be
taken in the shade. Water and snow temperatures can be taken by hold the unit in the water
or snow.
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Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Specifications

General

Brand	Kestrel
Model	3000 Pocket Weather
Category	Weather Station
Language	English