Kestrel 3550FW User Manual

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BAROMETRIC PRESSURE &
ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT
Setting Reference Barometric
Pressure & Altitude
The Kestrel Meter measures “station
pressure,” which changes in response
to both changes in altitude and
changes in atmosphere. Barometric
pressure is a measurement of the
air pressure adjusted to sea level. To
obtain accurate barometric pressure
and altitude readings, you must rst
enter EITHER your location’s current
barometric pressure OR your current
altitude.
Station pressure is displayed if the reference
altitude is set to zero.
Starting with Known Altitude for
your Location
• Use or to highlight the
“BARO” screen.
• Press and simultaneously
until the word “REF” starts blinking
on screen.
• Use or to adjust the value to
the correct known Altitude.
• Press and simultaneously to
exit the reference setting mode.
After the Altitude reference is set, place the
unit on a table and allow it to stabilize. The
accurate Barometric Pressure reading will
then be displayed on screen.
Note the correct barometric
pressure reading above and use this
measurement to set the Altitude:
• Use or to highlight the
“Altitude” screen.
• Press and simultaneously
until the word “REF” starts blinking
on screen.
• Use or to adjust the
value to the barometric pressure
measurement noted above.
• Press and simultaneously
again to exit the setting mode.
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE & ALTITUDE

Kestrel 3550FW Specifications

General

Brand	Kestrel
Model	3550FW
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English