Kestrel 4500 User Manual

Kestrel
®
4500 Pocket Weather
®
Tracker
displayed at the bottom of the screen, and the data value will be displayed at the top of the screen. Hold
down the or button to scroll quickly through the data points.
Press the or button to review the data for the other measurements. Please note that the cursor will
remain at the same date and time. If new data is stored while viewing chart data, the entire chart will
shift left with the new data point charted on the right. The cursor will not shift with the chart.
Press the button to return to the Chart Mode.
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
User Screens
The Kestrel Meter has three User Screens that can be customized to display three
current measurements simultaneously. These screens can also be turned o. (See the
Main Menu section for setup instructions.)
Max/Avg for Wind Speed, Direction, Headwind/Tailwind, Crosswind & Wind Chill
The Max/Avg values for the Wind Speed and Direction values are measured independently from the
stored and charted data. (The Direction measurement does not record the Max and Average since it is
not applicable, and will display N/A on the Min/Max/Avg screen.)
Value
Date & Time
Chart
Cursor

Kestrel 4500 Specifications

General

Brand	Kestrel
Product Category	Weather Station
Barometric Pressure Range	750 to 1100 mbar
Compass	Yes
Waterproof	Yes
Floats	Yes
Water Resistance	IP67
Data Logging	Yes
Wind Speed Range	0.6 to 40 m/s
Temperature Range	-29 to 70°C (-20 to 158°F)
Battery Life	Approximately 400 hours
Measures	Wind speed, temperature, humidity, pressure
Heat Stress Index Range	0 to 55 °C
Accuracy	Wind speed: ±3%, Temperature: ±1°C, Humidity: ±3%, Pressure: ±1.5 mbar
Resolution	Wind Speed: 0.1 mph/m/s/km/h/ft/s/knot, Temperature: 0.1 °F/°C, Humidity: 0.1 %, Pressure: 0.1 mbar
Operating Temperature	-29 to 70°C (-20 to 158°F)
Battery Type	2 x AAA
Display	High-contrast, sunlight-readable
Dimensions	122 x 46 x 18 mm