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The Kestrel 4500NV with night vision protection in olive drab or desert tan
With the optional Computer Interface a Kestrel 4500 becomes a complete weather station and data logger.
New for 2010, the Kestrel 4500 with Bluetooth wireless technology enables both real-time and logged data to be transferred wirelessly and automatically to a laptop or PDA.
The Kestrel 4500 Pocket Weather Tracker is a complete weather instrument, offering all the features of the Kestrel 4000 with instant and accurate measurement of wind speed, temperature, humidity and barometric pressure and numerous other derived functions.
In addition, the Kestrel 4500 has a built in digital compass. This allows you to track and log wind direction as well as wind speed. The wind direction is displayed in degrees and cardinal compass points.
By setting a reference target or runway heading, the Kestrel 4500 will automatically calculate crosswind, headwind and tailwind when measuring the wind speed.
The digital compass can also be used to display forward heading with reference to either magnetic or true north.
Coupled with the Kestrel Vane Mount and Mini Tripod the Kestrel 4500 becomes a full data-logging weather station measuring the slightest of breezes. All items are easily portable and can be set up in seconds.
At the touch of a button environmental conditions are clearly shown in digital or graphical form. Individual functions can be displayed in three different formats: current, minimum/maximum/average and chart. There are also three user screens, which can be customised to simultaneously display the three most appropriate functions for the application.
The Kestrel 4500 can be set up to log data automatically (as well as manually) at programmable intervals, in order to display a history of weather information. Graphs display up to 1400 data points and the value, time and date of capture point can be shown.
The stored data can also be uploaded to a PC, for analysis/storage with the optional Kestrel Interface and Communicator software. With the Bluetooth® model, data may be streamed live via Bluetooth wireless technology.
High precision jewel bearings and a lightweight impeller provide accurate air flow measurements and the ability to operate at speeds as low as 0.4m/s. The impeller is user-replaceable in case of damage, also ensuring high accuracy levels are maintained for life. An integral flip-open hard cover protects the impeller when not in use.
A precision external thermistor sensor provides fast response temperature readings and accuracy of +/- 1°C. The 0.1 degree resolution of the display aids in determining when a consistent reading has been reached. A special housing protects the relative humidity sensor from contamination providing an accuracy of +/-3%. A monolithic silicon based pressure sensor enables barometric pressure and altitude to be calculated, with a resolution of 0.1mbar and 1m respectively.
The combination of the Kestrel 4500 Pocket Weather Tracker's multiple sensors result in the following derived functions: wind chill, heat index, dew point, wet bulb temperature and density altitude.
For those with after dark requirements, the Kestrel 4500NV (with an olive drab case) is available with a low intensity red backlight to preserve night vision.
The Kestrel 4500 is powered by two easily replaceable, AAA batteries and has two power saving modes to prolong battery life. All text can be displayed in one of several languages including: English, French, Italian, Spanish or German.
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