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Revised 09/07

Instruction Manual For Kestrel 4300

4300

Construction Weather

Tracker

with Backlight

www.kestrelweather.com

800.784.4221

In a hurry?

Be sure to read pages

5-7 to ensure that

your Kestrel is setup

properly!

Revised: 7.29.10

www.

.com

[email protected]

1.800.561.8187

Summary of Contents for 4300

Page 1: ...r Kestrel 4300 4300 ConstructionWeatherTracker with Backlight www kestrelweather com 800 784 4221 In a hurry Be sure to read pages 5 7 to ensure that your Kestrel is setup properly Revised 7 29 10 www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 2: ...er on or off Press to enter and exit Main Setup Menu IMPELLER Zytec V bearings on a user replaceable impeller IMPELLER COVER Swivel cover protects impeller when not in use DATA UPLOAD OPTICAL COUPLER Software and serial port interface sold separately BATTERY DOOR Sealed with o ring to keep product watertight TEMPERATURE SENSOR Hermetically sealed precision thermistor coiled to isolate from case te...

Page 3: ...lation Use only AAA batteries Install batteries as indicated on the battery door After installing the batteries the Kestrel 4300 will automatically start in the Date and Time Setting mode See Date and Time Setup below Custom settings and chart data will be saved during a battery change only the date time and MMA values will be lost Turning the Kestrel Meter ON and OFF To turn the Kestrel Meter ON ...

Page 4: ...o Pulse el botón para volver al Modo Gráfico The Kestrel 4300 is set up to display 11 Measurements some are calculations in 3 Modes The Measurements are listed here with their corresponding screen icon In addition to these Measurements and Modes there are also 3 User Screens which simultaneously show 3 current measurements and the Date Time Screen which gives the current date and time Use the and ...

Page 5: ... strongest Hold the unit vertical and rotate it slightly to find the maximum wind speed Then scroll back to the evaporation rate screen and hold the Kestrel 4300 facing that direction The Kestrel 4300 will automatically display the instantaneous evaporation rate Since the wind rarely blows at a constant rate you may notice that the evaporation rate fluctuates For the most accurate evaporation rate...

Page 6: ...rnal temperature sensor is in thermal equilibrium Ideally provide an airflow of at least 1 M S 2 2 MPH over the temperature sensor point the Kestrel Meter into the airflow If there is no airflow simply wave the unit back and forth so air passes over the sensors With airflow over the temperature sensors and humidity chambers readings within specifications will be provided within two to three minute...

Page 7: ...g the same procedure Both readings are now accurate When reviewing stored data remember that changes in pressure AND changes in location altitude will affect the stored values When tracking pressure changes relative to weather set the reference altitude on the BARO screen and keep the Kestrel Meter in one location Your graph history will now show trends in barometric pressure Your altitude as show...

Page 8: ...eries Custom settings and data will be stored when the batteries are removed Memory Options These settings control the data storage properties Setting Description Operation Clear Log Go Done All stored data is cleared This will also clear Min Max Avg data Press or to clear the log Reset MMA Go Done All Min Max Avg data is cleared Chart data will remain intact Press or to clear the MMA Auto Store O...

Page 9: ...he data Highlight the desired measurement by pressing the or button Select the highlighted measurement by pressing the button Press the or button to increase or decrease the value of the limits Press the or button to change between the upper and lower limits Press the button to exit and return to the Measurement Selection screen Press the button to return to the Main Setup Menu Units The units of ...

Page 10: ...cian The pressure sensor can be calibrated if necessary It is extremely important to know the precise altitude and mean sea level barometric pressure at the time of calibrating the sensor First set the reference altitude on the BARO measurement screen to the known altitude see Pressure Adjustment section for instructions Then adjust the calibrating setting on the Baro Cal screen to the known mean ...

Page 11: ...e out for falling barometric pressure which indicates that a storm is coming Hiking Camping for the Weekend Auto Store On Store Rate 20 min Overwrite Off Man Store On These settings will allow you to track the conditions for over 20 days Measurements will be stored every 20 minutes and stop storing when the log is full This will let you review the trip at your convenience when you return You can a...

Page 12: ...rd conditions every five minutes for a total storage of almost 6 days You can monitor the conditions in a laboratory or manufacturing plant both day and night to determine if the climate control is working properly Or you can examine the effect on the environment when employees enter and exit the building HVAC R System Balancing Auto Store Off Store Rate Overwrite Off Man Store On These settings w...

Page 13: ...e distance above sea level The Kestrel Meter calculates altitude based on the measured station pressure and the input barometric pressure or reference pressure Barometric Pressure The air pressure of your location reduced to sea level Pressure will change as weather systems move into your location Falling pressure indicates the arrival of a low pressure system and expected precipitation or storm c...

Page 14: ...loth covering over the bulb is spun rapidly through the air If the relative humidity is high there will be little evaporative cooling and the wet bulb temperature will be quite close to the ambient temperature Some exercise physiology guides use wet bulb temperature rather than heat index as a measure of the safety of exercise in hot and humid conditions Wind Chill The cooling effect of combining ...

Page 15: ...tude as you change altitude or the weather changes For more information on this topic see the Barometric Pressure and Altitude Adjustment section under Special Functions Why is my Kestrel Meter is not registering wind speed It probably just needs a replacement impeller You can verify this by removing the impeller press firmly on the sides of the impeller and turn the unit on to the wind speed scre...

Page 16: ... defective product or part when notified within the warranty period and will return the product via domestic ground shipping or NK s choice of method of international shipping at no charge The following shall be excluded from warranty coverage damage due to improper use or neglect in cluding corrosion damage caused by severe or excessive impact crushing or mechanical harm modifica tions or attempt...

Page 17: ... primary Calibration Standards are sent for calibration in accordance with N I S T requirements and based on a regular schedule Only approved laboratories and N I S T themselves are used for these calibration services Incoming and outgoing data is supplied with the certificate of calibration We also offer full factory service on every product we manufacture for as long as we make the product and a...

Page 18: ...om Need Help Our NK Knowledge Center has answers to many common questions along with tips and tricks for using NK products It s available 24 7 at www nkhome com knowledgecenter For email assistance with the installation or operation of your NK product write techsupport nkhome com For help with an apparent malfunction or to arrange or inquire about a repair write repairs nkhome com Or call 800 784 ...

Page 19: ...n Manual for Kestrel 4300 version 4 23 ALL NIELSEN KELLERMAN 21 Creek Circle Boothwyn PA 19061 Phone 610 447 1555 Fax 610 447 1577 Web www kestrelweather com Email kestrel nkhome com Please register your Kestrel Meter at www KestrelWeather com www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

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