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Getting Started

Summary of Contents for Drop

Page 1: ...1 Please visit www nkhome com kestrel DROP for more information Getting Started ...

Page 2: ...nformation Table of Contents 3 Getting Started with Your Kestrel DROP 4 Changing App Settings 5 Connecting to an iOS Device 6 Getting Data Logs Off iOS Device 7 Battery Replacement 7 LED Indicators 8 Getting More from Your DROP 9 Glossary of Measurements ...

Page 3: ...arted with Your Kestrel Drop Please note You will need to remove the battery tab prior to using the DROP see Battery section for opening battery case Please remove tab prior to operation Overview Temperature Sensor Humidity Sensor Status Button LED Location Figure 1 Overview ...

Page 4: ...nual Connect NK recommends Auto Connect Manual requires re pairing each time May be preferred if you have multiple drops Device Power Saving disconnects if app closed Manage Adjust settings of DROP Connection Update Device Name Manage Connection i e Change Refresh Rate Manage Logging i e Change Data Logging Rate Manage Alerts Disconnect Forget Device LED Flash Factory Reset Device Manual Device In...

Page 5: ...ll automatically download to your iOS device upon your next connection Bluetooth range Up to 100 feet Press button to connect BT quicker Also to test battery LED will light Green Metal enclosures will block signal Bluetooth radio will perform better if the DROP is elevated above ground level MUST BE IN RANGE TO Upload DROP Data Update DROP Settings View Real time Data Receive Alerts Water or ice m...

Page 6: ...OP for more information Getting Data Logs Off iOS Device There are two ways to export data off your iOS device Directly from the Stats Page or Manage Logging from the Manage Page You would then export to a valid email address or using AirDrop ...

Page 7: ...igure 2 Battery Replacement If Battery Is Inserted Unit is on Only powers off if battery is removed Bluetooth is on DROP is logging data LED Condition Status Button Possible Conditions Pressed Unit is functioning normally Not Pressed Battery was inserted Bluetooth has connected successfully Bluetooth has disconnected successfully Note Status button can be used to immediately send a connection sign...

Page 8: ...device at a time The DROP uses Bluetooth Low Energy BLE to connect to iOS devices Android compatibility is coming soon Operating Temperature The DROP will operate without restriction from 14 F 10 C to 131 F 55 C Operation at lower temperatures will be limited by the available power and life span of the coin cell battery Downloading a full data log in temperatures below 14 F 10 C may tax the batter...

Page 9: ...temperature and therefore changes as the temperature changes even if the amount of moisture in the air remains constant Heat Stress Index A measurement of the air temperature in relation to the relative humidity used as an indicator of the perceived temperature Dewpoint The temperature at which the water vapor in the atmosphere begins to condense Any further cooling causes condensation fog and dew...

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