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NEWLY REDESIGNED KESTREL® POCKET WEATHER™ METERS BETTER
OUTFITTED TO MEASURE THE WEATHER WITH THE PRESS OF A BUTTON
BOOTHWYN, PA… NK, manufacturers
of Kestrel Pocket Weather Meters, has recently completed a redesign
of their hand-held weather instruments. The Kestrel 1000, Kestrel
2000, Kestrel 3000, Kestrel 2500 and Kestrel 3500 all feature
aesthetic as well as function-driven improvements that make them
the fastest and most accurate hand-held weather instruments available
today. All units are manufactured in the USA, and come with a
two-year warranty. New features include:
- A patented embedded humidity sensor configuration that dramatically
improves response time.
- Sleek new ergonomic design that makes the units easier to hold
and use.
- A rugged protective cover with sure-grip over molding that
protects the unit when not in use.
- Backlit display for easier use in low-light conditions (not
available on Kestrel 1000).
- New Data Hold function that allows users to freeze readings.
The new patented humidity sensor configuration
rapidly adjusts to abrupt and substantial changes in temperature
and humidity. By using two temperature sensors – one exposed externally
and one embedded in the case with the humidity sensor - the Kestrel
3000 and 3500 take readings up to five times faster than other
hand-held humidity instruments. Relative humidity is measured
to +/- 3% accuracy over a broad range of relative humidity (5 to
95%). This broad functional range is important to users working
low humidity environments, such as a firefighter working at high
altitude.
All models (with the exception of the Kestrel
1000 which measures solely wind speed) have a patented external
thermistor. This temperature sensor allows readings to be taken
quickly and accurately, even in abrupt and drastic environmental
changes. By mounting the thermistor externally instead of embedding
it inside the case, Kestrel Meters avoid temperature error caused
by the heat of the user’s
hand. Additionally, all Kestrel Meters are fully waterproof and
float, so they can be used to read water and snow temperatures
by simply inserting the unit into the water or snow pack.
The Kestrel Pocket Weather Meters large impeller
mounted on sapphire jewel bearings remains unchanged. This impeller responds
to the slightest breeze – taking wind speed readings as low
as 0.3 meters per second. This patented impeller is removable without
tools, allowing users to replace just the impeller in case of damage
or wear. Replacement impellers can be purchased for $15, and are
installed by simply popping the old impeller out and sliding the
new one in.
The full Kestrel family includes: the Kestrel
1000 ($89), which measures wind speed, wind gusts and average
wind; the Kestrel 2000 ($119) which measures wind speed, temperature
and wind chill; and the Kestrel 3000 ($179), which measures wind
speed, temperature, wind chill, relative humidity, heat stress
index, and dewpoint. The Kestrel 4000 ($329) measures wind speed,
temperature, wind chill, relative humidity, dew point, heat stress
index, barometric pressure, altitude, density altitude and wet
bulb temperature. The 4000 also logs 250 data sets and displays
the stored data graphically. In
addition, the stored data can be uploaded to a computer with an
optional Interface ($79). New models available for 2004 are: the
Kestrel 2500 ($199), which measures wind speed, temperature, wind
chill, barometric pressure and altitude; and the Kestrel 3500 ($249),
which measures wind speed, temperature, wind chill, relative humidity,
heat stress index, dewpoint, barometric pressure, altitude and
wet bulb temperature.
Kestrel Pocket Weather Meters are employed
by thousands of users in hundreds of different activities around
the world. They
can be used by anyone who works or plays outdoors and needs accurate
and reliable weather information. Aviators, hikers, paddlers, climbers,
campers, farmers, firefighters, sailors, hunters, soldiers, paratroopers,
educators, weather watchers, engine tuners and HVAC technicians,
as well as those involved in environmental tracking and evaluation
are just a few examples of people who will find a Kestrel Pocket
Weather Meter to be a useful tool.
For over twenty-five years, Nielsen-Kellerman
has been known worldwide for its waterproof speed measurement,
timing and audio systems for competitive rowers. Virtually every
shell at the 2004 Athens Olympic games will carry NK equipment.
Nielsen-Kellerman’s
Kestrel Weather division has been researching, developing and manufacturing
technically advanced portable weather instruments for over eight
years and owns multiple patents on their unique features.
- Know Your Conditions -
For more information, contact Amy Winner
at 610.447.1555 x219,
or visit www.nkhome.com.
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