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NK PUTS THE PLANET’S CONDITIONS AT
YOUR FINGERTIPS WITH THE NEW KESTREL® 4000 POCKET WEATHER TRACKER
Hand-held weather meter combines altimeter,
barometer, thermometer, anemometer and hygrometer to measure,
log and track every environmental condition.
BOOTHWYN, PA… NK, manufacturers of Kestrel
Pocket Weather Meters, has released the next generation of weather
monitoring- the Kestrel 4000 Pocket Weather Tracker. A complete
hand-held weather station, the Kestrel 4000 measures every major
environmental condition: barometric pressure, altitude, density
altitude, temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind chill, dewpoint,
wet bulb temperature and heat stress. This pocket-sized unit is
more than just a weather meter for checking the current conditions;
the Kestrel 4000 is a tracking device that allows users to log
the environmental data for entire trips, expeditions, outings or
flights. The 4000’s extensive memory and recall functions
give anyone playing or working outdoors the ability to accurately
watch and predict weather trends.
The easy-to-use customization menu allows the
user to choose how often the unit will take regular measurements. Once programmed,
the unit “wakes up” at the predetermined interval to
measure and store all the readings. The data can then be reviewed
in a graph with a scrolling cursor that tells the date, time and
value for each reading. With a memory of 250 data points, the Kestrel
4000 can record up to four months worth of data, depending upon
the storage interval.
Some of the features that set the Kestrel 4000 apart from other
weather instruments available today are:
- Full portability- the unit weights only 3.6 ounces
- Guaranteed accuracy specifications that
ensure precise and reliable readings
- A large, backlit display that allows easy use in any conditions,
day or night
- New humidity sensor that yields ±3%
accuracy, and offers greater stability in extreme, low humidity
conditions
- Optional computer interface allows users to upload the stored
data for in-depth analysis and long term storage
- Flip-top impeller cover protects the impeller while still taking
all other weather readings
- Patented user-replaceable impeller, in case of damage or wear
- Rugged, charcoal or safety orange colored case that is completely
waterproof and floats
- Clock and calendar to give day, date and time of every reading
- Three user-defined screens that combine readings for quick
and easy reference
- Min/Max/Avg screens that give the historic minimum, maximum
and average values for every measurement
- Multiple language capabilities– English,
Spanish, French
- Neck and wrist lanyard, soft carry pouch and two AAA batteries
included
- Battery life of at least 400 hours
- 1-year warranty
The Kestrel 4000 retails for $329, and 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, educators, weather watchers and
HVAC technicians, as well as those involved in environmental tracking
and evaluation are just a few examples of people who will find
the Kestrel 4000 to be a useful tool. The Kestrel Interface retails
for $79. Both are available at national retail and catalog outlets
or directly from NK.
Kestrel Pocket Weather Meters are employed by thousands of users
in hundreds of different activities around the world. Other products
in the Kestrel family include the Kestrel 1000 ($89), which measures
solely wind speed, 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. 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.
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.
- Know Your Conditions -
For more information, contact Amy Winner
at 610.447.1555 x219,
or visit www.nkhome.com.
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