New features of the Kestrel 5000 over the Kestrel 4000 are replaced:
As for time reading features, they will be the same. You will not receive a "better" reading of temperature, wind, etc., or even more readings than available in the 4000 ... it remains the same quality US-made meter backed by a 5-year warranty. Do not feel the need to rush out to replace your old one, but .... there are some advantages that may or may not affect.
Bluetooth link works with PC / Mac via Dongle.
Bluetooth LINK for Smartphones / Mobile / Android / iOS
Takes 1 AA battery (instead of 2 AAA)
The battery door is at the back, sealed away from the motherboard, it should leak in the battery as was common with the entire 4000 series. All 5000 battery doors are the same and interchangeable.
Slightly larger and improved high contrast screen/resolution for any type of lighting (even sunlight) and easy on the eyes.
Intuitive screen navigation user interface
Multiple languages (English, French, German, Spanish)
Scratch and break resistant window
All meters include both options for Network (NV - Night Vision) and white backlighting.
Slightly larger, more robust, difference although not really noticeable.
Around 10 thousand data points. 4000 Series All had under 5000 data points.
The Kestrel 5000 Pocket Weather Meter is the baseline wind and weather meter in the Kestrel 5000 series. While the Kestrel 5000 Pocket Weather Meter is similar in wind and weather monitoring functions to the Kestrel 3500 Wind Meter, it has the advantage of data storage, graphical functions, and computer interface technology. It has the capacity to store up to 10,000 data points of weather data, allowing you to track changes in the environment over time, view these changes as graphs on the Kestrel 5000 screen, and even upload the data to your PC or Mac. The Kestrel 5000 series is now available with LINK Bluetooth Technology, allowing you to communicate with your Kestrel from up to 100 feet away with your Android or iPhone, and maximize the battery life of your weather meter.
Each Bluetooth meter includes custom communication software designed to quickly and easily configure its data transmission frequency, download recorded data, graph data, and transfer data to other applications.
Like all Kestrel 5000 series meters, they have both a large white backlight for daytime use and a night vision preserving backlight. The red night vision (NV) backlight incorporates an optical filter to reduce overall brightness and minimize blue and green spectrum light to preserve night vision. (Note: This backlight appears as a soft grayish-pink color, not 'red', and is still in the visible spectrum, so it is not compatible with night vision equipment.) Basically, with the red backlight, your eyes do not need to adjust when looking from the meter to the horizon during nighttime use.
The advantage of the Kestrel 5000 for scientists, athletes, firefighters, automotive technicians, and agricultural specialists is immeasurable. With Kestrel 5000 technology, not only can you know the current conditions, but you will also be able to track changes in the environment and thus make predictions about what may happen next.
El Kestrel Meter 5000 Incluye
Neck cord
AA lithium battery (average life of 400 hours)
Protective bag with cord
Certificate of Conformity (with complete specifications)
Instruction Manual
5 years warranty
The Kestrel Meter 5000 Time Meter measures / features
Barometric pressure
Pressure trend
Altitud
Relative humidity
Heat stress index
dew point
Wet bulb temperature
Density altitude
Chills
Air, water, and snow temperature
Current wind speed
Average wind speed
Maximum wind gust
Water-resistant and floats
Easy to read, high-resolution backlit display for even bright sunny conditions.
Time and date
Temperature, humidity, and external pressure sensors for quick and accurate readings
Humidity sensor can soon be calibrated in the field via cable or Dongle.
Minimum, maximum, and average of the values
Automatically saves measurements, even when the unit is turned off
Manually store measurements with just a button press
Customizable data storage - 10,000 data points
Graphs and call them trends
Customize screens to display user-selected measurements
Graph data
Data loading (with optional interface or Bluetooth)
Five languages (English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian)
User-replaceable impeller
Flip-top cover of the impeller allows the use of other functions while protecting the rotor
United States Patents Nos. 5,783,753 and 5,939,645 and 6,257,074
All instruments and accessories are fully assembled in the USA.
* We send all Kestrel Meter Series 5000 exclusively with Made in USA Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries to enhance reliability, capacity, performance in cold climates, and weight. We strongly recommend using only Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries in your Kestrel Meter.