Kestrel® 2000 Pocket Wind Meter Plus
Product Code: KES2000
The Kestrel® 2000 Pocket Weather Meter is a compact, waterproof handheld instrument that accurately measures wind speed, air temperature, wind chill, maximum wind gust, and average wind speed. Designed for professionals working in environmental monitoring, fisheries, forestry, agriculture, construction, and outdoor recreation, the Kestrel 2000 combines rugged durability with laboratory-grade accuracy in a pocket-sized package. Its patented external temperature sensor and precision impeller provide fast, reliable measurements under demanding field conditions.
- Measures instantaneous wind speed, maximum wind gust, and average wind speed.
- Patented externally mounted temperature sensor delivers rapid, accurate air temperature readings with minimal influence from hand heat.
- Calculates wind chill automatically using measured wind speed and air temperature.
- Data Hold function freezes readings for convenient recording.
- Waterproof (IP67) construction protects against rain, splashes, and temporary immersion.
- Drop-tested housing withstands demanding field conditions.
- Field-replaceable 1-inch impeller installs without tools, reducing maintenance costs.
- Large, sunlight-readable LCD with integrated backlight for day or night operation.
- Automatic power-off after 45 minutes helps extend battery life.
- Minimum wind speed: 0.7 mph (0.6 knots, 1 km/h, 0.3 m/s, or 60 fpm).
- Maximum wind speed: 89 mph (78 knots, 144 km/h, 40 m/s, or 7,830 fpm).
- Wind speed accuracy: ±3%.
- Update: 1 second.
- Temperature and wind chill accuracy: ±1°C.
- Temperature resolution: ±0.1°C.
- Wind chill factor resolution: ±0.1°F (±0.1°C).
- Operating temperature: -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C).
- Temperature range: -20°F to +158°F (-29°C to +70°C).
- Temperature sensor: hermetically sealed precision thermistor.
- Sealing: electronics enclosure IP67 – water resistant to 3 ft. Floats.
- Battery: user-replaceable CR2032 coin cell battery (included) with a typical life of 400 hours.
- Dimensions: 4.8” x 1.7” x 0.6”.
