When winning matters, take the Kestrel 5100 for a ride. The Kestrel 5100 is just as accurate, reliable and user-friendly as the original Kestrel 4250. It measures moisture content in grains, air density, relative air density, humidity and other critical factors. Count on it for the information you need to make perfect ET predictions and performance-maximising tuning and jetting decisions.
The new Kestrel 5 Series platform adds many new features and options. If you’re familiar with the Kestrel 4500, the first thing you’ll notice is the larger, higher-resolution and contrast display and improved font readability. The Kestrel 5 series also includes a built-in dual color backlight, extra-strong polycarbonate lens and AA battery operation and offers optional LiNK iOS and Android wireless connectivity and app support. Like all Kestrel meters, the Kestrel 5100 is drop-proof, dust-proof, waterproof and able to withstand harsh environments without damage – so it can race as hard as you do, wherever you do. A range of carry pouch options makes it even easier to take your Kestrel meter with you.
The compact, portable design makes this unit easy to take right to the track – exactly where you need to get the most accurate and race-relevant measurements. Pair it with the optional Kestrel Vane Mount for hands-free measurements logged over the course of the day. For maximum functionality, choose a Kestrel 5100 with LiNK to transmit live measurements to the Kestrel LiNK app on your iOS or Android device up to 100’ away (line of sight).
In addition to measuring the current environmental conditions, the Kestrel 5100 tracks and logs over 10,000 sets of time-stamped data for comparison to your actual run times later. Your data log can be transferred to a mobile device wirelessly, or to a PC/MAC with either the optional Kestrel LiNK Dongle or waterproof USB Data Transfer Cable (available separately).
Kestrels have been put to the test in some of the harshest conditions on the planet. U.S. Special Forces, combat weather teams, wildland firefighters, smoke jumpers, Mt. Everest expeditions and auto pit crews are just a few who rely on a Kestrel to provide them with the crucial environmental data they need. Watch the Weather Channel during a hurricane, and you’re sure to spot a Kestrel in action.
Affordable, accurate, portable and reliable, Kestrel meters have been proven at race tracks everywhere. Put the weather on your side – put a Kestrel in your toolbox.
Impeller:
Every Kestrel Meter features a large, 1” impeller mounted on a sapphire jewel bearing, which means it starts rotating with the slightest puff of air – 0.48 km/h to be exact! This patented impeller is user-replaceable by simply pushing it out with your thumbs, which means it can easily be replaced if it is damaged or worn. The measurements from the wind impeller are taken magnetically. The impeller is not glued or attached to the unit. Because every new impeller is calibrated in the wind tunnel at the USA factory, if your application demands regular calibration, simply pop in a new impeller and the Kestrel Wind Meter is restored to like-new factory calibration standards. The Kestrel 5000 can easily be switched between °F, °C, mph, km/h, ft/min, m/s, knots and Beaufort.
Measures:
Barometric Pressure
Altitude (Barometric)
Density Altitude
Air Density
Relative Air Density (RAD)
Pressure Trend
Station Pressure (Absolute Pressure)
Air, Water & Snow Temperature
Wet Bulb Temperature (Psychrometric)
Dew Point Temperature
Temperature Humidity Index (THI)
Relative Humidity
Moisture Content (Grains)
Heat Stress Index
Wind Chill
Current Wind Speed
Maximum Wind Gust
Average Wind Speed
Wind Direction
Kestrel 5100 Features and Functions
Intuitive multi-button navigation and menus
Multilingual Menus (English, French, Spanish, and German)
Backlight (switchable white/red)
Battery Life Indicator
On-board data logging (adjustable interval)
Data Log Graph View
Real-time clock
Date & Time
Large easy-to-read display – high contrast, sunlight readable monochrome LCD – with white backlight
Simple communication to Windows and Mac computers is provided through the optional LiNK. USB Dongle or USB Data Transfer Cable. Download your data to view, analyse and archive. Enables firmware update of Kestrel 5 series meters.
When in range, view real-time measurements, receive on-screen alerts and download your data. Logged data can be viewed, analysed, archived and shared via e-mail, Facebook and Twitter. Enables firmware update of Kestrel 5 series meters.
NOTE: Range up to 100’ line of sight – reduced by walls and obstructions
