Rugged and accurate, this meter measures wind/air speed, temperature, humidity, THI, and airflow and is ideal for livestock and crop production, research, education, ventilation, and facility design. In addition, it has onboard data logging and graphing and displays over ten parameters on a large, high-resolution display.
Rugged and accurate, this meter measures wind/air speed, temperature, humidity, THI, and airflow and is ideal for livestock and crop production, research, education, ventilation, and facility design. In addition, it has onboard data logging and graphing and displays over ten parameters on a large, high-resolution display.
Compact, lightweight, and multi-functional, this environmental meter meets the needs of livestock, agriculture, and animal health professionals. Use this meter inside and out for spot measurements, and track and log over 10,000 sets of time-stamped data. Moreover, producers, growers, veterinarians, and consultants in every field of agriculture will gain vital information regarding micro-climate conditions needed to maximize performance and profitability.
Features
Applications
Sensors | |
Wind/Air Speed | Range: 0.6 to 40 m/s 118 to 7874 ft/min 2.2 to 144 km/h 1.3 to 89.5 mph 1.2 to 77.8 knots Accuracy: Larger of 3% of reading, least significant digit or 20 ft/min speed Resolution: 0.1 m/s 1 ft/min 0.1 km/h 0.1 mph 0.1 knots |
Ambient Temperature | Range: -20 to 158°F (-29 to 70°C) Accuracy: 0.9°F (0.5°C) Resolution: 0.1°F/C |
Relative Humidity | Range: 10 to 90% (25°C) non-condensing Accuracy: 2% RH Resolution: 0.1% RH |
Pressure | Range: 77°F/25°C, 700 to 1100 hPa|mbar, 20.67 to 32.48 inHg, 10.15 to 15.95 psi Accuracy: 1.5 hPa|mbar, 0.044 inHg, 0.022 psi Resolution: 0.1 hPa|mbar, 0.01 inHg, 0.01 psi |
Calculated Measurements | |
Altitude | Accuracy (±): 23.6 ft/7.2 m from 750 to 1100 mBar (typical), 48.2 ft/14.7 m from 300 to 750 mBar (maximum) Resolution: 1 ft/1 m Sensors employed: Pressure, User Input (Reference Pressure) |
Air Flow | Accuracy (±): 6.71% Resolution: 1 cfm, 1 m3/hr, 1 m3/m, 0.1 m3/s, 1 L/s Sensors employed: Air Speed, User Input (duct shape and size) |
Barometric Pressure | Accuracy (±): 0.07 inHg, 2.4 hPa|mbar, 0.03 psi Resolution: 0.01 inHg, 0.1 hPa|mbar, 0.01 psi Sensors employed: Pressure, User Input (Reference Altitude) |
Density Altitude | Accuracy (±): 226 ft/69 m Resolution: 1 ft/1 m Sensors employed: Temperature, Relative Humidity Pressure |
Dew Point | Accuracy (±): 3.4°F/1.9°C, 15 to 95% RH* Resolution: 0.1°F/C Sensors employed: Temperature, Relative Humidity *Refer to Range for Temperature Sensor |
Heat Index | Accuracy (±): 7.1°F/4°C Resolution: 0.1°F/C Sensors employed: Temperature, Relative Humidity |
THI | NRC Accuracy (±): 1.5°F/0.8°C Resolution: 0.1°F/C Sensors employed: Temperature, Relative Humidity Yousef Accuracy (±): 2.3°F/1.3°C Resolution: 0.1°F/C Sensors employed: Temperature, Relative Humidity |
Wet Bulb Temperature (Psychrometric) |
Accuracy (±): 3.2°F/1.8°C Resolution: 0.1°F/C Sensors employed: Temperature, Relative Humidity Pressure |
Wind Chill | Accuracy (±): 1.6°F/0.9°C Resolution: 0.1°F/C Sensors employed: Wind Speed, Temperature |
General Specifications | |
Display and Backlight | Multifunction, multidigit monochrome dot-matrix display Choice of white or red LED backlight |
Response Time and Display Update |
Display updates every 1 second After exposure to large environmental changes, sensors require an equilibration period to reach stated accuracy Measurements employing RH may require longer periods, particularly after prolonged exposure to very high/low humidity |
Data Storage and Graphical Display Minimum/Maximum/Average History |
Logged history stored and displayed for every measured value Manual and auto data storage Minimum/Maximum/Average history may be reset independently Auto-store interval settable from 2 seconds to 12 hours, overwrite on or off Logs even when displaying off except for 2 and 5-second intervals Holds over 10,000 data points |
Certifications | CE certified, RoHS, FCC, IC tested and WEEE compliant |
Shock Resistance | MIL-STD-810g, Transit Shock, Method 516.6 Procedure IV |
Sealing | Waterproof (IP67 and NEMA-6) |
Battery Life | Up to 400 hours of use, reduced by backlight, alert light and buzzer |
Display and Battery Operational Temperature Limits |
14 to 131°F (-10 to 55°C) Measurements may be taken beyond the limits of the operational temperature range of the display and batteries by maintaining the unit within the operational range and then exposing it to the more extreme environment for the minimum time necessary to take reading |
Storage Temperature | -22 to 140°F (-30 to 60°C) |
Dimensions | 5 x 1.9 x 1.1" (12.7 x 4.5 x 2.8 cm) |
Weight | 4.3 oz (121 g) including battery |
Click on a category to view a selection of compatible accessories with the Kestrel 5000AG Livestock Environmental Meter.
Sensors | |
Wind/Air Speed | Range: 0.6 to 40 m/s 118 to 7874 ft/min 2.2 to 144 km/h 1.3 to 89.5 mph 1.2 to 77.8 knots Accuracy: Larger of 3% of reading, least significant digit or 20 ft/min speed Resolution: 0.1 m/s 1 ft/min 0.1 km/h 0.1 mph 0.1 knots |
Ambient Temperature | Range: -20 to 158°F (-29 to 70°C) Accuracy: 0.9°F (0.5°C) Resolution: 0.1°F/C |
Relative Humidity | Range: 10 to 90% (25°C) non-condensing Accuracy: 2% RH Resolution: 0.1% RH |
Pressure | Range: 77°F/25°C, 700 to 1100 hPa|mbar, 20.67 to 32.48 inHg, 10.15 to 15.95 psi Accuracy: 1.5 hPa|mbar, 0.044 inHg, 0.022 psi Resolution: 0.1 hPa|mbar, 0.01 inHg, 0.01 psi |
Calculated Measurements | |
Altitude | Accuracy (±): 23.6 ft/7.2 m from 750 to 1100 mBar (typical), 48.2 ft/14.7 m from 300 to 750 mBar (maximum) Resolution: 1 ft/1 m Sensors employed: Pressure, User Input (Reference Pressure) |
Air Flow | Accuracy (±): 6.71% Resolution: 1 cfm, 1 m3/hr, 1 m3/m, 0.1 m3/s, 1 L/s Sensors employed: Air Speed, User Input (duct shape and size) |
Barometric Pressure | Accuracy (±): 0.07 inHg, 2.4 hPa|mbar, 0.03 psi Resolution: 0.01 inHg, 0.1 hPa|mbar, 0.01 psi Sensors employed: Pressure, User Input (Reference Altitude) |
Density Altitude | Accuracy (±): 226 ft/69 m Resolution: 1 ft/1 m Sensors employed: Temperature, Relative Humidity Pressure |
Dew Point | Accuracy (±): 3.4°F/1.9°C, 15 to 95% RH* Resolution: 0.1°F/C Sensors employed: Temperature, Relative Humidity *Refer to Range for Temperature Sensor |
Heat Index | Accuracy (±): 7.1°F/4°C Resolution: 0.1°F/C Sensors employed: Temperature, Relative Humidity |
THI | NRC Accuracy (±): 1.5°F/0.8°C Resolution: 0.1°F/C Sensors employed: Temperature, Relative Humidity Yousef Accuracy (±): 2.3°F/1.3°C Resolution: 0.1°F/C Sensors employed: Temperature, Relative Humidity |
Wet Bulb Temperature (Psychrometric) |
Accuracy (±): 3.2°F/1.8°C Resolution: 0.1°F/C Sensors employed: Temperature, Relative Humidity Pressure |
Wind Chill | Accuracy (±): 1.6°F/0.9°C Resolution: 0.1°F/C Sensors employed: Wind Speed, Temperature |
General Specifications | |
Display and Backlight | Multifunction, multidigit monochrome dot-matrix display Choice of white or red LED backlight |
Response Time and Display Update |
Display updates every 1 second After exposure to large environmental changes, sensors require an equilibration period to reach stated accuracy Measurements employing RH may require longer periods, particularly after prolonged exposure to very high/low humidity |
Data Storage and Graphical Display Minimum/Maximum/Average History |
Logged history stored and displayed for every measured value Manual and auto data storage Minimum/Maximum/Average history may be reset independently Auto-store interval settable from 2 seconds to 12 hours, overwrite on or off Logs even when displaying off except for 2 and 5-second intervals Holds over 10,000 data points |
Certifications | CE certified, RoHS, FCC, IC tested and WEEE compliant |
Shock Resistance | MIL-STD-810g, Transit Shock, Method 516.6 Procedure IV |
Sealing | Waterproof (IP67 and NEMA-6) |
Battery Life | Up to 400 hours of use, reduced by backlight, alert light and buzzer |
Display and Battery Operational Temperature Limits |
14 to 131°F (-10 to 55°C) Measurements may be taken beyond the limits of the operational temperature range of the display and batteries by maintaining the unit within the operational range and then exposing it to the more extreme environment for the minimum time necessary to take reading |
Storage Temperature | -22 to 140°F (-30 to 60°C) |
Dimensions | 5 x 1.9 x 1.1" (12.7 x 4.5 x 2.8 cm) |
Weight | 4.3 oz (121 g) including battery |
Click on a category to view a selection of compatible accessories with the Kestrel 5000AG Livestock Environmental Meter.