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- Page 1 Kestrel 3550FW Fire Weather Meter User Guide www.kestrelinstruments.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Measurement Notes ..........19 Maintenance & Service Addendum ....20 Sensor Drift & Calibration ........21 Wind Vane Mode ...........22 For instruction manuals for all Kestrel products, FAQs, technical support, instructional videos and more, please visit: www.kestrelinstruments.com/help C O N T E N T S... -
Page 4: Out Of The Box Instructions
Press the center button to turn your Kestrel on. Pressing and holding the center button will turn it off. To conserve battery, the Kestrel will power off 45 minutes after the last button press unless the Kestrel is connected to the Kestrel KDEX app. -
Page 5: Compass Calibration
KESTREL KDEX APP BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY Download the Kestrel KDEX app: Make sure to choose Kestrel KDEX app, NOT the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app. Kestrel KDEX app is the only app compatible with the Kestrel 3550 unit. K D E X A P P... - Page 6 Kestrel is in calibration mode: Hold the Kestrel vertical. Press the center button to begin calibration. Carefully spin the Kestrel at about 8 seconds per rotation while the screen counts down from 30 to 0. Troubleshooting Tip: If the calibration fails and returns to the “CAL”...
- Page 7 The screen will show “CAL” plus the compass & degree symbols on start up, indicating the Kestrel is in calibration mode. To initiate a new calibration, remove the battery for 3 seconds and then replace it or use the Compass Calibration feature available in the app.
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Page 8: Kestrel Kdex App Connectivity
COMPASS CALIBRATION The Kestrel KDEX App can be changed to display TRUE or MAGNETIC heading. The Kestrel KDEX app can be used to initiate compass calibration via the device settings view. C O M P A S S C A L I B R A T I O N... -
Page 9: Connect To Your Mobile Device
CONNECT TO YOUR MOBILE DEVICE Connect your Kestrel 3550 to your phone or tablet: With your Kestrel unit turned on, open the app and follow the app instructions and prompts to connect your Kestrel. Certain permissions are required. User must select “Allow” on the app. -
Page 10: Measurements
MEASUREMENTS The table below shows all Measurement screens available with their corresponding screen icon and “Hint” abbreviation. Measurement Icon Hint Units of Measure 3550FW • Wind Speed ft/min km/h • Temperature ˚F ˚C • Wind Direction ˚ • Wind Chill chil ˚F... -
Page 11: In The Field Instructions
• The Kestrel’s compass is intended for measuring wind direction. The Kestrel must be held vertically with the back of the unit facing into the wind, i.e. towards the direction to be measured. - Page 12 IN THE FIELD HOLD Mode Hold mode can be useful for taking measurements when you are unable to view the display. 71.9 HOLD Hold Screen » Double press the center button to enter hold mode » The word “HOLD” will blink on each screen and all values will stop measuring and freeze in memory.
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Page 13: Using The App
USING THE APP Bluetooth Connection If the Kestrel 3550 is turned on, it can connect to the app at any time. HOLD Mode / App Snapshot A snapshot of all live measurement values can be initiated by the Kestrel device or by the App. - Page 14 3550 will enter “Hold” mode. The snapshot function has a delay (up to 3 seconds) between pressing the button and recording the data when it is initiated in the app. Taking the snapshot from the Kestrel will give a more instantaneous measurement. 14 |...
- Page 15 » Double press the center button a second time to exit “Hold” mode. If a new snapshot is triggered from the Kestrel unit while the app is still displaying the “SNAPSHOT DETAILS” from an earlier capture, the data from the previous capture will be automatically saved.
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Page 16: Setup & Options
SETUP + OPTIONS Select the Unit of Measure Wind Max/Avg Function To view the maximum wind gust Select the unit of measure. While holding , press to scroll recorded, press until you see “MAX” appear at bottom of through the available units of screen. -
Page 17: Barometric Pressure & Altitude Adjustment
Setting Reference Barometric • Use to adjust the value to Pressure & Altitude the correct known Altitude. The Kestrel Meter measures “station • Press simultaneously to pressure, ” which changes in response exit the reference setting mode. to both changes in altitude and After the Altitude reference is set, place the changes in atmosphere. - Page 18 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE & ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT Starting with Known Barometric • Press simultaneously Pressure for your Location until the word “REF” starts blinking • Use to highlight the on screen. “Altitude” screen. • Use to adjust the • Press simultaneously reference value to the correct known until the word “REF”...
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Page 19: Measurement Notes
-0.18 inHg) • Local magnetic fields: Metal Water and Snow Temperature objects and devices emitting The Kestrel Meter may also be used electric signals may influence the to measure the temperature of water compass accuracy. and snow. Submerge the thermistor •... -
Page 20: Maintenance & Service Addendum
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE ADDENDUM Replacing the Battery • When your display becomes dim or disappears, you need to change the battery. • Use a US nickel or similar coin to twist open the battery compartment. • Replace battery with a new, clean CR2032 coin-cell battery, with positive side (+) facing up. -
Page 21: Sensor Drift & Calibration
Every Pressure Sensor replacement impeller is supplied with a The Kestrel pressure sensor drift may be up certificate of conformity and restores your to 1 mbar over 12 months. For high-precision Kestrel’s calibration upon installation. -
Page 22: Wind Vane Mode
2. Place your Kestrel in the Kestrel Basic Series Vane Mount (PN# 0781) on a tripod in an open location exposed to the winds. The Bluetooth range of the Kestrel is about 100 feet – reduced by trees or obstructions. Vane Mount... - Page 23 | 23...
- Page 24 Manufactured and Distributed by: NIELSEN-KELLERMAN 21 Creek Circle, Boothwyn, PA 19061 Phone: (610) 447-1555 www.KestrelInstruments.com info@NKhome.com CONTACT US AT (800) 784-4221 Toll Free North America Email: support@KestrelInstruments.com Facebook.com/KestrelMeters Twitter: @KestrelWeather Instagram: @KestrelWeather Youtube Channel: Kestrel Weather Meters 319068FW_0_8.31.20...
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