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Nielsen-Kellerman KestrelMet 6000 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 KestrelMet 6000 ® Cellular Weather Station Instruction Manual www.KestrelMet.com...
  • Page 2 Nielsen-Kellerman (NK) Family of Weather Brands Weather Monitoring Solutions For Your Profession or Passion When the elements can affect the outcome— accuracy and accessibility are all that matter. NK understands that you depend on accurate measurements to understand changing environmental conditions. The need for immediate and accurate weather data from monitoring devices that simply work is vital to taking action.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting to Know Your KestrelMet 6000 Components & Hardware ......... 5–6 Introduction .............7 Getting Started with Your Weather Station ..8 Set Up & Installation Station Siting & Setup ........9-10 Unboxing ..............11 Activating Data Plan & Registering Online ..12 Station Assembly ..........13-16...
  • Page 4 Product Safety & Information Troubleshooting ..........21–22 Specifications ..........23–25 Product Safety ............26 Compliance ............27-28 Proposition 65 Warning ........29 Warranty ..............30 Appendix 1: Tripod Mount ........31 Appendix 2: Mono Mount ........32 Appendix 3: Optional AG sensors ......33 AG Sensors Station setup .......34-36 Soil sensor array probe placement ....36 Manuals and websites ........

  • Page 5: Getting To Know Your Kestrelmet 6000

    Getting to Know Your KestrelMet 6000 Components & Hardware: Anemometer Mast Extension Vane Anemometer Bird Guard Rain Gauge Station Base Assembly PV Power Panel LED Status Light C o m p o n e n t s & H a r d w a r e...
  • Page 6 Components & Hardware (continued): Aspirated Temperature and Humidity Sensors C o m p o n e n t s & H a r d w a r e...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The KestrelMet 6000 Cellular Weather Station delivers accurate, hyper-local weather information. It is lightweight, durable, easy to set View your KestrelMet 6000 weather station data at up and quick to connect. www.AmbientWeather.net or on the Your KestrelMet station transports Ambient Weather Network (AWN) app.

  • Page 8: Getting Started With Your Weather Station

    Getting Started With Your KestrelMet 6000 IMPORTANT: Read through these instructions once before starting, and do the steps in the order presented: 1. Plan your station location and mounting. Confirm you have purchased the correct mounting hardware (Tripod or Mono Mount, sold separately) for your chosen location.

  • Page 9: Station Siting & Setup

    Station Siting & Setup Where you install your KestrelMet 6000 can positively or negatively impact accuracy. Natural and artificial obstructions around the weather station, like trees or other structures, could skew the data. You can get more detailed station location and siting guidelines at AmbientWeather.net/support Location Considerations: »...
  • Page 10 Station Siting & Setup Mounting Considerations: » The rain gauge must be level to provide accurate rainfall measurements. Ensure that your chosen mounting location is sturdy and does not sway in the wind with the additional weight of the station. Excess motion or tilting will greatly reduce the accuracy of rainfall measurements.

  • Page 11: Unboxing

    Unboxing What’s included: » Pre-assembled station base; including rain gauge, air temperature, RH and barometric pressure sensors » Anemometer mast extension » Vane anemometer (wind speed and direction sensors) » Bird guard » Assembly tools: 5 mm hex key and #2 Phillips tool (Two spare screws included) »...

  • Page 12: Activating Data Plan & Registering Online

    Figure A » Enter the MAC address of your KestrelMet 6000 (fig B1), which can be found on the last page of your manual or on the underside of the station. This will add your new station to your AWN account.

  • Page 13: Station Assembly

    Station Assembly IMPORTANT: Complete these steps before powering up your station so the sensors initiate correctly. Assemble the Anemometer » Find the three screws on the anemometer mast extension. Figure C Remove and save the small Philips screw at the dimpled end (fig C). NOTE: This screw has a smaller head than the other two.
  • Page 14 Station Assembly » Rotate the anemometer mast extension until the screw aligns with the slot in the station base, then slide the screw all the way into the slot and hand tighten (fig H). » Place the screw that was removed from the non- dimpled end of the mast (fig D) into the hole below Figure H the station base slot and hand-tighten it well.
  • Page 15 Station Assembly Align the PV Panel » Slightly loosen the 5mm hex bolt with included wrench, adjust the PV power panel angle to match your latitude as indicated in the table below, then re-tighten the bolt (fig L). Figure L Angle from Clicks from Latitude...
  • Page 16 Station Assembly Install the Bird Guard This step can be done on-site after the station is mounted. » Remove the protective plastic film from the PV panel (fig M) » Loosen the screw, set the bird guard on Figure M the rim of the rain gauge bucket with the spike holes facing up, then tighten the screw and insert the spikes (fig N).

  • Page 17: Connection Status

    Connection Status Confirming Your Station is Online To conserve power, turn the station » Flip the toggle switch on off if you don’t plan on mounting it the underside of the station within 12 hours. base to “ON” (fig P). In areas with poor cellular signal It is best to minimize the number of strength, you may need to optimize...

  • Page 18: Mounting

    Mounting Refer to AmbientWeather.net/support » Mount the station. See appendix for Mono Mount and Tripod Mount mechanical drawings (pgs 32-33). Find detailed instructions and installation videos at AmbientWeather.net/support » Confirm that the rain gauge bucket is level using one of these methods: •...
  • Page 19 Mounting Mounting Instructions: » Mount the support mast securely to the support structure using the Mono Mount or Tripod (sold separately) or standard U-bolts. Do not tighten the support structure to the KestrelMet, as directional orientation will be required. » Rotate the assembled unit until the electronics enclosure with the solar panel cover faces south if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, or north if you’re in the Southern Hemisphere.

  • Page 20: Powering Up

    Powering Up After mounting the station, confirm the power is ON and the station is transmitting to AmbientWeather.net as shown in figure U. After a power cycle, data can take up to 5 minutes before it is shown on AmbientWeather.net Figure U 20 | p o w e r I n G u p...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    » Refer to AmbientWeather.net/support for FAQs and additional troubleshooting information » The KestrelMet 6000 cellular weather station can ONLY connect to a cellular network (typically Verizon or AT&T according to your station’s SIM card for US customers), and cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network. You can use provider coverage maps or third party tools such as the Open Signal app or RootMetrics app to plan an optimal location for your station.
  • Page 22 Troubleshooting The KestrelMet 6000 station is shipped with a fully charged battery and the station is designed to maintain normal operation in subfreezing weather. If solar charging is insufficient due to extended snow cover or installation in a shaded location, the station will change operating modes to conserve power as detailed in the station specifications operating mode table.

  • Page 23: Specifications

    Specifications SENSORS Accuracy (+/-) Resolution Range Notes Wind speed is measured continuously 0.1 mph 1 to 145 mph and stored in station memory as a series larger of 5% or 1 of 2 second averages. The reported 0.1 knot 1 to 126 knots Wind Speed mph between 1 wind speed is the average over the 15...
  • Page 24 Specifications Relative Humidity (typical) Figure W 24 | s p e C I f I C a t I o n s...
  • Page 25 Specifications SYSTEM Operating Environment Temperature: -40° to 140° F (-40° ~ 60°C) Dimensions: 11”x23”x36” (28 x 58 x 91 cm) Weight: 8.9 lbs (4.04 kg) Certifications: FCC, CE, IC Data Cache Capacity: 365 Days Logging Rate: Every 15 minutes (See sensor specification notes for details) Cellular Transmission Rate: Every 15 minutes AWN Data Storage Rate:...

  • Page 26: Product Safety

    Product & Safety Information WARNING: Read and follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of injury or death. » Fully read your KestrelMet 6000 user manual to familiarize yourself with the product’s features before operating. » Failure to operate this product correctly can damage it or produce inaccurate readings.

  • Page 27: Compliance

    While the antenna is detachable, the KestrelMet 6000 must only be used with the supplied antenna. Use of an unapproved antenna with regards to compliance and its ramifications will not be the responsibility of the manufacturer.
  • Page 28 Compliance EU Declaration of Conformity This product was tested and found to comply with EU Council Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (RED). EN 61010-1, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT EN 55022, Enclosure of Ancillary Equipment EN 61000-4-3, Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Field EN 61000-4-2, Electrostatic Discharge This product contains: Digi International Modem, Model XB3M1, with a manufacturer...

  • Page 29: Proposition 65 Warning

    Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product and/or its included or branded accessories can expose you to chemicals, including lead, lead compounds and phthalate DEHP, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and lead and lead compounds, bisphenol A (BPA), and phthalate DnHP, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 30: Warranty

    To return a unit under warranty: Contact Nielsen-Kellerman for Return Authorization. Make sure equipment is properly packed—preferably in the original box.

  • Page 31: Appendix 1: Tripod Mount

    Appendix 1: Tripod Mount Tripod Mechanical Drawings | 31 a p p e n d I x 1 : t r I p o d m o u n t...

  • Page 32: Appendix 2: Mono Mount

    Appendix 2: Mono Mounts Mono Mount Mechanical Drawings 32 | a p p e n d I x 2 : m o n o m o u n t s...

  • Page 33: Appendix 3: Optional Ag Sensors

    Appendix 3: Optional AG Sensors More Information at www.KestrelMet.com/AG | 33 a p p e n d I x 3 : o p t I o n a l a G s e n s o r s...

  • Page 34: Ag Sensors Station Setup

    Appendix 3: Optional AG Sensors Solar Irradiance Sensor The solar irradiance sensor comes pre-wired to the station, but the metal bracket needs to be attached to the station base. In the plastic bag, you’ll find two stainless steel Phillips head screws. Use these to attach the solar irradiance sensor bracket to station base.
  • Page 35 Appendix 3: Optional AG Sensors Soil Sensor Array Connector Align the ridge on the inside of the station connector with the channel on the soil sensor array connector (see red arrows). Press the two fittings together as you screw the threaded metal coupling together.

  • Page 36: Soil Sensor Array Probe Placement

    Appendix 3: Optional AG Sensors Soil Sensor Array Probe ID Probe numbers are marked with zip ties as shown in Fig 5. (i.e. The probe with two zip ties will be displayed as Soil Moisture 2 / Soil Temperature 2 on your dashboard) Make a note of the depth for each probe.

  • Page 37: Manuals And Websites

    Manuals & Websites AmbientWeather.net/Support Informational Videos U Of Nebraska MMM Consultants Watermark Probe Watermark Probe Installation Installation U Of Nebraska U Of Georgia Irrigation Irrigation Scheduling Basics Scheduling | 37 m a n u a l s & w e b s I t e s...
  • Page 38 Manuals & Websites The KestrelMet 6000 AG Weather Station helps farmers and operators maximize yields with the minimum required resources. Here you’ll find helpful guidance and information regarding best practices in irrigation management. Watermark installation manual https://www.irrometer.com/pdf/instruction-manuals/landscape/712%20 InstallToolMnl%20web1.pdf Available Water Conversion Tables for Soil Moisture Monitors https://waterquality.montana.edu/farm-ranch/irrigation/irrigation-tools/shallow-...
  • Page 40 Manufactured and Distributed by: NIELSEN-KELLERMAN 21 Creek Circle, Boothwyn, PA 19061 Phone Continental US: (610) 447-1555 Phone International: (800) 784-4221 www.KestrelMet.com info@KestrelMet.com 319101_2_23.03.20...

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