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Kestrel LiNK ® User Manual www.kestrelinstruments.com...
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Contents Download and Install the App ......4 Connect to Your Kestrel Device ......5 Firmware Update ..........6-7 Name Your Kestrel Device ......... 8-9 Set Up Device Dashboard .......10-11 Multi-Device Dashboard .........12-13 Capture a Dashboard Snapshot ....14-15 Record a Session ..........16-19 Manage Device Data ........
» Open the app store for your device. Search for “Kestrel LiNK. ” » Download and install the Kestrel LiNK app with the blue and white app icon. The Kestrel LiNK (Legacy) app (gray and yellow icon) will eventually be discontinued.
Connect to Your Kestrel Device » Launch the Kestrel LiNK app. refresh icon » Tap the to search for Kestrels in range that are not currently synced to a device. » To connect a device, tap “Connect” when it appears.
Firmware Update Once you connect your device, you may receive a prompt stating Tap “Settings” to check for “New Firmware Required. ” Tap OK. new firmware. F I r m w a r e u p D a t e...
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Firmware Update Tap “Check for Tap “UPDATE” if a new firmware Firmware Updates. ” update is available. NOTE: Firmware update may take more than 20 mins. A fresh battery in your device is recommended. F I r m w a r e u p D a t e...
Name Your Kestrel Device Tap “Edit” to change the name and color of your device Tap “Settings. ” within the LiNK app. n a m e Y o u r K e s t r e l D e v I C e...
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Name Your Kestrel Device Enter a new name for the Kestrel. Tap “Save” when completed. Swipe left or right to change the color of the Kestrel. Tap “Save” when completed. n a m e Y o u r K e s t r e l D e v I C e...
Set Up Device Dashboard Full screen icon Tap “Dashboard” for the edit icon. device you want to set up. Tap the 10 | s e t u p D e v I C e D a s h b o a r D...
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Set Up Device Dashboard full screen icon Tap radio boxes on left to add/remove Tap the to display live measurements you want on the live measurements in full screen mode. dashboard. Drag and drop the bar icons Select the back button on your device to to change order.
Multi-Device Dashboard You can customize a multi-device dashboard to view live measurements from several connected devices at once and filter data from each device. To display data from more than one Kestrel device, you must switch to the “Multi-Device” dashboard. Multi-device Tap the “Dashboard”...
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Multi-Device Dashboard edit icon Use the to select plus Use the icon to select measurements you want removed from measurements to add and which device the multi dashboard and/or change the to provide chosen measurements. viewing order. | 13 m u l t I - D e v I C e D a s h b o a r D...
Capture a Dashboard Snapshot Go to your device dashboard Tap “VIEW” to check out and tap “Capture. ” your snapshot. 14 | C a p t u r e a D a s h b o a r D s n a p s h o t...
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Capture a Dashboard Snapshot Select which measurements you would like to export, then tap the share icon at the top right corner to export the file as a CSV or PDF. | 15 C a p t u r e a D a s h b o a r D s n a p s h o t...
Record a Session To record a session, go to Once you end recording, you will your device dashboard and see the following prompt. tap “Start Recording. ” Tap “VIEW” to see your session. 16 | r e C o r D a s e s s I o n...
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Record a Session Use the Measurements tab select which measurements you want to export. Tap the share icon to export the data in CSV or PDF format. | 17 r e C o r D a s e s s I o n...
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Record a Session (cont) Use the Stats tab to view the recorded measurement over time. chart icon Tap the to see a graph visual. Tap the details icon see data point changes 18 | r e C o r D a s e s s I o n...
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Record a Session (cont) Use the Details tab to edit the session name and identifying data. | 19 r e C o r D a s e s s I o n...
Manage Device Data In the “Devices” list, tap “Settings” for the device that you want to manage. Tap “Manage device data. ” 20 | m a n a g e D e v I C e D a t a...
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Manage Device Data 1. Sync Log: Tap to get the latest data log from this Kestrel device. 2. Export Log: Export data log to email or another platform. 3. Device Sync Rate: How often the app is updated when connected to this Kestrel device.
Customize Units of Measurement Tap “Options. ” Tap “App Preferences. ” 22 | C u s t o m I z e u n I t s o F m e a s u r e m e n t...
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Customize Units of Measurement Tap “Custom” to choose your Tap “App Units of Measure. ” own units of measure | 23 C u s t o m I z e u n I t s o F m e a s u r e m e n t...
Add Alerts Go to the Device Settings for the device you want alerts from, then tap “Manage Alerts. ” Tap “Add Alerts. ” 24 | a D D a l e r t s...
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Add Alerts Enter email/cell number information Tap the device measurement and toggle switch(es) to turn on for which you want an alert. email and/or text message alerts. | 25 a D D a l e r t s...
View Historical Data calendar icon Tap “History. ” Tap the to expand to month-at-a-glance view. Select a day that has data associated with it by looking for the dot under the date. Tap “DAILY LOG” to open the historical data for that device on that date. 26 | v I e w h I s t o r I C a l D a t a...
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Select which measurements you would View Historical Data like to export/share. Click “Save” when all required measurements are selected. Go to the “Stats” tab to view Once selected data is saved, you chart icon trend data. Tap the export icon can then click on the for graphical trend view.
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View Historical Data (cont) devices To select a date and time range for Select the you would like date range the data instead of a daily log, tap to filter. Then select the “Timeline. ” Then tap the filter icon. of data you would like to view.
Beacon Mode to Locate Your Device Use the beacon mode to flash the light on your selected device to easily locate the device that is currently being used for measurements. Tap “Settings” for the device you want to locate. Tap “Locate with Beacon Mode. ” | 29 b e a C o n m o D e t o l o C a t e Y o u r D e v I C e...
Relative Humidity Calibration In the “Devices” list, tap “Settings” for the device. Tap “RH Calibration. ” 30 | r e l a t I v e h u m I D I t Y C a l I b r a t I o n...
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Relative Humidity Calibration “RH Calibration Reminder” will tell you when you are due to recalibrate URL link RH. Tap the to view calibration guidelines. Once recalibration is complete, tap “Reset Reminder” to reset the reminder alert. | 31 r e l a t I v e h u m I D I t Y C a l I b r a t I o n...
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Manufactured and Distributed by: NIELSEN-KELLERMAN 21 Creek Circle, Boothwyn, PA 19061 Phone Continental US: (610) 447-1555 Phone International: (800) 784-4221 www.kestrelinstruments.com info@kestrelinstruments.com 319071_2_23.02.06...
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