Getting.started; Battery Installation; Turning On And Off; Main Setup Menu - Kestrel 4000 Series Instruction Manual

GETTING STARTED

Battery Installation

• Insert batteries into bottom of Kestrel unit as shown on
battery door.
• Snap door closed.
KESTREL 4500:
AAA batteries have a magnetic signature strong enough
to affect the Kestrel 4500's compass readings. Please
follow this extra step to ensure the batteries stay in
proper orientation.
Before closing the door, push the plastic shim (provided
with unit) between batteries and place clear ring on end
over positive battery "bump. "
W hen replacing batteries in the Kestrel 4500, always keep the shim
and re-insert with new batteries as described.

Turning ON and OFF

• Press to turn on the meter.
• Hold for 3 seconds to turn off the meter.
Y ou can also select "Off" on the Main Setup Menu options.
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SETUP AND OPTIONS

Main Setup Menu

• When unit is on, press to access the Main Setup Menu
which is used to customize preferences.
• Press and to scroll through the options.
• Press to select the highlighted option.
Date and Time Setup
• After battery installation, the meter will automatically enter
the Date and Time Setting mode.
• Press and to scroll to each option.
• Press and to adjust each option.
• Press the button to exit to the Main Setup Menu.

System

Contrast, auto shutdown, and calibrations can be
reconfigured as needed in the System screen.
• Use or to highlight one of the following options:
Contrast
• Press or to increase or decrease the display contrast
from 0 (lightest) to 20 (darkest).
Auto Shutdown
• Press or to set the time at which the display will
automatically shut off after non-use (choose 15 min, 60 min,
or Off to de-activate auto shutdown).
B attery life will be shortened if the Auto Shutdown is turned to "Off. "
Baro Cal
R ecalibration of this sensor is not recommended without speaking to
an NK technician. See "Barometric Pressure & Altitude Setup" section on
page 10 for calibration instructions.
SETUP AND OPTIONS (CONT.)
Humidity Cal
R ecalibration of this sensor is not recommended without speaking to
an NK technician. Full humidity calibration instructions are provided
with the Kestrel RH Calibration Kits. The unit may also be returned to
NK for calibration.
Visit www.nkhome.com for more information.
Date & Time
• Press to enter the Main Setup Menu.
• Use or to highlight Date & Time.
• Press to enter the Date & Time Screen.
• Press or to change each value.
Language
Display text can be set to 1 of 5 languages: English, French,
German, Italian, and Spanish.
• Press or to scroll the desired language.
• Press to select the highlighted language.
Restore
This menu contains options for global settings of all units to
metric or imperial, and returning the reference values for the
Alt and Baro screens to default (0 ft, 29.92 inHg).
To change units:
• Press or to scroll to the desired setting and press
or .
To return the reference values for the Baro and Alt screens
to default:
• Scroll to Defaults and press or .
T he global units setting option is found on the "Units" sub menu on the
Kestrel 4500 with HORUS Ballistics.

Memory Options

• Press or to scroll to one of these options:
Clear Log Go Press or to clear stored data
(will also clear Min/Max/Avg log).
Reset MMA Go Press or to clear Min/Max/Avg data
(Chart data will remain intact).
Auto Store On Press or to turn "On" (data will
automatically store at Store Rate) or
"Off" (data will only store when manually
captured with the button).
Store Rate* 1hr Press or to increase or decrease
frequency at which data is stored (from 2
sec - 12 hr).
Overwrite On Press or to turn "On" (will discard
oldest data point to capture new data
when log is full) or "Off" (will not capture
new data when log is full).
Man Store On Press or to turn "On" or "Off"
(Off will disable button).
* W hen unit is off, data will continue to be stored unless the 2 sec or 5 sec
Store Rates have been selected.
Data Storage
To manually store data, press the button. The screen will
confirm data storage status.
• Data Stored: verifies that data was captured and will
appear on chart.
• Full: indicates overwrite is off and data log is full.
• Off: indicates that the Manual Store button has been
disabled.
S ee Main Setup Menu for more information on memory.
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