Kestrel 1000 User Manual

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SETTING REFERENCE BAROMETRIC PRESSURE &
ALTITUDE: KESTREL 2500 & KESTREL 3500 ONLY
The Kestrel Meter measures “station pressure,” which changes
in response to both changes in altitude and changes in atmo-
sphere. Barometric pressure is a measurement of the air pressure
adjusted to sea level. To obtain accurate barometric pressure
and altitude readings, you must rst enter EITHER your loca-
tion’s current barometric pressure OR your current altitude.
*Station pressure is displayed if the reference altitude is set to zero.
Starting with Known Altitude for your Location
• Use or to highlight the “BARO” screen.
• Press and simultaneously until the
word “REF” starts blinking on screen.
• Use or to adjust the value to the correct
known Altitude.
• Press and simultaneously to exit the
reference setting mode.
After the Altitude reference is set, place the unit on a table
and allow it to stabilize. The accurate Barometric Pressure
reading will then be displayed on screen.
Note the correct barometric pressure reading
above and use this measurement to set the
Altitude:
• Use or to highlight the “Altitude”
screen.
• Press and simultaneously until the
word “REF” starts blinking on screen.
• Use or to adjust the value to the baro-
metric pressure measurement noted above.
• Press
and simultaneously again to exit
the setting mode.
Starting with Known Barometric Pressure for
your Location
• Use or to highlight the “Altitude”
screen.
• Press and simultaneously until the
word “REF” starts blinking on screen.
• Use or to adjust the reference value to
the correct known Barometric Pressure.
• Press and simultaneously again to exit
the setting mode.
After the Pressure reference is set, place the unit on a table
and allow it to stabilize. The accurate Altitude reading will then
be displayed on screen.
Note the correct altitude reading above and use
this to set the Barometric Pressure:
• Use or to highlight the “BARO” screen.
• Press and simultaneously until the
word “REF” starts blinking on screen.
• Use or to adjust the reference value to
the correct known Altitude.
• Press and simultaneously again to exit
the setting mode.
Once these steps are complete, both screens will
display accurate readings.
*Be sure to adjust your reference measurements when you change
your location for altitude and/or barometric pressure or when there
has been dramatic change in weather conditions.
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE & ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT

Kestrel 1000 Specifications

General

Brand	Kestrel
Model	1000
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English