Kestrel 5000 User Manual

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All Kestrel 5 Series units can connect to a computer
via the Data Transfer Port using the USB Data
Transfer Cable available separately. Kestrel LiNK
software is available for Windows and Mac for
downloading logged weather data and installing
rmware updates.
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER USING USB
CABLE:
» On your computer, follow the links at
www.kestrelinstruments.com to locate Kestrel
LiNK for PC or Mac and install on your computer.
» In the Options Menu of the Kestrel, scroll to Data
Port and set to On.
» Connect the USB Data Transfer Cable to the Data
Transfer Port on the back of the Kestrel unit.
» Insert the USB plug into an available USB port
on your computer and follow the instructions in
Kestrel LiNK for connecting to your unit.
CONNECTING TO COMPUTERS USING USB CABLE
If your Kestrel is marked LiNK on the bottom front label,
it can be connected wirelessly to other LiNK-compatible
devices. LiNK is powered by Bluetooth Smart®, also known
as Bluetooth® LE, which is available in most iOS devices
released after 2014 and Android devices released after
2015, as well as in a USB Dongle available from Kestrel
that supports connectivity to Windows and Mac OS
devices. LiNK-enabled Kestrel units can connect to mobile
devices running Kestrel LiNK to install rmware updates.
LiNK-enabled units can can be run wirelessly to computers
using the Kestrel Dongle.
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER, MOBILE PHONE OR
TABLET:
» On your phone or tablet, follow the links at
www.kestrelinstruments.com to locate Kestrel LiNK
for iOS or Android in the App or Play store and install
on your mobile device.
OR
» On your computer, follow the links at
www.kestrelinstruments.com and install on your
computer. Insert your Kestrel USB Dongle (available
separately) into an open USB port.
» On the Kestrel, open the Options Menu and select
Bluetooth. Set Bluetooth to On. The Kestrel’s Status
will change to Available, indicating that it is available
for pairing with a computer or mobile device.
Note! LiNK range is typically 100 ft/30M line of sight. Shorter
distances should be expected if there are obstacles such as
walls or metal enclosures. Range is also impacted by the signal
strength of the other device.
CONNECTING TO DEVICES USING LiNK

Kestrel 5000 Specifications

General

Brand	Kestrel
Model	5000
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English