KestrelMet 6000 Wireless Weather Stations

The KestrelMet 6000 is a reliable cost-effective all-in-one professional weather station for commercial, industrial, educational, and research applications.

Features

  • Measures key weather parameters with wireless Wi-Fi or cellular communication
  • Optional leaf wetness, solar irradiance, and soil moisture sensors
  • First year of cellular data plan is included at no additional cost
List Price $1,249.00
$999.00
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The KestrelMet 6000 is a reliable cost-effective all-in-one professional weather station for commercial, industrial, educational, and research applications. Easily deployable and remote, the KestrelMet arrives pre-assembled for fast set up and frustration-free installation. Cellular versions of the KestrelMet 6000 include a low-cost cellular plan – with the first year FREE - to connect your station to the online monitoring dashboard or the app. Please note: cellular transmission is set at 15 minute intervals.

Out of the Box & Ready to Go
The KestrelMet 6000 is a fully configured all-in-one solution–no guesswork required to choose the right sensor combination. Cellular connectivity and solar power with backup battery make this a completely standalone solution right out of the box.

Quick & Easy Set Up
You can expect a fast, frustration-free set up experience with the KestrelMet 6000 weather station up and running in under 20 minutes from start to finish. There’s no wiring of any sort required. All key weather sensors mount on one sturdy platform with a simple single mast attachment.

Low-Cost Data Plan
Typically, weather stations can come with a hefty premium for cellular data coverage, but the KestrelMet comes with first year FREE. No hidden activation fees. After the first year, KestrelMet offers a low-cost data plan option – pay only $50 for the whole year! The SIM card comes activated for seamless connection to kestrelmet.net.

Reliable Cellular Coverage
Get ultra-reliable weather information, even in remote locations. No need to worry about Wi-Fi reception. For professionals or anyone who doesn’t want to deal with interruptions from spotty internet connections, cellular offers the best solution for data reliability.

24-hour Aspirated Fan for Improved Accuracy
Solar radiation can cause measurement errors and reduce sensor accuracy. Shielding over the air temperature and relative humidity sensors and a 24-hour aspirated fan keep air moving constantly over the sensors. This results in a significant improvement in measurement accuracy versus passive-shielded weather stations with no aspiration fan.

Multiple Mounting Options
Choose between the Mono Mount Kit or the Tripod Mount Kit to best fit your needs. Both options offer quick install and a secure mounting system. The Mono Mount and can be used on a pitched or flat roof as well as a vertical surface such as a gable end. While the Tripod can be used on flat terrain, a flat roof, or on the ridge of a pitched roof.

Sensors Accuracy (+/- Resolution Range Notes
Wind Speed larger of 5% or 1 mph between 1 to 57 mph 0.1 mph
0.1 knot
0.1m/s
0.1 km/hr
1 to 100 mph
1 to 86.9 knots
1 to 44.7 m/s
1 to 160.9 km/hr
Wind speed is measured continuously and stored in station memory as a series of 2 second averages. The reported wind speed is the average over the 15 minute logging interval. The highest measured speed during the logging interval is reported as the gust value.
Wind Direction 1° - 360° Wind direction is measured continuously and stored in station memory as a series of 2 second averages. The reported wind direction is the average scalar direction over the 15 minute logging interval. The gust direction is the average scalar direction for the 2 second record corresponding to the gust value.
Temperature

0.45° F
0.25° C

0.1° F
0.1° C
-40° to 140° F
-40° to 60° C
Temperature is measured once per minute. The reported temperature is the average value for the 15 minute logging interval. High and low temperatures are based on the 1-minute readings.
Relative Humidity 1.5% between 0 - 80% 1% 0 to 100% Humidity is measured once per minute. The reported humidity is the average value for the 15 minute logging interval. High and low RH are based on the 1-minute readings.
Absolute Pressure 1.5 mbar/hPa
0.044 inHg
1.1 mmHg
0.1 mbar/hPa
0.01 inHg
0.1 mmHg
600 to 1100 mbar/hPa
17. 72 to 32.48 inHg
450.0 to 825.1 mmHg
Pressure is measured once per minute. The reported pressure is the average value for the logging interval. High and low pressures are based on the 1-minute readings.
Rain Rate 5% at 2"/hr 0.01 in/hr
0.1 mm/hr
0 to 7.8 in/hr Rainfall is measured continuously in 0.2 mm increments (tipping bucket calibration volume)
Questions & Answers
What mobile carrier should I select? Does it have to match my existing plan?
You should choose the mobile carrier that has the best coverage for your area. It does not matter which carrier you personally use as you can see the data without having an AT&T or Verizon account.
What is the optimal installation location for the KestrelMet 6000?
Sun coverage is important to keep the unit powered. Choosing a place with adequate sunlight will help keep it powered in low sun / cloudy conditions. The other consideration is in a unsheltered area to help catch the current wind conditions, bearing in mind that you may have to clean the rain gauge occasionally. Lastly, if you mount it next to something that radiates heat (i.e., a black fence), this could slightly raise the temperature readings. If you are using a tripod mount, you may want to secure it to the ground or weigh it down in higher wind areas.
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