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Make those last minute dial-in or turning decisions count with the Kestrel 5 Series 5100 Meter. Measure weather where it really matters - at the track.

The compact, portable design makes this unit easy to take right to the track

Kestrel 5100 Meter at the trackThe Kestrel 5100 is just as accurate, reliable and user-friendly as the original Kestrel 4250. The Kestrel 5100 measures moisture content in grains, air density, relative air density, humidity and other critical factors. Count on it for the information you need to make perfect ET predictions and performance-maximizing tuning and jetting decisions. The compact, portable design makes this unit easy to take right to the track – exactly where you need to get the most accurate and race-relevant measurements. Pair it with the optional Kestrel Vane Mount for hands-free measurements logged over the course of the day.

Affordable, accurate, portable and reliable, Kestrel meters have been proven at race tracks everywhere. Put the weather on your side – put a Kestrel in your toolbox.

The 5100 with LiNK Bluetooth Connectivity, gives you the option to transfer data wirelessly to an iOS (iPhone, iPad) device or Android smartphone or tablet when within range using the appropriate app (See Below). Also with the 5100 with LiNK Meter, you can transfer data wirelessly to a Windows or Mac computer using the optional Kestrel USB Bluetooth Dongle.

From U.S. Special Forces, combat weather teams, wildland firefighters, smoke jumpers, Mt. Everest expeditions and auto pit crews the 5100 gives them the crucial environmental data they need. Watch any on-screen meteorologist during a hurricane, and you’re sure to spot a Kestrel in action. Researchers have relied on Kestrel’s accuracy and portability for nearly 20 years, and you’ll find Kestrel referenced in many a peer-reviewed journal article. If environmental conditions are important in your profession or favorite activity, there is no better partner.


Measures

  • Air Density
  • Altitude
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Density Altitude
  • Dew Point Temperature
  • Heat Stress Index
  • Moisture Content (Grains)
  • Relative Air Density (RAD)
  • Relative Humidity
  • Station Pressure (Absolute Pressure)
  • Temperature
  • Wet Bulb Temperature (Psychrometric)
  • Wind Chill
  • Wind Speed

Features

  • Measures moisture content (grains), air density, relative air density (RAD), relative humidity, temperature, barometric pressure, wind speed and much more. 14 measurements in all.
  • Large, hi-res, hi-contrast, graphic display is perfectly readable in the brightest sunlight and is backlit for nighttime use.
  • Handheld, portable weather station with onboard data logging and graphing.
  • Rugged (drop tested to MIL-STD-810G standards), waterproof (sealed to IP67 standards) and floats.
  • Easy to read, changeable between standard and NV backlit screen with high resolution for even bright sunny conditions.
  • Time and date
  • Waterproof and floats
  • Exterior temperature, humidity, and pressure sensors for fast and accurate readings
  • Humidity sensor can soon be calibrated in the field via cable
  • Automatically store measurements, even when the unit is turned off
  • Manually store measurements with the press of a button
  • Customizable data storage - 10,000 data points
  • Graph and recall trends
  • Customize screens to display user-selected measurements
  • Data upload to Windows and Mac computers via wireless Bluetooth (LiNK Enabled Meters only with the optional Kestrel Dongle)
  • Data upload to Android and iOS devices wirelessly using the Kestrel app
  • Data charting
  • Data upload to iOS and Android phones and tablets
  • Data upload to Windows or Mac computers with optional USB Data Cable
  • Five languages (English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian)
  • User-replaceable impeller
  • Flip-top impeller cover allows use of other functions while protecting the impeller
  • US Patent Nos. 5,783,753 and 5,939,645 and 6,257,074
  • All instruments and accessories are completely assembled in the USA

Who is using the Kestrel 5100 Meter

  • Bracket Racers
  • Drag Racers
  • Pit Crews
  • Professional Auto Racing Teams

Whats in the box?

  • Kestrel Meter
  • Neck Lanyard
  • AA Lithium Battery (Average Life 400 Hours)
  • Note: Batteries not included with international shipments due to transportation regulations.
  • Protective Drawstring Pouch
  • Certificate of Conformity (with complete specifications)
  • Instruction Manual
  • 5-Year Warranty

Resources

Works with Compatible Apps:

  • Kestrel LiNK APP for Windows
  • Kestrel LiNK APP for MAC
  • Kestrel App for Android
  • Kestrel App for iOS (iPhones, iPads)

Wirelessly connect with iOS and Android devices. When in range, view real-time measurements, receive on-screen alerts and download your data. Logged data can be viewed, analyzed, archived and shared via e-mail, Facebook and Twitter. Enables firmware update of Kestrel 5 series meters. NOTE: Range up to 100’ line of sight – reduced by walls and obstructions.

Models & SKUs:

  • Kestrel 5100 Racing Meter: 0851
  • Kestrel 5100 Environmental Meter with LiNK: 0851

Includes:

    • AA Lithium Battery
    • Instructions
    • Drawstring Pouch
    Kestrel Weather & Environmental Meters are designed & manufactured in the U.S.A and are backed by a Manufacturer's 5-year warranty. Using cutting edge innovation and technology, Kestrel Meters are designed for stability and accuracy in abrupt condition changes. Rugged and durable, Kestrels are drop tested, waterproof and designed to float if dropped in water.