KestrelMet 6000 Customer Stories

KESTRELMET 6000 CELLULAR WEATHER STATION

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Weather for your Passion or Profession Kestrel Instruments has been building solutions for customers working in the world’s toughest weather conditions and remote locations where easy access to the internet and power are problematic. Our accuracy, reliability, and durability can now be found in an out-of-the-box-ready weather station. The KestrelMet® 6000 Cellular Weather Station is our most exciting product launch to date, working as an all-in-one station that requires no electrical or wifi connection or complicated configuration.

HYPER-LOCAL WEATHER MONITORING MADE ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE The KestrelMet 6000 Cellular Weather Station is an all-in-one-solution for reliable hyper-local weather monitoring with access to a full suite of commercial sensors. All the key meteorological sensors you need to track weather conditions are included, nothing to add. We also made sure it was solar-powered, so you never have to worry about replacing batteries or setting up an external power source in a remote or hard-to-reach location. Unlike some other weather stations, we chose to include a low-cost cellular plan that ensures reliable coverage at an affordable cost. It’s so affordable, in fact, that the first year is FREE! WHO BENEFITS FROM USING KESTRELMET 6000?

Our customers have struggled to find an easy to deploy solution for remotely monitoring weather on jobsites, habitats, and hard-to-reach properties. The options that currently exist on the market are expensive, overly complicated, and take a lot of time to set up. We listened to what customers told us they needed and we developed the KestrelMet 6000 Cellular Weather Station.

The KestrelMet is purpose-built to serve a wide range of locations impacted by weather - the jobsite, residential and commercial properties, facilities, or field locations. The station requires no guesswork and is fully configured, so it is ready to be deployed quickly and easily to a remote or hard-to-reach area. There are also no complicated configuration decisions needed, as all the sensors and cellular modem are pre-built right into the unit. Furthermore, cellular connectivity means you do not need any wiring or electrical grid to start reporting crucial weather data on location.

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MEET THE KESTRELMET 6000

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As you’d expect, the KestrelMet can track a full suite of critical weather measurements: WIND SPEED | WIND DIRECTION | RAINFALL | BAROMETRIC PRESSURE RELATIVE HUMIDITY | TEMPERATURE FAST & RELIABLE CELLULAR CONNECTION Even in the most remote locations, the KestrelMet 6000 is engineered to track and store weather data. Observing weather trends to prepare for upcoming events or recording data to document is only a click away with a low-cost cellular plan with the first year free, and a cloud portal that can be viewed anywhere you have internet access.

Set up a free account at KestrelMet.net and register your device to connect it online. The online dashboard allows you to view and manage your weather station data from a desktop or mobile device. Remotely monitor current weather conditions or view historical data to visualize trends and zero in on anomalies.

Our low-cost cellular plan comes with the first year FREE and is a $50/annual fee after that - much cheaper than many home internet plans. No hidden or activation fees, and the SIM card comes activated for seamless connection to KestrelMet.net.

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Monitor Weather Where It Counts

Weather can make or break the success of your farm.

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Temperature for making planting decisions

Closely monitoring the weather can allow you to make

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Wind speed and pressure to take crop protection

decisions that prevent damage or loss, even when

measures (when high winds or big storms are

weather decides to turn at a moment’s notice.

Craig Schneiderwind from Schneiderwind Farm & Nursery in Bucks County, PA relies on the KestrelMet

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Rainfall for monitoring crop growth and planning harvest days

6000 to monitor the farm and protect his crops all year

KestrelMet 6000 allows you to take the guesswork out

long. His experience with the KestrelMet 6000 shows its

of the weather when it comes to protecting your crops.

true value for farmers with nearly all crop types.

It allows you to pick the very best days for planning,

HOW THE KESTRELMET 6000 HELPS WITH CROP & FARM MANAGEMENT The KestrelMet 6000’s accurate measurements can aid in decision making and successful farming: •

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Wind speed and direction for spraying fertilizer

planting, fertilizing, and much more.

With Kestrel at your side informing you about the weather, you can feel safe and confident with moving forward with your farming plans.

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Monitor, Plan Ahead & Protect Your Crops “Crop production will always be most impacted by the weather where it’s being grown. This is why you’ll benefit from having an on-farm weather station.”

Craig, Farmer & KestrelMet 6000 Customer

EASY SET UP FOR BUSY FARMERS

INSTANT ACCESS TO ON-SITE WEATHER

On a working farm, the days are long.

The local weather channel and weather apps call from

It’s likely that you don’t have the time nor desire to learn a

nearby airports. This airport can be as much as 30 miles or

very complicated at-home weather station. You especially

more away. This can make a big difference when it comes to

don’t want to deal with all the bells and whistles that come

a storm cell coming through and other problematic weather

included that you’ll never use.

on the horizon.

The KestrelMet 6000 is very intuitive when it comes to set up

The KestrelMet 6000 is designed to display and predict the

and installation. The entire process can be finished within 20

weather directly from your farm. This eliminates any potential

minutes! In addition to a fast and frustration-free installation,

microclimate variations that you might run into. You’ll be able

the KestrelMet has reliable cellular coverage for transmitting

to see exactly what weather can negatively affect your crops.

your weather data to view online. While many other weather stations require WiFi to operate, the KestrelMet is a cellular weather station making it ideal for use in remote or rural locations where WiFi reception can be a problem.

Simply put, it is not enough to rely on weather apps or the local news station when you have thousands if not millions of dollars invested in your farm and crops.

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Facilities Maintenance Supervising the safety of others is a top priority for Brooks Reinhart, a facilities manager from Pennsylvania. Tracking weather through the seasons can help prevent dangerous situations, such as slips, falls, and icy conditions.

EASY SET UP & QUICK INSTALLATION The KestrelMet 6000 Cellular Weather Station is a rugged, reliable, all-in-one weather monitoring solution for facility maintenance managers. The KestrelMet 6000 is easy to set up and install. “It’s only one trip up the ladder to install the KestrelMet 6000,” said Reinhart, who oversees several buildings as part of day-to-day operations. That one single trip up the ladder is important factor taking into account his own safety and time spent. When you’re installing the KestrelMet on a roof or another location high off the ground, you want to be quick and efficient.

Most weather stations come with a lot of individual components to attach and parts to assemble.

Installing the weather station correctly to ensure that the unit functions properly can prove to be complicated. Not so with the KestrelMet 6000. The KestrelMet was designed with the customer in mind to deliver a fast, frustration-free set up experience.

It arrives pre-assembled and includes the tools you need for set up (along with a spare screw in case you drop the first one). Out of the box, you can have your KestrelMet mounted and measuring onsite weather conditions in 20 minutes or less.

COUNT ON THE KESTRELMET 6000’S RELIABLE CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY For Reinhart, one of the most compelling features of the KestrelMet 6000 is its reliable cellular connectivity. Many weather stations use Wi-Fi to connect to online weather data.

But weather events and location can impact Wi-Fi reception and prevent you from accessing the information you need maintain safety for employees and the property.

Reinhart needs the up-to-date reliability of KestrelMet’s cellular connectivity so he can get to the factory as needed.

If the KestrelMet 6000 is reporting threatening weather conditions to his phone, Reinhart can take action to ensure the safety of all employees. Once he makes it to the facility, he can take precautions or assign tasks as needed.

Not only is KestrelMet’s connectivity reliable, but it’s also affordable. The first year of the cellular plan is free, and after the first year, low-cost plans are available for only $50/year.

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Not only is the weather a safety consideration on the ground, but Reinhart must consider the state of the building as well. For example, high winds can cause roof damage to the building’s exterior. This damage can lead to interior damage from leaks. In the worst-case situation, roof damage can cause mold growth, leading to another serious safety issue.

That’s why Brooks Reinhart relies on the KestrelMet 6000 Cellular Weather Station as one of the most important tools for doing his job.

As a pre-configured weather device, facilities managers can track elements including: •

Wind speed

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Wind direction

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Rainfall

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Barometric pressure

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Relative humidity

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Temperature

This data can help determine if dangerous weather poses a threat, such as severe thunderstorms that may impact electricity and other operations. Temperature and humidity can help determine if potentially dangerous situations can occur inside the factory, such as heat stress.

Investing in the KestrelMet 6000 Cellular Weather Station is a wise decision for many industries and professions.

Facilities managers can use it as a precautionary tool that ensures safe working conditions.

THE KESTRELMET 6000 IS IDEAL FOR FACTORY ENVIRONMENTS & REMOTE FACILITIES No matter what kind of factory you operate, facility you manage, or where you are in the world — understanding

“I can’t depend on spotty Wi-Fi,” says Reinhart. “I need to be able to get to my phone and get that information.”

the weather is essential for operational and employee

MORE WAYS THE KESTRELMET 6000 CAN ASSIST FACTORY ENVIRONMENTS

Trust the KestrelMet 6000 Cellular Weather Station to keep

With Kestrel Instrument’s first cellular weather station, facilities

hazardous weather with superior accuracy and a cellular

managers can maximize the value of advanced weather data to

connectivity that you can count on.

safety. Whether you are facing hurricane-force winds in the tropics or snowstorms in Pennsylvania, just like Reinhart, the KestrelMet 6000 provides actionable insights based on accurate and reliable weather information.

factory workers safe and minimize the impact of severe or

minimize financial loss, and protect employees and property.

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KestrelMET 6000 at the Boathouse “This station is really easy and quick to install. With other weather stations available, there was a complicated set up process that I just didn’t have time for. With this weather station, I was able to get set up and have it working in about 20 minutes.”

Training for crew or other watersports activities requires planning for the weather. Weather remains one the most critical factors determining the safety of athletes going out on the water. As the weather can turn on a dime, it’s essential to have tools to keep you aware of current or upcoming conditions.

When it comes to tracking weather at your boathouse, the KestrelMET 6000 Cellular Weather Station is the

The KestrelMet 6000 comes ready-to-go right out of

most reliable weather station on the market. This

the box. Only a few fast and easy steps are required

robust cellular weather station can give you the

to get it running.

information you need to keep your students and athletes safe.

NO NEED FOR A WIFI SOURCE Boathouses exist for a few primary reasons. They act as a

WHY WEATHER IS IMPORTANT TO MONITOR FROM BOATHOUSES Weather, particularly wind and storms, can pose serious threats when going out on the water.

For example, winds of 40 MPH are often strong enough to capsize small boats.

KestrelMet 6000 has its own built-in technology to measure wind direction and wind speed. The aspirated fan makes it equipped for exceptional accuracy for all types of weather.

Keep in mind that bodies of water will create their own microclimate. This is why you can’t rely on your local weather app to tell you about the weather.

ONLY 20 MINUTES TO SET UP Take it from a real-life Kestrel customer– getting set up with Kestrelmet 6000 is much easier than other

gathering place for teams, serve to shield your boat from the elements, and typically don’t require their own WiFi. WiFi is not an essential boathouse need. But since most weather stations require WiFi, it can cause trouble when you need to check for weather for changes.

The good news is that KestrelMet 6000 has an entirely independent WiFi source. Whether your boathouse is along the shore of a popular beach or at a remote island, you won’t have to worry about WiFi. Best of all, the first year with KestrelMet 6000 also includes one year of Kestrel’s independent cellular connection. After that, it amounts to an affordable plan of $50 per year.

Get this high-demand weather meter now and enjoy all the incredible weather tracking abilities it can offer.

weather stations on the market.

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“The KestrelMet 6000 had everything I was looking for at the best price. It’s durable, easy to set up, works without WIFI, and gives me all the weather info I need,” RELIABLE WEATHER DATA FOR AT-HOME GARDENING & CHICKEN COOPS Staying aware of the weather is important for many reasons including the safety of people, pets, and livestock as well as for protecting your property. The KestrelMet 6000 weather station can help you stay on top of rising or falling temperatures, humidity levels, and precipitation. Weather data can also provide you with advance warning signs of severe weather which could include heatwaves, storms, and excessive winds.

WHY SHOULD PROPERTY MANAGERS & HOMEOWNERS CONSIDER A CELLULAR WEATHER STATION? “I want to know what’s happening with the weather – right here – on my property,” says Jane. Even though chickens can survive harsh winters with temperatures dipping into the teens, the weather still must be considered for their comfort.

The KestrelMet 6000 is advantageous for keeping tabs on the weather in real-time. Whether you have a chicken coop, horses, or a small farm, exposure to harsh weather can be dangerous for outdoor animals.

Furthermore, garden enthusiasts can take action to rescue plants that may otherwise be compromised to extreme weather. This can result in a flourishing flower or vegetable garden.

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Monitoring in Remote or Rural Locations “When it comes to choosing a weather station, there are so many options available. It can be overwhelming to pick the right one and complicated to order due to all the different sensors and add-ons,” says Jane.

HOW TO CHOOSE A WEATHER STATION Unlike competing products, the KestrelMet 6000 doesn’t require you to choose each sensor or component. It’s ready to go the moment it’s delivered to your door.

With the KestrelMet 6000, there is no need

Best of all, when you are away from

“It’s a couple of screws and you’re good

for a Wi-Fi connection. The KestrelMet

home or even on vacation, you’ll

to go. I could easily install it myself and

uses cellular communication for data

always know what the weather is like

have it working in about 20 minutes,”

transmission and comes with a low-cost

on your property.

Jane says.

data plan that is entirely free for your first

Many people who live in rural areas need to consider connectivity when it comes to your choosing a weather station.

Stations that require a Wi-Fi connection to operate are not ideal for use in remote locations because Wi-Fi is often unreliable or unavailable.

year.

Choose the KestrelMet 6000 as the

CONVENIENT DASHBOARD AND NOTIFICATIONS

station on the market.

most affordable cellular weather

Once the KestrelMet 6000 is installed, you can connect to the world of weather in real-time by way of a dashboard.

The online portal can be accessed on your laptop or mobile device with the KestrelMet 6000 app.

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