Kestel 5400 User manual
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KESTREL®HEAT STRESS MONITORING
SYSTEM SETUP GUIDE
Weather Monitoring Solutions For
Your Profession or Passion
The next generation of WBGT and environment monitoring
is here with the Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker.
NK understands that you depend on accurate measurements to understand
changing environmental conditions. The need for immediate and accurate
weather data from monitoring devices that simply work is vital to taking
action. Because knowing your conditions means making the right decision.
Nielsen-Kellerman (NK)
Family of Weather Brands
Contents |3
Contents
Introduction .............................................................5
Getting Started with the
Kestrel Heat Stress Monitoring System...............6
Unboxing ..................................................................7
Components & Hardware ......................................9
Siting & Setup.........................................................10
Tablet & K5 Drywall Mount Instructions........... 11
Set Up Your Kestrel 5400 HST .............................12
Set up the Kestrel LiNK App ..........................13–16
Send Kestrel Data to AmbientWeather.net
for Remote Monitoring ........................................17
AWN Setup....................................................... 18–20
Powering Up...........................................................20
Product & Safety Information.............................21
Compliance.............................................................22
Prop 65 ....................................................................23
4 |Contents
IntroduCtIon |5
Introduction
You are minutes away from the ability to detect unsafe heat-related conditions.
Welcome to your simple and highly accurate Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress WBGT meter
paired with a continuous monitoring tablet.
This system is perfect for monitoring heat stress safety. It delivers accurate, hyper-
local weather information. It is lightweight, durable, easy to set up and quick to
connect.
» Receive instant alerts for changes in conditions.
» Cloud + device-based records of onsite conditions
for documentation and reporting.
» Report tracking made easy to follow OSHA guidelines.
» Avoid lost time and maximize work time.
» Reduce hourly wage loss due to exertional heat related injury/sickness.
Your Heat Stress Monitoring System can transport your data to a personal
dashboard where you can view and share data, view history and graphs,
and build reports.
Set up your dashboard at
www.AmbientWeather.net.
Refer to page 17 of
this manual for further
instructions.
Remotely view your Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress
Tracker data on www.AmbientWeather.net
6 |GettInG started
1
Getting Started with the
Kestrel Heat Stress Monitoring System
⚠IMPORTANT: Read through these instructions once before
starting, and do the steps in the order presented:
1. Plan your location and mounting.
2. Set up your Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker.
3. Turn on your Remote Monitoring Tablet.
4. Set up the Kestrel LiNK App on your tablet.
5. Create an AmbientWeather.net account
for remote data monitoring.
unboxInG |7
Unboxing
1What’s included:
» Kestrel 5400 HST Pro with Compass + LiNK
» Kestrel Industrial Monitoring Tablet and Wall Mount
» Certicate Of Conformity (Spec Sheet)
» Heat Stress Reference Card (Waterproof)
» Instructions
» Battery - 1 × AA
» Lanyard
» K5 AC Adapter
» K5 Wall Mount
with Mounting
Hardware
» K5 Vane Mount
» K5 Protective
Soft Case
» Free Kestrel LiNK
companion app
8 |Components & Hardware
Components & Hardware
2
Remote Monitoring Tablet
Tablet Wall Mount and Hardware
Tablet back cover, AC adapter,
and PC connect cable.
Kestrel
5400 HST
Pro w/
Compass
+ LiNK
K5 Wall Mount and Hardware
K5 AC Adapter
Components & Hardware |9
Components & HardwareComponents & Hardware (cont.)
BACK
DATA TRANSFER
PORT
SERIAL NUMBER
AA BATTERY (1)
(Lithium recommended)
LANYARD
ATTACHMENT
PRESSURE
SENSOR
FRONT
OPTIONS/EXIT
POWER
BACKLIGHT
SCROLL/ADJUST
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
REPLACEABLE
IMPELLER
SELECT
BATTERY DOOR LATCH
HUMIDITY SENSOR
BATTERY DOOR
IMPELLER COVER
CAPTURE
SUNLIGHT
READABLE
DISPLAY
BLACK GLOBE
SENSOR
ZONE ALERT
LIGHT
10 |sItInG & setup
Siting & Setup
3You should consider actual working conditions to determine potential mounting
locations before installing the Kestrel unit.
Make sure the tablet can successfully connect to the Kestrel unit before mounting
to a permanent location.
Location Considerations:
» Take measurements at least 3 ft o the ground and no higher than
7 ft to match the conditions of the people you are monitoring.
» Ensure the Kestrel is oriented into the source of wind in the environment.
» Dierences in the reectivity of ground surfaces such as
grass or asphalt will impact measurements.
» Be sure to take measurements in the same solar/radiant heat
environment as the people you are monitoring.
» Pick a spot you can easily access, as you may have to adjust settings on the unit.
» Data is transmitted wirelessly via Bluetooth® Low Energy within wireless range
(100 ft line of sight—reduced by walls and obstructions). Kestrel 5400 must
remain within range of the connected remote monitoring tablet to trigger alerts.
» The tablet should be mounted in a location with good Wi-Fi signal strength.
sItInG & setup |11
Tablet & K5 Drywall Mount Instructions
It is recommended to mount the tablet in portrait orientation,
as the LiNK app is optimized for portrait mode.
» Use provided anchors for drywall.
» Measure and mark the location for the anchors.
» Drill a pilot hole.
» Use a hammer to carefully tap the anchor into the hole until the collar of the anchor
is ush with the wall surface. Don’t drive the collar beneath the surface of the wall.
» Insert the screw through the mounting hole of the wall mount you’re
installing and drive it into the anchor. The screw will cause the anchor
to expand and secure itself against the back of the wallboard.
⚠WARNING:This is intended for indoor use only.
Disconnecting or loss of AC power will render your device inoperable.
12 |system setup
5
Set Up Your Kestrel 5400 Unit
4Please refer to the Kestrel 5400 User Manual for more detailed setup information.
» Slide the battery door latch and open door. Replace
with battery door attached to AC Adapter.
» Make sure the battery door “clicks”fully into place.
» Open or remove the impeller cover to allow air velocity
measurements. If removed, keep in storage.
» Plug into outlet for setup.
» Long press the power button ( ) to turn on the Kestrel.
» Press the gear button ( ) to enter the“Options Menu”.
» Make sure Bluetooth is set to“On”.
» Scroll to“Display”and press the Enter/Select button ( ).
» Scroll to“Auto Shtdwn” and choose“O”. Subsequently, the
Kestrel 5400 will only shutdown by holding down the power button.
» Hit the gear button until you go back to the main dashboard.
» Scroll to the WBGT Current Measurement Screen and press the Enter/Select button.
» Set Type to“Indoor”.
» To choose preprogrammed or congure custom WBGT
settings, please see the 5400 User Manual.
» To return to the main dashboard, select the gear button.
» Connect the included K5 series clip to the wall mount and
mount to your desired location. Pick a spot you can easily
access, as you may have to adjust settings on the unit.
⚠WARNING:In addition to monitoring WBGT values, please refer to
your state or organization’s requirements for measuring WBGT, heat
acclimatization guidelines, work/rest ratios and water consumption.
system setup |13
Set up the Kestrel LiNK App
5Download the app on your tablet and connect
to your Kestrel 5400.
» Plug in and power on the tablet.
» Go to Settings > Network & Internet. Establish an internet connection.
» Return to the main screen, swipe up,
and select the Google Play Store app.
» Set up or log into a Google account.
» Download the Kestrel LiNK App
(blue & white icon).
» Open the Kestrel LiNK
app and connect to your
Kestrel device. You may
have to accept prompts to
allow access to Bluetooth.
Hit refresh to nd
available Bluetooth
pairing devices.
NOTE: It might take a couple
of attempts to succesfully
connect to your device.
Settings
14 |system setup
Set up the Kestrel LiNK App (cont.)
Once you connect your
device, you might receive
a prompt stating “New
Firmware Required”
Click on “Settings” to
check for new rmware.
Click “Check for
Firmware Updates”
Click “Update” if a
new Firmware update
is available.
system setup |15
Set up the Kestrel LiNK App (cont.)
Click on “Options”
in the LiNK app. Go to “App Preferences”
Device power saving should
be “O” and Continuous
Monitor should be “On”
as shown below.
Enable continuous monitoring feature:
16 |system setup
6
Set up the Kestrel LiNK App (cont.)
Congure your dashboard display:
Click on the “Devices” icon
at the bottom left of your
screen to return to your
Kestrel synced devices.
Then click on
“Dashboard”.
Use the “edit” button
to select what
measurements you
want added and
removed from the
live dashboard.
Press the “Full Screen”
Icon to display live
measurements in
full screen mode.
If connecting more
than one Kestrel
device, switch to
the “Multi-device”
dashboard.
Full Screen example.
Full Screen can show up to six
screens at one time. To exit full
screen mode, press the back button
at the bottom of the screen.
remote monItorInG |17
6Send Kestrel Data to
AmbientWeather.net for
Remote Monitoring
In Kestrel LiNK, go to your
“Devices” and click on “Settings”
Select “Manage
Device Data”
Slide toggle on to send data to
AmbientWeather.net.
This will also show
your MAC Address.
18 |awn setup
Connect to AWN
7NOTE: The Kestrel LiNK App must be running in the foreground on the remote
monitoring tablet to transmit data to Ambient Weather Network continuously.
» Using another internet-connected device such as a laptop or mobile
phone, go to AmbientWeather.net to set up an account.
» Click the“Login” button.
» Log in to an existing account or create a new account.
» Once you create or log in to your AWN account, select “Devices”
on the top left and click the + icon to add a new device.
awn setup |19
Connect to AWN (cont.)
» Enter the MAC Address displayed on the Kestrel LiNK app for the
device you would like to use for remote viewing and click“Next”.
» Enter a name for your
Kestrel device.
» Enter your device location.
» The location will be
displayed on the AWN map.
» Select your time zone.
» Check if you would like
to make your device data
viewable on the public map.
» Select “Create”to
nish set up.
20 |awn setup
» Go to your
dashboard to
select which Kestrel
device you would
like to view from
the dropdown.
» Set up complete!
NOTE:
It may take up to
ve minutes for data
to start reporting.
Connect to AWN (cont.)
Dashboard View
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