Kestrel DROP D3

Get More Advanced Environmental Monitoring with the DROP D3 Wireless Data Logger. The Kestrel Drop D3 is a rugged environmental data environmental data logger designed to monitor and record temperature, humidity, heat index, dew point temperature, barometric pressure, density altitude and pressure trend in a variety of indoor, outdoor and industrial applications. The device connects wirelessly via Bluetooth to smartphones or tablets using the Kestrel LiNK app, enabling real-time data monitoring and sharing. Built to withstand harsh conditions, it is waterproof, durable, and compact, making it ideal for field use in challenging environments.

Kestrel DROPs are ideal for monitoring conditions in manufacturing, transportation and shipping, shooting and hunting, facilities management, agriculture, healthcare and pharmaceutical organizations, firefighting, the military field, and recreational and in-home use. Put a DROP virtually anywhere and ensure safe conditions when you can’t be there.

The Kestrel Drop targets many markets including Transportation, Agriculture, Firefighting, Facilities Management, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Grain Silo temperature monitoring, Consumer and others.

With made in the USA quality standards and durability from NK, manufactures of Kestrel Meters, the applications are endless. From measuring environmental data during cargo transport to conditions in the field for military training to feeling secure about the climate conditions in any room, shipped box, cargo, trailer, freight container, to as simple as a room in your home or office building, you are able to measure all of these conditions even when you’re physically not there.

Measures

• Temperature
• Relative Humidity
• Dew Point Temp.
• Heat Stress Index
• Barometric Pressure
• Density Altitude
• Pressure trend

Features

• Drop-Tested to MIL-STD-810G
• Floats
• LiNK Wireless Communication to Mobile Devices (Bluetooth low energy)*
• Pressure Sensor
• Relative Humidity Sensor
• Temperature Sensor (Patented External Isolated)
• Waterproof to IP67 (3’/1M for 30 minutes)

Functionality

• View, chart, record and monitor your environmental conditions
• Real time, Wireless, Graphing functionality
• Access real time or chart the data via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) on a smart device
• Log options: 2s, 5s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 1min, 2min, 5min, 10min, 20min, 30min, 1hr, 2hr, 6hr, 12hr
• Range of 100′ for iPhone connection
• Bury it!
• Download the Kestrel Connect App directly from the iOS App store or Google Play.
• Share real-time/logged data with Kestrel Connect app via email, text, and social media.
• Battery life of 6 mo – 1 year depending on user settings and logging
• Rugged Accurate Waterproof
• Humidity does NOT need to be calibrated over time

Durability

Built to Kestrel’s brand specific rugged durability standard, the Kestrel DROPs are waterproof (IP67 standard) and drop-tested to MIL-STD-810G. Users are also able to set threshold alarms where an in-app pop-up will notify a user in range that certain measurement criteria have been met.

iOS and Android Requirements:

iOS: iOS 6 installed iPhone 4s, iPad 3rd generation or iPod Touch 5th generation – or any later iOS or hardware configuration. Will not work on iPhone 4, 3GS on 3G or any earlier iPad or iPod generation.

Android: Android 4.2 and higher. Works with most Android devices with Bluetooth Smart®, including Samsung Galaxy, Nexus 4, Motorola Droid, and other recent generation phones and tablets.

Getting Data Logs off iOS Device: There are two ways to Export data off your smartphone / tablet device

• Directly from the Stats Page or
• Manage Logging from the Manage page

Exported in Comma Separated file, or .CSV file and import into an Excel type program.

Then Export to a valid email address or use AirDrop.

Data Points:

DROP D3:  Data Points: 6220

• Logging every 2 seconds: Fills up after 3.4 hours
• Logging every 10 minutes – Fills up after 43.2 days
• Logging every 2 hours –  Fills up after 259 days

Battery Life: The battery life will vary based on usage.

• For baseline conditions and settings*, the battery will last approximately 6 months. *Temp = 75°F, Logging Rate = 10 Minutes, Update Rate = 30 seconds.
• Battery life will be reduced by:
  • Colder conditions
  • More frequent logging or update rates
• Downloads of large data logs (or firmware updates) are best completed with a fresh battery and in temperatures above 10°C / 50°F.