Frequently Asked Questions

Any time you connect to the Kestrel LiNK app on your mobile device, it will automatically check for any firmware updates. If it does not prompt you for a firmware update, then you have the latest version.

You need a Torx T10 key. If you lost a screw, the Kestrel 7000 uses two #4-40x3/8” pan head screws.

Kestrel ships the 7000 with an Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA battery. We always recommend that customers use this battery to get optimal battery life, to minimize the chance of corrosive battery leakage, and to ensure their Kestrel device will operate in the most extreme conditions.

Yes, as long as the logging interval is set to 10 seconds or longer. Logging while off is the best way to optimize battery life while collecting data.

The K7000 does not measure amount of moisture in materials, it measures the temperature and relative humidity (RH) in the air for a given area.

For many users, a 12-month replacement interval is recommended.