The Kestrel 5500FW Fire Weather Meter Pro provides NIST-traceable accuracy, reliability and usability when it matters most. Measure every environmental condition plus PIG and FDFM and view trends with on-screen data graphing.
The Kestrel 5500FW also calculates and logs over 10,000 sets of time-stamped data.
There are two versions of Kestrel 5500FW:
With the standard Kestrel 5500FW data can be transferred using the K5000 USB Data Transfer Cable (sold separately) to a Windows/Mac device. The free of charge Kestrel LiNK App will allow you to view and hold all data as well as download into .csv format.
The Kestrel 5500FW LiNK version has Bluetooth connectivity allowing you to transfer data wirelessly to an iOS (iPhone, iPad) device or Android smartphone or tablet when within range using the appropriate Kestrel LiNK App. You can also transfer data wirelessly to a Windows or Mac computer using the optional Kestrel Bluetooth USB Dongle (sold separately). Data can be viewed live on the App up to 100 feet away (line of sight).
When combined with the Kestrel Vane Mount and Kestrel Tripod the Kestrel 5500FW becomes a stand-alone weather station as the large wind vane and precision pivot keep the Kestrel oriented into the wind for continuous measurement and logging of all the key environmental parameters at the exact location required.
Mil-SPEC-810G drop tested with an IP67 waterproof rating the Kestrel 5500FW is designed and constructed to withstand the harsh treatment it will receive when firefighting whether it be wild fires, HAZMAT or urban fires. The unit comes with a five-year warranty and certificate of conformity as standard.
Measures
Fine Dead Fuel Moisture (FDFM)
Probability of Ignition (PIG)
Dew Point Temperature
Heat Stress Index
Relative Humidity
Current Wind Speed / Maximum Wind Gust / Average Wind Speed (mph, km/h, ft/min, m/s, knots and Beaufort)
Wind Direction (degrees and cardinal compass points)
Crosswind, Headwind, Tailwind
Temperature / Wind Chill (Fahrenheit and Celsius)
Barometric Pressure (inHg and hPa (mb))
Pressure Trend
Station Pressure (Absolute Pressure)
Altitude (Barometric)
Density altitude
Wet Bulb Temperature (Psychrometric)
Exterior temperature, humidity & pressure sensors for fast & accurate readings
Features
Large easily read high resolution, high contrast display with backlight
Time & Date
Customize screens to display user-selected measurements
Graph & recall trends
Min, Max & Average values
Automatically store measurements, when powered on or off
Manually store measurements with the press of a button
Customizable data storage - 10,000 data points
Data charting
Optional LiNK connectivity powered by Bluetooth® low energy provides wireless communication to mobile devices and computers.
Data upload to iOS & Android phones & tablets
Data upload to Windows or Mac computers with optional USB Data Cable
Data upload to Windows & Mac computers via wireless Bluetooth (LiNK Enabled Meters only with the optional Kestrel Dongle)
Standard user-replaceable AA Lithium Battery (Average Life 400 Hours)
Drop tested to MIL-STD-810G standards (10 drops from 4’)
