Kestrel 5500 Fire Weather Meter Pro

It provides NIST-traceable accuracy, reliability and usability when it matters most.

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Description

It provides NIST-traceable accuracy, reliability and usability when it matters most.

The fast and easy tool for taking weather observations 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. Drop-proof, dust-proof, waterproof and able to withstand extreme environments without damage, your Kestrel Fire Weather meter can stand up to the abuses of work on a fire line wherever you’re assigned.

 

Measures and features

  • PIG Screen (Probability of Ignition)

  • FDFM Screen (Fine Dead Fuel Moisture)

  • Waterless! Natural Wet Bulb Temperature accurately calculated from on-board digital sensors with no tedious setup or maintenance.

  • The large, hi-res, hi-contrast, graphic display is perfectly readable in the brightest sunlight and is backlit for use in low-light conditions.

  • Globe Temperature

  • Naturally Aspirated Wet Bulb Temperature

  • Wind Speed (Current, Average, & Maximum)

  • Altitude

  • Pressure trend

  • Barometric pressure

  • Relative humidity in %

    • Accuracy:  +/- 2%RH

    • Sensors:  10 to 90% 25°C non-condensing

    • Calibration Drift: Typically less than +/- 0.25% per year!

  • Heat stress index

  • Dewpoint

  • Wet-bulb temperature

  • Density altitude

  • Wind chill

  • Air, water, and snow temperature °F or °C

  • Waterproof and floats

  • Time and date

  • Easy-to-read backlit display

  • Data Logger (automatic and manual)

  • Customizable data storage – 2900 data points

  • The humidity sensor can be calibrated in the field with our Relative Humidity Calibration Kit.

  • Customize screens to display user-selected measurements

  • Graph and recall trends

  • User-replaceable impeller

  • Data charting

  • Upload to a computer (with optional interface)

  • Meets MIL-STD-810F 516.5 Procedure IV Transit Shock test – 20 drops from 5 ft. IP-67 sealed to exclude dust and water at 3 ft. submersion

  • Five languages (English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian)

  • US Patent Nos. 5,783,753 and 5,939,645 and 6,257,074

  • Made in the USA

  • 5 Year Warranty

 

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Compatible Apps

Kestrel LiNK for Windows & Mac

  • Kestrel LiNK for Windows

  • Kestrel LiNK for Mac(Coming Soon)

Simple communication to Windows and Mac computers is provided through the optional LiNK.USB Dongle or USB Data Transfer Cable. Download your data to view, analyze and archive.  Enables the firmware update of Kestrel 5 series meters.

 

Kestrel LiNK for iOS & Android

  • Kestrel LiNK for iOS

  • Kestrel LiNK for Android

Wirelessly connect with iOS and Android devices.  When in range, view real-time measurements, receive on-screen alerts and download your data.  Logged data can be viewed, analyzed, archived and shared via e-mail, Facebook and Twitter.  Enables the firmware update of Kestrel 5 series meters. NOTE: Range up to 100’ line of sight – reduced by walls and obstructions.

 

Additional information

Models & SKUs

  • Kestrel 5500FW Fire Weather Pro with Compass: 0855FWORA

  • Kestrel 5500FW Fire Weather Pro with Compass + LiNK + Vane Mount: 0855FWLVORA

 

Includes

  • PIG (Probability of Ignition) waterproof card

  • FDFM (Fine Dead Fuel Moisture) waterproof card

  • Neck Lanyard

  • AA Lithium Battery (Average Life 400 Hours)

  • Protective Drawstring Pouch

  • Certificate of Conformity (with complete specifications)

  • Instruction Manual

  • Five Year Warranty

  • The 5500 with LiNK comes included with a vane mount and sturdy zippered case

Additional information

Additional Info

The fast and easy tool for taking weather observations The Kestrel 5500FW Fire Weather Meter Pro provides NIST-traceableaccuracy, reliability and usability when it matters most.Measure

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