Kestrel 5500FW Fire Weather Meter

This weather meter offers firefighters all the environmental data they need to make informed decisions. It features a compass, PIG, FDFM and many other environmental measurements, and can be used hand-held or mounted on a tripod.

Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter Series Offers

The Kestrel 5500 is a complete and portable weather station and meter that is lightweight, handheld, with datalogging capabilities. Measure every environmental condition plus wind direction, crosswind and headwind/tailwind. It is drop-proof, dust-proof, waterproof and able to withstand extreme conditions without damage. This meter logs over 10,000 sets of time-stamped data and it also included a built-in dual color backlight and an extra-strong polycarbonate lens. Improved tripod mount, waterproof datatransfer cable make the Kestrel 5 Series the most user friendly innovative tool ever.

The true versatility of the Kestrel 5500 becomes apparent with the addition of the Kestrel Vane Mount. This precision-engineered accessory securely mounts the Kestrel 5500 to any tripod or other ¼-20 fitted bracket. Once mounted, the Kestrel 5500 becomes a full-featured weather station – with a large wind vane and precision pivot keeping the Kestrel oriented into the wind for continuous measurement and logging of wind speed, wind direction, and all other key weather parameters. The Kestrel LiNK app also displays the Kestrel’s real-time readings on a vivid, customizable dashboard – providing a remote display that functions up to 100′ away. Providing hundreds of hours of accurate measurements, the Kestrel 5500 is truly the world’s most compact weather station.

Kestrels have been put to the test in some of the harshest conditions on the planet. U.S. Special Forces, combat weather teams, wildland firefighters, smoke jumpers, Mt. Everest expeditions and auto pit crews are just a few who rely on a Kestrel to provide them with the crucial environmental data they need. Watch any on-screen meteorologist during a hurricane, and you’re sure to spot a Kestrel in action. Be your own meteorologist, anywhere in the world, with a Kestrel 5500.

Features

Measures wind speed, temperature, humidity, pressure and direction
14 total meteorological parameters measured, calculated and displayed real-time and stored in memory, including advanced meteorological measurements such as dew point temperature, wet bulb temperature and density altitude
Large, hi-res, hi-contrast, graphic display is perfectly readable in the brightest sunlight and is backlit for nighttime use
Large, O-ring sealed door provides easy, tool-free battery access
Rugged (drop tested to MIL-STD-810G standards), waterproof (sealed to IP67 standards) and floats
Easily readable text in almost any setting, including bright sunlight, with more visible information on the screen at all times. This high-resolution display is easy on the eyes, allowing you to get more information from customizable user screens, charting and graphing options without causing eye strain or fatigue
5-year warranty
Toggle backlight color between standard white and night-vision-preserving red (NV). The red NV backlight features an optical wavelength selected to help users sustain natural night vision and reduced brightness to avoid detection during night maneuvers
Rigid, polycarbonate lens with scratch-coating protects the display from damage
Battery is isolated from electronics, reducing damage in the event of a battery leak. (Note – Lithium AA batteries strongly recommended to avoid battery leakage altogether)
Icon-based navigation, intuitive keypad, and multiple languages make the Kestrel a breeze to use

Applications

Athletics and Outdoor Sports
Aviation
Education
Farming
Agriculture
Fire Fighting
HAZMAT Response
Hiking
Mountaineering
Hunting
Law Enforcement
Meteorology
Military
Sailing

Spesifikasi

Kestrel 5500FW Specifications

Sensors
Wind Speed/Air Speed	Accuracy: Larger of 3% of reading, least significant digit or 20ft/min Resolution: 0.1 m/s, 1 ft/min, 0.1 km/h, 0.1 mph, 0.1 knots, 1 B, 0.1 F/S Specification range: 0.6 to 40.0 m/s, 118 to 7,874 ft/min, 2.2 to 144.0 km/h, 1.3 to 89.5 mph, 1.2 to 77.8 knots, 0 to 12 B, 2-131.2
Ambient Temperature	Accuracy: 0.9°F (0.5°C) Resolution: 0.1°F (0.1°C) Specification range: -20 to 158°F (29 to 70°C)
Relative Humidity	Accuracy: 2% RH Resolution: 0.1% RH Specification range: 10 to 90% 25°C noncondensing
Pressure	1.5 hPa\|mbar, 0.044 inHg, 0.022 PSI Resolution: 0.1 hPa\|mbar, 0.01 inHg, 0.01 PSI Specification range: 77°F (25°C), 700-1100 hPa\|mbar, 20.67 to 32.48 inHg, 10.15 to 15.95 PSI
Compass	Accuracy:5° Resolution: 1°, 1/16th Cardinal Scale Specification range: 0 to 360°
Calculated Measurements
Air Density	Accuracy: 0.0002 lb/ft³ (0.0033 kg/m³) Resolution: 0.001 lb/ft³ (0.001 kg/m³) Sensors employed: Temperature, Relative, Humidity Pressure
Air Flow	Accuracy: 6.71% Resolution: 1 cfm, 1 m3/hr, 1 m3/m, 0.1m3/s, 1 L/s Sensors employed: Air Speed,, User Input (Duct, Shape, & Size)
Altitude	Accuracy: typical: 23.6 ft/7.2 m from 750 to 1100 mBar, max: 48.2 ft/14.7 m from 300 to 750 mBar Resolution: 1 ft/1 m Sensors employed: Pressure, User Input (Reference Pressure)
Barometric Pressure	Accuracy: 0.07 inHg, 2.4 hPa\|mbar, 0.03 PSI Resolution: 0.01 inHg, 0.1 hPa\|mbar, 0.01 PSI Sensors employed: Pressure, User Input, (Reference Altitude)