It provides NIST-traceable accuracy, reliability and usability when it matters most.
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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.
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
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
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.
Kestrel 5500FW Fire Weather Pro with Compass: 0855FWORA
Kestrel 5500FW Fire Weather Pro with Compass + LiNK + Vane Mount: 0855FWLVORA
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
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