Kestrel 5500FW Fire Weather Meter Pro

Name: Kestrel 5500FW Fire Weather Meter Pro
Brand: Kestrel
SKU: 0855FWORA
Price: 389.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

0855FWORA

730650003044

$389.00 USD

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Measures l Features

Wind Speed
Current Wind Speed
Average Wind Speed
Maximum Wind Gust
Temperature
Barometric Pressure
Relative Humidity
Wind Chill
Heat Stress Index
Dew Point Temperature
Density Altitude
Altitude (Barometric)
Wet Bulb Temperature (Psychrometric)
Wind Direction
Fine Dead Fuel Moisture (FDFM)
Probability of Ignition (PIG)
Pressure Trend
Bluetooth (LiNK model)

Includes

(1) AA Lithium Battery
Instructions
Protective Draw String Pouch
Lanyard
Certificate Of Conformity (Spec Sheet)

Compliances

CE, UKCA, ROHS, WEEE

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Kestrel 5500FW Fire Weather Meter Pro

$389.00 USD

Description

Features

Specifications

Product Description

This all-in-one hand-held belt weather kit replacement provides all essential weather metrics, including PIG and FDFM.

Measure, log, track trends and expand capabilities with free Kestrel LiNK App.

The fast and easy tool for taking weather observations The Kestrel 5500 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. A variety of carry pouch options makes it even easier to take your Kestrel Fire Weather meter with you. The Kestrel 5500 Fire Weather Meter Pro offers a large, high-resolution and contrast display and highly readable numerals. The Kestrel 5500 also includes a built-in dual color backlight, extra-strong poly-carbonate lens and single AA battery operation. In addition to measuring the current environmental conditions, the Kestrel 5500 FWM tracks and logs over 10,000 sets of time-stamped data, providing a complete history of conditions on the fire from the moment you arrive. With optional LiNK wireless connectivity, your data log can be transferred to a Kestrel LiNK app (available on Android) for easy export and email to an FBAN or meteorologist. Data can also be downloaded to a PC with either the accessory Kestrel LiNK Dongle or waterproof USB Data Transfer Cable (Both sold separately).

Product Features

Measures wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure and altitude.
14 total meteorological parameters measured, calculated and displayed real-time and stored in memory for monitoring trends.
Probability of Ignition (PIG) and Fine Dead Fuel Moisture (FDFM) built-in for readings with no reference tables needed.
Quick and consistently accurate measurements reduce the risk of human error possible with manual weather kits.
Large, hi-res, hi-contrast, graphic display is perfectly readable in the brightest sunlight and is backlit for nighttime use.
Optional LiNK connectivity powered by Bluetooth® low energy provides wireless communication to mobile devices and computers for in-depth analysis, export and easy communication to FBANs and other crews.
Clip into the Kestrel Rotating Vane Mount to make the world’s most portable weather station (included with Pro model).
Rugged (drop tested to MIL-STD-810G standards), waterproof (sealed to IP67 standards) and floats.
Protective pouch, neck lanyard and Lithium AA battery included.
User-Replaceable Impeller
5-year warranty.

Specifications

Sensor Specifications

Wind Speed
Units of Measure:	mph \| kt \| B \| m/s \| ft/min / km/h
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 F/S*
Operational Range:	0.6 to 60.0 m/s 118 to 11,811 ft/min 2.2 to 216.0 km/h 1.3 to 134.2 mph 1.2 to 116.6 knots 0 to 12 B* 2-196.9 F/S*
Resolution:	0.1 m/s 1 ft/min 0.1 km/h 0.1 mph 0.1 knots 1 B
Accuracy (+/-):	Larger of 3% of reading, least significant digit or 20 ft/min
Notes:	1 inch\|25 mm diameter impeller with precision axle and low-friction Zytel® bearings. Startup speed stated as lower limit, readings may be taken down to 0.4 m/s \| 79 ft/min \| 1.5 km/h \| .9 mph \| .8 kt after impeller startup. Off-axis accuracy -1% @ 5º off-axis; -2% @ 10º; -3% @ 15º. Calibration drift < 1% after 100 hours use at 16 MPH \| 7 m/s. Replacement impeller (PN-0801) field installs without tools (US Patent 5,783,753). Wind speed calibration and testing should be done with triangle on impeller located at the top front face of the Kestrel. *F/S only in Ballistics units. Beaufort not available in Ballistics units.
Ambient Temperature
Units of Measure:	Fahrenheit, Celsius
Specification Range:	-20.0 to 158.0 °F -29.0 to 70.0 °C
Operational Range:	14.0.0 to 131.0 °F -10.0 to 55.0 °C
Resolution:	0.1 °F 0.1 °C
Accuracy (+/-):	0.9 °F 0.5 °C
Notes:	Airflow of 2.2 mph\|1 m/s or greater provides fastest response and reduction of insolation effect. For greatest accuracy, avoid direct sunlight on the temperature sensor and prolonged sunlight exposure to the unit in low airflow conditions. Calibration drift is negligible for the life of the product. For further details, see Display & Battery Operational Temperature Limits.
Pressure
Units of Measure:	inHg, hPA, mb
Specification Range:	25°C/ 77°F 750-1100 hPa\|mbar 22.15-32.48 inHg 10.88-15.95 PS
Operational Range:	0.30 to 48.87 inHg 10.0 to 1654.7 hPa\|mbar 0.14 to 24.00 PSI 14.0 to 131.0 °F -10.0 to 55.0 °C
Resolution:	0.1 hPa\|mbar 0.01 inHg 0.01 PSI
Accuracy (+/-):	1.5 hPa\|mbar 0.044 inHg 0.022 PSI
Notes:	Monolithic silicon piezo-resistive pressure sensor with second-order temperature correction. Between 1100–1600 mbar, unit will operate with reduced accuracy. Sensor may not operate above 1600 mbar and can be damaged above 6,000 mbar or below 10 mbar. Calibration drift is negligible for the life of the product.
Relative Humidity
Units of Measure:	%
Specification Range:	5 to 95% 25°C non-condensing
Operational Range:	0 to 100%
Resolution:	0.1 %RH
Accuracy (+/-):	3%RH
Notes:	To achieve stated accuracy, unit must be permitted to equilibrate to external temperature when exposed to large, rapid temperature changes and be kept out of direct sunlight. Calibration drift is typically less than ±0.25% per year.
Compass
Units of Measure:	Compass Heading in True or Magnetic
Specification Range:	0 to 360°
Operational Range:	0 to 360°
Resolution:	1° 1/16th Cardinal Scale
Accuracy:	±5°
Notes:	2-axis solid-state magneto resistive sensor mounted perpendicular to unit plane. Accuracy of sensor dependent upon unit’s vertical position. Self-calibration routine eliminates magnetic error from batteries or unit and must be run after every full power- down (battery removal or change). Readout indicates direction to which the back of the unit is pointed when held in a vertical orientation. Declination/variation adjustable for True North readout.

Calculated Measurements

Altitude
Accuracy (+/-):	typical: 23.6 ft/7.2 m - 50 to 1100 mBar max: 48.2 ft/14.7 m – 300 to 750 mBar
Resolution:	1ft 1m
Sensors employed:	Pressure User Input (Reference Pressure)
Dew Point
Accuracy (+/-):	3.4 °F 1.9 °C 15-95% RH. Refer to Range for Temperature Sensor
Resolution:	0.1 °F 0.1 °C
Sensors employed:	Temperature Relative Humidity
Wet Bulb Temperature - Psychrometric
Accuracy (+/-):	3.2 °F 1.8 °C
Resolution:	0.1 °F 0.1 °C
Sensors employed:	Temperature Relative Humidity Pressure
Wind Chill
Accuracy:	1.6 °F 0.9 °C
Resolution:	0.1 °F 0.1 °C
Sensors employed:	Wind Speed Temperature
Density Altitude
Accuracy:	226 ft 69 m
Resolution:	1ft 1m
Sensors employed:	Temperature Relative Humidity Pressure
Sensors employed:	Temperature Relative Humidity Pressure
Heat Index
Accuracy:	7.1°F 4.0°C
Resolution:	0.1 °F 0.1 °C
Sensors employed:	Temperature Relative Humidity
Probability of Ignition (PIG)
Accuracy:	PIG Accuracy dependent on proximity of inputs to reference table steps.
Resolution:	10%
Sensors employed:	Temperature Relative Humidity

Downloads:

Kestrel 5500FW Manual and Complete Sensor Specifications

Excellent Service and quick delivery

Excellent product. High quality

Great device

Works very well, I use it to monitor the changing weather on a fire. Very easy to send all info to a Fire Behavior Analyst. You do not need to be in bluetooth range at all times. When you need a weather report you walk in range, connect and it will update all of the weather. You can send current conditions, the average conditons, or an excel database with all of the collected weather.

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Technician
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John Snorri
Adventurer
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I ordered the Kestrel 3550FW meter. Received email notifications reporting the progression of my order up to delivery, which was much quicker than I'd expected. Couldn't be more pleased with the product and service.

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Wildland Firefighter
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Kestrel 5500FW Fire Weather Meter Pro