Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter with LiNK + Vane Mount, Olive

Model: 5500 | Order No: 0855LVOLV | UPC: 730650001965

Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter with LiNK + Vane Mount, Olive

Model: 5500 | Order No: 0855LVOLV | UPC: 730650001965

Drop-proof, dust-proof, waterproof and able to withstand extreme environments without damage, this meter travels with you anywhere you dare to go. Monitor the weather up close or remotely with LINK.

Drop-proof, dust-proof, waterproof and able to withstand extreme environments without damage, this meter travels with you anywhere you dare to go. Monitor the weather up close or remotely with LINK.

Sale Price $449.00 USD
Regular Price $561.00 USD
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Kestrel 5500 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

Every Kestrel 5 Series meter is drop-tested, wateroproof, dustproof and just as rugged, reliable and dependable.

Kestrel 5500 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)
Click here for complete specifications on the Kestrel 5500

What's included with the Kestrel 5500

  • Kestrel 5500 Series Weather Meter
  • Certificate of Conformity (with complete specifications)
  • Protective Drawstring Pouch
  • Neck Lanyard
  • AA Lithium Battery
  • Instruction Manual

Click on a category to view a selection of compatible accessories with the Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter with LiNK + Vane Mount, Olive.

Kestrel 0245PELICAN Micro Case 0245PELICAN
Keep your Kestrel safe with this sturdy polycarbonate case. This sturdy accessory has a protective rubber lining that seals out moisture and a stainless steel cover that protects against damage.




Kestrel 0809 HST MOLLE Carry Case 0809
With a rugged outer shell and zipper closure, this MOLLE/PALS compliant carry case is ideally sized to hold all Kestrel meters. It is tear-resistant and lightweight, making it ideal for transporting your Kestrel wherever you go.




Kestrel Case with Belt Clip Strap 0805
This sturdy padded nylon case lets you build a Kestrel 4000 Toolkit perfect for your needs and still carry it on your belt with ease.




Kestrel 0786 LINK Wireless Dongle for PC or MAC 0786
For use with 5000 Series w/ LiNK. Wirelessly transfer data logs and update firmware with this handy wireless USB dongle.




Kestrel 0784 Screen Protector Kit for the Kestrel 5000 Series 0784
Keep your Kestrel 5 Series screen looking new with the screen protector kit. Each kit includes two adhesive-free screen protectors custom-kit to fit the Kestrel 5 Series window, a cleaning cloth and a kit pouch for storage.




Kestrel 0785 USB Data Transfer Cable 0785
For use with 5000, 5200, 5400, 5500, 5700 Series Meters. Waterproof, 54" USB cable provides wired connectivity to Windows and Mac computers for fast data uploads and firmware updates.




Kestrel 0796 Portable Tripod 0796
The Portable Tripod is a low-profile base for your Kestrel Vane Mount or Clamp.




Kestrel Miniature Tripod 0799
Clamp any Kestrel into this sturdy but lightweight tripod to take readings in the field.




Kestrel Clamp For Tripod 0793
Holds any Kestrel model and attaches to any standard tripod.




Kestrel 0783 Rotating Vane Mount and Tactical Carry Case for the Kestrel 5000 Series 0783
Turn your Kestrel 5 Series meter into a complete weather station with this lightweight, portable vane mount accessory. Includes a MOLLE/PALS compatible, Berry-compliant, tactical carry case.




Kestrel 0782 Rotating Vane Mount and Carry Case, Kestrel 5 Series 0782
Turn your Kestrel 5 Series meter into a complete weather station with the Kestrel Rotating Vane Mount. Once mounted, the Kestrel 5 Series becomes a full-featured weather station.




Kestrel 0801 Replacement Impeller 0801
With the impeller on hand, you can be sure your meter is always ready to provide accurate wind or airflow measurements. Replacing it is hassle-free and tool-free – press the new impeller into place, popping out the old one at the same time. It is calibrated to be NIST traceable and comes equipped with a Certificate of Conformity.




Ask a question about Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter with LiNK + Vane Mount, Olive

Customer Reviews for the Kestrel 5500

Kestrel 5500 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

Every Kestrel 5 Series meter is drop-tested, wateroproof, dustproof and just as rugged, reliable and dependable.

Kestrel 5500 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)
Click here for complete specifications on the Kestrel 5500

What's included with the Kestrel 5500

  • Kestrel 5500 Series Weather Meter
  • Certificate of Conformity (with complete specifications)
  • Protective Drawstring Pouch
  • Neck Lanyard
  • AA Lithium Battery
  • Instruction Manual

Click on a category to view a selection of compatible accessories with the Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter with LiNK + Vane Mount, Olive.

Kestrel 0245PELICAN Micro Case 0245PELICAN
Keep your Kestrel safe with this sturdy polycarbonate case. This sturdy accessory has a protective rubber lining that seals out moisture and a stainless steel cover that protects against damage.




Kestrel 0809 HST MOLLE Carry Case 0809
With a rugged outer shell and zipper closure, this MOLLE/PALS compliant carry case is ideally sized to hold all Kestrel meters. It is tear-resistant and lightweight, making it ideal for transporting your Kestrel wherever you go.




Kestrel Case with Belt Clip Strap 0805
This sturdy padded nylon case lets you build a Kestrel 4000 Toolkit perfect for your needs and still carry it on your belt with ease.




Kestrel 0786 LINK Wireless Dongle for PC or MAC 0786
For use with 5000 Series w/ LiNK. Wirelessly transfer data logs and update firmware with this handy wireless USB dongle.




Kestrel 0784 Screen Protector Kit for the Kestrel 5000 Series 0784
Keep your Kestrel 5 Series screen looking new with the screen protector kit. Each kit includes two adhesive-free screen protectors custom-kit to fit the Kestrel 5 Series window, a cleaning cloth and a kit pouch for storage.




Kestrel 0785 USB Data Transfer Cable 0785
For use with 5000, 5200, 5400, 5500, 5700 Series Meters. Waterproof, 54" USB cable provides wired connectivity to Windows and Mac computers for fast data uploads and firmware updates.




Kestrel 0796 Portable Tripod 0796
The Portable Tripod is a low-profile base for your Kestrel Vane Mount or Clamp.




Kestrel Miniature Tripod 0799
Clamp any Kestrel into this sturdy but lightweight tripod to take readings in the field.




Kestrel Clamp For Tripod 0793
Holds any Kestrel model and attaches to any standard tripod.




Kestrel 0783 Rotating Vane Mount and Tactical Carry Case for the Kestrel 5000 Series 0783
Turn your Kestrel 5 Series meter into a complete weather station with this lightweight, portable vane mount accessory. Includes a MOLLE/PALS compatible, Berry-compliant, tactical carry case.




Kestrel 0782 Rotating Vane Mount and Carry Case, Kestrel 5 Series 0782
Turn your Kestrel 5 Series meter into a complete weather station with the Kestrel Rotating Vane Mount. Once mounted, the Kestrel 5 Series becomes a full-featured weather station.




Kestrel 0801 Replacement Impeller 0801
With the impeller on hand, you can be sure your meter is always ready to provide accurate wind or airflow measurements. Replacing it is hassle-free and tool-free – press the new impeller into place, popping out the old one at the same time. It is calibrated to be NIST traceable and comes equipped with a Certificate of Conformity.




Ask a question about Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter with LiNK + Vane Mount, Olive

Customer Reviews for the Kestrel 5500

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