Kestrel 5500FW Fire Weather Meter Pro, Safety Orange

Model: 5500FW | Order No: 0855FWORA | UPC: 730650003044

Kestrel 5500FW Fire Weather Meter Pro, Safety Orange

Model: 5500FW | Order No: 0855FWORA | UPC: 730650003044

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.

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.

Sale Price $389.00 USD
Regular Price $486.00 USD
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Kestrel 5500FW Offers

The fast and easy tool for taking weather observations The 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, this meter can stand up to the abuses of work on a fire line wherever you're assigned. It offers a large, high-resolution and contrast display and highly readable numerals. It also includes a built-in dual color backlight, extra-strong polycarbonate lens and single AA battery operation.

This meter measures: Altitude, Barometric Pressure, Crosswind, Density Altitude, Dew Point, Dew Point Temperature, Wind Direction and Orientation, Fine Dead Fuel Moisture, Headwind/Tailwind, Heat Stress Index, Pressure Trend, Probability of Ignition, Relative Humidity, Station Pressure (Absolute Pressure) Temperature, Wet Bulb Temperature (Psychrometer), Wind Chill and Wind Speed.

Ideal for the following:

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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
  • CR2032 Coin cell battery (average life 300 hours)
  • 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
  • Rugged (drop tested to MIL-STD-810G standards), waterproof (sealed to IP67 standards) and floats
  • Clip into the Kestrel Rotating Vane Mount to make a portable weather station

Applications

  • Firefighters
  • Emergency professionals
  • First Responders
  • Military

Kestrel 5500FW Specifications

Accuracy Larger of 3% of reading, least significant digit or 20ft/min
Resolution 0.1m/s, 1ft/min, 0.1km/h, 0.1mph, 0.1 knots, 1B, 0.1F/S
Range 0.6 to 40.0m/s, 118 to 7,874ft/min, 2.2 to 144.0km/h, 1.3 to 89.5mph, 1.2 to 77.8 knots.0 to 12 B, 2-131.2
Accuracy 0.9°F (0.5°C)
Resolution 0.1°F (0.1°C)
Range -20 to 158°F (-29 to 70°C)
Accuracy ±2% RH
Resolution 0.1% RH
Range 10 to 90% 25°C non-condensing
Accuracy ±1.5 mbar at 25°C, 700 to 1100 mbar/ ±0.044inHg at 77°F 20.67 to 32.48 inHg/ ±0.022 PSI 10.15 to 15.95 PSI
Resolution 0.01 inHg, 0.1 hPa|mbar, 0.01 PSI
Range 25°C/77°F, 700to 1100 mbar/20.67 to 32.48 inHg/10.15 to 15.95 PSI
Accuracy ±5°
Resolution 1°, 1/16th cardinal scale
Range 0 to 360°
Click here for complete specifications on the Kestrel 5500FW

What's included with the Kestrel 5500FW

  • Fire Weather Meter
  • Neck Lanyard
  • Protective Pouch
  • Lithium AA Battery

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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.




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For use with 5000 Series w/ LiNK. Wirelessly transfer data logs and update firmware with this handy wireless USB dongle.




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.




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Kestrel 5500FW Offers

The fast and easy tool for taking weather observations The 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, this meter can stand up to the abuses of work on a fire line wherever you're assigned. It offers a large, high-resolution and contrast display and highly readable numerals. It also includes a built-in dual color backlight, extra-strong polycarbonate lens and single AA battery operation.

This meter measures: Altitude, Barometric Pressure, Crosswind, Density Altitude, Dew Point, Dew Point Temperature, Wind Direction and Orientation, Fine Dead Fuel Moisture, Headwind/Tailwind, Heat Stress Index, Pressure Trend, Probability of Ignition, Relative Humidity, Station Pressure (Absolute Pressure) Temperature, Wet Bulb Temperature (Psychrometer), Wind Chill and Wind Speed.

Ideal for the following:

Software Download

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
  • CR2032 Coin cell battery (average life 300 hours)
  • 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
  • Rugged (drop tested to MIL-STD-810G standards), waterproof (sealed to IP67 standards) and floats
  • Clip into the Kestrel Rotating Vane Mount to make a portable weather station

Applications

  • Firefighters
  • Emergency professionals
  • First Responders
  • Military

Kestrel 5500FW Specifications

Accuracy Larger of 3% of reading, least significant digit or 20ft/min
Resolution 0.1m/s, 1ft/min, 0.1km/h, 0.1mph, 0.1 knots, 1B, 0.1F/S
Range 0.6 to 40.0m/s, 118 to 7,874ft/min, 2.2 to 144.0km/h, 1.3 to 89.5mph, 1.2 to 77.8 knots.0 to 12 B, 2-131.2
Accuracy 0.9°F (0.5°C)
Resolution 0.1°F (0.1°C)
Range -20 to 158°F (-29 to 70°C)
Accuracy ±2% RH
Resolution 0.1% RH
Range 10 to 90% 25°C non-condensing
Accuracy ±1.5 mbar at 25°C, 700 to 1100 mbar/ ±0.044inHg at 77°F 20.67 to 32.48 inHg/ ±0.022 PSI 10.15 to 15.95 PSI
Resolution 0.01 inHg, 0.1 hPa|mbar, 0.01 PSI
Range 25°C/77°F, 700to 1100 mbar/20.67 to 32.48 inHg/10.15 to 15.95 PSI
Accuracy ±5°
Resolution 1°, 1/16th cardinal scale
Range 0 to 360°
Click here for complete specifications on the Kestrel 5500FW

What's included with the Kestrel 5500FW

  • Fire Weather Meter
  • Neck Lanyard
  • Protective Pouch
  • Lithium AA Battery

Click on a category to view a selection of compatible accessories with the Kestrel 5500FW Fire Weather Meter Pro, Safety Orange.

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 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 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 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.




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