Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter with LiNK + Vane Mount, Tan

Kestrel 0855LVTAN 5500 Weather Meter with LiNK + Vane Mount Offers

The Kestrel 5500 series measures every environmental condition plus wind direction, crosswind and headwind/tailwind. Drop-proof, dust-proof, waterproof and able to withstand extreme environments without damage, your Kestrel weather meter travels with you anywhere you dare to go. In addition to measuring the current environmental conditions, the Kestrel 5500 tracks and logs over 10,000 sets of time-stamped data. Your data log can be transferred to a mobile device wirelessly with the LiNK wireless communication. Once the vane is mounted this meter becomes a full weather station.

LINK is a 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 firmware update of Kestrel 5 series meters. LINK for iOS and Android (coming soon) 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 firmware update of Kestrel 5 series meters. NOTE: Range up to 100' line of sight – reduced by walls and obstructions.

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
• LINK for mobile - Android and iOS apps put crucial information at your fingertips with real-time remote data viewing on phones and tablets up to 100' away. Kestrel LiNK also provides easy data export, threshold alerts and simple firmware updates
• LiNK wireless connectivity powered by Bluetooth Smart - Robust, easy connectivity to both iOS and Android mobile devices as well as Windows and Mac computers. (Computers require optional Kestrel USB Dongle)
• Sleek, rugged tripod vane mount - Small, secure, robust vane mount turns any Kestrel 5 Series meter into a portable weather station that remains oriented into the wind
• 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

Ideal for the following applications: Athletics and Outdoor Sports, Aviation, Education, Farming, Agriculture, Fire Fighting, HAZMAT Response, Hiking, Mountaineering, Hunting, Law Enforcement, Meteorology, Military, Precision and Competitive Shooting, R&D, Sailing