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This Kestrel meter does it all! The Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter provides the same trusted accuracy, reliability, and usability as the original Kestrel 4500. Measure every environmental condition plus wind direction, crosswind and headwind/tailwind. Use it golfing, sailing, flying, spraying, shooting and more. 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
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This Kestrel meter does it all! The Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter provides the same trusted accuracy, reliability, and usability as the original Kestrel 4500. Measure every environmental condition plus wind direction, crosswind and headwind/tailwind. Use it golfing, sailing, flying, spraying, shooting and more. 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. A range of carry pouch options makes it even easier to take your Kestrel meter with you.
Environmental Measurements
Altitude (Barometric)
Barometric Pressure
Compass Direction
Crosswind
Density Altitude
Dew Point Temperature
Headwind/Tailwind
Heat Stress Index
Relative Humidity
Station Pressure (Absolute Pressure)
Temperature
Wet Bulb Temperature (Psychrometric)
Wind Chill
Wind Speed/Air Speed
The Kestrel 5500 Pocket Weather Meter is Kestrel's powerful, mini weather station. The Kestrel 5500 is a major upgrade from the Kestrel 4500. Functionally, you're getting more environmental features with some big improvements to the overall meter.
Kestrel 5500 is available in:
Non Bluetooth: $309
W/ Bluetooth LiNK & Vane Mount: $399
(Tripods sold separately)
Colors: Yellow, Olive Drab, Desert Tan
What's new with the Kestrel 5500 over the previous Kestrel 4500 series:
Dongle
Bluetooth LINK to Smartphones / Mobiel / Android / IOS
Takes 1 AA battery (instead of 2 AAA)
Battery door is in the back, sealed away from the motherboard, should your battery leak as was common with all the 4000 series<
Improved high resolution screen for any lighting (even sunlight) and easy on your eyes.
Intuitive user-interface screen navigation
Multiple Languages: English, French, German, Spanish
Scratch and breakage-resistant window
All meters include both options of Red (NV - Night Vision) & White backlights.
Slightly bigger, not really noticeable difference. Fits same cases.
Includes vane mount with 5500 LiNK option
Roughly 12,000 data points.
The Kestrel 5500 has these distinct monitoring functions over the other 5000 series:
Digital Compass
Wind Direction
Crosswind
Headwind / Tailwind
These added features make the 5500 the Kestrel Meter of choice for military professionals, HAZMAT teams, and flight crews. Like all of the new 5000 series, it can store up to roughly 10,000 data points.
If you select the Bluetooth Kestrel LINK model, your meter includes custom communication software designed to quickly and easily configure your data transmission frequency, download logged data, graph data and transfer data to other applications. It is no longer necessary to purchase an interface separately, the new Kestrel Meters with Bluetooth include the software necessary to communicate wirelessly at a range of up to 100 feet with a clear line of site (walls or obstacles will effect this range).
Note, you will need a Dongle. A workaround if you don't have this with you would be to upload your data to your mobile smartphone and email it to yourself and open it on your Mac/PC. On the 4000 series you did not need the Dongle.
All 5000 series meters will have both a bright green backlight, which is great for even high sunlight conditions, and a night-vision preserving backlight. The red night vision (NV) backlight incorporates optical filter to reduce overall brightness and minimize blue and green spectrum light to preserve night vision. (Note: This 'night vision' is not compatible with night-vision equipment.) Basically, with the red backlight, your eyes don't need to adjust when looking from your meter to the horizon in night time use.
THE KESTREL METER 5500 WEATHER METER FEATURES
Air, water, and snow temperature °F or °C
Current, average, and maximum air velocity
Waterproof (sealed to IP67 standards)
Time and date
Easy- to-read backlit display
Data Logger (automatic and manual)
Customizable data storage - 12,000 data points
Measures all of the parameters required for CAMEO / ALOHA Software and PEAC-WMD software by Aristatek to monitor plume dispersion
Minimum, Maximum and Average values
Multi-Function 3-line display
Humidity sensor can be recalibrated in the field with our Relative Humidity Calibration Kit.
Exterior temperature, humidity, and pressure sensors for fast and accurate readings
Customize screens to display user-selected measurements
Graph and recall trends
User-replaceable impeller
Flip-top impeller cover allows use of other functions while protecting the impeller
Data charting
Upload to a computer (with optional interface) Mac or PC
Works with Android and iPhone Apps!
Five languages (English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian)
Rugged (drop tested to MIL-STD-810G standards) and waterproof (sealed to IP67 standards)
US Patent Nos. 5,783,753 and 5,939,645 and 6,257,074
Assembled in the USA
WORKS WITH COMPATIBLE APPS:
Kestrel LiNK for Windows & Mac
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.
Kestrel LiNK for iOS & 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 firmware update of Kestrel 5 series meters. NOTE: Range up to 100’ line of sight – reduced by walls and obstructions.
KESTREL METER 5500 INCLUDES:
Neck Lanyard
AA Lithium Battery (Average Life 400 Hours)
Protective Drawstring Pouch
Certificate of Conformity (with complete specifications)
Instruction Manual
Five Year Warranty
LINK MODEL ALSO INCLUDES:
Zipper carry pouch holding meter with Vane Mount
Type of product | Wind Meters |
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SKU | kes-0855lvtan |
Brand | Kestrel Windmeters |
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
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Q1: Do you ship to my country?
A1: European countries (All items except Ammunition, Powders, Primer, Cases & Projectiles)
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Q2: How much do I pay for shipping?
A2: The shipping charge will be added to your order and visible on your receipt before you check out. The shipping is based on the destination country. You’ll get free shipping on orders above a certain amount.
Free shipping on orders above: £50 for mainland UK next day deliveries.
France - £25
Norway – £45
Finland – £46
Germany – £25
UK – £5 (Free UK Mainland with purchases over £50)
Rest of the EU – £25-100
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Q3: What are the accepted payment methods?
A3: We accept online card payment with MasterCard, VISA, Worldpay or Bank Direct Debit
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Q4: What currency do I pay in?
A4: The currencies used are GBP, EUR & USD The currency is chosen automatically depending on your shipping country.
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Q5: When do I receive my order?
A5: We dispatch all orders in 1-2 business days with DPD & Parcelforce, delivery time will depend on the shipping country and address.
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Q6: Do I have to pay international taxes and duties?
A6: Your order may be subject to import duties and taxes, which are levied once a shipment reaches your country. We cannot control and is not responsible for any duties/taxes applied to your package upon delivery. You will be responsible for paying additional charges for customs clearance. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; please contact your local customs office for further information.
Rifle Calibre Name | Common Metric Name | Bullet Diameter |
.17 | 4.5mm | .172" |
.204 | 5.2mm | .204" |
.223 | 5.56mm | .224" |
.22 (Rimfire) | 5.6mm | .223" |
.22 (Centrefire) | 5.6mm | .224" |
.243 | 6mm | .243" |
.257 | 6.53mm | .257" |
.260 | 6.5mm | .264" |
.270 | 6.8mm | .277" |
.280 | 7mm | .284" |
.30 | 7.62mm | .308" |
.325 | 8mm | .323" |
.33 | 8.6mm | .338" |
.366 | 9.3mm | .366 |
.375 | 9.5mm | .375" |
.416 | 10.6mm | .416" |
.50 | 13mm | .510" |
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