Kestrel 5500FW – Fire Weather Kit with 5500FW Meter Pro and DROP D3FW Logger

• Kit includes 5500FW Fire Weather Meter Pro with LINK, DROP D3FW data logger, tripod, portable rotating vane mount, and a hard carrying case
• 5500FW Meter Pro measures wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, and water vapor content of the atmosphere, plus 10 other meteorological parameters
• Probability of Ignition (PIG) and Fine Dead Fuel Moisture (FDFM) – 5500FW
• DROP D3FW allows you to track weather conditions and record trends at a burn site or from the minute you get on a fire and export the data
• Data logging with adjustable interval 

The Kestrel 5500FW Fire Weather Kit includes the 5500FW Fire Weather Meter Pro, DROP D3FW Fire Weather data logger, tripod, portable rotating vane mount, and a hard carrying case. The 5500FW meter is an all-in-one hand-held weather meter containing every critical weather measurement including PIG and FDFM. Mount the 5500FW on the tripod with the included vane mount and increase the accuracy of wind direction measurements. The DROP D3FW data logger can be left on site for continuous recording of conditions and trends, which can then be viewed on a mobile device and shared via email. Measure, log, track trends and expand the capabilities of this kit on the free Kestrel LiNK App.

5500FW Fire Weather Meter Pro

The Kestrel 5500FW 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, the fire weather meter can stand up to the abuses of work on a fire line wherever you are assigned.

The Kestrel 5500FW Fire Weather Meter Pro offers a large, high-resolution and contrast display and highly readable numerals. The 5500FW meter also features a built-in dual color backlight (red/white switchable), an extra-strong polycarbonate lens, and a single AA battery operation. 

In addition to measuring the current environmental conditions, the Kestrel 5500FW tracks and logs over 10,000 sets of time-stamped data, providing a complete history of conditions on the fire site from the moment you arrive.

With 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. The LiNK app together with the Vane Mount, creates a wireless pop-up weather station for accurate readings and tracking trends. Data can be downloaded to a PC with either the LiNK Dongle or USB Data Transfer Cable (Both sold separately). 

When managing a burn site, knowing environmental conditions are within prescription is important for compliance and to ensure a fire doesn’t get out of control. Gathering sufficient weather data from site visits to decide on when to burn can be challenging. In addition to the full wind and weather readings from a Kestrel weather meter, the Kestrel DROP data loggers can be left on site, recording a history of conditions and trends, which can then be viewed on a mobile device and shared via email.

Kestrel’s Fire Weather DROP measures just 1 x 1.8 x 2.4 inches (24 x 46 mm x 60 mm) and weighs just 1.2 ounces (34 grams). DROP loggers meet military and international standards for water, dust and shock resistance (IP-67 and MIL-STD-810G) and are conveniently equipped with a sturdy D-ring for hanging wherever needed.

Kestrel LiNK powers the Fire Weather DROP data logger. With Kestrel LiNK on your smart phone or tablet, you can view real-time readings from any DROP logger within wireless range (up to 100-ft or more line of sight) via Bluetooth low energy. Min/Max/Average readings are clearly displayed, and the data log is viewable as a scrolling graph with detailed data for each logged point. The Kestrel LiNK app also allows adjustment of the logging interval and other settings as well as real-time threshold alerts. Readings can be updated as frequently as every 2 seconds and logging time and date are automatically updated whenever connected to your smart device. You can also send and share real-time and logged environmental data via email, Facebook or Twitter.