Kestel 5500 User Manual

USER GUIDE
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Kestel 5500 Specifications

General

Brand	Kestel
Model	5500
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

Safety and Handling Precautions

Meter Usage Caution

Guidelines for accurate and safe meter operation.

Injury Prevention Warning

Critical advice to avoid harm from environmental conditions.

Kestrel Device Overview

Identifying Key Components

Device Operation

Button Functions Explained

Description of each button's role and operation.

Viewing Measurement Data

Getting Started with Your Kestrel

Initial Setup: Battery, Date, Time, and Auto Store

Steps for installing the battery and setting essential device parameters.

Configuration: Units, Language, and Compass Calibration

Guidance on setting units, language, and calibrating the compass.

Display Settings: Graph Scale and Backlight

Fire Weather Measurements

Probability of Ignition (PIG) and Fine Dead Fuel Moisture (FDFM)

Explanation of PIG/FDFM and user input settings.

WBGT Measurement Configuration

Configuring WBGT Measurement Type and Zones

How to configure WBGT for indoor/outdoor and set zones.

WBGT Measurement Accuracy Guidelines

Altimeter and Barometer Functions

Setting Reference Values for Altimeter and Barometer

Data Logging and Connectivity

Connecting Devices via Kestrel LiNK

Device Connectivity Options

Bluetooth Device Pairing and Management

Data Log Management

Data Log Creation, Viewing, and Export

Data Log Export Procedures

Computer Data Log Export Procedures

Introduction to Thermal Work Limit (TWL)

Understanding and Measuring TWL

Introduction to TWL and its measurement on the Kestrel.