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Kestrel 5500 User Manual

Kestrel 5500
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USER GUIDE
Kestrel 5500 Fire Weather Pro
Kestrel 5400 Fire Weather Pro with WBGT
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Kestrel 5500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Humidity Range0 to 100% RH
Water ResistanceIP67
Data LoggingYes, up to 10, 000 data points
Bluetooth ConnectivityYes
Measurement ParametersWind Speed, Temperature, Humidity, Pressure
Temperature Range-20°C to 70°C
Pressure Range300 to 1100 hPa
AccuracyWind speed: ±3%, Temperature: ±1°C, Humidity: ±2% RH, Pressure: ±1.5 hPa
DisplayBacklit LCD
Battery Life400 hours

Summary

Safety and Precautions

General Cautions for Meter Use

Summarizes caution points regarding rapid changes and equilibration for accurate readings.

Risk of Injury and Death Warnings

Details warnings about heat/cold injury, individual susceptibility, and meter limitations.

Contact and Battery Information

Battery Recommendations and Warnings

Provides recommendations for battery type and details safety warnings for lithium batteries.

Navigating the Kestrel Interface

Getting Started and Initial Setup

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

Provides a numbered sequence for initial device setup, including battery, date/time, and logging.

Probability of Ignition (PIG) & Fuel Moisture (FDFM)

PIG/FDFM Measurement Background

Explains the origin and basis of PIG and FDFM measurements from industry guides.

Configuring PIG and FDFM Inputs

Details how to set user inputs like Shade, Aspect, Slope, and Fire Elevation for PIG/FDFM.

WBGT Configuration and Measurement

Setting Up WBGT Zones and Alerts

Guides users on configuring custom WBGT zones, flag settings, and alert notifications.

Accurate WBGT Measurement Best Practices

Provides instructions for obtaining accurate WBGT readings in various environments.

Custom WBGT and Direction

Altitude and Barometer Functions

Data Logging and Device Connectivity

LiNK Connectivity Management

Data Logging Operations

Automatic Data Logging Setup

Guides on configuring automatic data logging parameters like store rate and overwrite.

Exporting Data Logs

Thermal Work Limit (TWL)

TWL Measurement and Interpretation

Introduces TWL as a measure of human heat stress and outlines its interpretation.

Configuring TWL Clothing Settings

Guides on selecting appropriate clothing settings for accurate TWL calculations.

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