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Kestrel 5400 WBGT Heat Stress Tracker (HST) & Weather Meter

Kestrel 5400 WBGT Heat Stress Tracker (HST) & Weather Meter

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  • Waterless WBGT Measurement: Accurately calculates Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) using on-board digital sensors
  • Comprehensive Heat Monitoring: Measures Thermal Work Limit (TWL), Heat Index, and Naturally Aspirated Wet Bulb Temperature to meet NIOSH and ACGIH standards.
  • Advanced Warning System: Features a loud internal buzzer, bright LED beacon
  • Rugged & Portable: Built to MIL-STD-810G shock standards and IP67 waterproof; it floats and is completely dust-proof for field use.
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Product Description

Kestrel 5400 WBGT Heat Stress Tracker (HST) & Weather Meter

DESCRIPTION

The Kestrel 5400 is a trusted and accurate handheld, portable, WBGT (Wet Bulb Globe Temperature) measurement tool and environmental data logger.  No need for distilled water, bulky globes, complicated setup or expensive equipment.  Getting accurate measurements couldn’t be easier: just hold the Kestrel Heat Stress Tracker in the area of interest for both instantaneous and average WBGT measurements.  Set the appropriate WBGT thresholds for flag warnings and the loud buzzer, bright LED beacon and on-screen warnings provide instant notification of dangerous conditions. The Kestrel 5400 even comes preprogrammed with several athletics, industrial, and military guidelines to further ease the set-up process.

Unlike other WBGT meters on the market, the Kestrel 5400 is a full-featured weather meter as well.  Measure wind speed, maximum wind gusts, temperature, humidity, pressure, wind chill, density altitude and more. No matter what your activity, the Kestrel 5400 provides insight into the critical conditions affecting safety, performance and success. The Kestrel 5400 with LiNK wireless data communication adds a compass for tracking wind direction as well, expanding its usability to include HAZMAT response, and even measuring headwind at the running track!

The Kestrel 5 Series platform offers a large, high-resolution and contrast display with ease of font readability. It also includes a built-in dual color backlight, extra-strong polycarbonate lens, AA battery operation and optional LiNK iOS and Android wireless connectivity and app support.  Like all Kestrel meters, the Kestrel 5400 is drop-proof, dust-proof, waterproof and able to withstand harsh environments without damage – so it can be used anywhere needed to keep athletes, workers, military personnel and animals safe from heat injury. A range of carry pouch options makes it even easier to take your Kestrel meter with you.

Pair the Kestrel 5400 with the optional Kestrel Vane Mount for hands-free measurements over the course of the practice, training session or workday.  And for maximum functionality, choose the Kestrel 5400 with LiNK to transmit live measurements to your phone or tablet when you’re within range.   Learn more about Kestrel LiNK.

In addition to measuring the current environmental conditions, the Kestrel 5400 tracks and logs over 10,000 sets of time-stamped data. Your data log can be transferred to a iOS/Android device wirelessly with the LiNK wireless communication option and Kestrel LiNK app, or to a Windows/Mac device with either the accessory Kestrel LiNK Dongle or waterproof USB Data Transfer Cable (Both sold separately).

Kestrels have been put to the test in some of the harshest conditions on the planet. U.S. Special Forces, combat weather teams, wildland firefighters, smoke jumpers, Mt. Everest expeditions and auto pit crews are just a few who rely on a Kestrel to provide them with the crucial environmental data they need. The Kestrel Heat Stress Tracker line has been used by the US Army, US Navy, athletic trainers, and even organizers at the Boston Marathon. There truly is no comparable environmental safety monitoring tool on the market. Adopt best safety practices for your team or workplace and add a Kestrel Heat Stress Tracker to your toolkit.

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What's Included:

  • Battery - 1 x AA
  • Certificate Of Conformity (Spec Sheet)
  • Heat Stress Reference Card (Waterproof)
  • Instructions
  • Lanyard
  • Protective Drawstring Pouch

Key Features

Kestrel LiNK for iOS & Android

The Kestrel LiNK® App for iOS/Android allows you to Wirelessly connect with iOS and Android devices and remotely view real-time environmental data and receive alerts for changing conditions. Available for your Kestrel 5 Series Meter or DROP Logger, Kestrel LiNK also provides easy transfer of the Kestrel's stored data log, a clear graph of all historical data. Alerts can be customized based on temperature, heat index, wind, or other measurements. LiNK enables easy firmware updates of Kestrel 5 series meters.

Kestrel LiNK for Windows and MAC

Kestrel LiNK for Windows and MAC provides a desktop solution for data retrieval and export as well as firmware updates. Expanded connectivity options allow you to wirelessly connect LiNK enabled Kestrel 5 Series Meters, using the optional LiNK USB Dongle, or make a wired USB connection with non-LiNK Kestrel 5 Meters using the USB Data Transfer Cable.

Kestrel LiNK for Windows (Size: 10.7 MB)
Kestrel LiNK Version 1.04.04 for Windows

Kestrel LiNK for OSX (Size: 10 MB)
Kestrel LiNK Version 1.04.04 for OSX

Kestrel LiNK Devices on Ambient Weather Network

Kestrel LiNK devices, including the Kestrel 5000 series meters and Kestrel DROP data loggers, can now connect to the cloud-based Ambient Weather Network (AWN) platform for extended remote monitoring capabilities.*

You can set up your Kestrel device at any desired location that has an internet connection and then view the onsite conditions from wherever you are -- on the AWN app or AmbientWeather.net. You do not have to be onsite to remain in the know about your weather conditions.

Create a free account at AmbientWeather.net

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*The Kestrel LiNK device data transfer to the AWN cloud platform is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. Integration with AWN and data transmission via the LiNK app requires the mobile device to be within Bluetooth range of the Kestrel device and connected to the internet. This enables real-time monitoring and data analysis from virtually anywhere.

  • Alarm buzzer
  • Alarm Light
  • Backlight - Switchable White/Red
  • Battery Life Indicator
  • Black Globe Temperature Sensor (1in/2.5cm)
  • Data Log Graph View
  • Data Logging - Adjustable Interval
  • Date & Time
  • Digital Compass (Pro model only)
  • Drop-Tested to MIL-STD-810G
  • FREE Kestrel LiNK Apps for Windows & Mac*
  • Integrated Flip Open Impeller Cover
  • Intuitive Tactile Up/Down/Enter Keypad
  • LiNK Wireless Communication - When Option Selected (Bluetooth low energy)*
  • Multilingual Menus (English, French, Spanish, German)
  • Minimum/Maximum/Average Reading
  • Pressure Sensor
  • Relative Humidity Sensor
  • Temperature Sensor (Patented External Isolated)
  • Waterproof to IP67 (3'/1M for 30 minutes)
  • WBGT Warning Flags - Settable

Detailed Specifications

Technical Specifications

Sensor / Measure Accuracy (+/-) Resolution Specification Range
Wet Bulb Globe Temp (WBGT) 1.3 °F (0.7 °C) 0.1° Calculated from multiple sensors
Wind Speed / Air Speed Larger of 3% or 20 ft/min 0.1 m/s 0.6 to 40.0 m/s (1.3 to 89.5 mph)
Ambient Temperature 0.9 °F (0.5 °C) 0.1° -20.0 to 158.0 °F (-29.0 to 70.0 °C)
Globe Temperature 2.5 °F (1.4 °C) 0.1° -20.0 to 140.0 °F (-29.0 to 60.0 °C)
Relative Humidity 2% RH 0.1 %RH 10 to 90% (25°C non-condensing)
Barometric Pressure 1.5 hPa / 0.044 inHg 0.01 inHg 700 to 1100 hPa (at 25°C/77°F)
Compass Direction 5° 1° 0 to 360° (Available on Pro/LiNK models)
Dew Point 3.4 °F (1.9 °C) 0.1° 15% to 95% RH
Density Altitude 226 ft (69 m) 1 ft / 1 m Calculated based on Temp/RH/Pressure
Thermal Work Limit (TWL) 10.9 W/m² 0.1 Calculated for work/rest safety

 

Product Reliability & Physical Specs

Feature Specification
Sealing / Environment Waterproof IP67 (Submersible to 1m) and NEMA-6
Shock Resistance MIL-STD-810G (Transit Shock, Method 516.6)
Display Type Monochrome dot-matrix with White/Red backlight
Data Storage Over 10,000 time-stamped data points
Connectivity LiNK (Bluetooth Low Energy) or USB Cable (Sold separately)
Battery Type 1 x AA Lithium (Included); Approx. 400 hours life
Dimensions 6.4 x 2.1 x 1.2 in (16.4 x 5.4 x 3.0 cm)
Weight 4.3 oz (121 g)
Origin Designed and Manufactured in the USA

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