Kestrel 5500AG Agricultural Weather Meter with LiNK and Weather Vane

The Kestrel 5500AG is a multi-function meter is used to assess inside and outside barn/facility conditions to aid in making spraying decisions where both wind speed and direction must be recorded. This meter provides spot measurement, log and store data, and aid in auditing and record keeping.6 Year Warranty (5 Year Manufacturer Warranty + Bonus 1 Year Instrument Choice Warranty)Features:– Spray management – The Kestrel 5500AG provides Delta T measurements to aid in assessing acceptable spraying conditions and ensure you’re within guidelines. Based upon ambient temperature and dew point, Delta-T provides guidance on the evaporation rate of sprayed chemicals to help you select the right spray nozzle.
– Heat Stress management with THI – THI, (Temperature-Humidity Index) has been used for decades as a measure to classify heat stress risk in many livestock production and transportation operations. This measurement includes both temperature and relative humidity and is a basis for both strategic and tactical management practices which benefit animal health, productivity and well-being.- Barn / Housing Ventilation Assessments – The Kestrel 5500AG provides wind speed and air flow measurements to quickly quantify air movement in the vicinity of livestock, locate drafts, measure fan effectiveness and confirm duct discharge velocity.- Monitoring microclimates, harvest and storage Conditions – Many livestock professionals also grow and store grains, hay and other feedstuffs. The Kestrel 5500AG can measure micro-climates around the farm to determine where mold and disease may be a problem, ensuring conditions are right for harvesting, drying, and storage.Other features:– Waterproof and dustproof (sealed to IP67 standards 30 submersion to 3).- Small: carry in your pocket or store in your glove box.- High visibility case to avoid loss.- Large, hi-res, hi-contrast, graphic display is perfectly readable in the brightest sunlight and is backlit for use in low-light conditions.- Airflow impeller can be field-replaced without tools if damaged; patented!- Protective pouch, neck lanyard and Lithium AA battery included.- 5-year warranty.- Handheld, portable, data logger with on-screen graphing and measurement statistics.- Optional LiNK connectivity powered by Bluetooth low energy provides wireless communication to mobile devices and computers.- Kestrel COC regarding accuracy of measurementsMeasurements:– Air Flow- Wind Speed- Altitude- Barometric Pressure- Crosswind- Delta T- Density Altitude- Dew Point Temperature- Direction- Headwind / Tailwind- Heat Stress Index- Relative Humidity- Station Pressure (Absolute Pressure)- Temperature- THI- Wet Bulb Temperature (Psychrometric)- Wind ChillHave you seen a cheaper Grey Import online? You need to read this before purchasing:Kestrel meters from the USA do NOT come with a C-Tick, which is required to be imported to AU.Warranty without a C-Tick will not be covered through the AU distributor/Reseller and will not be their responsibility. In order to receive a unit with the required C-Tick, you must purchase it from an authorized Australian retailer/distributor. You cannot purchase these meters in the USA or anywhere else. If a meter is shipped to you from the USA, you risk the meter being destroyed at customs.All Kestrel meters supplied by Instrument Choice come with a C-Tick and we offer the full 5 year warranty