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Kestrel 3550FW Fire Weather Meter

Name: Kestrel 3550FW Fire Weather Meter
SKU: 0835FWLCORA
Price: 229.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$229.00

The newest and most affordable fire weather meter is now more capable and connected. The 3550FW has all the original features and comprehensive weather monitoring capabilities of the benchmark Kestrel 3000 plus a digital compass for wind direction, LiNK Bluetooth® wireless connectivity for remote viewing and instantaneous sharing of weather data from a mobile device, and a coin cell battery to get started right out of the box.

Easily share and send detailed weather reports with GPS location via text and email with the free Kestrel app.

Availability: In stock

SKU

0835FWLCORA

In-Depth

Kestrel 3550FW Fire Weather Meter Overview

Environmental Measures
	Altitude (Barometric)
	Barometric Pressure
	Dew Point Temperature
	Heat Stress Index
	Pressure Trend
	Relative Humidity
	Temperature
	Wet Bulb Temperature (Psychrometric)
	Wind Chill
	Wind Direction
	Wind Speed/Air Speed
Tips For Taking Accurate Measurements

Fighting wildfires and protecting lives, property and communities demands accurate weather monitoring and the ability to quickly share data to maximize crew safety and deploy resources. The Kestrel 3550FW paired with the free Kestrel app puts powerful tools for monitoring, logging, and sending important weather information for making the most informed decisions for fire management strategy.

Pocket sized, rugged, waterproof, affordable, easy-to-use and equipped with wireless data retrieval for monitoring and reporting, the Kestrel 3550FW is your trusted weather guide for fire management and safety.

Comprehensive Monitoring

Consistently accurate measurements of barometric pressure, altitude, dew point, heat stress index, relative humidity, temperature, wind speed and direction, wind chill, temperature and wet bulb readings.

Capture Real-Time Data

Easily view, and record data in real-time on a mobile device with the free Kestrel app.

Send Detailed Reports

Export and send detailed weather reports with GPS location via text or email for vital fire weather data management.

Reference Cards

Includes an easy-to-read Probability of Ignition (PIG) and Fine Dead Fuel Moisture (FDFM) reference card.

"Kestrel readings are consistent and accurate. I like the fuel moisture tables. They are easy to use and the tool is durable and weather-proof. It fits in just about any size pocket or can be tied to a vest or shoulder harness for convenient access."
-Michael W.
Wildland Firefighter

The new 3550FW meter has Bluetooth connectivity to pair with the Kestrel app for the ability to wirelessly view, share, and export weather data from a mobile device. Download the Kestrel app from the app store to take advantage of the all the features available.

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Includes

Battery - 1 x CR2032
Certificate Of Conformity (Spec Sheet)
Instructions
Lanyard
Protective Cover - Hard Slip-on

Specs

SENSORS
SENSORS	1 0 0 0	2 0 0 0	2 5 0 0	3 0 0 0	3 5 0 0	3 5 0 0 D T	3 5 5 0 F W	3 5 5 0 A G	ACCURACY (+/-)*	RESOLUTION	SPEC. RANGE	OP. RANGE	NOTES
Wind Speed \| Air Flow	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	Larger of 3% of reading, least significant digit or 20 ft/min	0.1 m/s 1 ft/min 0.1 km/h 0.1 mph 0.1 knots 1 B* 0.1 F/S*	0.6 to 40.0 m/s 118 to 7,874 ft/min 2.2 to 144.0 km/h 1.3 to 89.5 mph 1.2 to 77.8 knots 0 to 12 B* 2-131.2 F/S*	0.6 to 60.0 m/s 118 to 11,811 ft/min 2.2 to 216.0 km/h 1.3 to 134.2 mph 1.2 to 116.6 knots 0 to 12 B* 2-196.9 F/S*	1 inch\|25 mm diameter impeller with precision axle and low-friction Zytel® bearings. Startup speed stated as lower limit, readings may be taken down to 0.4 m/s \| 79 ft/min \| 1.5 km/h \| .9 mph \| .8 kt after impeller startup. Off-axis accuracy -1% @ 5º off-axis; -2% @ 10º; -3% @ 15º. Calibration drift < 1% after 100 hours use at 16 MPH \| 7 m/s. Replacement impeller (NK PN-0801) field installs without tools (US Patent 5,783,753). Wind speed calibration and testing should be done with triangle on impeller located at the top front face of the Kestrel. *F/S only in Ballistics units. Beaufort not available in Ballistics units.
Ambient Temperature		•	•	•	•	•	•	•	0.9 °F 0.5 °C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	-20.0 to 158.0 °F -29.0 to 70.0 °C	14.0.0 to 131.0 °F -10.0 to 55.0 °C	Hermetically sealed, precision thermistor mounted externally and thermally isolated (US Patent 5,939,645) for rapid response. Airflow of 2.2 mph\|1 m/s or greater provides fastest response and reduction of insolation effect. Calibration drift negligible. Thermistor may also be used to measure temperature of water or snow by submerging thermistor portion into material -- remove impeller prior to taking submerged measurements and ensure humidity sensor membrane is free of liquid water prior to taking humidity-based measurements after submersion.
Relative Humidity				•	•	•	•	•	3.0 %RH	0.1 %RH	5 to 95% non-condensing	0 to 100%	Polymer capacitive humidity sensor mounted in thin-walled chamber external to case for rapid, accurate response (US Patent 6,257,074). To achieve stated accuracy, unit must be permitted to equilibrate to external temperature when exposed to large, rapid temperature changes and be kept out of direct sunlight. Calibration drift +/- 2% over 24 months. Humidity sensor may be recalibrated at factory or in field using Kestrel Humidity Calibration Kit (NK PN-0802).
Pressure			•		•	•	•	•	1.5hPa\|mbar 0.044 inHg 0.022 PSI	0.1 hPa\|mbar 0.01 inHg 0.01 PSI	25°C/ 77°F 750-1100 hPa\|mbar 22.15-32.48 inHg 10.88-15.95 PS	0.30 to 48.87 inHg 10.0 to 1654.7 hPa\|mbar 0.14 to 24.00 PSI and 14.0 to 131.0 °F -10.0 to 55.0 °C	Monolithic silicon piezoresistive pressure sensor with second-order temperature correction. Pressure sensor may be recalibrated at factory or in field. Adjustable reference altitude allows display of station pressure or barometric pressure corrected to MSL. Kestrel 4200 displays station pressure on a dedicated screen. Kestrel 2500 and 3500 display continuously updating three-hour barometric pressure trend indicator: rising rapidly, rising, steady, falling, falling rapidly. Kestrel 4000 series displays pressure trend through graphing function. PSI display on Kestrel 4000 series only.
Compass							•	•	5°	1° 1/16th Cardinal Scale	0 to 360°	0 to 360°	2-axis solid-state magnetoresistive sensor mounted perpendicular to unit plane. Accuracy of sensor dependent upon unit's vertical position. Self-calibration routine eliminates magnetic error from batteries or unit and must be run after every full power-down (battery removal or change). Readout indicates direction to which the back of the unit is pointed when held in a vertical orientation. Declination/variation adjustable for True North readout.
CALCULATED MEASUREMENTS
MEASUREMENT	1 0 0 0	2 0 0 0	2 5 0 0	3 0 0 0	3 5 0 0	3 5 0 0 D T	3 5 5 0 F W	3 5 5 0 A G	ACCURACY (+/-)*	RESOLUTION	SPEC. RANGE	SENSORS EMPLOYED	NOTES
Altitude			•		•	•	•	•	typical: 23.6ft/7.2m max: 48.2ft/14.7m	1ft 1m	typical: 750 to 1100 mBar max: 300 to 750 mBar	Pressure User Input (Reference Pressure)	Height above Mean Sea Level ("MSL"). Temperature compensated pressure (barometric) altimeter requires accurate reference barometric pressure to produce maximum absolute accuracy. Both accuracy specs corresponds to a reference pressure anywhere from 850 to 1100 mBar.
Barometric Pressure			•		•	•	•	•	0.07 inHg 2.4 hPa\|mbar	0.01 inHg 0.1 hPa\|mbar	Refer to Ranges for Sensors Employed	Pressure User Input (Reference Altitude)	Air pressure that would be present in identical conditions at MSL. Station pressure compensated for local elevation provided by reference altitude. Requires accurate reference altitude to produce maximum absolute accuracy
Delta T						•		•	3.2 °F 1.8 °C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	Refer to Ranges for Sensors Employed	Temperature Relative Humidity Pressure	Difference between dry bulb temperature and wet bulb temperature. When spraying, indicates evaporation rate and droplet lifetime. Safe range for pesticide spraying is 4 to 16 °F / 2 to 9 °C.
Dew Point				•	•	•	•	•	3.4 °F 1.9 °C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	15 to 95 % RH Refer to Range for Temperature Sensor	Temperature Relative Humidity	Temperature that a volume of air must be cooled to at constant pressure for the water vapor present to condense into dew and form on a solid surface. Can also be considered to be the water-to-air saturation temperature.
Heat Index				•	•		•	•	7.1°F 4.0°C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	Refer to Ranges for Sensors Employed	Temperature Relative Humidity	Perceived temperature resulting from the combined effect of temperature and relative humidity. Calculated based on NWS Heat Index (HI) tables. Measurement range limited by extent of published tables
Temperature Humidity Index - THI (NRC)								•	1.5°F 0.8°C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	Refer to Ranges for Sensors Employed	Temperature Relative Humidity
Temperature Humidity Index - THI (Yousef)								•	2.3°F 1.3°C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	Refer to Ranges for Sensors Employed	Temperature Relative Humidity
Wet Bulb Temperature - Psychrometric					•	•	•	•	1.6 °F 0.9 °C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	Refer to Ranges for Sensors Employed	Temperature Relative Humidity Pressure	Temperature indicated by a sling psychrometer. Due to nature of the psychrometric ratio for a water-air system, this approximates the thermodynamic wet-bulb temperature. The thermodynamic wet-bulb temperature is the temperature a parcel of air would have if cooled adiabatically to saturation temperature via water evaporating into it.
Wind Chill		•	•	•	•		•	•	1.6 °F 0.9 °C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	Refer to Ranges for Sensors Employed	Wind Speed Temperature	Perceived temperature resulting from combined effect of wind speed and temperature. Calculated based on the NWS Wind Chill Temperature (WCT) Index, revised 2001, with wind speed adjusted by a factor of 1.5 to yield equivalent results to wind speed measured at 10m above ground. Measurement range limited by extent of published tables.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
MEASUREMENT	1 0 0 0	2 0 0 0	2 5 0 0	3 0 0 0	3 5 0 0	3 5 0 0 D T	3 5 5 0 F W	3 5 5 0 A G	NOTES
Display & Backlight	•	•		•		•	•	•	Reflective 3 1/2 digit LCD. Digit height 0.36 in / 9 mm. Aviation green electroluminescent backlight. Manual activation with auto-off
Display & Backlight			•		•				Reflective 5 digit LCD. Digit height 0.36 in / 9 mm. Choice of aviation green or visible red (NV models only) electroluminescent backlight. Manual activation with auto-off.
Response Time & Display Update	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	All measurements except those based on relative humidity respond accurately within 1 second. Relative humidity and all measurements which include RH in their calculation may require as long as 1 minute to fully equilibrate to a large change in the measurement environment. Display updates every 1 second.
Max/Avg Wind	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	One-button clear and restart of Max Wind Gust and Average Wind measurement.
Data Upload & Bluetooth® Data Connect Option							•	•	Requires optional PC interface (USB or RS-232) or Bluetooth data transfer option and provided software. Bluetooth Data Transfer Option: Adjustable power consumption and radio range from up to 30 ft \| 9 meters. Individual unit ID and 4-digit PIN code preprogrammed for easy identification and data security when pairing and transmitting. Employs Bluetooth Serial Port Protocol for data transmission.
Clock / Calendar	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	Real-time hours:minutes clock.
Auto Shutdown	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	After 45 minutes of no key presses.
Languages									English
Certifications	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	CE certified, RoHS and WEEE compliant. Individually tested to NIST-traceable standards (written certificate of tests available at additional charge).
Origin	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	Designed and manufactured in the USA from US and imported components. Complies with Regional Value Content and Tariff Code Transformation requirements for NAFTA Preference Criterion B.
Battery Life	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	CR2032, one, included. Average life, 300 hours. Battery life reduced by backlight use in 2000 to 3500 models.
Shock Resistance	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	MIL-STD-810g, Transit Shock, Method 516.6 Procedure IV; unit only; impact may damage replaceable impeller.
Sealing	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	Waterproof (IP67 and NEMA-6).
Operational Temperature Limits	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	14° F to 131° F \| -10 °C to 55 °C Measurements may be taken beyond the limits of the operational temperature range of the display and batteries by maintaining the unit within the operational range and exposing it to the more extreme environment for the minimum time necessary to take reading.
Storage Temperature	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	-22.0 °F to 140.0 °F \| -30.0 °C to 60.0 °C.
Size & Weight	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	4.8 x 1.9 x 1.1 in / 12.2 x 4.8 x 2.8 cm, 3.6 oz / 102 g (including slip-on cover).

* NOTE: Accuracy calculated as uncertainty of the measurement derived from statistical analysis considering the combined effects from primary sensor specifications, circuit conversions, and all other sources of error using a coverage factor of k=2, or two standard deviations (2Σ).