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Transfer data from your Kestrel 5 Series device and archive on your Mac computer. Data logs can be exported as csv files for viewing and analysis in spreadsheets. This software also facilitates updates and upgrades to your device firmware.
Download Kestrel LiNK for MAC:
LiNK (Kestrel)
Quick Look
- Manage updates and upgrades to device firmware
- View device information such as device name, model number, firmware version, hardware version and serial number. Rename device.
- Transfer data from your Kestrel 5 Series device wirelessly or with a USB cable.
- Archive data logs.
- Export data logs in csv format for viewing and analysis in spreadsheets.
Example Screen Shots
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Easily connect your Kestrel to the application using bluetooth. |
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Manage your Kestrel: change its name, download data, and/or update your unit. |
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Export and analyze your data. |
Kestrel Firmware:
Kestrel 5 Series Troubleshooting Documents

Tutorial on how to update your Kestrel 5000 series firmware using LiNK for MAC/OSX
Kestrel 5 Series Downloads

Kestrel Firmware Version 1.31 Update Installer for Windows

Kestrel Firmware Version 1.31 Update Installer for OSX. Please see included directions as this process has changed.
Device Compatibility:
- Firmware: This program is only compatible with Mac OS X 10.7 or higher.
Kestrel Compatibility:
- Kestrel 5000 Environmental Meter with LiNK
- Kestrel 5100 Racing Weather Meter with LiNK
- Kestrel 5200 Professional Weather Meter with LiNK
- Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker with LiNK
- Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter with LiNK
- Kestrel Sportsman Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics with LiNK
- Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meter with LiNK
- Kestrel 5700 Elite Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics with LiNK
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