Kestrel Instruments Support & FAQs

Transfer data from your Kestrel 5 Series device and archive on your Windows 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 Windows:

LiNK (Kestrel)

Kestrel LiNK for Windows   (Size: 10.7 MB)

Kestrel LiNK Version 1.04.04 for Windows

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 via the Bluetooth dongle or with a USB cable.
• Archive data logs.
• Export data logs in csv format for viewing and analysis in spreadsheets.

Example Screen Shots

	Easily connect your Kestrel to the application using bluetooth.
	Manage your Kestrel: change its name, download data, and/or update your unit.
	Export and analyze your data.

Kestrel Firmware:

Kestrel 5 Series Troubleshooting Documents

How to Update Kestrel 5000 Series Firmware with Windows   (Size: 573.5 KB)

Tutorial on how to update your Kestrel 5000 series firmware using LiNK for Windows.

Support Documents for all Kestrels

Kestrel 5000 Firmware Update Change Log   (Size: 350 KB)

Version 2.08 - Note if you are on version 1.49, you have the latest update. This is for newer models with different hardware.

Kestrel 5 Series Downloads

Kestrel Firmware Installer for Windows   (Size: 16 MB)

Kestrel Firmware Version 1.49 Update Installer for Windows

Kestrel Firmware Update Files for OSX   (Size: 14 MB)

Kestrel Firmware Version 1.49 Update Installer for OSX. Please see included directions as this process has changed.

Device Compatibility:

• Firmware: LiNK is currently compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.

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

Bluetooth Support:

Kestrel 5 Series Troubleshooting Documents

K5 LiNK for Windows Bluegiga Dongle Help   (Size: 5 MB)

Troubleshooting Bluetooth Dongle Issues with the Kestrel 5000 Series Models and LiNK for Windows.