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Kestrel 5400AG Cattle Heat Stress Tracker with LiNK + Vane Mount
$699.00
Don't let cattle heat stress reduce your herd performance and cost you money. Implement an effective management plan based on objective and accurate THI, HLI, and AHLU measurements at the pen level with Kestrel. This rugged, hand-held meter can also be mounted with included hardware for longer-term monitoring of heat events.
Availability:
In stock
SKU
0854AGLVCHVG
- Measures wind speed, temperature, humidity, globe temperature, THI, HLI, AHLU and much more. Over 20 measurements in all!
- Handheld, portable, data logger with customizable heat stress zone settings, graphing and measurement statistics.
- Large, hi-res, hi-contrast, graphic display is perfectly readable in the brightest sunlight and is backlit for nighttime use.
Kestrel 5400AG Cattle Heat Stress Tracker with LiNK + Vane Mount Overview
| Environmental Measures | |
|---|---|
 | Accumulated Heat Load Units (AHLU) |
 | Altitude (Barometric) |
 | Barometric Pressure |
 | Compass Direction |
 | Crosswind |
 | Delta T |
 | Density Altitude |
 | Dew Point Temperature |
 | Globe Temperature |
 | Headwind/Tailwind |
 | Heat Load Index (HLI) |
 | Heat Stress Index |
 | Naturally Aspirated Wet Bulb Temperature |
 | Relative Humidity |
 | Station Pressure (Absolute Pressure) |
 | Temperature Humidity Index (THI) |
| Temperature |
 | Thermal Work Limit (TWL) |
 | Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) |
 | Wet Bulb Temperature (Psychrometric) |
 | Wind Chill |
 | Wind Speed/Air Speed |
| Tips For Taking Accurate Measurements | |
The Kestrel 5400 Cattle Heat Stress Tracker offers micro-climate measurement and monitoring at the pen or yard location. Contains a built-in Globe Temperature sensor and complete cattle-specific calculations. Measure THI and HLI and track AHLU based on easy-to-input herd and pen parameters. Perform spot checks or mount in place with the included vane mount accessory to track AHLU for months. LiNK capability allows remote access to current and logged data from your iOS or Android mobile device. Mount a mobile data equipped tablet nearby to send mobile alerts even when you’re not on-site. Designed by Kestrel with input from some of the world’s most respected experts in cattle heat stress, the Kestrel 5400 Cattle Heat Stress Tracker is designed to help you MEASURE and MANAGE your herd’s heat stress, ensuring you MAXIMIZE your bottom line.
- Heat Load Index (HLI), Temperature-Humidity Index (THI), Accumulated Heat Load Units (AHLU), Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT), heat index, Delta T, temperature, humidity and much more. 21 measurements in all!
- Complete weather station capabilities with a comprehensive suite of weather measurements including wind speed, direction, pressure trend, temperature and humidity.
- Durable, portable, and easy to use data logger with customizable category settings, graphing and measurement statistics.
- Large, hi-res, hi-contrast, graphic display is perfectly readable in the brightest sunlight and is backlit for use in low-light conditions.
- LiNK connectivity powered by Bluetooth LE® provides wireless communication to mobile devices and computers.
- Rugged (drop tested to MIL-STD-810G standards), dust and waterproof (sealed to IP67 standards).
- Included Kestrel Vane Mount easily attaches to fencing.
- Protective pouch, neck lanyard and Lithium AA battery included.
- 5-year warranty.
Visit the Cattle Heat Stress Minisite for a more detailed look at this breakthrough tool.
Compare All Livestock and Agriculture Models
| Measurements | DROP D2AG $99 | 5000AG $269 | 5500AG $319 | 5400AG $699 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Temperature |
yes | yes | yes | yes |
 Relative Humidity |
yes | yes | yes | yes |
 Heat Stress Index |
yes | yes | yes | yes |
 Temperature-Humidity Index (THI) |
yes | yes | yes | yes |
 Dew Point Temp. |
yes | yes | yes | yes |
 Wind Speed/Air Speed |
yes | yes | yes | |
 Wind Chill |
yes | yes | yes | |
 Wet Bulb Temp. (Psychrometric) |
yes | yes | yes | |
 Station Pressure (Absolute Pressure) |
yes | yes | yes | |
 Barometric Pressure |
yes | yes | yes | |
 Altitude |
yes | yes | yes | |
 Density Altitude |
yes | yes | yes | |
 Volume Air Flow |
yes | yes | ||
 Wind Direction |
yes | yes | ||
 Crosswind / Headwind / Tailwind |
yes | yes | ||
 Delta T |
yes | yes | ||
 Globe Temp. |
yes | |||
 Naturally Aspirated Wet Bulb Temp. |
yes | |||
 Wet Bulb Globe Temp. (WBGT) |
yes | |||
 Heat Load Index (HLI) |
yes | |||
| yes |
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- Backlight - Switchable White/Red
- Battery Life Indicator
- Black Globe Temperature Sensor (1in/2.5cm)
- Data Log Graph View
- Data Logging - Adjustable Interval
- Date & Time
- Drop-Tested to MIL-STD-810G
- 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)
* Applies to LiNK models only
- Battery - 1 x AA
- Certificate Of Conformity (Spec Sheet)
- Instructions
- Lanyard
- Protective Drawstring Pouch
- Tripod Vane Mount
- Vane Mount Carry Case
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.
Data is transmitted wirelessly via Bluetooth® Low Energy within wireless range (100’ line of sight– reduced by walls and obstructions). Mobile device and Kestrel must remain within range to trigger alerts.
Learn more about what the Kestrel LiNK app can do for you.
Download from the App Store
KESTREL LiNK FOR IOS
An application that can be used to view and analyze your Kestrel data on an iOS device.
KESTREL LiNK FOR ANDROID
An application that can be used to view and analyze your Kestrel data on an Android device.
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.
Models & SKUs:
- Kestrel 5400 Cattle Heat Stress Tracker: 0854AGLVCHVG
Certificate of Conformity (with complete specifications)
Select this link for in depth information regarding Cattle Heat Stress
Support Documents for all Kestrels
LiNK (Kestrel)
How to graph weather data from LiNK CSV files
(Size: 667.5 KB)
This tutorial will show you how to create a graph of the data that you exported from your Kestrel 5000 series or Kestrel DROP using one of the Kestrel LiNK applications.
Kestrel 5 Series Downloads
How to I determine the average wind direction?
(Size: 837 KB)
The attached document in Excel will help with determining average wind direction and the use of a wind rose by using the exported CSV file. This would be pertinent to any of the 5500 models, especially important for spray drift and measurements in the protected zones.
Kestrel Agriculture Catalog
(Size: 2.3 MB)
Information about the Kestrel Agricultural Line of weather meters
Tips For Taking Accurate Measurements
(Size: 346.9 KB)
Tips for taking accurate measurements
Support tab at www.kestrelinstruments.com
Kestrel 5 Series Troubleshooting Documents
How to Update your Firmware LiNK for Android
(Size: 744.3 KB)
A simple guide to help you update your Firmware on your Kestrel using LiNK for Android
How to Update your Firmware with Kestrel LiNK for Windows
(Size: 627.4 KB)
A simple guide to help you update your Firmware on your Kestrel using LiNK for Windows
K5 LiNK for Windows Bluegiga Dongle Help
(Size: 5 MB)
Troubleshooting Bluetooth Dongle Issues with the Kestrel 5000 Series Models and LiNK for Windows.
Here is a graphical guide on locating various micro-climates in a given area to help with Kestrel 5400 placement for monitoring WBGT.
Kestrel LiNK Manuals and Documentation
Kestrel LiNK User Manual
(Size: 5.3 MB)
Kestrel 5 Series Instruction Manuals
User Guide Kestrel 5000AG Livestock Environmental Meter & Kestrel 5400AG Cattle Heat Stress Tracker
(Size: 1 MB)
Kestrel 5000AG Livestock Environmental Meter & Kestrel 5400AG Cattle Leat Stress Tracker User Guide
Visit our support page for FAQ's and more.
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Tips for Measuring Temperature Inversions
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- Agricultural Environmental Monitoring The Kestrel Agriculture line gives you reliable, site-specific weather data you can count on to make critical management decisions to increase yield, reduce losses, and boost profit.
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