Kestrel LiNK Wireless Dongle for PC or Mac, Kestrel 5 Series
Kestrel LiNK Wireless Dongle for PC or Mac, Kestrel 5 Series Overview
Wirelessly transfer data logs and update firmware via Bluetooth® low energy with this handy wireless USB dongle.
LiNK Wireless Dongle for PC or Mac allows wireless communication between any LiNK enabled model in the Kestrel 5 Series and a laptop or computer. Use the dongle and Kestrel LiNK software to install firmware updates and upload logged data from your Kestrel.
This versatile device is compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems and installs in any USB port. Its advanced communications capacity enables long-range data exchange with LiNK- enabled products. This dongle is small and lightweight, which makes it easy to transport.
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 your App Store
An application that can be used to view and analyze your Kestrel data on an iOS or 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.
Kestrel LiNK for Windows (Size: 10.7 MB)
Kestrel LiNK Version 1.04.04 for Windows
Kestrel LiNK for OSX (Size: 10 MB)
Kestrel LiNK Version 1.04.04 for OSX
Kestrel LiNK Devices on Ambient Weather Network
Kestrel LiNK devices, including the Kestrel 5000 series meters and Kestrel DROP data loggers, can now connect to the cloud-based Ambient Weather Network (AWN) platform for extended remote monitoring capabilities.*
You can set up your Kestrel device at any desired location that has an internet connection and then view the onsite conditions from wherever you are -- on the AWN app or AmbientWeather.net. You do not have to be onsite to remain in the know about your weather conditions.
Create a free account at AmbientWeather.net
Download the AWN app*The Kestrel LiNK device data transfer to the AWN cloud platform functionality is specific to Android devices, as the integration with AWN and the transmission of data via the LiNK app relies on the Android platform's capabilities. The Android device must be within Bluetooth range and connected to the internet in order to transmit data from the Kestrel device to the AWN cloud platform. This allows for real-time monitoring and data analysis from virtually anywhere.
Compatible with: Kestrel 5 Series with LiNK
K4
Bluetooth_Checklist
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Kestrel 5 Series Troubleshooting Documents
How to Update your Firmware LiNK for Android
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How to Update your Firmware with Kestrel LiNK for Windows
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Kestrel LiNK Bluegiga Dongle Help Guide
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Product Questions
Yes. Once you make the settings to the DROP (custom name, logging rate, data refresh rate), those settings stay with the DROP itself. This means that all anyone else would have to do is download the Kestrel LiNK) app from the Google or iTunes App store and connect to the DROP to access.
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- Data Points: 16330
- Logging every 2 seconds - Fills up after 9 hours
- Logging every 10 minutes - Fills up after 113 days
- Logging every hour - Fills up after 680 days
DROP D2
- Data Points: 8164
- Logging every 2 seconds - Fills up after 4.5 hours
- Logging every 10 minutes - Fills up after 56.7 days
- Logging every hour - Fills up after 340 days
DROP D2 AG
- Data Points: 7257
- Logging every 2 seconds - Fills up after 4 hours
- Logging every 10 minutes - Fills up after 50 days
- Logging every hour - Fills up after 302 days
DROP D3
- Data Points: 6220
- Logging every 2 seconds - Fills up after 3.5 hours
- Logging every 10 minutes - Fills up after 43 days
- Logging every hour - Fills up after 259 days
DROP D3 Fire
- Data Points: 6531
- Logging every 2 seconds - Fills up after 3.6 hours
- Logging every 10 minutes - Fills up after 45 days
- Logging every hour - Fills up after 272 days
This is dependent on a setting for the DROP in the Manage Data Log section. If you go to Manage->Manage Data Log, you will notice a Wrap Log toggle button. If the Wrap Log toggle button is slid to the right (indicates ON), then the oldest logged data will be overwritten when the data logger is full. If the slide is to the left (indicates OFF), then no more data will be collected when the data logger becomes full.
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LiNK (Kestrel)
Please see the attached guidance with Exporting Issues with LiNK iOS.
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