Heat Stress Tracker

Kestrel - 5400

Measures WBGT, Thermal Work Limit...15 measurements
Handheld, portable, data logger
Optional LiNK Wireless Communication

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Most user-friendly WBGT meter on the market. Detect when heat-related conditions are unsafe well before your body does

Measures Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT),Thermal Work Limit (TWL),heat index, temperature, humidity and much more. 15 measurements in all!
Waterless! Natural Wet Bulb Temperature accurately calculated from on-board digital sensors with no tedious setup or maintenance.
Large, hi-res, hi-contrast, graphic display is perfectly readable in the brightest sunlight and is backlit for use in low-light conditions.
Handheld, portable, data logger with customizable warning flag settings, graphing and measurement statistics.
Optional LiNK connectivity powered by Bluetooth Smart® provides wireless communication to mobile devices and computers.
Rugged (drop tested to MIL-STD-810G standards),waterproof (sealed to IP67 standards) and floats.
Protective pouch, neck lanyard and Lithium AA battery included.
5-year warranty.

The next generation of WBGT and environment monitoring is here with the Kestrel 5400 Weather Meter.

The Kestrel 5400 provides the same trusted accuracy, reliability, and usability as the original Kestrel 4400 and 4600. The Kestrel 5400 is a handheld, portable, WBGT (Wet Bulb Globe Temperature) measurement tool and environmental data logger. No need for distilled water, bulky globes, complicated setup or expensive equipment. Getting accurate measurements couldn’t be easier: just hold the Kestrel Heat Stress Tracker in the area of interest for both instantaneous and average WBGT measurements. Set the appropriate WBGT thresholds for flag warnings and the loud buzzer, bright LED beacon and on-screen warnings provide instant notification of dangerous conditions. Plus the Kestrel 5400 comes with commonly used heat safety guidelines on a handy, waterproof chart.

Unlike other WBGT meters on the market, the Kestrel 5400 is a full-featured weather meter as well. Measure wind speed, maximum wind gusts, temperature, humidity, pressure, wind chill, density altitude and more. No matter what your activity, the Kestrel 5400 provides insight into the critical conditions affecting safety, performance and success. The Kestrel 5400 with LiNK wireless data communication adds a compass for tracking wind direction as well, expanding its usability to include HAZMAT response, and even measuring headwind at the running track!

The new Kestrel 5 Series platform adds many new features and options. If you’re familiar with the Kestrel 4400 or 4600, the first thing you’ll notice is the larger, higher-resolution and contrast display and improved font readability. The Kestrel 5 series also includes a built-in dual color backlight, extra-strong polycarbonate lens and AA battery operation and offers optional LiNK iOS and Android wireless connectivity and app support. Like all Kestrel meters, the Kestrel 5400 is drop-proof, dust-proof, waterproof and able to withstand harsh environments without damage – so it can be used anywhere needed to keep athletes, workers, military personnel and animals safe from heat injury. A range of carry pouch options makes it even easier to take your Kestrel meter with you.

Pair the Kestrel 5400 with the optional Kestrel Vane Mount for hands-free measurements over the course of the practice, training session or workday. And for maximum functionality, choose the Kestrel 5400 with LiNK to transmit live measurements to your phone or tablet when you’re within range. The Kestrel LiNK app for iOS and Android(Coming Soon) will also display alerts on your mobile device to let you know when conditions have become dangerous.

In addition to measuring the current environmental conditions, the Kestrel 5400 tracks and logs over 10,000 sets of time-stamped data. Your data log can be transferred to a mobile device wirelessly with the LiNK wireless communication option and Kestrel LiNK app, or to a PC/MAC with either the accessory Kestrel LiNK Dongle or waterproof USB Data Transfer Cable (available separately).

Kestrels have been put to the test in some of the harshest conditions on the planet. U.S. Special Forces, combat weather teams, wildland firefighters, smoke jumpers, Mt. Everest expeditions and auto pit crews are just a few who rely on a Kestrel to provide them with the crucial environmental data they need. The Kestrel Heat Stress Tracker line has been used by the US Army, US Navy, athletic trainers, and even organizers at the Boston Marathon. There truly is no comparable environmental safety monitoring tool on the market. Adopt best safety practices for your team or workplace and add a Kestrel Heat Stress Tracker to your toolkit.

Uses

Athletics
Coaches & Athletic Trainers
Hazardous Materials Response
Heat Injury Prevention
Indoor Environment Monitoring
Industrial Hygiene
Military Weather & Environmental Monitoring

Features

Alarm buzzer
Alarm LightBacklight - Switchable White/Red
Battery Life Indicator
Black Globe Temperature Sensor (1in/2.5cm)
Data Log Graph View
Data Logging - Adjustable Interval
Date & Time
Digital Compass (Pro model only)
Drop-Tested to MIL-STD-810G
Floats
FREE Kestrel LiNK Apps for Windows & Mac*
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)
WBGT Warning Flags - Settable

* Applies to LiNK models only

Includes

Battery - 1 x AA
Certificate Of Conformity (Spec Sheet)
Heat Stress Reference Card (Waterproof)
Instructions
Lanyard
Protective
Drawstring
Pouch

Cat. No	Description
NK0854ORA	Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker (Orange)
NK0854TAN	Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker (Tan)
NK0854VORA	Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker + Vane Mount (Orange)
NK0854VTAN	Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker + Vane Mount (Tan)
NK0854LVCORA	Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker Pro with Compass and LiNK + Vane Mount (Orange)
NK0854LVCTAN	Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker Pro with Compass and LiNK + Vane Mount (TAN)
NK0792	Compact Collapsible Tripod 24 to 48”
NK0793	Tripod Clamp - holds any Kestrel Meter on 1/4-20 Tripod Mount
NK0782	Rotating Vane Mount & Carry Case for Kestrel 5000 Series

SENSORS	ACCURACY	RESOLUTION	SPECIFICATION RANGE	NOTES
Wind Speed \|Air	Larger of 3% of reading, least significant digit or 20 ft/min Speed	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*	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. Measuring wind speeds above 60 m/s / 134.2 mph can damage the impeller
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	Airflow of 2.2 mph\|1 m/s or greater provides fastest response and reduction of insolation effect. For greatest accuracy, avoid direct sunlight on the temperature sensor and prolonged sunlight exposure to the unit in low airflow conditions. Calibration drift is negligible for the life of the product. For further details, see Display & Battery Operational Temperature Limits.
Globe Temperature	2.5 °F 1.4 °C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	-20.0 to 140.0 °F -29.0 to 60.0 °C	Temperature inside 1in\|25 mm black powder coated copper globe converted to Tg equivalent for standard 6 in\|150 mm globe. Closest equivalence obtained with airflow greater than 2.2 mph\|1 m/s.
Relative Humidity	2%RH	0.1 %RH	10 to 90% 25°C noncondensing	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 is typically less than ±0.25% per year.
Pressure	1.5 hPa\|mbar 0.044 inHg 0.022 PSI	0.1 hPa\|mbar 0.01 inHg 0.01 PSI	25°C/77°F 700-1100 hPa\|mbar 20.67-32.48 inHg 10.15-15.95 PSI	Monolithic silicon piezo-resistive pressure sensor with second-order temperature correction. Between 1100–1600 mbar, unit will operate with reduced accuracy. Sensor may not operate above 1600 mbar and can be damaged above 6,000 mbar or below 10 mbar. Calibration drift is negligible for the life of the product.
Compass	5°	1° 1/16th Cardinal Scale	0 to 360°	2-axis solid-state magneto-resistive 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

MEASUREMENT	ACCURACY (+/-)	RESOLUTION	SENSORS EMPLOYED
AHLU	AHLU Accuracy derived from HLI accuracy accumulated over time.	1.0	Wind Speed, Temperature Globe Temperature, Relative Humidity
Altitude	typical: 23.6 ft/7.2 m from 750 to 1100 mBar max: 48.2 ft/14.7 m from 300 to 750 mBar	1 ft 1 m	Pressure, User Input (Reference Pressure)
Barometric Pressure	0.07 inHg 2.4 hPa\|mbar 0.03 PSI	0.01 inHg 0.1 hPa\|mbar 0.01 PSI	Pressure, User Input (Reference Altitude)
Crosswind & Headwind/Tailwind	7.1%	1 mph 1 ft/min 0.1 km/h 0.1 m/s 0.1 knots	Wind Speed, Compass
Density Altitude	226 ft 69 m	1 ft 1 m	Temperature, Relative Humidity Pressure
Dew Point	3.4 °F 1.9 °C 15- 95% RH. Refer to Range for Temperature Sensor	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	Temperature, Relative Humidity
Heat Index	7.1°F 4.0°C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	Temperature, Relative Humidity
HLI	2.7	1.0	Wind Speed, Temperature Globe Temperature, Relative Humidity
Outdoor Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT)	1.3 °F 0.7 °C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	Wind Speed, Temperature Globe Temperature, Rative Humidity, Pressure
Probability of Ignition (PIG)	PIG Accuracy dependent on proximity of inputs to reference table steps.	10%	Temperature, Relative Humidity
THI (NRC)	1.5 °F 0.8 °C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	Temperature, Relative Humidity
THI (Yousef)	2.3 °F 1.3 °C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	Temperature, Relative Humidity
Thermal Work Limit (TWL)	10.9W/m2	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	TWind Speed, Temperature Globe Temperature, Relative Humidity, Pressure
Wet Bulb Temperature - Psychrometric	3.2 °F 1.8 °C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	Temperature, Relative Humidity Pressure
Wet Bulb Temperature - Naturally Aspirated (NWB TEMP)	1.4 °F 0.8 °C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	Wind Speed, Temperature Globe Temperature, Relative Humidity, Pressure
Wind Chill	1.6 °F 0.9 °C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	Wind Speed, Temperature

Display & Backlight	Multifunction, multidigit monochrome dot-matrix display. Choice of white or red LED backlight.
Response Time & Display Update	Display updates every 1 second. After exposure to large environmental changes, all sensors require an equilibration period to reach stated accuracy. Measurements employing RH may require longer periods particularly after prolonged exposure to very high or very low humidity. WBGT requires about 8 minutes to reach 95% accuracy and about 15 minutes to reach 99% accuracy after exposure to large environmental changes.
Data Storage & Graphical display Min/Max/Avg History	Logged history stored and displayed for every measured value. Manual and auto data storage. Min/Max/Avg history may be reset independently. Auto-store interval settable from 2 seconds to 12 hours*, overwrite on or off. Logs even when display off except for 2 and 5 second intervals. Kestrel 5 series units hold over 10,000 data points.
data Upload & Bluetooth Data Connect Option	Wireless range up to 100ft. Connection requires optional USB data transfer cable or Kestrel Link Dongle or Kestrel LiNK app. Employs Kestrel Link protocol for data transmission with Link supported devices. (Kestrel LiNK for iOS/Android, Kestrel Link for PC/MAC).
Clock/Calendar	Real-time hours:minutes:seconds clock, calendar, automatic leap-year adjustment.
Auto Shutdown	User-selectable – Off, 15-60 minutes with no key presses.
Languages	English, French, German, Spanish.
Certifications	CE certified, RoHS, FCC, IC tested and WEEE compliant. Individually tested to NIST-traceable standards.
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	AA Lithium included. Up to 400 hours of use, reduced by backlight, alert light and buzzer, or Bluetooth radio transmission use.
Shock Resistance	MIL-STD-810g, Transit Shock, Method 516.5 Procedure IV; unit only; impact may damage replaceable impeller.
Sealing	Waterproof (IP67 and NEMA-6)
Display & Battery 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 then 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	5.0 x 1.9 x 1.1 in \| 12.7 x 4.5 x 2.8 cm, 4.3 oz \| 121 g. (Lithium battery included)