{"product_id":"kestrel-5500ag-agriculture-weather-meter-with-link-vane-mount","title":"Kestrel 5500AG Agriculture Weather Meter with LiNK + Vane Mount","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"ttl\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; font-family: Ubuntu, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.2em; color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-size: 2.6rem; padding: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eKestrel 5500AG Agriculture Weather Meter Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; line-height: 1.8em; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: 'Libre Franklin', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eGet the environmental data you need for livestock and crop production and other farm and ranch activities.This lightweight, handheld, multi-function meter can be used inside and out for barn\/facility condition assessments to spraying decisions where both wind speed and direction must be recorded. This comprehensive meter will deliver spot measurements, log and store data, and aid in auditing and record keeping. The Kestrel 5500AG is easily carried in a pocket or glove box and is ready to help whenever and wherever needed. Its rugged build and waterproof case mean it can work as hard as you do. Be prepared: be informed of local and micro-climate environments at your site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; line-height: 1.8em; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: 'Libre Franklin', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eClip the Kestrel 5500AG into the optional \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kestrelmeters.com.au\/collections\/kestrel-vane-mounts\/products\/rotating-vane-mount-carry-case-for-5000-series\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; background: transparent; color: rgb(51, 122, 183); text-decoration: none;\"\u003eKestrel 5 Series Rotating Vane Mount\u003c\/a\u003e and you have a sturdy weather station that can be left in place for days or weeks. Please note, the LiNK model comes with the vane mount included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; line-height: 1.8em; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: 'Libre Franklin', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; line-height: 1.8em; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: 'Libre Franklin', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eSpray Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; line-height: 1.8em; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: 'Libre Franklin', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eThe Kestrel 5500AG provides Delta T measurements to aid in assessing acceptable spraying conditions and ensure you’re within guidelines. Based upon ambient temperature and dew point, Delta-T provides guidance on the evaporation rate of sprayed chemicals to help you select the right spray nozzle. The compass provides direction to minimize spray drift. The Kestrel 5500AG calculates and logs on-site Delta T, wind speed, and direction without any additional user input. When combined with the Kestrel’s average wind and max wind gust measurements, agriculture professionals can ensure they spray safely, every time. Use an accessory carry pouch to keep your Kestrel handy on your belt, ready to go before any spraying operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; line-height: 1.8em; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: 'Libre Franklin', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eHeat Stress Management with THI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; line-height: 1.8em; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: 'Libre Franklin', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cattle Heat Stress Measurements\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nkhome.com\/kestrel\/cattle-heat-stress#chs-measurements\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; background: transparent; color: rgb(51, 122, 183); text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eTHI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, (Temperature-Humidity Index)  has been used for decades as a measure to classify heat stress risk in many livestock production and transportation operations. This measurement includes both temperature and relative humidity and is a basis for both strategic and tactical management practices which benefit animal health, productivity and well-being. The Kestrel 5500AG calculates and logs on-site THI based on user selection of either the NRC(National Research Council, 1971) or Yousef (Yousef, 1985) accepted THI calculations. Objective and accurate site-specific measurements are critical to ensuring a heat stress management strategy that is cost effective; and they’re at your fingertips with the 5500AG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: 'Libre Franklin', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; line-height: 1.8em; color: rgb(68, 68, 68);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eVisit the \u003ca title=\"Cattle Heat Stress Minisite\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nkhome.com\/kestrel\/cattle-heat-stress\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; background: transparent; color: rgb(51, 122, 183); text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCattle Heat Stress Minisite\u003c\/a\u003e for a more detailed look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eat the importance of managing heat stress in your cattle operations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; line-height: 1.8em; color: rgb(68, 68, 68);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nkhome.com\/kestrel\/cattle-heat-stress\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; background: transparent; color: rgb(51, 122, 183); text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nkhome.com\/img\/cattle-heat-stress-visit-minisite.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px none; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; line-height: 1.8em; color: rgb(68, 68, 68);\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; line-height: 1.8em; color: rgb(68, 68, 68);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eBarn \/ Housing Ventilation Assessments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; line-height: 1.8em; color: rgb(68, 68, 68);\"\u003eRegardless of the type of barn\/house design all livestock require proper ventilation and air movement to maximize health, growth, and comfort.  The Kestrel 5500AG provides wind speed and air flow measurements to quickly quantify air movement in the vicinity of livestock, locate drafts, measure fan effectiveness and confirm duct discharge velocity. Volume air flow takes duct shape and dimensions into account and allows for accurate comparison of various locations in a system. No calculator is needed to determine airflow with the Kestrel 5500AG – a few quick menu picks and built-in averaging gives you accurate readings instantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; line-height: 1.8em; color: rgb(68, 68, 68);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eMicroclimate, Harvest and Storage Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 1.8em; color: rgb(68, 68, 68);\"\u003eMany livestock professionals also grow and store grains, hay and other feedstuffs. The Kestrel 5500AG can measure micro-climates around the farm to determine where mold and disease may be a problem, ensuring conditions are right for harvesting, drying, and storage. Leave the Kestrel 5500AG in place anywhere in the field, barn or greenhouse to get a graphical history of overnight conditions, (the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kestrelmeters.com.au\/collections\/kestrel-vane-mounts\/products\/rotating-vane-mount-carry-case-for-5000-series\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; background: transparent; color: rgb(51, 122, 183); text-decoration: none;\"\u003eKestrel 5 Series Rotating Vane Mount\u003c\/a\u003e and a ¼-20 camera clamp or tripod makes it easy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: 'Libre Franklin', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; line-height: 1.8em; color: rgb(68, 68, 68);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eChoose Kestrel LiNK Option to Add the Power of Apps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; line-height: 1.8em; color: rgb(68, 68, 68);\"\u003eLiNK is Kestrel’s wireless data communication system, powered by \u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eBluetooth\u003csup style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline; top: -0.5em;\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e low energy\u003c\/strong\u003e. Choose the Kestrel 5500AG with LiNK option and you get full iOS, Android, PC and Mac app support.  See real-time readings on your phone or tablet on a customizable dashboard up to 100’ away (line of sight). Download stored data from your Kestrel to save or share it. Plus, you can update the firmware on your Kestrel when improvements are released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; line-height: 1.8em; color: rgb(68, 68, 68);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eBuilt for Agriculture Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eRugged (drop tested to MIL-STD-810G standards – 10 drops from 4’).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eWaterproof and dustproof (sealed to IP67 standards – 30’ submersion to 3’).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eSmall – carry in your pocket or store in your glove box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eHigh visibility case to avoid loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eLarge, hi-res, hi-contrast, graphic display is perfectly readable in the brightest sunlight and is backlit for use in low-light conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eAirflow impeller can be field-replaced without tools if damaged – patented!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eProtective pouch, neck lanyard and Lithium AA battery included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003e5-year warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eHandheld, portable, data logger with on-screen graphing and measurement statistics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eOptional LiNK connectivity powered by Bluetooth® low energy provides wireless communication to mobile devices and computers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eKestrel COC regarding accuracy of measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; line-height: 1.8em; color: rgb(68, 68, 68);\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Glossary of Weather Terminology\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nkhome.com\/kestrel\/weather-resources\/weather-glossary\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; background: transparent; color: rgb(51, 122, 183); text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eAir Flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eWind Speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eAltitude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eBarometric Pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eCrosswind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eDelta T\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eDensity Altitude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eDew Point Temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eDirection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eHeadwind \/ Tailwind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eHeat Stress Index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eStation Pressure (Absolute Pressure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eTHI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eWet Bulb Temperature (Psychrometric)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style-type: square;\"\u003eWind Chill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kestrel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34858179330182,"sku":"0855AGLVHVG","price":1188.05,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5950\/8614\/files\/c773388a-59d9-4b25-b31d-412e19a6e377.jpg?v=1715406998","url":"https:\/\/safetyproducts.co.nz\/products\/kestrel-5500ag-agriculture-weather-meter-with-link-vane-mount","provider":"Safety Products New Zealand","version":"1.0","type":"link"}