BroodMinder-W3 DIY-Stockwaage
Die BroodMinder-W3 ist eine Stockwaage zur Messung des Gesamtgewichts des Bienenstocks. Sie verwendet 4 Kraftsensoren, um das gesamte Gewicht des Bienenstocks zu erfassen, und kann flexibel an nahezu jede Beuten- oder Unterbau-Konfiguration angepasst werden.
Die W3 ist als teilweise vormontierter und kalibrierter Bausatz erhältlich. Holzteile sind nicht im Lieferumfang enthalten.
Die W3 eignet sich für Imker, die eine Stockwaage für das Gesamtgewicht benötigen und spezielle Anforderungen an ihre Beuten haben, bei denen eine W4 oder W5 nicht eingesetzt werden kann. Sie wird häufig bei Langstroth-Langbeuten oder anderen Sonderkonstruktionen verwendet, bei denen eine individuelle Lösung erforderlich ist und der Imker über die nötigen Kenntnisse für Montage und Einrichtung verfügt.
Die W3 wird besonders für Hobbyimker mit festen Bienenständen empfohlen, die ihr Völkermanagement verbessern und gleichzeitig den Zeitaufwand vor Ort sowie Transportkosten reduzieren möchten. Die Installation dauert nur etwa eine Minute, und die Waage kann das ganze Jahr über unter dem Bienenstock verbleiben.
Included
- The Fully assembled scale is ready to place under the hive.
- The Partially assembled, calibrated version contains all of the parts needed to assemble a hive scale except for the 5x10cm support pieces. All of the soldering and electronics are assembled here and the unit is calibrated.
- The Parts kit, unassembled, uncalibrated version contains all of the parts needed to assemble a hive scale except for the 5x10cm support pieces. Soldering and calibration are required as described in the user guide.
All of them include:
- 4x 50kg load cells
- 1 circuit board with battery holder
- 2 AAA lithium batteries
- 1 watertight box
- screws and wiring accessories
- fee web and mobile app access
- quick start paper guide and extensive online documentation
Features
BroodMinder-W3 hive scale helps to monitor all aspects related to colony resource management: food stores quantification with the total weight measurement. Nectar flow start-up and intensity with weight variations and productivity. Overwintering resource consumption rate and colony startup are also easy to assess with weight measurements.
The scale is also helpful to detect colony events like bees leaving for foraging in the morning. Swarming events are also well identified. When the bees leave the hive there is a sudden drop in weight. You can then quantify what time and how big was the swarm. Dearth or robing can also be detected in critical periods.
Weight and external temperature are measured every hour and stored into the device internal memory, able to hold more than 1year data.
Works with the extensive BroodMinder wireless ecosystem.
If you own a Cell hub or a Wifi hub, you can inspect the data in real time: this option requires a premium subscription.
The data can be accessed both on mobile BroodMinder Bees app (Android, iOs) and on the web Mybroodminder.com where you will find advanced metrics like daily weight gain and hive productivity.
If you have a free membership, you will be sharing hive scale data with scientists and researchers through our citizen-science initiative BeeCounted.org. Premium Membership users can choose whether to share their data or keep it proprietary.
As for any other device, apiary share with other Broodminder users is possible and only you decide and manage who access it (read only).
Specifications
Measures: hive weight and ambient temperature
Size: 50 x 43 x 6 cm (length x width x height) fully assembled version
Weight: 2 kg fully assembled version
Structure: pine
Envelope: circuit board box
Battery: 2x Energizer AA Lithium (included)
Battery life: 5 years
Measurement frequency: every hour or every 15 min
Load cells: 4 temp compensated sensors (2 @ 25cm / 2 @ 76cm lead length)
Max hive weight: 200kg
Accuracy: +/- 5,0 gr, +/- 0,25°C
Internal memory storage: ~ 7000 readings
Transmission: Bluetooth Low Energy
Transmission range: +30 meters
Firmware update: Broodminder Bees app
Certifications: CE
Installation
BroodMinder-W3 installs on any kind of support (bricks, palets, flat ground..). Although it is not very sensitive to leveling, it is a good practice to check that all four feet are firmly pushing on the ground. You can use the scale graph in Mybroodminder.com to assess the L/R unbalance and verify that the loads are evenly distributed.
Depending on your specific support you can think on what scale dimensions are the most suitable. Some beekeepers design their own scales taking into account specific constraints and use the Partially-assembled-calibrated or the Parts-kit unassembled-uncalibrated versions to make it fit to their own needs
If you’re willing to have an accurate monitoring of nectar flows and winter food store consumption we recommend installing at least 2 scales to have multiple hive measurements and overcome any single-hive specificity that could mislead your decisions.
Another best practice is combining Broodminder-W3 scale with a BroodMinder-T internal hive monitor. Monitoring both weight+brood you’ll have the most accurate description of what’s going on.
If you wish real-time data transmission, you should consider one of our Data transmission hubs.
If it is the first time you install a BroodMinder device, follow the next generic steps.
- install BroodMinder Bees app (Android, iOS), create your account
- open the box and pull the tab to activate the scale
- make your first manual sync
- install the device under your beehive
- view and explore the data on mobile BroodMinder Bees app and on the web Mybroodminder.com.
To learn more read our User guide and watch the installation Video guide.
Shipping & Delivery
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- We are typically shipping on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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These charges are the responsibility of the customer. We recommend checking with your local customs authority before completing your purchase.
Delivery Time
- France: 4 working days
- Europe: 5 working days
- Worldwide: on average 7-10 working days (depending on location).
Order delivery
- Due to the shipment value, we only offer home delivery with proof of delivery as the shipping method. Relay delivery is not available when insurance is included.
Order tracking
- Orders are sent in tracked packages
- After your purchase, you will be able to follow the delivery in real time.
Return conditions
- Should you encounter any issue with your delivery, please contact our customer service: support@broodminder.com
