BeeWatch Basic

Additional Information

The development of our BeeWatch® Basic arose simply due to the fact that some beekeepers do not have a computer, while almost everyone uses a mobile phone.
Our concept was therefore to develop extremely simple SMS scales, which are fast, reliable and easy to operate and can be used by technical beginners without any additional help.

To enable easy operation for a beekeeper without any technical knowledge, only those technical components which ensure a problem-free start up were installed. It is for this reason that a wireless weather station, a rain gauge or a breeding chamber sensor cannot be connected to the Basic.
However, the built-in humidity sensor is so accurate that the humidity can be read without difficulties, even during a damp and wet flying day for your bees.

Start-up is a breeze, and all beekeepers – including those without any technical knowledge – can get going quickly and easily.
All you need to do is put 3 batteries (single cell D) in the electronics enclosure, and insert a credited SIM card. That’s it!
From this point on, your Basic SMS wireless scales will communicate with you via SMS, and notify you via text message on each stage of operation.
After inserting the batteries you will receive a text message with the title “I’m waiting for the weight”. You should then put your bee colony on the scales. Within a short time your Basic wireless scales will send you a second “confirmation SMS” with the current weight, the outside temperature, the measured humidity and the credit amount on your phone card, as well as the charge status of your batteries and confirmation that the data transmission is okay.

From this point on, you do not need to do anything more, but at the time of day you specify, you will receive a message with the current hive weight accurate to the nearest 20g, as well as the temperature and humidity optionally via SMS and / or the Internet, via a web browser on your PC.

In the event that your hive is removed from the scales, you will receive an SMS alarm to the mobile number you specified. You can turn your scales on and off, or turn off or acknowledge the alarm etc. all via SMS.

Properties

• Stainless steel frame with dimensions of 52 x 42 x 6 cm (length x width x height)
• Measuring range up to 200 kg with 20 g accuracy
• Integrated mobile phone module for worldwide use
• Built-in temperature and humidity sensor
• Analysis using browser software
• You can turn your scales on and off, turn off or acknowledge alarms and read the current measurement data via SMS or on-site through the use of an app on your smartphone.

From old to new!

BeeWatch- From old to new: Do you have old Raff or Zeidler scales or another product in your basement or attic that no longer works?
It would be a shame to throw them away!

Why not re-use a well-preserved scales-frame and further upgrade it with modern electronics into wireless scales which can measure
Hive weight + Temperature + Humidity and connect comfortably or reliably to your mobile phone and / or PC.

Upgrade your old scales to modern wireless scales within an hour with our cost-effective conversion set.

DIY set: 450, – plus VAT.
Conversion with us: 520, – plus VAT.

The conversion requires no special skills and we provide you with detailed instructions.