BroodMinder-W5 Hive Weight Scale

The BroodMinder-W5 is a rugged, high-accuracy hive weight scale built with all-steel construction and designed for long-term, reliable hive monitoring.

Key Features & Benefits

• All-Steel Construction: Powder-coated steel body designed for durability and outdoor use.
• High Weight Capacity: Measures up to 500 lb total hive weight with 200% overload capacity.
• High-Resolution Load Cell: Single 200 kg, temperature-compensated load cell with 0.01 lb (5 g) resolution.
• Long-Term Data Storage: Stores hourly weight measurements for over one year (user configurable).
• App Integration: Fully integrated with the Bees app and MyBroodMinder platform.
• Extended Battery Life: Replaceable AA batteries rated for 5+ years of operation.
• Expandable System: Two W5 scales can be paired together for full hive weight measurement.
• Compact Profile: Slim form factor fits easily under hive components.

Detailed Description

The BroodMinder-W5 Hive Weight Scale is the latest generation of BroodMinder’s hive monitoring technology, designed to replace the earlier BroodMinder-W model. It features an all-steel, powder-coated housing and a single 200 kg load cell that is temperature compensated for accurate weight readings across changing environmental conditions.

The scale measures up to 500 pounds of total hive weight and includes a 200% overload capacity for added durability. Weight data is recorded once per hour by default and can be stored for more than a year, with logging intervals configurable by the user.

The BroodMinder-W5 is fully compatible with the Bees app and the MyBroodMinder platform, allowing beekeepers to view, track, and analyze hive weight trends over time. Power is supplied by replaceable AA batteries, which are rated to last more than five years under normal operation.

For beekeepers who want full hive coverage, two W5 units can be paired together to function as a complete hive scale. The slim, weatherproof design makes the W5 suitable for permanent outdoor installation beneath hive equipment.

Specifications (Manufacturer):

• Measurement capacity: 500 lb total hive weight
• Resolution: 0.01 lb (5 g)
• Load cell: 200 kg, temperature compensated
• Data storage: Hourly readings for 1+ year
• Power: Replaceable AA batteries (5+ year life)
• Dimensions: 2" × 2" × 17.25" (50 mm × 50 mm × 438 mm)
• Construction: Powder-coated steel

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