BroodMinder-BeeDar Beecounter
BroodMinder-BeeDar Beecounter
BroodMinder-BeeDar Beecounter
BroodMinder-BeeDar Beecounter
BroodMinder-BeeDar Beecounter
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BroodMinder-BeeDar Beecounter

SKU: AC08004 Categories: AP, Products
€286.00

BroodMinder-BeeDar Entrance Activity Monitor

The BroodMinder-BeeDar is an entrance-mounted radar and acoustic activity monitor designed to give beekeepers a clearer view of forager activity at the hive entrance.

Mounted above the hive entrance, BeeDar uses radar to monitor bee flight activity in and out of the hive. It also includes an acoustic sensor that listens to hive activity, helping build a broader picture of colony behaviour over time.

Rather than simply counting individual bees, BeeDar records activity signals which are then interpreted through the BroodMinder system to estimate bee trips per day and overall hive activity patterns.

Important note on subscriptions and support

Donegal Bees supplies BroodMinder hardware in Ireland. BroodMinder app access, MyBroodMinder accounts, subscriptions, cloud services, data storage and technical support are managed directly by BroodMinder.

The BroodMinder-BeeDar can be read using the BroodMinder Bees app when you are within Bluetooth range of the device. Remote or automatic monitoring requires a compatible BroodMinder hub.

Hub-based monitoring, alerts, dashboards and advanced features may require a paid BroodMinder subscription. Donegal Bees cannot set up, manage or troubleshoot BroodMinder subscriptions, app accounts, cloud data or connectivity issues.

Important installation note

BeeDar is designed to be mounted above the hive entrance. Correct positioning is important for useful readings, and results may vary depending on hive type, entrance layout and placement.

Please note that the acoustic sensor may have difficulty with plastic or highly insulated hives.

Useful for

  • Monitoring forager activity at the hive entrance
  • Tracking changes in daily bee flight patterns
  • Comparing activity between colonies
  • Supporting remote or data-led apiary monitoring
  • Adding entrance activity data to other BroodMinder hive readings
  • Research, conservation and advanced monitoring projects

BeeDar can be especially useful when combined with other BroodMinder products, such as internal temperature and humidity monitors or hive scales, to build a more complete picture of colony activity and hive conditions.

Included

  • 1 x BroodMinder-BeeDar entrance activity monitor
  • 4 x AA alkaline batteries
  • Mounting screws
  • Access to BroodMinder’s online documentation
  • BroodMinder app access for basic use

Key features

  • Entrance-mounted radar activity monitor
  • Measures forager bee activity using radar and vibration/acoustic signals
  • Helps estimate bee trips per day through MyBroodMinder algorithms
  • Can help show activity trends over time
  • Bluetooth Low Energy transmission
  • Works as part of the wider BroodMinder monitoring system
  • Can be used alongside other BroodMinder sensors, scales and hubs

Specifications

  • Measures: Forager bee activity using radar and vibration/acoustic signals
  • Size: 15 x 6.5 x 4.4 cm
  • Weight: 0.26 kg
  • Structure: ABS plastic
  • Housing: Watertight IP65 circuit board box
  • Battery: 4 x AA alkaline batteries, included
  • Battery life: Approximately 6 months at 15-minute measurement rate
  • Measurement frequency: 15 minutes by default, or every 10 / 5 minutes with custom settings
  • Internal memory storage: Approximately 10,000 readings
  • Transmission: Bluetooth Low Energy
  • Transmission range: 50+ metres to smartphone or hub, depending on conditions
  • Firmware updates: Through the BroodMinder Bees app

Basic installation

  1. Install the BroodMinder Bees app and create your BroodMinder account.
  2. Activate the BeeDar device and complete your first sync.
  3. Mount the BeeDar horizontally above the hive entrance using the two screws provided.
  4. Position the active sensor close to the centre line of the hive entrance, so that both sides of the entrance are measured as evenly as possible.
  5. Place the sensor a few centimetres above the entrance, allowing it to monitor bees as they arrive and depart.
  6. View and explore your data through the BroodMinder Bees app and MyBroodMinder platform.

Please refer to BroodMinder’s official user guide and support resources for app setup, account access, subscription options, installation guidance and technical troubleshooting.

For specific installation questions relating to your hive setup, please contact BroodMinder directly at support@broodminder.com.

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Delivery information

We currently only deliver orders to Ireland and Northern Ireland.

It is with great regret that at present we are unable to ship orders to our UK Customers. Unfortunately our couriers are currently unable to dispatch to the UK due to extensive delays and possible additional charges at GB borders as a result of Brexit. We hope this will be resolved in the near future.

Delivery Process

Any order placed on our website or over the phone are sent by parcel courier as standard. We use DPD Couriers for all orders within Ireland and the UK.

With smaller or individual items we might use alternative methods such as An Post.

If you’d like to receive a quote for postal delivery, get in touch with our team and we’ll do our best to help you out.

Larger, heavier items such as extractors or creamers will be sent by palletized road freight. Bulk orders can also be delivered by palletized road freight if it’s more economical than courier delivery. We use Duffy Express Freight when delivering orders by palletized road freight. When you order from us our team will provide you with a price for your pallet delivery.

Please allow 1-3 days delivery for your order within Ireland. During the busy period of April to August please allow 3-5 days delivery, however we will always try to get the order to the customer within the 1-3 days.

If there is any reason that we can’t fulfil your order, or we think it’s going to be delayed, we’ll inform you via email or we’ll give you a call.

Tracking is available for parcels that are delivered by courier and for pallets delivered by road freight.

Get in contact with a member of our team to receive your tracking number or to receive a tracking update.

Items that are sent with An Post won’t be tracked unless it’s stated otherwise.

Our Standard Delivery Rates

Our standard courier service allows up to 30KG to be delivered per parcel. Orders above 30KG will be classed as two parcels.

The rates for our courier service are as follows:

Republic of Ireland: Starting at €7.00, €6.00 per additional box
Northern Ireland: Starting at £6.00*

As above, we may ship some smaller items via An Post and larger or heavier items via palletized road freight. Please contact our team for a quotation regarding any of these delivery services.

If for any reason you believe the delivery rate provided by our website is incorrect, please contact our team for clarification.

*These rates are subject to change in line with currency fluctuations.

Collection Or Pickup

All orders can alternatively be collected at our premises in Glencolmcille, County Donegal.

Get in contact with our office today if you’d like to arrange a collection time and date. You can view the location of our premises and get directions on Google Maps.

We also offer a pickup/collection service at numerous trade shows and events throughout the year. If you’d like to book an item to be collected at these events it’s vital that you make your purchase weeks in advance so we can make sure we can accommodate your order.

Please get in contact with our team if you’d like to avail of this pickup service.

Returns

If your goods are received damaged or are unsatisfactory in any way, we must be notified immediately upon receipt and, in any case, within no more than 7 days of receipt.

Please notify us in writing or by email detailing the condition of the goods and reasons for return. Your query and will resolve the issue as quickly and efficiently as possible. Contact should be made by e-mail to the following email address within the time period specified above;

enquiries@donegalbees.ie

Return goods must be in the same condition which the customer had received them, the return goods must not be used or modified.

Return Goods will be replaced once the Return Goods are received.

All returned merchandise must be sent to the following address and contain a written account containing proof of purchase and reasons for return. It must arrive at this address within 14 working days of confirmation of return.

Donegal Bees
Cashel
Glencolumbkille
County Donegal
F94 KP97
Ireland

All agreed returns will be refunded in the currency purchased via the website, to the value of the product at the time of purchase.

The return postage cost must be paid for by the recipient unless otherwise agreed between customer and supplier prior to return.

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