{"product_id":"broodminder-w4-hive-scale","title":"BroodMinder-W4 hive scale","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBroodMinder-W4 Professional Hive Scale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBroodMinder-W4\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional full-hive scale designed for accurate hive weight monitoring, including use in migratory, palletised, commercial, research and advanced apiary setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt with four high-precision load cells, the W4 measures the full weight of the hive and is less sensitive to hive levelling or centring than single-bar scale designs. This makes it especially useful where hives are moved, palletised or managed in more demanding conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy tracking hive weight over time, the W4 can help beekeepers monitor nectar flow, feeding, stores, overwintering progress, spring build-up and daily hive activity patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #d89b27; background-color: #fff8e8; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eImportant note on subscriptions and support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDonegal Bees supplies BroodMinder hardware in Ireland.\u003c\/strong\u003e BroodMinder app access, MyBroodMinder accounts, subscriptions, cloud services, data storage and technical support are managed directly by BroodMinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eThe BroodMinder-W4 can be read using the BroodMinder Bees app when you are within Bluetooth range of the scale. Remote or automatic monitoring requires a compatible BroodMinder hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eHub-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5f7f3b; background-color: #f3f8ed; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eIs this the right scale for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eThe W4 is BroodMinder’s professional scale option. It is best suited to commercial beekeepers, migratory beekeeping, palletised hives, research projects, conservation projects or beekeepers who want a full-hive weight setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eFor simpler hobby use, a smaller BroodMinder scale may be more suitable, depending on your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUseful for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitoring full hive weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking nectar flow start-up and intensity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatching winter stores and spring build-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporting migratory beekeeping decisions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial and palletised hive setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearch, conservation and advanced monitoring projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparing hive productivity across multiple colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReducing the need for unnecessary hive disturbance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a more complete view of colony conditions, BroodMinder recommends combining hive weight data with an internal monitor such as the BroodMinder-T or BroodMinder-TH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x BroodMinder-W4 hive scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x AA lithium batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to BroodMinder’s online documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroodMinder app access for basic use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroodMinder hub for remote monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroodMinder Premium subscription, required for hub-based remote monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional hive bottom centring pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional clevis pins with R clip for pallets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional full-hive scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for migratory and palletised beekeeping setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour high-precision 100 kg load cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum hive weight capacity of 400 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess sensitive to hive levelling or centring than single-bar scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be installed front\/rear or left\/right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for wooden or metal pallets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrooved scale surface to help reduce slipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium structure designed to resist corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth Low Energy transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks as part of the wider BroodMinder monitoring 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settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoad cells:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 x 100 kg C3 category temperature-compensated sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum hive weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e +\/- 100 g \/ 10°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e +\/- 0.25°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal memory storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7,000 readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluetooth Low Energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30+ metres to smartphone or hub, depending on conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirmware updates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Through the BroodMinder Bees app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the BroodMinder Bees app and create your BroodMinder account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivate the W4 scale and complete your first manual sync.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the scale under the hive, either front\/rear or left\/right depending on your setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe scale can be laid down, screwed or pinned to suit the hive or pallet arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor palletised or migratory setups, consider whether centring pins or pallet fixings are required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eView and explore your data through the BroodMinder Bees app and MyBroodMinder platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor migratory or commercial monitoring, BroodMinder recommends using multiple W4 scales across 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