The Broadminder Citizen Science Kit is a complete monitoring system designed for the modern apiary: it includes a scale under the hive and two internal sensors that measure temperature and humidity. Ideal for beekeepers who want to know in real time the changes in weight, reserve consumption, brood levels, and detect swarming without opening the hives.

Thanks to its wireless connectivity with the Broadminder app and platform, you can access data from your mobile phone or computer, compare it with other apiaries, and participate in citizen science projects like BeeCounted. It features easy installation, durable outdoor materials, and automatic hourly data recording.

Main advantages:

• Integrated control of weight, temperature and humidity in the hive.
• Detection of critical events such as swarming or theft through sudden weight variations.
• Access historical data, production and performance charts from your mobile device or the web.
• Participation in citizen science: sharing data with the community or keeping it private.
• Compatibility with Android, iOS and web platform systems.

Recommended use:

• Install the scale under the hive for continuous weighing.
• Place the internal sensors (T2 and/or TH) on the breeding boxes to measure internal conditions.
• Sync your devices with the Broadminder app and check the logs periodically.
• Compare data with your own hives or with the BeeCounted community to detect anomalies and improve management.

Technical specifications:

• Brand: BroadMinder®.
• BroodMinder Reference: Citizen Science Kit.
• Kit includes: 1 W scale with outdoor-resistant body; 2 internal monitors (T2+TH version).
• Scale W - dimensions: 42 × 5.5 × 4.0 cm; weight: 622 g; structure: white oak and aluminum, waterproof and UV resistant cover.
• Scale W - maximum capacity: up to 200 kg; accuracy: ±5 g; external temperature: ±0.25 °C.
• Internal sensors T2: temperature measurement; size: 26.5 × 4.0 × 0.8 cm; CR2032 battery; accuracy: ±0.25 °C; storage ~7,000 readings.
• Internal TH sensors: temperature + humidity; similar size to T2; temperature accuracy ±0.25 °C; storage ~7,000 readings.
• Connectivity: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), range approx. 10-30 m depending on the device.
• Battery: Scale: 2 × AAA lithium; internal sensors: CR2032; estimated lifespan up to 1-3 years depending on the device.
• Measurement frequency: every 15 minutes (event mode) or every hour in normal operation.

This kit is the perfect tool for beekeepers who want to take their management to the next level, relying on accurate and comprehensive data to optimize their apiaries

Broadminder Citizen Science Monitoring Kit

Main features of the Broadminder Citizen Science Kit