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Monitoring
of weight growths and drops in beehives remotely, via smartphone. A beekeeper
can assess, when to process honey or add the supers. He/she also knows, when to
feed the bees.
We save your time! You
can monitor exact growths, temperatures and humidity. The system notifies you
only after exceeding of set values.
We save the transportation costs! It is not necessary to visit the apiary station and
to control, when the harvest has begun, or when the beehive is full, and the
harvest stagnates.
We will protect your bees!
We will ensure your calm sleep
Securing the mobile wagon, entry to the apiary station and securing the
beehives against damaging. The
beehive scales send an SMS notification in the app or up to 5 emails with the
text describing which parameters are likely disturbed and calls up to two
mobile phone numbers.
If a
bear knocks down the beehive, the apiary station turns on the siren for 30
seconds to frighten away the bear, so it does not make more damages.
We detect and eliminate other effects of weight change. As for example, bee swarming, beehive looting by
another colony.
Our mission
Our
objective is to provide the beekeepers all necessary equipment and accessories
for beekeeping, and the technology for monitoring and securing the beehives and
the entire apiary station, in order to maximize the automation and to remotely
monitor the operation of the beehive, so it can be protected against bears and
thieves.
We
offer a solution for already existing apiary stations, as well as modern
solution for new apiary stations. We work on systems for beekeepers since 2012.
In 2012, as the first client in Europe, we had the GSM scales, which
automatically connect to the WEB server. Our scales have been used already for
7 seasons, and now, they belong to the scales with the best price, regarding
their design, manufacturing quality and functionality. We are improving them
continuously and we add new and practical functions.
Currently,
we work on electrification of plastic beehives, where the beekeeper does not
have to take care about automation and monitoring the beehives and the apiary
station. The whole electronics is hidden in plastic parts of the hive and it is
maintenance-free and usable for 10 years.
Wooden-stainless steel apiary scales
Unique solution of beehive scales, which is fully sufficient for beekeeper´s needs. The best ratio of price and functionality, and practical usability in Europe. All benefits of hive scales are included in one solution.
The structure of the scales does not require wooden cover, as it is common in all-metal scales, since the scales itself are wooden cover. Thanks to stainless steel supporting legs located transversely from the bottom, it is possible to put the scales on the beams with various distances, or on any surface, on which the hives are commonly put. It is relatively small – only 45 mm, and it is produced in three different widths of 380, 450 and 500 mm, which makes it suitable to fit in the constructions of mobile wagons.
Wooden-stainless steel GSM scales FILIP-WG
All in one. GSM modem, integrated chip SIM, rechargeable battery, antenna, security system, LED display, sensors. Year-round operation. Weights up to 160 kg.
Additional scales FILIP-WA
Stainless steel laths. Cable 5 m long for connecting the weighing platform with the main GSM scales. Dimensions: 450 x 500 x 45 mm and other.
The display on wooden-stainless steel scales FILIP-Wx
Red LED display behind red 3 mm thick plexiglass, the connector for charging the battery in the scales, as well as pointing magnetic contact for scales activation.
Wooden-stainless steel scales with the display FILIP-WS
Local
€ 105 .00
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Weighing platform with stainless steel legs with LED display – displays
the weight and battery condition
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Accumulator charging cable
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Dimensions: 450 x 500 x 45 mm or 500 x 500 x 45 mm or 380 x 500 x 45 mm
- No support
Wooden-stainless steel GMS scales with the display FILIP-WG
Remote control via smartphone + display
€ 195.00
- Weighing platform with stainless steel legs – random base
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Sensor of ambient temperature and humidity
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LED display – displays the weight and battery condition
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GSM modem – data transfer via internet WEB server, emails and SMS
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Security system, relay for the siren
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Accumulator charging cable
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Dimensions: 450 x 500 x 45 mm or 500 x 500 x 45 mm or 380 x 500 x 45 mm
Wooden-stainless steel GSM scales with the display FILIP-WGA
Two remote controllers via smartphone + display
€ 275 .00
- Weighing platform with stainless steel legs
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Additional weighing platform connected with 5 m cable
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Sensor of ambient temperature and humidity
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LED display – displays the weight and battery condition
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GSM modem – data transfer via internet WEB server, emails and SMS
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Security system, relay for the siren
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Accumulator charging cable
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Dimensions: 450 x 500 x 45 mm or 500 x 500 x 45 mm or 380 x 500 x 45 mm
Plastic apiary scales
Plastic
hive scales are structurally and materially unique too.
Functionally,
plastic hive scales are identical to wooden-stainless steel scales. They are 44
mm high with the size of 460 x 500 mm. They are made of black ABS plastic with UV
stabilizer. They operation life is 20 years.
You
can choose a solution with 4 plastic supporting legs in the corners of the
scales, or without supporting legs with the option to put the hive scales on
designated metal stand. They have anti-slip surface, as well as anti-slip
supporting legs. They are ready-to-use products, without any additional
manipulation.
Plastic
GSM scales FILIP-PG
All in
one. GSM modem, integrated chip SIM, rechargeable battery, antenna, security
system, LED display, sensors. Year-round operation. Weighs up to 160 kg.
Additional
plastic scales FILIP-PA
Plastic
supporting legs or to put on metal stand. 5 m long cable for connecting the
weighing platform with main GSM scales. Dimensions: 460 x 500 x 45 mm.
LED display
on scales FILIP-Px
Red LED display with a tilt function for better visibility. The connector for charging the battery in the scales and pointing magnetic contact for the activation of scales
Plastic scales with the display FILIP-PS
Local
€ 99 .00
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Weighing platform with LED display – displays the weight, growth and
battery condition
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Accumulator charging cable
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Dimensions 460x500x44 mm.
- No support
Plastic GSM scales with the display FILIP-PG
Remote control via smartphone + display
€ 190 .00
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Weighing platform
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Sensor of ambient temperature and the temperature in the cradle
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LED display – displays the weight and battery condition
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GSM modem – data transfer via internet WEB server, emails and SMS
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Security system, relay for the siren
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Accumulator charging cable
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Dimensions 460x500x44 mm.
Plastic GSM scales with the display FILIP-PGA
Two remote controllers via smartphone + display
€ 260 .00
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Weighing platform + additional weighing platform. Connected by 5 m long
cable
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Sensor of ambient temperature and the temperature in the cradle
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LED display – displays platform weight and battery condition
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GSM modem – data transfer via internet WEB server, emails and SMS
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Security system, relay for the siren
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Dimensions 460x500x44 mm.
Plastic apiaries
Since
2018, we cooperate with Czech company Pokorný Dačice
which
produces plastic hives. Within our cooperation, we have developed plastic hive
scales under plastic hives, which is a part of the structure of the entire
plastic assembly of the hive. The assemblies of such hive, or relevant
accessories and scales, can be ordered at our shop. In near future, we will
offer also the super for the cradle with solar panel, which charges inbuilt
accumulator in the hive scales and monitors the temperature, humidity and
buzzing in the cradle.
Technical information
The
construction of our hives is adapted, most commonly in Czech Republic, in frame
size ratio 39 x 24. The supers consist of three segments – bottom, middle and
upper. These segments are connected in the corners by metal bolts and enable to
assemble the supers of the hive with various heights. The most frequently used
height of frame size ratio 39 x 24 consists of one bottom, one middle and one
upper segment. By connecting of one bottom and one upper part, we get the super
of the hive for semi-frames with the size of 39 x 12. This solution will
appreciate mainly less physically able beekeepers for its half-weight by the
manipulation, for example, with a full nectary. On the contrary, the super can
be set with the use of only one bottom segment, two middle segments and one
upper segment for using the frames with the size of 39 x 36, which is a size
suitable for Dadant system beekeeping.
An
important feature of beehives is their thermo-isolation in winter against the
frost, and in summer against overheating. Here, we use air capsules with the
thickness of 20 mm. Air has 6-times lower thermo-conductivity than soft wood,
so the thermo-isolation is sufficiently ensured, which is confirmed by practical
experience. The second important factor is airing the hives. Closely under the
edge of the roof, there are 8 ventilation holes protected by grilles, and in
the ceiling, there are ventilation rose windows, through which the beekeeper
can fluently set the intensity of airing without the need to open the hive. As
it was written above, slight ventilation must be ensured also in winter. The
hive is made precisely, so it does not have any air-leaks. The hive bottom is
provided with slotted socket under the stainless-steel grille VARO, in which
there is inserted steam-permeable foil for mites control. If the beekeeper in
hot days removes this foil, the hive can be ventilated by its whole bottom.
There is a hole in the front wall of the hive, with the diameter 25 mm. It can
be closed from both sides by a plug, or you can insert there a circular cap
with rotary wheel with 4 different positions: total closure, ventilation only,
passage only for worker bees, and fully open.
The
circular cap at the bottom of the hive has its removable fly-plate, by which
you can close the cap during the transport. In the cap, there are two movable
segments able to set the width of the circular cap from 0 to 31 cm. One segment
can close the fly-plate fully, and the second segment has ventilation holes, so
the hive can be aired. At the lower side of the bottom, there are saddles and
pressed nuts M6, by which it is possible to mount the hive to the structure
made of any profile with the dimension 40 x 40 mm. On the sides of the facing,
there are handles used for moving the supers. On the side of the upper segment
of the super, there are lifting rods, by which is possible to raise and
separate the frames, which the bees seal. Roof part has several latches, which
ensure reliable attachment of the roof to the hive without any additional
weights. For feeding the hive, it is possible to use the pocket feeder with the
volume of 5 liters of the solution. The feeder has the same dimensions as two
frames 39 x 24, so it can be inserted temporarily to the cradle and to the
nectary according to beekeeper´s consideration. The part of the feeder are two
foldable loops, which enable easy manipulation, and the gauze serves as a
float. It is possible to insert the maternal grille between the cradle and
nectary, a always put the grille under the ceiling for the collection of
propolis, so the bees will not seal the ventilation holes.
Apiary assembly MAX+
Remote control via smartphone + display
€ 360 .00
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Beehive scales GSM FILIP-PBHG
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Bottom – base with extendable drawer and steam-permeable foil for mites’
control
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Stainless-steel varroa grille
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Red tent roof – provided with the part with rotary ventilation rose
window and inbuilt roof thermo-isolation
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Bee outslip for removal of bees from the nectary
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Maternal grille, propolis grille
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2x circular cap, fly-plate
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8x bolt, 4x fastening rail for the attachment of the hive
Apiary assembly KOMPLET+
Remote control via smartphone + display
€ 382 .00
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Beehive scales GSM FILIP-PBHG
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Bottom base with extendable drawer and steam-permeable foil for mites’
control
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Stainless-steel varroa grille
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3x supers 39 x 24 – double wall with 20 mm isolating gap
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Red tent roof – provided with the part with rotary ventilation rose
window and inbuilt roof thermo-isolation
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31x yellow/black/white/ plastic frame 39 x 24
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Double-frame feeder for 5 liters
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Maternal grille, propolis grille
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2x circular cap, fly-plate
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8x bolt, 4x fastening rail for the attachment of the hive
Apiary assembly DADANT+
Remote control via smartphone + display
€ 425 .00
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Beehive scales GSM FILIP-PBHG
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Bottom base with extendable drawer and steam-permeable foil for mites’
control
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Stainless-steel varroa grille
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The super DADANT 39 x 36 – double wall with 20 mm isolating gap
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10x yellow frame DADANT 36 x 36 PLUS
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Green frame DADANT 39 x 36 PLUS for free construction
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3x semi-super 39 x 12 – double wall with 20 mm isolation gap
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33x yellow plastic semi-frame 39 x 12 PLUS
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Red tent roof – provided with the part with rotary ventilation rose
window and inbuilt roof thermo-isolation
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Ceiling feeder with the volume of 6 liters and the possibility of
feeding with batter
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Bee outslip for removal of bees from the nectary
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Propolis grille, 3x circular cap, fly-plate
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8x bolt, 4x fastening rail for the attachment of the hive
Answered questions
Which scales to use for particular hives?
- BB10 with thin walls 450x500, 460x500
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B10 isolated 450x500, 460x500
- Czechoslovakian, integrated hive with 10 frames with thin walls 450x500, 460x500
- Czechoslovakian, integrated hive with 11 frames, isolated 500x500, 460x500
- Langstroth – tinned joint 450x500, 460x500
- Langstroth – bolted joint 450x500, 460x500
- By using of wooden pad for any hive 500x500
How precise is weighing?
Weighing accuracy by
stable temperature is +-500 g with the recognition of 100 g. FILIP-WG(A) and
FILIP-PG(A) and FILIP-PBHG have the function of automatic weight correction
(grams / °C) depending on the temperature, and automatic assessment of this
constant.
Can I use the wooden-stainless steel scales also outdoors?
It is made of
waterproof board with plastic foil on the surface, and painted edges. It can be
used all year round and it is resistant against all weather conditions – rain,
sun, snow, humidity and frost.
Can I use the scales if I have an old mobile phone?
Yes, the scales can
be controlled and monitored only by SMS.
Can I see the history and the graph also for the additional platform?
Yes, it is necessary to add the additional platform in the profile by entering the pairing code for the additional platform, and it will be visible similarly to the main one. SMS and emails will be common for both platforms – all information in one SMS or email.
Can I leave the scales under the hive also in the mobile wagon, which I
am moving with?
The scales endure the overload on one tensiometer in the value of 50 kg. In the scales, there are 4 weight sensors in the corners with total equal maximal load of 200 kg. In the case of overload by inertia movement of mobile wagon, you need to consider this overload. We recommend fixing the weight under the hive, or to put down the hive during the transport.
What can I expect from the warranty and post-warranty service?
Warranty period is 24 months. Warranty and post-warranty services are provided by the dealer. In the case of orders in our online shop, the repair will be carried out by the company Operchip s.r.o. Jarná 3040/4, 05801 Poprad.
How long is the operation life of the battery?
Usually half a year or a full year. It depends also on setting the use of the scales. Simple scales with the display – several years. The battery is rechargeable. It is possible to charge it with a powerbank at any time, or by an adapter of your mobile phone, possibly by solar cell.
How can I set my telephone number in the scales?
By sending an SMS to
the phone number of the scales, which is recorded in the invoice or in the
manual or present on the label on bottom side of the scales. The format of the order
is "tel=1,XXXX". XXXX is scales´ production code – and also the
ending numbers of production code. It must be written in capital letters.
Do I need a SIM card – or with which operator the scales work?
Chip SIM card is
soldered and fixed in the electronics. In the EU, it works using the roaming,
and in Slovakia, it works with T-Com operator.
How can I pay for the service?
The service of data transfer and SMS can be turned off and on at any time. You can send the email to info@operchip.com with the production code of the scales and the date of disconnection / connection. After three months of using, we will send you an invoice. In the EU, the price includes 15 MB of data, in Slovakia it is 20 MB. This is enough for monthly operation. SMS costs 6 cents. The service of WEB server is free up for 5 devices.