In order to use the BeeConn Lite you need to have an active SIM
card. To purchase a BeeConn SIM card subscription go to BeeConn
the SIM card number (20 digit number) ready for activation, you
can find it on the card in the envelope (picture 1). After activation
you will receive the phone number which is used to configure the
scale.
SIM Card activation
If you want to use your own SIM card you can install one by
removing the cover on the bottom of the scale and replace the
BeeConn SIM card with your own (picture 2). SIM card needs to be
unlocked and without PIN. For activation of your SIM card refer to
provider of the selected SIM card.
The BeeConn Lite scale is powered with an internal energy storage
capacitor and with small solar panel that is included in the
package. Internal energy storage of the scale can power up the
scale up to 5 days without any sunlight. In case of energy loss, the
scale will resume working once the solar panel start producing
energy again. Alternatively the scale can be powered by the
Charging the BeeConn Lite scale
provided USB cable from any USB power source. For first time use
it is recommended that the scale is powered with included USB
cable for about 15 minutes from any USB power source to secure
enough power for initial configuration of the scale.
BeeConn Lite scale must be placed on an even, horizontal hard
surface in such a way that the weighing sensor spacers are
turned upwards, and the button and power supply connector
are accessible when the hive is placed on top of the scale. The
scale has two holes with a 6.3 mm diameter that can be used for
attaching the scale to the surface (picture 3).
Place the beehive on the installed scale and make sure that the
bottom of the beehive is standing only on the weighing sensor
spacers. To ensure proper weight measurements, the bottom of
the beehive must not touch any other part of the scale and the
Setting up the BeeConn Lite scale
beehive should not lean on any other object surrounding the
beehive. In case of hives that do not have a suitable flat bottom,
or the flat surface does not touch the weighing sensor spacers
only, you need an interface plate or two crossbars to be put in
between the scale and the hive. Interface plate can be purchased
on the BeeConn web shop or by contacting our team at info@
beeconn.net.
Plug in the solar panel cable and put the solar panel on a sun
exposed place (i.e. on top of the beehive).
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