HIVETRONICS PHS 2.0 Portable Hive Scale Instructions
- June 11, 2024
- HIVETRONICS
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HIVETRONICS PHS 2.0 Portable Hive Scale
Instructions
Downloading and Installing the phone application:
The portable hive scale (PHS2.0) communicates with your phone using our custom
phone app. This app can be found on both the Google Play store and Apple App
store.
You can find the app by searching for Hivetronics.
Once the app is downloaded it will prompt you for location permissions. It is important that you allow this permission while using the app or the app will not function properly. The location services are required for Bluetooth Low Energy communications. We do not store or use your location without your specific permission. Apple app displays the location.
Connecting to the Scale
Follow these steps below to connect the scale to your phone. Turn on your phone’s Bluetooth services
The scale comes with 6 high quality AA batteries already installed in the
scale. Turn on the scale by pushing the power button.
The LED will illuminate.
Open the Hivetronics App
Click connect and you are now ready to use the scale .
Configuring your Hives
In order to use the PHS2.0, a gap of 1.5 inches is required to easily slide
the scale under the hive. The maximum lift of the scale is 2 inches. The
considerations below should be observed when configuring your hives to use the
PHS 2.0.
The scale will not reach the back of the hive when inserting the scale in the
front. This is important to consider when using screened bottom boards. To
lift a screened bottom board, lift from, the side, or mount a couple of pieces
of
wood under the screened bottom to act as lifting points.
Use solid pieces of wood with no rot or cracks for the base and the lifting points, this allows the scale to lift from the hive from the middle of either the front/back or either side of the hive. This will help prevent the tipping of the hive when using the scale.
Using the Scale
Please follow these steps to capture the weight of your hives.
- Slide the scale under the hive.
- Place the scale so that it is in the center of the hive.
- Use the tare button on the app to zerce the scale
- Slowly lift the hive and observe if the hive is lifting straight up and not tilting to one side. If the hive is tilting, slowly lower the hive and reposition the scale.
- Read the weight of the hive using the phone app
- Slowly lower the hive to avoid quickly dropping the hive onto its base.
Maintenance and Storage
- When finished using the scale, wipe off with a damp cloth and dry. Store indoors in a heated location – do not store outside.
- Remove the batteries for long term storage (more than 6 months).
- Do not submerge or spray with a hose.
Troubleshooting
The scale is not showing up in the app
- Check that the Bluetooth services on your phone are turned on .
- Check that you allowed location services .
- Check that the power button LED is on. If not, replace batteries.
Regulations
IC (Canada)
“This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS Standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
- This device may not cause harmful interference.
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC (USA)
“This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions.
- This device may not cause harmful interference.
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Thank you for purchasing a Hivetronics Portable Hive Scale
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