Instant identification
The NFC tag on the hive identifies the colony with a single touch — no manual searching, no misreading, no lost data sheet.
📡 MCS-1 · Control System (NFC)🔧 Coming Soon
One touch,
all data.
The MCS-1 NFC tags allow you to open the complete data sheet of any hive with a single phone tap — treatment history, measurements and observations instantly at hand.
- NFC identification
- Digital data sheet
- Platform integration
- iOS & Android
MCS-1 — Control System (NFC)
The MCS-1 is an NFC tag system for beehives. Touch your phone to a hive tag and the complete data sheet of that colony opens: treatment history, queen data, observations and sensor data.
🔧 Under development
DEVELOPMENT STATUS
Development phase
MCS-1 development is in an advanced state. Registered users will be the first to receive the exact release date and the pre-order option.
- Design ✓
- Prototype ← current
- Testing
- Production
- Market launch
MCS-1 Control
Hive data, always at hand.
The MCS-1 NFC tag assigns a digital identifier to each hive — the beekeeper opens the complete data sheet with a single touch.
Digital data sheet
Treatment history, queen replacement date, observations, measurement data — the complete beekeeping log on the phone screen, instantly and organized.
Ecosystem integration
The MCS-1 links MSC-1 sensor data, MIS-1 weight measurements and the MSM-1 stimulation log — one hive, all data in one place.
How does it work?
Four simple steps — and the complete hive data sheet is in your hands, anywhere on the apiary.
Installation
The MCS-1 NFC tag is placed on the hive — a weatherproof case protects it in the field.
Scanning
Without opening the Meliovate app, simply hold your phone to the tag — the data sheet opens immediately.
Data sheet opens
The colony complete profile: history, measurements, treatments, observations and ecosystem data.
Update
Note an observation, queen replacement, treatment — data syncs to the platform immediately.
Planned technical specs
| NFC standard | ISO 14443-A / NFC Forum Type 2 |
|---|---|
| Chip | NTAG215 (504 bytes) |
| Read range | ~1–5 cm |
| IP protection | IP67 (weatherproof case) |
| Material | UV-resistant ABS + epoxy coating |
| Compatible devices | iPhone 7+, Android NFC |
| App required | No (native NFC reading) |
| Mounting | Self-adhesive / screw |
| Temperature range | -30°C – +70°C |
| Compatibility | Meliovate App v1.0+ |
* Final specifications may change during development.
Frequently asked questions
How does the MCS-1 work?
Each hive carries an NFC tag with a digital identifier. A single phone tap opens that hive in the Meliovate app, with its records from the MSC-1 sensors, the MIS-1 scale and the MSM-1 stimulation log.
Which phones are supported?
iPhone 7 and newer and Android phones with NFC. Native NFC reading works without installing an extra app.
What are the planned specifications?
An NTAG215 chip (ISO 14443-A, NFC Forum Type 2) with a read range of about 1 to 5 cm, an IP67 weatherproof case and an operating range of -30 °C to +70 °C. Mounting is self-adhesive or by screw.
Is the MCS-1 available?
The MCS-1 is in the prototype phase. Registered users receive the exact release date and the pre-order option first.
MCS-1 · SEPTEMBER 2026
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