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Tilt™ Hydrometer and Thermometer
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Video: Unpacking your Tilt hydrometer
Designed for home brewing, the Tilt hydrometer lets you instantly read your brew's specific gravity and temperature on your compatible Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet or Tilt Pi. Most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices will work with the Tilt. You can then optionally log data to the cloud using our free Google Sheets template or other 3rd party cloud platforms. See our Apps section for more detail.
Our goal is to help home brewers brew better beer. The Tilt hydrometer allows you to check the specific gravity and temperature of your beer while it's fermenting, without ever having to open your fermenter or pour out any of your precious brew. This makes brewing more consistent and easy to track.
Here are some of the new features of the Tilt:
- Range: Better reception and range. With the increased transmission power your Tilt will send data through larger, thicker-walled fermenters.
- Precision: Upgraded sensors. With an improved temperature sensor and accelerometer your Tilt will operate with more precision.
- Efficiency: We've reduced power consumption so more brews, less battery.
- New Look: Newly designed custom circuit board and harness.
If using multiple Tilt hydrometers for different batches of fermenting beer you must use a different color for each batch. The app will not read multiple hydrometers of the same color.
Each Tilt comes calibrated and ready to go with a pre-installed battery that lasts 12-24 months depending on usage. Just download the free app, sanitize your Tilt, drop in your fermenter, and start taking readings with your phone, tablet, or Tilt Pi.
The specific gravity is accurate +/- 0.002 within the Tilt's range of 0.990 to 1.120. The thermometer is accurate +/- 1 degree F (+/- 0.5 degree C).
Download the free Tilt app at the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or get the free Tilt Pi download.
Baron Brew does not pay customs/excise fees or other taxes for international customers (outside the USA). Here is our official international shipping policy.
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Tilt Pro Mini Hydrometer and Thermometer
Introducing Tilt Pro Mini
A unique blend of our Tilt and Tilt Pro hydrometers.
When we shipped our first Tilt hydrometer in 2016 most of the home brew fermentation vessels on the market were either glass carboys or plastic brew buckets. Now we see more and more small scale stainless steel. The problem is stainless isn't that great of a window when it comes to wireless data transmission. Our Tilt Pro solves this problem, though it might be bigger than what you need. This is where the Tilt Pro Mini comes in with its smaller size and price and easy recovery in smaller tanks with 1.5” dump ports along with Tilt Pro features like long range (maximum allowed by FCC) and increase in sensor resolution, it takes home-brewing to a new level. The Tilt Pro Mini can be used with the same Tilt 2, Tilt Pi, and other Tilt apps and 3rd party hardware and software as our standard Tilt and Tilt Pro hydromters. You can even use a standard Tilt and Tilt Pro Mini together if they are the same color in the Tilt 2 app, so run up to 16 different Tilts at once in the Tilt 2 app with 8 standards and 8 pro minis. We hope you enjoy the added benefits of Tilt Pro Mini.
Wireless Hydrometer and Thermometer – Technical Specifications
Model name: Tilt Pro Mini | Part numbers: BB12, BB22, BB32, BB42, BB52, BB62, BB72, BB82 | Manufacturer: Baron Brew Equipment, LLC (USA)
The Tilt Pro Mini is a floating, sealed, battery-powered wireless hydrometer and thermometer used to monitor the specific gravity and temperature of fermenting beer, wine, cider, mead and similar liquids without opening the fermentation vessel. It transmits readings using Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) advertising packets in the license-free 2.4 GHz ISM band to a smartphone, tablet or other Bluetooth receiver running the free Tilt app. It broadcasts sensor data only and does not connect to WiFi, cellular or any other network.
1. Product identification
| Product name | Tilt Pro Mini Wireless Hydrometer and Thermometer |
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| Model name | Tilt Pro Mini |
| Part numbers | BBx2, where x denotes housing color. All colors are electrically and mechanically identical; color identifies the unit in the app.
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| Manufacturer | Baron Brew Equipment, LLC, California, USA |
| Product category | Wireless sensor / measuring instrument (hydrometer and thermometer) with Bluetooth Low Energy transmitter |
| Intended use | Fermentation monitoring for home, craft and small commercial brewing, wine making, cider and mead |
2. Wireless / radio specifications
| Radio technology | Bluetooth® 5 Low Energy (BLE), advertising (broadcast) mode |
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| Frequency band | 2.4 GHz ISM band, 2400 – 2483.5 MHz (BLE channels 0–39, 2402–2480 MHz, 2 MHz spacing) |
| Modulation | GFSK (Gaussian Frequency Shift Keying) |
| Radio module | Fanstel BT832X Bluetooth 5 module with integrated PCB trace antenna (Nordic Semiconductor nRF52832 SoC, Skyworks SKY66112 power amplifier) |
| Maximum transmit power | +18.7 dBm conducted / +21.0 dBm radiated (EIRP), per module certification |
| Receiver sensitivity | –105 dBm |
| Antenna | Integrated PCB trace antenna, internal, non-removable |
| Bluetooth qualification | Bluetooth SIG QDID 97989 (radio module) |
| FCC ID (radio module) | X8WBT832XE – FCC Part 15 modular transmitter approval |
| ISED Canada ID | 4100A-BT832XE |
| Typical wireless range | Approx. 300 ft (90 m) line of sight when floating in an open glass vessel; approx. 20 ft (6 m) when inside a closed 5 gallon stainless steel keg |
| Other radios | None. No WiFi, cellular, GPS, NFC or wired network interface. |
3. Measurement specifications
| Specific gravity range | 0.9900 – 1.1200 (factory calibrated); user-calibratable up to 1.2000 |
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| Specific gravity resolution | 0.0001 |
| Specific gravity accuracy | ± 0.002 within factory calibrated range |
| Temperature range | 0 °F to 185 °F (–17.8 °C to 85 °C) |
| Temperature resolution | 0.1 °F (0.1 °C) |
| Temperature accuracy | ± 1 °F (± 0.5 °C) |
| Sensing principle | Tilt-angle (buoyancy) measurement via 3-axis accelerometer; digital temperature sensor |
4. Physical and electrical specifications
| Dimensions | 1.13 in (29 mm) maximum diameter × 4.51 in (115 mm) tall; passes through a 1.5 in Tri-Clamp drain port |
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| Weight | 2.3 oz (65 g) including battery |
| Enclosure | Sealed, food-safe cylindrical housing; floats in liquid |
| Power source | One user-replaceable, non-rechargeable CR123A lithium (Li-MnO2) battery, 3.0 V nominal / 3.2 V maximum. Not compatible with rechargeable batteries. |
| Battery shipped | One CR123A lithium metal battery installed in the device (UN3091, lithium metal contained in equipment) |
| Expected battery life | 1 to 2 years depending on usage |
| Operating voltage | 3.3 V nominal at radio module |
| External connections | None (no ports, cables or charging connector) |
5. Compatibility
Works with the free Tilt 2 app for iOS and Android, Tilt Pi (Raspberry Pi), and third-party Bluetooth Low Energy receivers and software that support the Tilt advertising format. Up to 8 Tilt Pro Mini devices (one per color) may be used at the same time.
6. Regulatory statement
The Tilt Pro Mini contains a Bluetooth Low Energy radio module certified under FCC ID X8WBT832XE (Fanstel Corp.) for operation in the 2400–2483.5 MHz band in accordance with FCC Part 15 rules. The device is a short-range, low-power device (SRD) operating in the license-exempt 2.4 GHz ISM band using standard Bluetooth Low Energy protocol. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Download the PDF spec sheet
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Tilt Pico
Tilt® Pico is a Bluetooth® to WiFi® adapter for your Tilt hydrometer. It seamlessly integrates with the Tilt app on both Apple and Android to make cloud logging effortless and efficient. Install on top of your fermentation vessel as shown in the photos for the best wireless range in stainless steel or anywhere near a wall outlet if using glass or stainless. When you're away you'll be able to get the latest gravity and temperature readings without needing another device nearby.
Tilt Pico can be used with multiple Tilt hydrometers at once and supports logging different Tilt hydrometers of the same color by using the MAC addresses and color of each Tilt to uniquely identify each Tilt.
In addition, the Tilt Pico can store up to two months of logging data on the device, very useful in case there's no WiFi in your brewing space.
Included in box:
- Tilt Pico Wifi Adapter
- 1 M micro-USB cable
- QuickStart Guide (link)
Not included but required:
- USB wall charger (any amperage)
Specifications
The Tilt Pico uses a Raspberry Pi Pico W to scan Tilt Bluetooth and log data remotely over WiFi. It supports the default Google Sheets logging solution as well 3rd party cloud logging options such as Brewfather.net and Brewstat.us.
We've opened the window to fermentation
With the Tilt hydrometer you never have to open your fermenter to measure your specific gravity or temperature again. Spot check your fermentation progress and know exactly what's happening at any moment. Now you can track your beers fermentation, save those profiles to the cloud, and share with your fellow brewers.
Easy to use
Download the free app, sanitize your Tilt Hydrometer and drop it in your fermenting brew. World class customer support means you can connect with a real person to help you every step of the way. Our commitment is to our customers and the brewing community.
Real time data
View the specific gravity and temperature of your fermenting beer on your iOS or Android device. Post that data to the cloud and monitor it from anywhere in the world. The Tilt works in standard carboys, kegs, refrigerators, stainless steel fermenters, under pressure...
Online brewing profile
"The cloud data gives me a deeper understanding for my fermentations. It is especially helpful for meads and lagers where I want to take action at a particular SG point. I am on the road several days a week and I can check in with the ferment and give advice to my brewing partner. On top of it all customer service is outstanding!" -Steve, Tilt customer
Easy to Integrate
We've made the Tilt hydrometer easy to integrate and currently support multiple cloud platforms. In addition to the built-in Google Sheets cloud logging integration, there is also 3rd party options such ass Brewstat.us, Brewfather.app, and BrewersFriend that each provide a unique way to collect and analyze your data remotely. We also show you how to "bring your own cloud" by copying our Google Sheets template integration and running it on your own Gmail account.