# Weigh Bin (https://logable.app/docs/reference/device-types/weigh-bin)

Weighing bins for material measurement.

## Metrics

| Field | Type | Required | Unit | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| weight | number | Yes | kg | Current weight in bin |
| isOpen | boolean | No |  | Whether the bin is open or closed |
| totaliser1 | number | No | kg | Cumulative weight counter 1 |
| totaliser2 | number | No | kg | Cumulative weight counter 2 |

## Configuration

| Field | Type | Required | Default | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| maxCapacity | number | Yes |  | Maximum capacity |
| weightUnit | kg, lbs, tons | Yes | kg | Unit of measurement for weight |
| material | string | No |  | Material being weighed |
| alertThreshold | number | No | 90 | Alert when percentage reaches this value |

## Example payload

```json
{
  "timestamp": "2026-07-01T10:00:00.000Z",
  "status": "online",
  "data": {
    "weight": 432.7,
    "isOpen": false,
    "totaliser1": 125400,
    "totaliser2": 98230.5
  }
}
```

For HTTP and MQTT code samples, see https://logable.app/docs/reference/device-types/weigh-bin.

## Guides

- [Weigh bin monitoring](https://logable.app/solutions/weigh-bin-monitoring)
- [Connect a device](https://logable.app/docs/guides/devices/connect-a-device)