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QUICK START GUIDE 

Quick Start Guide 

1.

 

Download Apogee Connect from the App store or Google Play store 

2.

 

Open App and hit the “+” 

3.

 

Press green button on µCache unit and hold for 3 seconds 

4.

 

When µCache is recognized in the app, click on its name “uc###” 

5.

 

Select the sensor model you are connecting 

6.

 

Calibration: If directed to enter a custom calibration number, refer to the calibration sheet that came with 
the sensor. If the calibration number is already filled in, do not change this number 

7.

 

Click “Add” 

8.

 

Your sensor is now added and reading in real-time 

Further Instructions

 

Bluetooth® Connection 

1.

 

Open the Apogee Connect mobile app. 
To add a µCache to the app for the first 
time, tap on the + icon in the upper 
corner. 

2.

 

A 1 second button press on the µCache 
will make it discoverable by the app for 
30 seconds. The µCache light will start 
blinking blue, and the device name will 
show up on the screen. Tap on the device 
name (e.g., “microCache 1087”) to 
connect to the µCache. 

3.

 

Select your sensor model, and specify 
custom calibration factors if necessary. 
You can also rename the µCache you 
want. Hit ENTER. 

4.

 

Your µCache is now shown on the app’s 
main display with live readings. Click on 
the µCache to see graphical output & set 
up logging 

5.

 

Subsequent connections can be made by 
a 1 second press on the µCache and it 
will automatically connect. 

 
Please note: If logging is enabled, the µCache 
does not automatically turn off when the 
µCache is not in use (e.g., sensor is 
disconnected). To turn off the µCache, 
disable logging through the app while 
connected, or do a 10 second button press. 
Three white flashes means logging is disable 
and the µCache is off.

 

LED Status Indication 

 
A 1 second button press gives a status indication of the µCache 
with the following LED blinks:  

○ 

(white) 

(blue)

(green)

(red)

 

Not Connected, Not Data Logging, Good Battery 
 
Connected 
 
Data Logging Active 
 
Low Battery 
 
Critically Low Battery 

 
A 10 second button press turns logging on and off: 

○○○

 

Data Logging On 
 
Data Logging Off 

1 second button press, the LED will blink as follows:

 

 

 

Discoverable 
(Blinks every two seconds for up to 30 seconds.) 
 
Connected 
(Three quick blinks when a connection is 
established.) 

 

Summary of Contents for mCACHE

Page 1: ...APOGEE INSTRUMENTS INC 721 WEST 1800 NORTH LOGAN UTAH 84321 USA TEL 435 792 4700 FAX 435 787 8268 WEB APOGEEINSTRUMENTS COM Copyright 2020 Apogee Instruments Inc OWNER S MANUAL CACHE Rev 28 Oct 2020...

Page 2: ...icate of Compliance 3 Introduction 4 Sensor Models 5 Specifications 5 Quick Start Guide 6 Cable Connectors 8 Deployment and Installation 9 Maintenance and Recalibration 11 Troubleshooting and Customer...

Page 3: ...electrical and electronic products with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances Please be advised that based on the information available to us from our raw material suppliers the products...

Page 4: ...also make live data measurements when connected to a mobile device The mobile app displays the data and allows the user to record samples in the app and download and export them Data logging is set up...

Page 5: ...Battery Life 1 year w 10 second sampling interval and an average of 5 minutes daily connected time 2 years w 60 second sampling interval and an average of 5 minutes daily connected time Operating Env...

Page 6: ...ect your sensor model and specify custom calibration factors if necessary You can also rename the Cache you want Hit ENTER 4 Your Cache is now shown on the app s main display with live readings Click...

Page 7: ...3 seconds 2 Click on Collect Logs icon 3 Select Append to existing to add to an existing dataset already on your phone or Create New to start creating a new data set 4 Confirm Start and End date match...

Page 8: ...we remove the unused pigtail lead colors at the datalogger end of the cable If a replacement cable is required please contact Apogee directly to ensure ordering the proper pigtail configuration Align...

Page 9: ...or spot check measurements and through the built in logging feature To accurately measure incoming radiation the sensor must be level For this purpose each sensor model comes with a different option f...

Page 10: ...Please Note Do not let the Cache dangle...

Page 11: ...e the gasket and seating are clean 6 Replace the battery cover 7 Use a Philips screwdriver to replace the screws Sensor Maintenance and Recalibration Moisture or debris on the diffuser is a common cau...

Page 12: ...p to 100 m of cable All Apogee sensors use shielded twisted pair cable to minimize electromagnetic interference For best measurements the shield wire must be connected to an earth ground This is parti...

Page 13: ...factory The warranty does not cover equipment that has been damaged due to the following conditions 1 Improper installation or abuse 2 Operation of the instrument outside of its specified operating r...

Page 14: ...nship Apogee Instruments will repair or replace the items free of charge If it is determined that your product is not covered under warranty you will be informed and given an estimated repair replacem...

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