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CubicDetectorSmart water leak sensor.INTRODUCTIONCOMMON INSTALLATION AREASPACKAGE CONTENTSARTICLE NUMBER (MODEL VERSION)INSTALLATION GUIDEWater shut-off pairing with CubicSecureFactory ResetWi-Fi ResetSTATUS INFORMATIONALARM INFORMATIONSERIAL NUMBERDATASHEETMAINTENANCE, WARRANTY AND SERVICE
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CubicDetector

Smart water leak sensor.

INTRODUCTION

Small and easy to use water leak sensor. It detects water and alerts for leaks when in direct contact with water. It measures temperature & humidity to warn for frozen pipes and mold risk. When paired with the CubicSecure, leaks can also trigger an automatic water supply shut-off. The CubicDetector is easy to set up, and it requires no previous experience. This guide will assist you in getting your CubicDetector up and running.

COMMON INSTALLATION AREAS

Near or under

  • Washing machine

  • Dishwasher 

  • Toilet

  • Bath

  • Kitchen sinks

  • Under or near water appliances

  • Water heater or heating boiler

  • Water tanks

  • Water pumps

  • Basements

  • Air conditioners 

  • Refrigerator or freezers

PACKAGE CONTENTS

  • 1 x CubicDetector 

  • 1 x CR123A Lithium cell 

  • 1 x wall mount with self-adhesive backing

  • 2 x wall mount screws

  • 1 x extension leak sensing cable

ARTICLE NUMBER (MODEL VERSION)

QCD01

INSTALLATION GUIDE

  1. Hold the CubicDetector in your hand. Remove the top cover by twisting the cover counter clockwise.

  1. Pull out the battery insulator, the LED should start blinking blue.

  2. Put back the top cover in place.

  3. Only attach the wall mount if you're also using the leak sensing cable.

Follow instructions in the Quandify app for Wi-Fi setup.

Water shut-off pairing with CubicSecure

Together with a CubicSecure you can automatically shut off the water supply in case of a water leakage triggered by your CubicDetector(s). Pair the devices using the smartphone app.  

Factory Reset

  1. Hold the CubicDetector in your hand. Remove the top cover by twisting the cover counter clockwise.

  2. Remove the battery.

  3. Press and hold the reset button while putting back the battery.

  4. Release the button when the LED turns purple.

  5. Attach the top cover, in reverse order of removal. Turn the top cover until the three notches align.

Wi-Fi Reset

  1. Hold the CubicDetector in your hand. Remove the top cover by twisting the cover counter clockwise.

  2. Press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds.

  3. Release the reset button when the LED turns purple.

  4. The device will now be in pairing mode and the LED should be blinking blue.

  5. Put back the top cover in place.

  6. Follow instructions in the Quandify app for Wi-Fi setup.

STATUS INFORMATION

LED PATTERN

LED

MEANING

ACTION

OFF

-

Normal operation when powered

-

BLUE blinking 

“🔵”

Device is in pairing mode and is visible on Wi-Fi list  

Pair using smartphone app

PURPLE blinking

“🟣”

Device is performing an OTA update

Wait until the LED stops blinking.

15s RED blinking on wakeup

“🔴”

Device is in offline mode, Wi-Fi not used

Perform a Wi-Fi reset to go back to pairing mode

10s RED / BLUE blinking

“🔴”

“🔵”

Device is in fatal fault mode

Perform a factory reset or contact support

1s RED blinking on wakeup

“🔴”

Device is in low power mode, Wi-Fi disabled

Replace battery

Single PURPLE blink

🟣

Device is booting up

-


ALARM INFORMATION

ALARM

MEANING

ACTION

Continuously beeping + RED blinking 

Water is detected in direct contact with the device or leak sensor cable

Remove device from water and check for leaks

Single beep every 60s

Low battery warning (< 5%) and is in low power mode

Replace battery

Cloud notification only

Low temperature warning (default < 2°C)

Check surrounding temperature

SERIAL NUMBER

You can find the 12 number serial number under the device, both in the form of a QR code, as well as its digits written on the right side of “S/N”, depicted below:

DATASHEET

Storage conditions:

5 °C - 55 °C

Environment:

Indoor usage 

Temperature range:

-25°C - 60°C

Temperature accuracy:

±1.5°C

Humidity range:

0 - 100 % RH (Relative humidity)

Humidity accuracy

± 5 %

Sound level:

85 dB

Wi-Fi connectivity:

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, (802.11bgn)

Cloud data resolution:

30 min

Message interval:

24h or instantly if triggered by alarm

Weight:

80 grams (excluding packaging)

Dimensions:

Width: 67 mm, height: 67 mm, length 25 mm

Extension leak sensor cable:

1219 x 27 x 8 mm (QCD01-EXT)

Replaceable battery:

CR123A lithium cell, up to 3 years battery life*

Warranty:

2 years

*The battery life depends on the total duration of which the device is in active Wi-Fi mode and alarm mode .

MAINTENANCE, WARRANTY AND SERVICE

If a unit is faulty, please contact your authorized distributor for further assistance. All service must be performed by an authorized Quandify service center. If external parts need to be replaced, only original manufacturer spare parts should be used.

For more information or support, go to https://support.quandify.com/en.