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.... 26 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Ensure Roomba's wheels are dirty or Roomba is stuck. Troubleshooting Roomba will also blink. Start Roomba in and out and confirm that they both turn . Roomba's main brushes cannot turn freely. If not circling in and out and confirm that they both turn . beeps... 1 beep Error 1 ... 2 beeps Error 2 ... 5 beeps Error 5 ... 6 beeps Error 6 ... 7 beeps Error 7 ... 8 beeps 9 beeps Error 9 ... Roomba's bumper...
.... 26 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Ensure Roomba's wheels are dirty or Roomba is stuck. Troubleshooting Roomba will also blink. Start Roomba in and out and confirm that they both turn . Roomba's main brushes cannot turn freely. If not circling in and out and confirm that they both turn . beeps... 1 beep Error 1 ... 2 beeps Error 2 ... 5 beeps Error 5 ... 6 beeps Error 6 ... 7 beeps Error 7 ... 8 beeps 9 beeps Error 9 ... Roomba's bumper...
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... cloth. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 27 Ensure Roomba is removed. Charging Errors (while charging) Roomba Roomba Roomba blinks... charging error. Charging Roomba's battery is not Error 1. Roomba's main brushes cannot turn freely. Charging Roomba's battery is Error 7. not cooling. Remove the bottom cover of Roomba to tip below) and try charging again. Reset Roomba's software (refer to remove and reinstall...
... cloth. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 27 Ensure Roomba is removed. Charging Errors (while charging) Roomba Roomba Roomba blinks... charging error. Charging Roomba's battery is not Error 1. Roomba's main brushes cannot turn freely. Charging Roomba's battery is Error 7. not cooling. Remove the bottom cover of Roomba to tip below) and try charging again. Reset Roomba's software (refer to remove and reinstall...
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...Accessories...9 16: Pack & Record the Serial Numbers...9 17: Monthly Data Report to iRobot ...9 Roomba 500 Series Vacuuming Robot 10 Roomba Terminology...10 Roomba Features and Compatibility...13 Roomba Cleaning Behavior and Technology 15 Service Procedure (based on Built-in-Test Failures 17 ... Accessories...21 Roomba Battery...22 Roomba Power Supply...23 Roomba Home Base...25 Roomba Accessories...27 Roomba Virtual Wall ...28 Roomba Virtual Wall Light House ...30 Roomba Wireless Command Center (Base robot 3.4 and 3.5 only 32 Roomba 500 Series Errors...33 Roomba 500 Series Pause Errors('uh-oh...
...Accessories...9 16: Pack & Record the Serial Numbers...9 17: Monthly Data Report to iRobot ...9 Roomba 500 Series Vacuuming Robot 10 Roomba Terminology...10 Roomba Features and Compatibility...13 Roomba Cleaning Behavior and Technology 15 Service Procedure (based on Built-in-Test Failures 17 ... Accessories...21 Roomba Battery...22 Roomba Power Supply...23 Roomba Home Base...25 Roomba Accessories...27 Roomba Virtual Wall ...28 Roomba Virtual Wall Light House ...30 Roomba Wireless Command Center (Base robot 3.4 and 3.5 only 32 Roomba 500 Series Errors...33 Roomba 500 Series Pause Errors('uh-oh...
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... Behavioral Issues...34 Roomba 500 Series Charging Errors...39 Appendix A : Roomba 500 Series Built-in-Test Procedure 42 AUTO-ADVANCE MODE ...44 MANUAL-ADVANCE MODE...44 BUILT-IN-TEST RESULT ...44 DATA COLLECTION ...45 SUMMARY OF ELECTRICAL CONSTANTS ...46 BUILT-IN-TEST CHART ...47 ROOMBA BLACK BOX ...50 Appendix B : Roomba 500 Series Mobility Test Procedure...
... Behavioral Issues...34 Roomba 500 Series Charging Errors...39 Appendix A : Roomba 500 Series Built-in-Test Procedure 42 AUTO-ADVANCE MODE ...44 MANUAL-ADVANCE MODE...44 BUILT-IN-TEST RESULT ...44 DATA COLLECTION ...45 SUMMARY OF ELECTRICAL CONSTANTS ...46 BUILT-IN-TEST CHART ...47 ROOMBA BLACK BOX ...50 Appendix B : Roomba 500 Series Mobility Test Procedure...
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.... 6 Clean the main brush, flexible brush and bearings from hair and dirt. If during the run, it has an error, record this. Remove and clean under the side brush of the Roomba condition. 02: Roomba Return Procedure If the initial maintenance steps did not solve the issue, a customer should proceed to return the...
.... 6 Clean the main brush, flexible brush and bearings from hair and dirt. If during the run, it has an error, record this. Remove and clean under the side brush of the Roomba condition. 02: Roomba Return Procedure If the initial maintenance steps did not solve the issue, a customer should proceed to return the...
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... Timeout : 16 hours maximum in normal charge mode. If the robot's hardware is off or flashing, replace the Power Supply and test the Roomba and Home Base for charging errors. 24 o Temperature Max : Battery temperature exceeds 60° C for at least 1 minute. o Previous end-of-charge : If a battery has been discharged by...
... Timeout : 16 hours maximum in normal charge mode. If the robot's hardware is off or flashing, replace the Power Supply and test the Roomba and Home Base for charging errors. 24 o Temperature Max : Battery temperature exceeds 60° C for at least 1 minute. o Previous end-of-charge : If a battery has been discharged by...
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... is pressed. 'Uh-Oh' Voice Message* What it will always have an "uh-oh" followed by hitting the bumper. Roomba 500 Series Errors Roomba 500 Series Pause Errors('uh-oh' + beeps) When a Roomba experiences an error it means What to "Cliff Issues" below body of robot main-brush-stall Main brushes cannot turn See Appendix C : Inspect...
... is pressed. 'Uh-Oh' Voice Message* What it will always have an "uh-oh" followed by hitting the bumper. Roomba 500 Series Errors Roomba 500 Series Pause Errors('uh-oh' + beeps) When a Roomba experiences an error it means What to "Cliff Issues" below body of robot main-brush-stall Main brushes cannot turn See Appendix C : Inspect...
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...6 beeps (constant cliff) "Uh-Oh" + 12 beeps (cliff sensors failed) Roomba backs away from a carpet transition Roomba backs up for no apparent reason. "Uh-Oh" + 9 beeps (bumper stuck error) Robot drives too slow (light touch bumper always on a dark obstacle or high pile carpet... that has obstructed its cliff sensors (6-beep error code). Press bumper to access beep codes and use virtual walls to confine Roomba to desired areas. Roomba's side brush has stalled and is not registering obstacles after four straight runs ...
...6 beeps (constant cliff) "Uh-Oh" + 12 beeps (cliff sensors failed) Roomba backs away from a carpet transition Roomba backs up for no apparent reason. "Uh-Oh" + 9 beeps (bumper stuck error) Robot drives too slow (light touch bumper always on a dark obstacle or high pile carpet... that has obstructed its cliff sensors (6-beep error code). Press bumper to access beep codes and use virtual walls to confine Roomba to desired areas. Roomba's side brush has stalled and is not registering obstacles after four straight runs ...
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... Drive Wheel Module issue "Please inspect and clean Roomba's wheel" Customer observations "Uh-Oh" + 1 beep (wheel drop error) "Uh-Oh" + 5 beeps (drive stall error) "Uh-Oh" + 7 beeps (wheel drop rate error) Robot spins around one wheel Circling ... circling around in circles - Front Wheel Module issues Customer observations "Remove and clean Roomba's front wheel" "Uh-Oh" followed by 8 beeps (stasis stuck error) 35 Troubleshooting: • In MOST cases, the robot's software will recognize and correct the behavior within...
... Drive Wheel Module issue "Please inspect and clean Roomba's wheel" Customer observations "Uh-Oh" + 1 beep (wheel drop error) "Uh-Oh" + 5 beeps (drive stall error) "Uh-Oh" + 7 beeps (wheel drop rate error) Robot spins around one wheel Circling ... circling around in circles - Front Wheel Module issues Customer observations "Remove and clean Roomba's front wheel" "Uh-Oh" followed by 8 beeps (stasis stuck error) 35 Troubleshooting: • In MOST cases, the robot's software will recognize and correct the behavior within...
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... • VACUUM BIN Module inspection and cleaning (Appendix C). The robot may spin slowly or briefly spin backwards in vacuum bin Roomba's brushes thump (approximately once per second) on hard floor surfaces or when no tassels or wires are present, try cleaning SIDE BRUSH Module... or wires. Cleaning Head Module "Please inspect and clean Roomba's Cleaning Head Module" Customer observations "Uh-Oh" followed by 2 beeps (main brush stall error) Main brushes do not spin Roomba is observed on all floor types. Vacuum Bin issues Customer observations ...
... • VACUUM BIN Module inspection and cleaning (Appendix C). The robot may spin slowly or briefly spin backwards in vacuum bin Roomba's brushes thump (approximately once per second) on hard floor surfaces or when no tassels or wires are present, try cleaning SIDE BRUSH Module... or wires. Cleaning Head Module "Please inspect and clean Roomba's Cleaning Head Module" Customer observations "Uh-Oh" followed by 2 beeps (main brush stall error) Main brushes do not spin Roomba is observed on all floor types. Vacuum Bin issues Customer observations ...
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... cover, remove battery and make sure there is not connected. If problem persists, replace Battery. 1. Charging Error 3 Charging Error 5 Charging FET Failed. Power Supply Failed / Overheated or Roomba lost connection on Home Base This occurs when the full charging current is below . Hold down SPOT and ...DOCK for 10 seconds to wipe). 5. Roomba 500 Series Charging Errors CLEAN/POWER light flashes orange and blinks every 2 seconds for a number times indicated below 400 mA for more than 30 minutes...
... cover, remove battery and make sure there is not connected. If problem persists, replace Battery. 1. Charging Error 3 Charging Error 5 Charging FET Failed. Power Supply Failed / Overheated or Roomba lost connection on Home Base This occurs when the full charging current is below . Hold down SPOT and ...DOCK for 10 seconds to wipe). 5. Roomba 500 Series Charging Errors CLEAN/POWER light flashes orange and blinks every 2 seconds for a number times indicated below 400 mA for more than 30 minutes...
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This occurs when the battery doesn't cool within 4 hours. If problem persists, replace Battery and Robot. 1. Most likely the battery thermistor is no object on top of robot. 2. Move charging setup to a cooler environment and make sure there is shorted. 1. 6 blinks 7 blinks Err6 Err7 Charging Error 6 Battery overheated. Replace Battery. 2. If problem persists, replace Robot. 40 Charging Error 7 Battery not Cooling. This occurs when the battery temperature is over 75°C for 1 second.
This occurs when the battery doesn't cool within 4 hours. If problem persists, replace Battery and Robot. 1. Most likely the battery thermistor is no object on top of robot. 2. Move charging setup to a cooler environment and make sure there is shorted. 1. 6 blinks 7 blinks Err6 Err7 Charging Error 6 Battery overheated. Replace Battery. 2. If problem persists, replace Robot. 40 Charging Error 7 Battery not Cooling. This occurs when the battery temperature is over 75°C for 1 second.
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...If the green light does not turn on . Power supply light blinks or goes out. Most common causes: Troubleshooting: • If charging error blinks, consult charge error table. • Verify all four bottom cover screws are securely tightened. • Hold down the "SPOT" and "DOCK/DEMO" buttons for 10...; Replace Robot and Home Base if Home Base's "Docked" light still does not turn on replace Power Supply • Plug Power Supply directly into Roomba o If green light on the Power Supply goes out or starts blinking replace Robot, Home Base, and Power Supply o If "CLEAN/POWER" light ...
...If the green light does not turn on . Power supply light blinks or goes out. Most common causes: Troubleshooting: • If charging error blinks, consult charge error table. • Verify all four bottom cover screws are securely tightened. • Hold down the "SPOT" and "DOCK/DEMO" buttons for 10...; Replace Robot and Home Base if Home Base's "Docked" light still does not turn on replace Power Supply • Plug Power Supply directly into Roomba o If green light on the Power Supply goes out or starts blinking replace Robot, Home Base, and Power Supply o If "CLEAN/POWER" light ...
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CLIFF SENSOR Module inspection and cleaning First determine that Roomba was not started on an uneven surface, or a dark surface that could block the cliff sensors ... If not, troubleshoot the side brush module. Try cleaning around bumper with no cliff sensor obstructions present, replace robot. If Roomba is no longer able to avoid stairs, replace robot. 61 The side brush could have triggered a false cliff or a continuous false cliff... rounded, replace cleaning head module. If brushes still do not spin after cleaning, or if error alert persists, replace cleaning head module.
CLIFF SENSOR Module inspection and cleaning First determine that Roomba was not started on an uneven surface, or a dark surface that could block the cliff sensors ... If not, troubleshoot the side brush module. Try cleaning around bumper with no cliff sensor obstructions present, replace robot. If Roomba is no longer able to avoid stairs, replace robot. 61 The side brush could have triggered a false cliff or a continuous false cliff... rounded, replace cleaning head module. If brushes still do not spin after cleaning, or if error alert persists, replace cleaning head module.
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.... Dock mode not activated Green - Solid green when cleaning in Voice Tutorial CHECK ROBOT Light No Light -Robot functioning normally Red -Blinks for 'Pause errors' or 'Charging errors' DIRT DETECT Light No Light -During normal operation and floor is clean. -Debris sensor is overloaded or malfunctioning. -Occurs when dirt detection occurs for...
.... Dock mode not activated Green - Solid green when cleaning in Voice Tutorial CHECK ROBOT Light No Light -Robot functioning normally Red -Blinks for 'Pause errors' or 'Charging errors' DIRT DETECT Light No Light -During normal operation and floor is clean. -Debris sensor is overloaded or malfunctioning. -Occurs when dirt detection occurs for...