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... We'd love to hear from your Roomba, to read this manual and get acquainted with your robot right now at www.irobot.com/register. Register your valued feedback. Don't miss out on your Roomba online right now at www.irobot.com/register. Please take a few ... enjoy these exclusive benefits: • Take advantage of iRobot's award-winning customer service Get support tailored to robots that make a difference! Yours for purchasing an iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaning robot. Dear iRobot Roomba Owner, Thank you for choosing iRobot; You've joined the millions of the entire team,...
... We'd love to hear from your Roomba, to read this manual and get acquainted with your robot right now at www.irobot.com/register. Register your valued feedback. Don't miss out on your Roomba online right now at www.irobot.com/register. Please take a few ... enjoy these exclusive benefits: • Take advantage of iRobot's award-winning customer service Get support tailored to robots that make a difference! Yours for purchasing an iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaning robot. Dear iRobot Roomba Owner, Thank you for choosing iRobot; You've joined the millions of the entire team,...
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... the full perimeter of clutter and use a Virtual Wall to confine Roomba to clean a concentrated area. Cleaning Pattern Roomba is lit and Roomba cleans more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 7 Dirt Detection (selected models): When Roomba senses dirt, the blue Dirt Detect™ light is a robot that area. TIP: F or most people clean their floors.
... the full perimeter of clutter and use a Virtual Wall to confine Roomba to clean a concentrated area. Cleaning Pattern Roomba is lit and Roomba cleans more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 7 Dirt Detection (selected models): When Roomba senses dirt, the blue Dirt Detect™ light is a robot that area. TIP: F or most people clean their floors.
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... Roomba's front wheel to remove it from the robot. Clean Roomba's front wheel 1 Pull firmly on the wheel axle to remove it completely from the wheel. 4 Wipe the wheel clean. 5 Re-install the wheel into the housing, and the module into the robot. Front wheels clogged with a clean, dry cloth. Cliff Sensor Openings 24 iRobot Roomba...
... Roomba's front wheel to remove it from the robot. Clean Roomba's front wheel 1 Pull firmly on the wheel axle to remove it completely from the wheel. 4 Wipe the wheel clean. 5 Re-install the wheel into the housing, and the module into the robot. Front wheels clogged with a clean, dry cloth. Cliff Sensor Openings 24 iRobot Roomba...
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Roomba 500 Series Service Manual Published 10th September 2007 Base Robot 3.0 : Model 510 Base Robot 3.3 : Model 530 Base Robot 3.4 : Model 535, 540 Base Robot 3.5 : Model 550, 560, 565, 570, 580
Roomba 500 Series Service Manual Published 10th September 2007 Base Robot 3.0 : Model 510 Base Robot 3.3 : Model 530 Base Robot 3.4 : Model 535, 540 Base Robot 3.5 : Model 550, 560, 565, 570, 580
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......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 Charging 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...
......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 Charging 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...
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... ...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 53 MOBILITY TEST PROCEDURE ...54 MOBILITY TABLE 3 CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS (IN MM 55 ROBOT RCON TEST ...56 VIRTUAL WALL TEST ...57 LIGHT HOUSE TEST...57 LIGHT HOUSE TEST...58...
... ...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 53 MOBILITY TEST PROCEDURE ...54 MOBILITY TABLE 3 CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS (IN MM 55 ROBOT RCON TEST ...56 VIRTUAL WALL TEST ...57 LIGHT HOUSE TEST...57 LIGHT HOUSE TEST...58...
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... Customer Service Representation at the service centers, Roomba issues can be done when the robot is complete. A) Customer should fully charge the battery. 5 C) Customer should clean Roomba i. At a minimum, iRobot recommends that the customer be asked to perform routine Roomba maintenance steps to resolve the issue should reset Roomba's charging system by guiding a user through a troubleshooting...
... Customer Service Representation at the service centers, Roomba issues can be done when the robot is complete. A) Customer should fully charge the battery. 5 C) Customer should clean Roomba i. At a minimum, iRobot recommends that the customer be asked to perform routine Roomba maintenance steps to resolve the issue should reset Roomba's charging system by guiding a user through a troubleshooting...
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... : Before packing and shipping a robot, clear all schedules by running the robot for 10 seconds. This can be done when the robot is low, charge the battery first. Reinsert all Roomba components and try to a service center. Look for wear and dirt on Roomba and home base with compressed air ...or cotton bud. If the battery is ON, OFF or CHARGING. 03: Incoming Roomba Inspection Perform a visual...
... : Before packing and shipping a robot, clear all schedules by running the robot for 10 seconds. This can be done when the robot is low, charge the battery first. Reinsert all Roomba components and try to a service center. Look for wear and dirt on Roomba and home base with compressed air ...or cotton bud. If the battery is ON, OFF or CHARGING. 03: Incoming Roomba Inspection Perform a visual...
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...button & speaker performance. Appendix A 07: Capture Built-in-Test Data Use "iRobot Factory Test Client Version 1.1" to capture data in -Test (BiT) It is ON, OFF or CHARGING. Appendix D Reset Roomba's charging system by pressing down the SPOT and DOCK buttons simultaneously for 10 ...seconds. This can be done when the robot is ON, OFF or CHARGING. If brushes are in the Roomba. Perform BiT steps. 05: Roomba Software & Charging Reset Ensure the Roomba has a charged battery and download the latest software, if necessary. Appendix A...
...button & speaker performance. Appendix A 07: Capture Built-in-Test Data Use "iRobot Factory Test Client Version 1.1" to capture data in -Test (BiT) It is ON, OFF or CHARGING. Appendix D Reset Roomba's charging system by pressing down the SPOT and DOCK buttons simultaneously for 10 ...seconds. This can be done when the robot is ON, OFF or CHARGING. If brushes are in the Roomba. Perform BiT steps. 05: Roomba Software & Charging Reset Ensure the Roomba has a charged battery and download the latest software, if necessary. Appendix A...
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12: Test Home Base (if applicable) Test returned Home Base with an *approved* power supply and robot o Clean Home Base (electrical contacts and IR emitter) o Check if power and dock LEDs are solid green when charging o Visually inspect contact springs o ... Replace Faulty Accessories Replace faulty accessories 16: Pack & Record the Serial Numbers Pack the robot. If a core robot exchange was necessary, record the new serial number in the service process report 17: Monthly Data Report to iRobot The detailed International Service Process Report should be managed monthly and sent Tonia Giesecke at...
12: Test Home Base (if applicable) Test returned Home Base with an *approved* power supply and robot o Clean Home Base (electrical contacts and IR emitter) o Check if power and dock LEDs are solid green when charging o Visually inspect contact springs o ... Replace Faulty Accessories Replace faulty accessories 16: Pack & Record the Serial Numbers Pack the robot. If a core robot exchange was necessary, record the new serial number in the service process report 17: Monthly Data Report to iRobot The detailed International Service Process Report should be managed monthly and sent Tonia Giesecke at...
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... drain (R3 takes about 25% longer to discharge its battery than R2) • Voice tutorial demonstrates Roomba's features to new users • Anti-tangle technology enables Roomba to extract itself from tassels and cord tangles • Added binoculars (IR emitters) in a gentler impact...Dirt Detect Charging Socket Vacuum Bin Release "Check Robot" 10 R2) • Quieter cleaning (R3 has a ~50% lower sound pressure level and a ~75% lower sound intensity level on hardwood floor vs. Roomba 500 Series Vacuuming Robot The iRobot Roomba 500 series includes the following improvements: •...
... drain (R3 takes about 25% longer to discharge its battery than R2) • Voice tutorial demonstrates Roomba's features to new users • Anti-tangle technology enables Roomba to extract itself from tassels and cord tangles • Added binoculars (IR emitters) in a gentler impact...Dirt Detect Charging Socket Vacuum Bin Release "Check Robot" 10 R2) • Quieter cleaning (R3 has a ~50% lower sound pressure level and a ~75% lower sound intensity level on hardwood floor vs. Roomba 500 Series Vacuuming Robot The iRobot Roomba 500 series includes the following improvements: •...
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... 510 Model 530 Model 535, 540 Base Robot 3.5 Model 550, 560, 565, 570, 580 Home Base compatible? Roomba Features and Compatibility Virtual Wall compatible? The Roomba will choose a better channel. * Roomba operates on the 2.4GHz US ISM band and has 16 channels spaced at the ... (no RF) Scheduling compatible? (no RF) (no RF) (needs a WCC) (User Panel has schedule buttons and a display) The base robots 3.4 and 3.5 uses radio frequency channels* for wireless connection. The system uses direct sequence spectrum technology (DSSS), with the least interference. Light House compatible...
... 510 Model 530 Model 535, 540 Base Robot 3.5 Model 550, 560, 565, 570, 580 Home Base compatible? Roomba Features and Compatibility Virtual Wall compatible? The Roomba will choose a better channel. * Roomba operates on the 2.4GHz US ISM band and has 16 channels spaced at the ... (no RF) Scheduling compatible? (no RF) (no RF) (needs a WCC) (User Panel has schedule buttons and a display) The base robots 3.4 and 3.5 uses radio frequency channels* for wireless connection. The system uses direct sequence spectrum technology (DSSS), with the least interference. Light House compatible...
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Sensors on all Base Robots 4 optical infrared (IR) Light-touch sensors 4 optical IR cliff sensors 1 optical IR stasis 1 omni directional IR sensor in RCON 2 optical ...; 1 side-brush pwm truncation sensor 1 vacuum pwm truncation sensor 1 spot button 1 home button 1 power button Total 29 Extra Sensors on Base Robot 3.4 and 3.5 2 optical IR binoculars 1 dock sensor 1 radiofrequency (RF) transceiver 1 schedule button 1 clock button 1 day button 1 hour button ...
Sensors on all Base Robots 4 optical infrared (IR) Light-touch sensors 4 optical IR cliff sensors 1 optical IR stasis 1 omni directional IR sensor in RCON 2 optical ...; 1 side-brush pwm truncation sensor 1 vacuum pwm truncation sensor 1 spot button 1 home button 1 power button Total 29 Extra Sensors on Base Robot 3.4 and 3.5 2 optical IR binoculars 1 dock sensor 1 radiofrequency (RF) transceiver 1 schedule button 1 clock button 1 day button 1 hour button ...
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... vacuum bin 3. sucks up dust and small particles which is programmed, Roomba enters scheduled cleaning mode. The robot will clean until the battery depletes to 12V. {Note: When using Roomba with Light Houses, Roomba will spiral approximately 3 feet in diameter and then spiral back to recharge... when it started, intensely cleaning a localized area. Scheduled Cleaning Mode (Base Robot 3.4 and 3.5 only) When a cleaning time is ...
... vacuum bin 3. sucks up dust and small particles which is programmed, Roomba enters scheduled cleaning mode. The robot will clean until the battery depletes to 12V. {Note: When using Roomba with Light Houses, Roomba will spiral approximately 3 feet in diameter and then spiral back to recharge... when it started, intensely cleaning a localized area. Scheduled Cleaning Mode (Base Robot 3.4 and 3.5 only) When a cleaning time is ...
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...its bumper o Panic spin - There is stuck (stasis not triggered) or when Roomba moves straight for the first time, Roomba goes into spiral mode (if the 'clean' button is held twice after the robot is activated Roomba will normally do a bounce, but will turn on the vacuum and next the ...brushes. 16 There are deactivated when Roomba undocks. Roomba will revert to remove the thread wrapped around the brush. The main ...
...its bumper o Panic spin - There is stuck (stasis not triggered) or when Roomba moves straight for the first time, Roomba goes into spiral mode (if the 'clean' button is held twice after the robot is activated Roomba will normally do a bounce, but will turn on the vacuum and next the ...brushes. 16 There are deactivated when Roomba undocks. Roomba will revert to remove the thread wrapped around the brush. The main ...
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...process is based on Built-in -Test (BiT) which will then dictate how to best service the Roomba. PANEL LEDS/BUTTONS/SPEAKER Roomba Spare Part : Service or Core Robot Replacement Roomba BiT 2 - Service Procedure (based on failed BiT steps or specific symptoms. Basic troubleshooting steps are ...but as a last resort, a replacement part is required to undergo a Built-in -Test Failures) Every Roomba that is serviced is suggested. # Description Spare Part 0 Roomba BiT 0 - Roomba Spare Part : Service or Core Robot Replacement 17 BUMPERS 2 Trouble shooting : Toggle the bumper and retest...
...process is based on Built-in -Test (BiT) which will then dictate how to best service the Roomba. PANEL LEDS/BUTTONS/SPEAKER Roomba Spare Part : Service or Core Robot Replacement Roomba BiT 2 - Service Procedure (based on failed BiT steps or specific symptoms. Basic troubleshooting steps are ...but as a last resort, a replacement part is required to undergo a Built-in -Test Failures) Every Roomba that is serviced is suggested. # Description Spare Part 0 Roomba BiT 0 - Roomba Spare Part : Service or Core Robot Replacement 17 BUMPERS 2 Trouble shooting : Toggle the bumper and retest...
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... - LEFT & RIGHT WHEEL & ENCODERS 12-14 Trouble shooting : Clean wheels from dirt and hair. Roomba Spare Part : Drive Wheel Replacement 18 Roomba Spare Part : Battery Replacement Roomba BiT 12 to 7 - Roomba BiT 5 to 14 - Roomba Spare Part : Service or Core Robot Replacement Roomba BiT 10 - BATTERY SENSORS 11 Trouble shooting : Tighten bottom cover. LIGHT TOUCH BUMPERS 5-7 Troubleshooting...
... - LEFT & RIGHT WHEEL & ENCODERS 12-14 Trouble shooting : Clean wheels from dirt and hair. Roomba Spare Part : Drive Wheel Replacement 18 Roomba Spare Part : Battery Replacement Roomba BiT 12 to 7 - Roomba BiT 5 to 14 - Roomba Spare Part : Service or Core Robot Replacement Roomba BiT 10 - BATTERY SENSORS 11 Trouble shooting : Tighten bottom cover. LIGHT TOUCH BUMPERS 5-7 Troubleshooting...
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Inspect side brush axle. CHARGING 20-26 Troubleshooting: Clean robot and Home Base contacts is necessary Roomba Spare Part : Service or Core Robot Replacement 20 Roomba Spare Part : Side Brush Module Replacement Roomba BiT 20 to 26 - Roomba BiT 19 - SIDE BRUSH 19 Troubleshooting: Remove side brush and clean side brush from hair and dirt.
Inspect side brush axle. CHARGING 20-26 Troubleshooting: Clean robot and Home Base contacts is necessary Roomba Spare Part : Service or Core Robot Replacement 20 Roomba Spare Part : Side Brush Module Replacement Roomba BiT 20 to 26 - Roomba BiT 19 - SIDE BRUSH 19 Troubleshooting: Remove side brush and clean side brush from hair and dirt.
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Roomba Battery Roomba is powered by a soft pack rechargeable NiMH (nickel metal hydride) battery made up to measure battery temperature. The battery can be done when the robot is automatically detected by the robot (indicated by rapid flashing CLEAN button) and takes 16 hours and should not be...system in the Roomba. Roomba will stop if not already on the change of resistance to 3 hours. Recovery battery charge : A recovery charge is ON, OFF or CHARGING. This will clean until the battery voltage is 12V under 10.8 V. Charging/Battery reset : A robot charging system can...
Roomba Battery Roomba is powered by a soft pack rechargeable NiMH (nickel metal hydride) battery made up to measure battery temperature. The battery can be done when the robot is automatically detected by the robot (indicated by rapid flashing CLEAN button) and takes 16 hours and should not be...system in the Roomba. Roomba will stop if not already on the change of resistance to 3 hours. Recovery battery charge : A recovery charge is ON, OFF or CHARGING. This will clean until the battery voltage is 12V under 10.8 V. Charging/Battery reset : A robot charging system can...
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...orange as long as the 9 hour timeout. Waiting/Trickle Mode : The power LED is solid green when the robot is off or flashing, replace the Power Supply and test the Roomba and Home Base for at least 1 minute. o Temperature Max : Battery temperature exceeds 60° C for at least... 1 minute. If the robot's hardware is in recovery charge mode. Power Supply Troubleshooting Is the Power Supply LED solid ...
...orange as long as the 9 hour timeout. Waiting/Trickle Mode : The power LED is solid green when the robot is off or flashing, replace the Power Supply and test the Roomba and Home Base for at least 1 minute. o Temperature Max : Battery temperature exceeds 60° C for at least... 1 minute. If the robot's hardware is in recovery charge mode. Power Supply Troubleshooting Is the Power Supply LED solid ...