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... Be among the first to find out about your experience with robots the smarter way to get it done. Register your robot to our robots based on your valued feedback. Yours for purchasing an iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaning robot. Don't miss out on your exclusive benefits! Dear iRobot Roomba Owner, Thank you have any questions, visit our website at...
... Be among the first to find out about your experience with robots the smarter way to get it done. Register your robot to our robots based on your valued feedback. Yours for purchasing an iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaning robot. Don't miss out on your exclusive benefits! Dear iRobot Roomba Owner, Thank you have any questions, visit our website at...
Service Manual
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... 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 Roomba Wireless Command Center...
... 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 Roomba Wireless Command Center...
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... 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 ...cleaning 62 VACUUM BIN Module inspection and cleaning 63 Appendix D: Roomba Spare Parts Replacement Instructions 64 Roomba Spare Parts Replacement (Battery, Side Brush, Cleaning Head and Wheel Modules 65 Roomba Faceplate Replacement ...69 Roomba Filter Replacement ...70 Roomba Front Wheel Replacement ...71 Appendix E: Roomba Software ...
... 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 ...cleaning 62 VACUUM BIN Module inspection and cleaning 63 Appendix D: Roomba Spare Parts Replacement Instructions 64 Roomba Spare Parts Replacement (Battery, Side Brush, Cleaning Head and Wheel Modules 65 Roomba Faceplate Replacement ...69 Roomba Filter Replacement ...70 Roomba Front Wheel Replacement ...71 Appendix E: Roomba Software ...
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... any hair or obstruction from the three wheels. 2 iii. Clean out the vacuum bin and vacuum filter.5 2 1 4 3 5 B) If necessary, customer should a customer send the Roomba to a service center. At a minimum, iRobot recommends that the customer be done when the robot is complete. Remove any hair or obstruction from the brushes and bearings. 3 iv. When ON...
... any hair or obstruction from the three wheels. 2 iii. Clean out the vacuum bin and vacuum filter.5 2 1 4 3 5 B) If necessary, customer should a customer send the Roomba to a service center. At a minimum, iRobot recommends that the customer be done when the robot is complete. Remove any hair or obstruction from the brushes and bearings. 3 iv. When ON...
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...'Pause Errors'; 'Behavioral Issues' and 'Charging Error' chapters below 04: Roomba Cleaning Remove and empty the vacuum bin and vacuum filter. Clean the main brush, flexible brush and bearings from hair and dirt. This can be done when the robot is low, charge the battery first. Clean drive wheels and front caster.... Look for wear and dirt on Roomba and home base with...
...'Pause Errors'; 'Behavioral Issues' and 'Charging Error' chapters below 04: Roomba Cleaning Remove and empty the vacuum bin and vacuum filter. Clean the main brush, flexible brush and bearings from hair and dirt. This can be done when the robot is low, charge the battery first. Clean drive wheels and front caster.... Look for wear and dirt on Roomba and home base with...
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... emitters) in a gentler impact (R3 impacts with 50% less force vs. R2) • Better vacuum suction (R3 has 133% greater suction vs. Roomba 500 Series Vacuuming Robot The iRobot Roomba 500 series includes the following improvements: • Better reliability, robustness and product life (R3 core... robot has a 500% longer life vs. R2) • Quieter cleaning (R3 has a ~50% lower sound pressure...
... emitters) in a gentler impact (R3 impacts with 50% less force vs. R2) • Better vacuum suction (R3 has 133% greater suction vs. Roomba 500 Series Vacuuming Robot The iRobot Roomba 500 series includes the following improvements: • Better reliability, robustness and product life (R3 core... robot has a 500% longer life vs. R2) • Quieter cleaning (R3 has a ~50% lower sound pressure...
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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 main-brush pwm (pulse width modulation) truncation sensor 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 ...
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 main-brush pwm (pulse width modulation) truncation sensor 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 ...
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... system 1. sucks up dust and small particles which is programmed, Roomba enters scheduled cleaning mode. Spinning Side brush - Vacuum - At the specified time, Roomba leaves its cleaning time appropriately. Spot Mode: Roomba will clean for a maximum of walls and into the vacuum bin 3. The robot will clean until the battery depletes to 12V. {Note: When...
... system 1. sucks up dust and small particles which is programmed, Roomba enters scheduled cleaning mode. Spinning Side brush - Vacuum - At the specified time, Roomba leaves its cleaning time appropriately. Spot Mode: Roomba will clean for a maximum of walls and into the vacuum bin 3. The robot will clean until the battery depletes to 12V. {Note: When...
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... is held twice after the robot is special control of bumper activations. Roomba will turn in a specific area o Light Touch - Roomba will revert to dislodge itself. o Dirt Detect - Bumper activation makes Roomba back up and turns whenever its bumper o Panic spin - Roomba will switch off after a number... brush and side brush will sense objects in attempt to wall-follow - The brushes and vacuum are other behaviors that react to remove the thread wrapped around the brush. Roomba turns whenever the RCON sensor detects an infrared beam o Bump follow mode after 5 minutes...
... is held twice after the robot is special control of bumper activations. Roomba will turn in a specific area o Light Touch - Roomba will revert to dislodge itself. o Dirt Detect - Bumper activation makes Roomba back up and turns whenever its bumper o Panic spin - Roomba will switch off after a number... brush and side brush will sense objects in attempt to wall-follow - The brushes and vacuum are other behaviors that react to remove the thread wrapped around the brush. Roomba turns whenever the RCON sensor detects an infrared beam o Bump follow mode after 5 minutes...
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... Troubleshooting: • VACUUM BIN Module inspection and cleaning (Appendix C). Most common causes: Something is not picking anything up in the main brushes. Home Base issues Customer observations Robot does not successfully return to escape from carpet tassels or wires. The robot may spin slowly or...Customer observations "Uh-Oh" followed by 2 beeps (main brush stall error) Main brushes do not spin Roomba is stuck in order to Home Base. 37 Most common causes: Troubleshooting: The side brush module has entered anti-tassel behavior....
... Troubleshooting: • VACUUM BIN Module inspection and cleaning (Appendix C). Most common causes: Something is not picking anything up in the main brushes. Home Base issues Customer observations Robot does not successfully return to escape from carpet tassels or wires. The robot may spin slowly or...Customer observations "Uh-Oh" followed by 2 beeps (main brush stall error) Main brushes do not spin Roomba is stuck in order to Home Base. 37 Most common causes: Troubleshooting: The side brush module has entered anti-tassel behavior....
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... and side brush is on left side. SPOT are Side brush turns clockwise, then turns counterclock wise. Briefly place robot in turning forward. Debris detected Debris detected 18 Vacuum No user action. Place Robot in charger available. Dock / WallMount charger available. Dock / WallMount charger available. Make sure side brush 19 Side Brush is...
... and side brush is on left side. SPOT are Side brush turns clockwise, then turns counterclock wise. Briefly place robot in turning forward. Debris detected Debris detected 18 Vacuum No user action. Place Robot in charger available. Dock / WallMount charger available. Dock / WallMount charger available. Make sure side brush 19 Side Brush is...
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... cliff sensors if it is stalled. If cliff sensor failures persist on flat surfaces with no cliff sensor obstructions present, replace robot. If Roomba is no longer able to stick. CLEANING HEAD Module inspection and cleaning Check if main brushes are spinning by running the... robot with the vacuum bin removed. Remove Brushes and clean them if dirty. Make sure both yellow main brush caps are installed correctly. If...
... cliff sensors if it is stalled. If cliff sensor failures persist on flat surfaces with no cliff sensor obstructions present, replace robot. If Roomba is no longer able to stick. CLEANING HEAD Module inspection and cleaning Check if main brushes are spinning by running the... robot with the vacuum bin removed. Remove Brushes and clean them if dirty. Make sure both yellow main brush caps are installed correctly. If...
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Side Brush Module Side brush with Screw Cleaning Head Module Bristle Brush Flapper Brush Brush end caps Brush Bearings Wire Bale Vacuum Bin Module Filter Frame Filter Removable Squeegee Bin Grill Cover (Green, White, Black) Battery Replaceable rubber dust shield Roomba Accessory Spare Parts WCC Battery Door Virtual Wall Battery Door Light House battery door Roomba Spare Parts Replacement (Battery, Side Brush, Cleaning Head and Wheel Modules) 1. Turn the robot over and remove side screw brush screw 65
Side Brush Module Side brush with Screw Cleaning Head Module Bristle Brush Flapper Brush Brush end caps Brush Bearings Wire Bale Vacuum Bin Module Filter Frame Filter Removable Squeegee Bin Grill Cover (Green, White, Black) Battery Replaceable rubber dust shield Roomba Accessory Spare Parts WCC Battery Door Virtual Wall Battery Door Light House battery door Roomba Spare Parts Replacement (Battery, Side Brush, Cleaning Head and Wheel Modules) 1. Turn the robot over and remove side screw brush screw 65
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Appendix I: Roomba Serial Number Robot Barcode Serial Number Format (barcode sticker on date of the month this robot was manufactured Model revision for this robot was manufactured Day of manufacture Example: KYN535010707120100047 74 seen when vacuum bin is removed) MM Status: LLLLL YY mm dd RR SSSSS Manufacturer ID: 'JE' or 'KY' or 'PR' 'N' for new, 'R' for remanufactured Model number (00000 - 09999) Year (since 2000) this robot was manufactured Month this robot Order that robot was made on inside chassis -
Appendix I: Roomba Serial Number Robot Barcode Serial Number Format (barcode sticker on date of the month this robot was manufactured Model revision for this robot was manufactured Day of manufacture Example: KYN535010707120100047 74 seen when vacuum bin is removed) MM Status: LLLLL YY mm dd RR SSSSS Manufacturer ID: 'JE' or 'KY' or 'PR' 'N' for new, 'R' for remanufactured Model number (00000 - 09999) Year (since 2000) this robot was manufactured Month this robot Order that robot was made on inside chassis -