Quick Reference Troubleshooting - Robotronics Pluggie Robot Operating Manual

More detailed troubleshooting by system is included with each subsystem. For additional help or parts call
our service dept. at 801-489-4466.
Problem
General
No functions operate
Voice System
Always do the following first:
6. Replace the 9 Volt batteries with new ones. USE ALKALINE!
7. Bend the battery contact out for better contact with the post of the 9 Volt battery.
8. Check power and audio switches, and lights on all voice units.
9. Check plug to and from the voices for proper connection.
10. Check if the transmit (TX) lights are coming on.
Operator cannot talk
Operator cannot hear
Voice Operates but cuts out.
Should get 50 feet without any cutouts.
Squelch coming from robot
Squelch in headset when turning robot
off.
Siren
No siren
Siren volume not loud enough
Appendix A: Quick Reference Troubleshooting Chart

Quick Reference Troubleshooting

Cause
1. RC battery not charged
2. Broken wire from the receiver to main board
3. Fuse blown.
4. Main board in robot not getting power
5. Radio Control transmitter or Receiver
Crystal broken.
Low Battery
No power to the 101 Receiver.
Battery posts not touching the metal clips in
the operator's transmitter.
Headset plug to transmitter broken.
Low Battery
Battery posts not touching the metal clips in
the operator's receiver
Headset plug to 151 RX has a broken wire.
Robot 151 transmitter not turned on.
Power plug to robot 151 transmitter unplugged.
If you have no TX light on 151 RX mute could
be out of adjustment
Low Battery
Sensitivity Adjustment down too far.
Broken, loose or retracted antenna
No signal being sent to the robot
Sensitivity is too sensitive.
151 Receiver slightly too sensitive.
151 RX picking up interference in your area.
Siren file on MP3 Player card is gone.
Booster problem if MP3 and voice vol. also are
not loud enough
MP3 volume too low.
Solution
1. Fully charge until the needle is up.
2. Resolder or repair wire.
3. Check 5 Volt Reg. and processor fuse.
4. Check pins of battery and robot connector.
Check on/off switch wires. Check ground wires.
5. Replace crystals. Send RC and Receiver in to
determine if it is a crystal.
Replace the 9 Volt battery.
Check the in line fuse to the Receiver in robot and
audio fuse on main electronics box.
Bend out the metal clips.
Take apart and look for broken wire or solder joint.
Replace the 9 Volt battery.
Bend out the metal clips.
Unscrew cover of plug and look for broken wire.
Turn on audio and power.
Find wire and plug it back in.
Adjust the mute on the 151 RX to max. which is
fully CCW.
Replace the 9 Volt battery
Sensitivity adjustments should be at max. On the
151 Receiver and robot receiver.
Extend robot receiver antenna or replace broken
antenna.
Turn on the operator's transmitter.
Very slightly adjust sensitivity down from max.
(This will decrease your range)
Adjust 151 RX mute slightly CW
Always turn off 151 RX the robot.
Restore file to SD card or put in your own audio
file.
Replace or have booster repaired.
Adjust MP3 Volume on the RC
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