Manual Docking - iRobot Roomba 570 Service Manual

Roomba needs to find the infrared signal of the Home Base in order to return so it is necessary to
always keep the Home Base plugged in. The Home Base should be placed on a hard level surface and
in an area where Roomba has a clear path to return to the Home Base at the end of a cleaning cycle. If
Roomba is unable to dock on its first attempt, it will try again until it successfully docks.

Manual Docking

To manually test the ability of the Roomba to dock successfully on the Home Base:
1. Verify that the Home Base is plugged in and that the power light is on.
2. Place the Home Base in a relatively open and flat area without any obstacles.
3. Remove any Virtual Walls closer than 2.5 meters from the Home Base.
4. Place Roomba about 1.5 meters in front of the Home Base and press DOCK. Roomba
should drive back to the Home Base and it may take a few attempts.
5. Once the Roomba is on the Home Base verify the two green lights on the Home Base are lit
and solid.
6. If not, clean the electrical contacts under the Roomba and on the Home Base and repeat
these instructions.
Home Base Troubleshooting
The power light and charging light on the Home Base must be on and solid green while charging.
If not, check the connection and the Power Supply. Also ensure the electrical contacts are clean.
[Note: If flashing replace the Home Base and test Power Supply and Roomba for charging
problems]
Inspect the integrity of the electrical spring contacts
Wipe the top Home Base IR lens from dust
Perform the Home Base Mobility test (see Appendix B).
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