87
Appendix P: GLOSSARY
*approved*
o a component that is considered functional and used to verify
faulty components during Built-in-Test
APS o Advanced Power System
BiT o Built-in-Test
Chassis o The plastic frame of the Roomba
Circle Dance
o The Roomba symptom where robot circles continuously. This
can be caused by dirty encoders, broken drive belts, broken
wheel IR, clogged bumper IR as so forth.
Cleaning Frame Assembly
o The cleaning assembly includes the pivoting self adjusting
frame that supports the brushes, brush guard, brush motor and
gearbox.
Debris o Dirt that is being picked up by the Roomba
Discovery Series
o Roomba 2 Series that includes the Roomba Red, Sage,
Discovery, Discovery SE and Scheduler
Encoder o A sensor that relays information to the pcb
Force Field
o An IR avoidance beam that ensures the Roomba does not bump
into it. Force field used in the Home Base and Virtual Wall
Home Base o The Roomba self charging station
Infra Red (IR)
o A wave of light with wavelengths greater than those of visible
light.
Light Emitting Diode (LED)
o Semiconductor light source that emits visible light or invisible
infrared radiation.
Mobility o Capable of moving or being moved readily
Original Series
o Roomba 1 Series that includes the Roomba Original, Pro and
Pro Elite
Over-currents o Exceeds the current limits for the motors.
PCB o Printed circuit board
Pile
o The visible surface of a carpet consisting of yarn tufts in a
loop, cut or cut/uncut configuration.
RCON
o Room confinement (reference to the IR receiver eye on the top
of the outer bumper)
Stasis o Refers to things that are not moving or changing
User Interface (UI)
o The physical means and method of interaction between users
and products
Virtual o Not physical
To Previous Page
Loading...
