Philips FC8700/01 User manual

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Philips Consumer Lifestyle
SmartPro Compact Robot vacuum cleaner
FC8700/01
FC8700/71
15/10 Version 1.5
PRODUCT INFORMATION
•This product meets the requirements regarding
interference suppression on radio and TV.
•After the product has been repaired, it should function
properly and has to meet the safety requirements as
officially laid down at this moment.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
•Colour : Deep Black & Basic
Blue
•Battery type : Li-Ion
•Battery voltage : 12.8 V
•Charging time : 6 hour(s)
•Runtime : 80 min.
Usability
•Threshold climbing : 13 mm
•24-hour scheduling
•Infrared sensors
•Types of Floors : Hardfloor
•Smart detection system : 12 sensors
Nozzles and accessories
•Exhaust filter, AC power adaptor, Side brushes (2 pairs)
Dimensions & weight
•Dimensions : 60.1 x 330 mm
•Product weight : 1.53 kg
with packaging : 2.9 kg
Accessories included
•Docking station
OPTIONAL (accessories)
•No specific issues

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DISASSEMBLY- AND RE-ASSEMBLY ADVISE
•First make sure that the appliance is unplugged.
•To empty and/or replace the Dustbin assy, the Top Cover
has to be removed (see picture).
•Turn the appliance upside down .
•The brushes can easily be pulled out and replaced, after
hearing the < click> the brush is placed in a correct way.
•Remove the battery cover by removing the 2 screws A,
the battery can now be removed or replaced.
•To open the appliance:
First remove the cover of the Bumper assy by removing
the 4 screws B.
Remove the Upper housing by removing the 6 screws C,
2 screws are positioned in the battery compartment, be
aware to unplug the wire.
•Now the wheel scan easily be pulled out and be replaced
if necessary.
Remark: notice that each wheel assy have different wires
to avoid mis-repair.
•To replace the inner parts of the Bumper assy:
Lift the Main PCB by removing the 4 screws D, now
you can replace the Bumper bracket by removing the 2
screws.
•To replace the Fan motor:
Turn the Bottom housing upside down and remove the 2
screws F, unplug the connector. Now the Fan motor can
be replaced and re-connected.

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REPAIR INSTRUCTION
IR Sensors calibration for replacing PCBA
Purpose: IR Sensors have to be calibrated if replacing
PCBA. In order to avoid to move backward and
abnormally.
Calibration Steps:
Step 1: Power o device and short calibration enable
pin to ground pin with jumper(wire) shown as
Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Step 2: Put robot 7 cm height above calibration surface
(AA papers).
Step 3: Power on Robot cleaner wait 5 seconds.
Then the calibration is done. After nished the
calibration, remove the jumper(wire).
After calibration the robot need to be tested for the drop-
down sensors: This can be done on a table. If the robot
does not fall from the table the calibration was done in a
proper way.
Remark:
Material for white color reference:
Using AA white paper or glossy paper as calibration
surface.

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M500-IR,
Orange, black
and blue
Right big wheel,
Black and
brown
IR, Dustbin assy
present sensor,
Purple and red
Front IR
Right IR
Rear IR,
Purple
and black
Rear IR,
Orange, black
and brown
Battery socket,
Red, black
and brown
Left big wheel,
Orange
and black
Left brush,
Green
and blue
Right brush,
Blue and
black
IR, Dustbin assy
present sensor,
Red and green
Fan,
Black
and red
Power PCBA,
Orange, red,
brown and
black
Left IR
OK!
Not
OK!
REPAIR INSTRUCTION
Wiring diagarm

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PARTS LIST
Pos Service code Description Remark
1
2
3
4322 006 67901
4322 006 22901
4322 006 09961
4322 006 08901
4322 006 20951
Suction motor assy A
Recharable battery 1300 mAh - 12.8 V
Switching adaptor 24 V - 1000 mA
Switching adaptor 24 V - 1000 mA
Switching adaptor 24 V - 1000 mA
Super Li-Ion
Euro plug
AU/NZ plug
Korea plug
4
5
6
7
8
4322 006 23111
4322 004 25961
4322 006 67941
4322 006 67951
4322 005 36651
Docking station A
Side brush
Side brush motor assy Left
Side brush motor assy Right
Dustbin assy A
9
10
11
12
13
4322 004 94152
4322 005 36681
4322 005 36711
4322 006 25401
4322 006 25811
Filter Hawk A
Big wheel assy M500 A
Frint bumper assy A
Power PCBA
Main PCB FC8700

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C
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z
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D
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10
13
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e
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1
2
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A
F
F
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3x
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4x
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Version history
Version 1.1 : FC8700/01 initial release.
Version 1.2 : Added new version: FC8700/71.
In Parts List and Exploded view: Added Pos. 3:
4322 006 08901 Switching adaptor 24 V - 1000 mA AU/NZ plug.
Version 1.3 : In Parts List at Pos. 9, changed 4322 004 94151 into 4322 004 94152.
Version 1.4 : In Parts List at Pos. 13, changed 9965 100 72827 into 4322 006 25811.
Added on page 3: IR Sensors calibration for replacing PCBA.
Added on page 4: Wiring diagarm.
Version 1.5 : In Parts List: Added Pos. 3: 4322 006 20951 Switching adaptor 24 V - 1000 mA Korea plug.