Today we are reviewing the new 2018 iPlus S5 robot vacuum cleaner. According to the manufacturer, this is the world's first robot vacuum cleaner that not only cleans the floor, but also takes care of the indoor air: the iPlus S5 has a built-in system for purifying and ionizing the air.
IPlus S5 complete set
The equipment is standard for this manufacturer, who made sure that all the main parts were duplicates and the owner did not have to puzzle over where to buy this or that part.
- Robot vacuum cleaner iPlus S5
- Air purification module
- Charging base
- Electronic wall
- Network adapter
- Remote control
- Wet cleaning tank
- Microfiber cloths
- Spare brushes
- Instructions
- Warranty card
IPlus S5 Specifications
Feature of iPlus S5 among others new robotic vacuum cleaners 2018 lies in its functionality - it was here that the technology of ionization and fine air purification, in addition to dry and wet cleaning, was first applied.
The vacuum cleaner is equipped with a lithium-polymer battery, has a powerful brushless inverter compressor, the rotor of which can rotate at a frequency of up to 12 thousand rpm.
- Power: 1600 PA (125-160 W)
- Power supply: Li-pol 3450 mAH battery
- Noise level (dB): <55
- Cleaning type: dry and wet (floor polisher mode)
- UV lamp for floor disinfection
- Air ionization
- Control type: remote control, via APP
- Number of modes: 4
- Cleaning area on one charge: up to 180 m2
- Waste container volume (ml): 600
- Bin full indicator
- Cleaning / charging time: 120/150 min.
- Height of overcome obstacles (thresholds): 2.5 cm
- Central turbo brush Push & Brush
- Two side brush
- HEPA filter that traps allergens and other microparticles
- Carbon filter
- Possibility of programming a cleaning schedule with a weekly cycle
- Anti-entanglement system
- Echolocation and altitude change sensors
- Virtual wall
- WI-FI
- Remote control
- Automatic return to charging station
- Touchpad
- Wi-Fi mobile app
- ROS iPlus 6 Firmware: 0
- Dimensions: 35x35x7 cm
- Weight: 4.2 kg
- Official warranty: 24 months
The appearance of the robot vacuum cleaner
iPlus S5 conquers with its appearance - black, laconic and austere. If not to say "brutal", because this will more accurately reflect the first impression of the robot vacuum cleaner: matte black plastic with a corrugated surface, metal mesh and blue panel illumination. Nobody will remain indifferent to this appearance. There is nothing superfluous in it.
The robot vacuum cleaner will perfectly fit into the design of a loft or hi-tech style housing. iPlus S5 is not intrusive, he, like a true gentleman, will do his job and retire.
Functionality and cleaning modes
The slim body of the new iPlus S5 allows the robot to clean even the most difficult to reach places, such as under upholstered furniture or closets.
Just remove the air purifier unit and the iPlus S5 Robot Vacuum Cleaner is 7 cm thick.
Main cleaning modes:
- Auto
Cleaning along a given route allows you to get to all hard-to-reach places - Cleaning along the walls
Cleaning around furniture contours and along walls - Spot cleaning
Spot cleaning of the most dirty surface areas with increased suction power - Delayed start
Start cleaning at specified times, any day
Cleaning routes available for remote control:
- in a spiral
- before the obstacle
- along the walls
- zigzag (snake)
- polygon
For wet cleaning in polisher mode, you must install a microfiber container filled with water. The container has a capacity of 280 ml and is enough for cleaning a room of about 200 m2.
The iPlus S5 robot vacuum cleaner has a system for automatically removing excess moisture, which allows you to use it not only on linoleum, but also on parquet flooring, without worrying about its safety and eliminates the formation of streaks.
Features of work, ergonomics
The robot vacuum cleaner automatically cleans and ionizes the air during cleaning and movement, which allows you to clean the air not in one place, but evenly throughout the room.
It is suitable for allergy sufferers, purifies the air by 99.9% of allergens and various microparticles (the air is purified using a HEPA-14 filter), and for pet owners, eliminates unpleasant odors.
The air purification module attaches to the robot with magnets - easy and hassle-free installation.
The air purifier can be turned on independently of the robot after it is fully charged.
Additionally, it is possible to use the functions of ionization and deodorization of air, which is extremely necessary in the current environment and air quality in city apartments.
Movable Turbo Brush Push & Brush
The high-speed, spiral-shaped aluminum center brush with a wear-resistant bristle can penetrate deep into carpet lint and clean out debris efficiently, does not wrap hair and is easy to clean.
Impeccable cleanliness and hygiene
The triple filtration system ensures the purity of the outgoing air from the robot vacuum cleaner, and the deep cleaning and air ionization system prevents re-contamination and settling of microparticles back.
Filters even fine dust particles as small as 0.03 microns.
Modern inverter brushless compressor
The compressor motor rotates at a frequency of 12,000 rpm, which provides powerful suction power without loss of performance.
Compared to conventional motors, the innovative compressor motor in the iPlus S5 Robot Vacuum Cleaner is more powerful and more stable, allowing it to suck up any debris, hair, pet hair and debris with ease, leaving your floor clean.
UV lamp for floor disinfection
Another feature of the iPlus S5 robot vacuum cleaner is the presence of a UV lamp. With its help, the owner of the robot has the opportunity to disinfect the floor, especially if there are small children and pets in the house at the same time.
App for Android and iOS
The documentation contains a QR code to install the Application, and the link can also be found on the official website panda-robotics.com.
To establish a connection between the robot and the smartphone, you will need to follow the prompts from the application, they are simple and will not cause any difficulties. After that, you have full control over the device. Everything is clearer in the application than on the remote control.
Cleaning modes are indicated schematically, which allows you to quickly select the desired mode or switch during cleaning for greater efficiency. There are also standard buttons "forward", "backward", "left", "right". The latter allow you to start the robot in a circle on the spot, for example, if you have scattered something or you need to wipe something in the polisher mode.
You can turn the air purification module and UV lamp on and off. Quite convenient and there is no need to run after the robot with a remote control.
Through the application, you can customize the cleaning schedule by specifying the time, day and frequency. This can be done on the basis of charging, but from a smartphone it is much more convenient and familiar. And on top of that, the remote control always gets lost.
The application works flawlessly, the robot reacts almost instantly (make an allowance for the fact that it works via Wi-Fi) and this is very convenient. There are no extra buttons in the application, everything is clear and to the point. I give the manufacturer an A for the application.
Personal impression of the iPlus S5
At the time of testing the iPlus S5 robot vacuum cleaner, we were undergoing repairs, and we were able to try it in full.
The robot did an excellent job of collecting dust and small sawdust. He crawled under chairs and tables, walked along all the baseboards, leaving no chance of dust. If the robot detected a dirty area, using an ultrasonic dust sensor, it performed a thorough cleaning in a spiral.
The presence of a turbo brush in this model is very helpful. In some models it is not present and garbage, especially wool, does not always end up in the bin. The manufacturer's engineers have done a great job, having made a unique turbo brush that collects fine debris and pet hair from various surfaces very efficiently.
They also thought of a system for cleaning long hair, threads, ropes - along the edges of the turbo brush compartment there are small teeth that, during operation, reduce the possibility of winding foreign objects on the brush. Cleaning of the turbo-brush itself is carried out using a special tool, which is stored on the body of the charging base (see Instructions, section "Regular maintenance").
There is a small brush to clean the garbage container and filters, which is fixed on the body of the robot vacuum cleaner, which means it will never get lost. Quite a welcome addition.
The robot copes with cleaning the floor on a solid "5". Many may disagree with me, they say he washes the floor poorly, but such users would like to remind that this is a robot vacuum cleaner, it has a “polisher” function and is not a full-fledged washing vacuum cleaner.
The microfiber, which is attached to the tank for cleaning the floor, is made of high-quality material, the edges are well processed, so after a couple of months of active use you will not have a shaggy rag sticking out and spoil the look of the laconic design of the robot. The reservoir is enough to thoroughly wipe the floor in a 2-room apartment.
This model has an additional device that makes it easier to use the robot - a virtual wall. It creates an invisible barrier that the robot vacuum cleaner cannot overcome. This is a very useful thing if part of the room needs to be protected from being visited by a robot. Upon detecting an invisible barrier, the robot turns around and moves in a different direction. I really liked this addition.
The "virtual wall" is recharged by connecting to the main charging base through a special plug. To do this, there is a switch on the base with which the plug is removed from the base case. It is very convenient that it does not stick out and is safely hidden. In a word, his safety is guaranteed.
The robot vacuum cleaner has parked at the base for recharging from the 1st time. Prior to this, robots from different companies performed this action at least from the 2nd time. Most likely, this is facilitated by the presence of the "smooth ride" function, during which the robot manages to correct the route to the base.
The air purification system can work both autonomously, for example, when the robot is charging and waiting for the appointed cleaning hour, or it can work during immediate cleaning. Here the decision is yours. There is an indicator on the case indicating the indoor air quality, an indicator of the module fan speed, and an “ionization” icon. Everything is clear and accessible. The fan speed is regulated using the button on the top panel of the module, or using the remote control.
There is one more feature of this robot - a removable top cover. It can be installed both on the robot vacuum cleaner itself and on the air cleaning module.It protects the surface from dust and scratches and looks quite stylish due to the grooved surface.
A little about the cons
Of the minuses, we can note the noise from the wheels of the robot vacuum cleaner. It is comparable to the sound of wheels on a children's inertial car. At first it seems that the robot itself is noisy, but over time, the true cause was revealed. I hope that the wheels will "get in" and will make less noise, otherwise the robot will only work when there is no one at home.
Another disadvantage is a bright indicator on the panel of the vacuum cleaner. Of course, the robot can be used as a night light in a room, it will definitely not be scary and dark, but some people will be uncomfortable sleeping with such a "spotlight", so do not put the base in the bedroom.
The shutdown button is located below, in the area of the right wheel. You may not feel it right away, you will have to turn the robot over.
IPlus S5 video
Conclusion
In general, the impression of the robot is very good. It is thought out and laconic, the functions that are unnecessary for many in the form of a camera and sound have been removed, and instead of them there is now an excellent air purification module, which is very necessary in urban life. It is powerful and does a good job of cleaning. I was pleased with the presence of a turbo brush, which was sorely lacking in previous models, and a UV lamp for the destruction of germs and mites.
It is ideal for home with allergy sufferers, pets and small children. But people who care about their health will like the new model of the iPlus S5 robot vacuum cleaner.
The cost of iPlus S5 in the official online store at the time of publication of the material is 34,990 rubles.