Why Does My Litter-Robot Say Cat Sensor Interrupt? is the name of the topic that this blog post will devote its entirety to discussing, along with all of its pertinent information. Continue reading to find out more information.
This could be a sign that your cat sensor needs adjustment Sometimes after adding litter or replacing litter in the globe, the
total weight
of the globe becomes high enough that during the rotation or even while stationary (without cat inside) the cat sensor is triggered.
Cat Sensor Interrupt Litter-Robot: How do you fix a cat sensor interrupt Litter-Robot
To reset the Cat Sensor,
press reset
when the unit is at the Home position and the
control panel
displays a solid blue light Press the Reset button firmly and quickly, then watch for the blue light to flash to confirm you have successfully reset the Cat Sensor.
Why does my Litter-Robot keep getting interrupted?
Litter-Robot:
Flashing slowly (about once per second) means the
litter-robot clean cycle
was interrupted Your cat may have tried to enter the unit as it was cycling, and was detected by the built-in cat sensor; this caused the unit to pause its cycling. It will resume cycling 15 seconds after the cat leaves the globe.
How do you adjust cat sensor on Litter-Robot?
Litter-Robot:
Adjust your cat sensor by pressing the Reset button Test CATS by pressing on the globe just above the entrance in a forward and downward motion. The red light should engage. If the red light does not turn on after applying pressure, check your unit placement (below).
Robotic Litter: How can I make my robotic litter sensor more sensitive
under the front of the unit. This can help shift weight backward. All units test okay on our bench, but, if there is a slope towards the front of the unit, it’s very common for the units to become even more insensitive. The customers can also back off the cat sensor nut 1/2 – 1 full turn to help increase sensitivity.
Where is the full sensor on the Litter-Robot?
Litter-Robot:
The sensors are located left and side, under the top side of the base , and are visible if you look into the chute itself. BASE with globe removed, from above looking down onto the base top, and from each side. DFI with Robot assembled and turned on.
What is an over
torque fault
on Litter-Robot?
Information. Description. If the globe becomes jammed or overloaded, also known as an “over torque fault,” the motor will stop and the
control panel
will display a yellow-to-red-light blinking sequence To reset the unit, follow these steps: [Turn off and unplug the unit prior to this troubleshooting].
What does timing mean on Litter-Robot?
Litter-Robot:
Flashing: Time to empty – Waste Drawer is full ! Action Needed: Pressing the Button will cancel Drawer Full Indication and Blue LED will be illuminated. Yellow. Illuminated: Unit is running a clean cycle.
Why isn’t my Litter-Robot cycling on its own?
Litter-Robot:
Reset the CATS by turning the unit off then on using the power button During the start-up cycle, push on the unit to see if the CATS activates. If it does, press “reset” to pause the cycle, then press “reset” again to return the unit to home position.
Why does my Litter-Robot keep blinking blue?
Litter-Robot:
If the blue light on your Litter-Robot is flashing, it means your drawer is full and needs to be changed.
Why does my Litter-Robot keep saying drawer is full when I’ve just emptied and reset it?
Litter-Robot:
Debris may cause the DFI to indicate a full drawer regardless of the waste in the drawer Once you are done cleaning your unit, let it dry fully and then reassemble it.
How many years does a Litter-Robot last?
I’ve had two Litter Robots. One of them was refurbished and lasted 3 years with no issues. The other is going on 5 years with no issues – I haven’t had to spend any money on parts replacements. As far as cleaning, it takes me 30 minutes each month to fully clean the globe.
References
https://www.litter-robot.com/blog/litter-robot-tip-1-adjusting-the-cat-sensor/
https://www.robotshop.com/community/forum/t/litter-robot-3-cat-sensor-interrupt/76893