Kitfort KT-512
The KT-512 robot vacuum cleaner was developed and introduced to the market by the renowned domestic manufacturer, Kitfort. This model has no unnecessary apps; its primary function is floor cleaning. This robot is considered a budget-friendly option, with a price tag in 2019 of just under $200 to $125. Below, we've provided a detailed review of the Kitfort KT-512, examining its technical specifications and capabilities.
Equipment
The Kitfort KT-512 robotic vacuum cleaner comes in a large, informative cardboard box with a convenient carrying handle. The packaging includes information about the surfaces the device can clean, as well as the main technical specifications, basic features, and included accessories.
Package Included:
- robot vacuum cleaner;
- charging station;
- power unit;
- remote control;
- limiter "virtual wall»;
- dust collector;
- floor cleaning cloth (2 pcs.) and a holder for it;
- cleaning brush;
- spare side brush;
- turbo brush with bristles;
- rubber turbo brush;
- spare HEPA filter;
- user manual;
- warranty card.
All components of the 512th model are shown in the photo:
Kitfort robot configuration
Design
The Kitfort KT-512 robot's appearance is little different from its predecessors. Like all its predecessors, it has a round shape. The body is made of black plastic with a combination of glossy and matte finishes. The robot vacuum cleaner's design is shown in the photo:
Top view
Side view
Bottom view
Technical specifications
An overview of the main characteristics of the Kitfort KT-512 robotic vacuum cleaner is presented in the table:
| Color | Black |
| Dimensions (W*H*D) | 320*95*320 mm |
| Weight | 3.5 kg |
| Battery | Ni-MH, 2200 mAh; 14.4 V |
| Power consumption | 25 W |
| Battery life | 90 minutes |
| Charging time | 6 hours |
| Suction power | 22 W |
| Dust container type | cyclone filter |
| Dust collector capacity | 350 ml |
| Noise level | 50 dB |
| Sensors | optical and IR sensors |
| Installation on the charger | automatically |
| Type of cleaning | dry |
| Operating modes | 4 (automatic, manual, local cleaning and scheduled) |
| Driving modes | in a spiral, along the walls, in a "snake" pattern, randomly |
| Cleaning area limiter | virtual wall |
| Turbo brush | + |
| Display | + |
| Timer | + |
| Built-in clock | + |
| UV lamp | + |
| Remote control | + |
Functional capabilities
All the features of the Kitfort KT-512 robot can be determined by testing and reviewing it. This robot vacuum cleaner is designed for effective dry cleaning of surfaces such as wood floors, laminate, linoleum, parquet, tile, and ceramic tiles. Testing showed that the robot is also capable of cleaning low-pile carpets.
Floor cleaning
The robot vacuum cleaner is very easy to operate. An on/off button is located on the side of the body. The remote control allows you to program and adjust cleaning parameters, as well as manually control the robot vacuum. The vacuum cleaner has built-in optical and infrared sensors. Sensors located at the bottom of the body allow the robot to survey the room and plan the optimal route.
Behind the front surface of the rubber bumper on the bottom of the body are height-change and obstacle-detection sensors that protect the robot vacuum from falls and collisions with furniture. This helps protect furniture and the vacuum itself from damage in the event of an accidental collision.
The vacuum cleaner's movement around the room can be limited using a special device – a "virtual wall" motion limiter. This device uses an infrared sensor to create virtual barriers – lines in space that the robot cannot cross, thereby restricting its movement.
Virtual wall
The device automatically locates and connects to the charging base using IR sensors located on the bottom of the body. The Kitfort KT-512 robot vacuum cleaner features the following functions: automatic and manual cleaning, spot cleaning, and scheduled operation. The device automatically determines the optimal trajectory.
It's possible to program the vacuum cleaner to run at a specific time each day. Simply set the vacuum cleaner to a daily or general cleaning program once, and it will clean according to the specified schedule even when you're not present.
The dignity of a robot
This model differs from previous models in this series in that it features a side brush that extends beyond the body, allowing it to pick up debris in hard-to-reach areas, such as corners, along baseboards, and furniture. Equipped with an ultraviolet lamp and a removable floor cloth, the Kitfort KT-512 vacuum cleaner easily tackles any type of dirt. The turbo brush, consisting of a lint brush and a rubber brush, functions as a broom and dustpan, collecting large debris into a container. Fine debris and dust are sucked into the dust collector by the powerful vacuum cleaner through a channel located on the bottom of the body. A floor cloth is attached just below this channel.
This model has a very important function: it stops working and switches to standby mode in the event of hitting a high obstacle or getting stuck.
Operating instructions
To ensure long-lasting, high-quality performance from your robot vacuum, follow the instructions included with the unit. The instructions provide detailed information about this model's features, cleaning modes and methods, technical specifications, and accessories. Before using the unit, we recommend that you carefully read the instructions for proper use and care.
You can download the Kitfort KT-512 operating instructions in Russian from our website by following the link:manual for KT-512.
Advantages and disadvantages
Considering the number of advantages of this robot vacuum cleaner model, which far outweigh its disadvantages, it is safe to say that this budget model is not inferior to many models from more famous brands.
The advantages of Kitfort KT-512 are:
- high quality assembly;
- two central brushes;
- a large number of cleaning modes;
- convenience and ease of management;
- the presence of a "virtual wall";
- the ability to set up scheduled cleaning;
- low noise level;
- remote control capability;
- self-loading;
- low cost.
Flaws:
- not a very effective local cleaning mode;
- no batteries included for the remote control and the “virtual wall”;
- long charging time;
- Poor response of sensors to pets.
This review of the robot vacuum cleaner, its functionality and technical specifications, makes it clear that this model does not have many features and improvements, but, despite this, it is very practical and convenient, and will serve as an indispensable assistant for dry cleaning of small spaces - apartments or offices.
We also recommend watching a video review of the Kitfort KT-512:
This concludes our review of the Kitfort KT-512 robot vacuum cleaner. This model's technical specifications and functionality, combined with its budget price, make it the perfect value for money!
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