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Some devices may occasionally fail to detect one or more radars during startup. This is usually due to faulty radar cables, loose connections, or hardware wear and tear. While the system may recover automatically, repeated issues suggest that the hardware should be checked or replaced.
Symptoms
- Missing radar during startup
- Increased startup time (30–60 seconds or longer)
- Intermittent radar detection failures
- Device eventually recovers after multiple retries
- Radar fails permanently after reseating
- Radar does not power on
- Frequent hardware alerts
- OS power-cycles USB ports automatically
Most Likely Root Causes
1) Failing Radar Cable (Most Common)
- Intermittent radar detection
- Temporary recovery after power cycle
- Repeated enumeration failures
- Replace cable if issue repeats
2) Loose Radar Cable
- Radar missing intermittently
- Device recovers after reseating cable
- Reseat all radar cables
3) Failing Radar Hardware
- Radar permanently missing
- Radar fails after reseating
- Replace radar unit
4) Faulty USB Hub (Less Common)
- Multiple radars fail simultaneously
- Replace USB hub
Recovery Behavior
The system may automatically recover by power cycling USB ports, retrying enumeration, and bringing the radar online after delay.
Typical Recovery Time:
- 30–60 seconds (minor issue)
- 2–5 minutes (moderate issue)
- No recovery (hardware failure)
When to Schedule Onsite Visit
- Recovery requires multiple retries
- Startup delay exceeds 2 minutes
- Radar fails repeatedly
- Radar stops powering on
- Multiple radars fail
- Issue persists after cable reseating
High Priority:
- Device unable to start
- Radar permanently missing
- Radar dead after reseating
Hardware Replacement Guidance
Depending on findings, replace:
- Radar cable
- Radar unit
- USB hub
- Combination of components if root cause unclear
Preventive Recommendations
- Always check cable seating during maintenance
- Avoid unnecessary cable movement
- Keep spare radar cables available onsite
- Inspect connectors for wear or strain
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