5 FAQ
5.1 Where do I point the unit? Which side is up?
The blue labels on the back panel of the radar can help you easily orient the device. For more
detailed information, please see the radar Mechanical and Electrical ICD.
5.2 Is it safe to stand near the radar?
It is always safe to stand near and handle the TrueView radar when NOT in transmit mode.
While the radar is transmitting, it is safe to stand behind the radar. If it is necessary for you to
be in front of the radar while it is transmitting, please follow the exposure guidelines listed in
Radar Exposure section
of this document.
5.3 How do I know if it’s working?
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Check the LED light indicators on the unit - see
What do the lights mean?
For more info.
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Check for detect updates on the dashboard of the TrueView GUI (see TrueView GUI
Guide)
5.4 How do I receive detect data from my radar?
See the Detect Data API documentation for detailed instructions about subscribing to the radar
API and receiving JSON formatted radar detect data.
5.5 What do the LED lights mean?
Green on, Blue / White alternate blinking
Booting
Green on, Blue blinks slowly, White off
Ready
Green on, Blue blinks quickly, White off
Collecting data
Green on, Blue slowly, White blinks moderately
Temperature warning
Green on, Blue quickly, White blinks moderately
Temperature warning during collect
Green on, Blue slowly, White blinks quickly:
Over temperature, collect disabled
Yellow Light in place of Green Light
Low power. Check power supplied to Radar
Green, Blue, and White stay on
Critical error, contact Fortem
6 WARNING: Radar Exposure
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