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title: Unable to find sensor device or sensor is unplugged or incorrect sensor is plugged in
description: This error may occur when XDR is unable to detect the connected sensor
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April 1, 2025

# Unable to find sensor device or sensor is unplugged or incorrect sensor is plugged in

## This error may occur when XDR is unable to detect the connected sensor

### Examples of the error messages

![](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Apr-01-2025-07-02-18-3995-PM.png?width=187&height=123&name=image-png-Apr-01-2025-07-02-18-3995-PM.png)

![](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Apr-01-2025-07-02-43-0207-PM.png?width=396&height=140&name=image-png-Apr-01-2025-07-02-43-0207-PM.png)

### Steps for resolution

This error usually happens when XDR is unable to identify the chosen sensor type at the beginning of an exam. Unplugging and then reconnecting the sensor, and choosing the correct sensor type on the left side of the screen will typically resolve this issue.

![](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Apr-01-2025-07-08-26-4426-PM.png?width=121&height=119&name=image-png-Apr-01-2025-07-08-26-4426-PM.png)

If the XDR sensor is still not working properly, you might need to try some driver-level troubleshooting. You can get started by [clicking here.](https://support.xdrradiology.com/xdr-sensor-is-not-working)

 

 

 

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