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Edge 520 and Varia Disconnects and shuts off

Former Member
Former Member
Varia RTL shuts off after 10 seconds and message says "Radar Disconnected."
Radar symbol shows in upper right corner of Edge 520
Current, updated firmware for both.
Edge sensors show connected to Powertap hub, heart rate monitor, and radar.
Sensor settings on Enable, show to the right, sound
Removed Stages Power that I no longer use and Bluetooth to Samsung phone.
Please resolve, this was an expensive investment!
  • What software version do you have on the Edge and the Radar?
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 8 years ago
    Radar 3.40
    Edge 520 12.10
    Just did a Factory Reset on the Edge before I saw you replied.
    I re-paired them and it still disconnects after approx. 10 seconds.
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 8 years ago
    I also did the factory reset on the Varia. Right now the only sensors the Edge is connected to are the Varia and the heart rate monitor. Bluetooth off.
  • Is the RTL configured under a light network as well on the Edge or is just there as a Radar.
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 8 years ago
    Only as radar. There is a small curved symbol that blinks in upper right corner of Edge, but Varia still disconnects.
  • Have you had this working before?

    I rode for around 3 hours with the RTL paired to the 520 using builds (3.40 and 12.10).

    The 520 was also paired with an HRM, Di2, a speed senor and a power meter.

    If your other sensors work OK with the Edge then the problem would appear to be with the RTL.

    It should not make any difference, but do you know what model of RTL this is. There is a model for the German market that does not support a flashing light pattern.
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 8 years ago
    No the unit has not worked at all since I received in on July 7, 2017. Brand new, it says Varia RTL 500, I don't know otherwise how to tell what model.
    Thanks for trying to help, I've also put in a ticket in Support, but that also takes days and days.
    You didn't reply if I should or should not have it hooked as a Light under the sensors? I'm assuming not, but please clarify.
  • It should not make any difference if it is part of a network. I was just interested in how it was configured.

    In the Garmin folder on the RTL is a file called GarminDevice.xml. If you could post that file or open it up and post the value for the PartNumber that would help identify the model.
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 8 years ago
    Hi, thanks for good instructions. File uploaded. I'm not sure I'm reading the right line. There is <Model><PartNumber>006-B2225-00</PartNumber> and later </Model><Id>3937649622</Id>