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GW60 issues

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Created by sboardcrazy > 9 months ago, 15 Dec 2019
sboardcrazy
NSW, 7916 posts
15 Dec 2019 10:21AM
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GW60 utility says it's connected ( the disconnect button is highlighted). The watch display shows it's connected to the computer but
it's saying
USB-COM-MTN connection failed???
I've had issues with the connection prongs playing up . One pin sticking down. I use tweezers to pull it out but they look ok today and I don't think it's the issue?
Anyone know how to fix it?

sboardcrazy
NSW, 7916 posts
15 Dec 2019 10:24AM
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I left it plugged in to the computer , didn't do anything else, came back and had another go and it worked..go figure..

sailquik
VIC, 6068 posts
15 Dec 2019 10:59AM
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It happens sometimes when the connecting cable does not make a good connection the fist time.

It is usually solved for me by disconnecting the cable, quitting the app, cleaning the watch contacts and starting again.

sboardcrazy
NSW, 7916 posts
15 Dec 2019 2:31PM
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sailquik said..
It happens sometimes when the connecting cable does not make a good connection the fist time.

It is usually solved for me by disconnecting the cable, quitting the app, cleaning the watch contacts and starting again.


Yep likewise.. This was worse than usual.. I think the leads on the way out so I've ordered another..

Boombuster
QLD, 570 posts
16 Dec 2019 6:30AM
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Sue, clean the watch contacts with any lube and use a old toothbrush it makes a amazing difference.
It only takes a minute film of salt to stop a good contact.

remery
WA, 1884 posts
16 Dec 2019 11:41AM
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Mine does that occasionally and rebooting the laptop does the trick.

Cocky2
QLD, 190 posts
18 Dec 2019 5:19AM
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Boombuster said..
Sue, clean the watch contacts with any lube and use a old toothbrush it makes a amazing difference.
It only takes a minute film of salt to stop a good contact.






Dielectric grease, or tune-up grease, is a silicone-based grease that repels moisture and protects electrical connections against corrosion. ... The grease does not conduct electricity, so it shouldn't be applied directly to the mating surfaces (pins and sockets) of an electrical connection.

Dry salt will not conduct electricity so Always wash in fresh water and dry before trying to connect to PC.

To clean body grease off stainless terminals use metho with cotton tip bud to clean terminals on back and also pins on connecting clamp.

sboardcrazy
NSW, 7916 posts
18 Dec 2019 7:41AM
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Boombuster said..
Sue, clean the watch contacts with any lube and use a old toothbrush it makes a amazing difference.
It only takes a minute film of salt to stop a good contact.


I usually wet a tissue and wipe them and that helps. the toothbrush sounds like a good idea.

olskool
QLD, 2444 posts
18 Dec 2019 6:43AM
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Cocky2 said..
Dielectric grease, or tune-up grease, is a silicone-based grease that repels moisture and protects electrical connections against corrosion. ... The grease does not conduct electricity, so it shouldn't be applied directly to the mating surfaces (pins and sockets) of an electrical connection.

Cocky2, typo there mate?
Ive only been a Sparky for 33 years so id be recommending that
Dielectric grease SHOULD be applied to terminals.

Hroar
QLD, 121 posts
18 Dec 2019 7:01AM
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Maybe you should google what its for Andrew.

olskool
QLD, 2444 posts
18 Dec 2019 7:58AM
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Pete, so thats one guys version of Dielectric grease uses. As usual there are many views on the interweb.
Permatex makes a Dielectric grease which they RECOMMEND using on CONDUCTIVE parts. Check it out. Ive used it for many years on marine n mining situations with NO degredation to electrical signal nor contact surfaces. Just saying....

Cocky2
QLD, 190 posts
18 Dec 2019 8:23AM
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olskool said..
Pete, so thats one guys version of Dielectric grease uses. As usual there are many views on the interweb.
Permatex makes a Dielectric grease which they RECOMMEND using on CONDUCTIVE parts. Check it out. Ive used it for many years on marine n mining situations with NO degredation to electrical signal nor contact surfaces. Just saying....







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Cocky2 said..
Dielectric grease, or tune-up grease, is a silicone-based grease that repels moisture and protects electrical connections against corrosion. ... The grease does not conduct electricity, so it shouldn't be applied directly to the mating surfaces (pins and sockets) of an electrical connection.





Cocky2, typo there mate?
Ive only been a Sparky for 33 years so id be recommending that
Dielectric grease SHOULD be applied to terminals.






So what you are a sparky, I have been a sparky for 35 years and done electronic study at Tafe for 2 years.

You do not participate GPSTC , Post in Ka or own do you even own a GW60 , why even comment?
There is no way that any one who uses and downloads a GW60 is going to use "conductive Lube" all over the terminals and clip used while charging and downloaded to a computer. On the terminals you will most likely short circuit between them as they have no barrier and only about 1mm apart
"Lube" as was written is very misleading to most people.

As you are in the trade you know that there are speciality "lubes" with conductive additives that can transfer electrons.

olskool
QLD, 2444 posts
18 Dec 2019 10:02AM
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^^ Ian i only have a Canmore. Its all i need. Dont care to join the IM BETTER THAN YOU MENTALITY which you guys thrive on n want to force upon everyone who windsurfs. Theres a lot more to windsurfing than that 0.02 kt you are chasing.Its called ENJOYMENT. No matter what level youre at its all about ENJOYMENT.
My original point of posting was to highlight there are products suitable for preventing corrosion without any ill side effects.
Ive got no beef with either You or Pete. But you seem to like making it a personal attack. Why is that?

Richiefish
QLD, 5610 posts
18 Dec 2019 3:11PM
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Ever since I started giving the watch contacts a small squirt of Inox before connecting to laptop, I haven't had any problems.

Cocky2
QLD, 190 posts
18 Dec 2019 3:49PM
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Richiefish said..
Ever since I started giving the watch contacts a small squirt of Inox before connecting to laptop, I haven't had any problems.


Be careful Richie with the band and oring seal.

Caution: INOX MX3 may effect some natural rubber products with continual long term use.

olskool
QLD, 2444 posts
18 Dec 2019 5:55PM
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^^ Im with you on this one Ian.
Inox has the least side effects of the water dispersing sprays if used on rubber. Wd40 after long term use often makes natural rubbers swell n perish prematurely.

Richiefish
QLD, 5610 posts
19 Dec 2019 4:50PM
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I don't think the GW 60 has any "natural" rubber. . Yes inox is the least nasty of all the WDs. Tiny squirt, hardly any gets on black bits, what does gets wiped off with paper towel.

sboardcrazy
NSW, 7916 posts
23 Dec 2019 3:52PM
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I bought a new lead which fixed it.
Thanks to Mark at Jordans boating centre.

sboardcrazy
NSW, 7916 posts
23 Apr 2020 7:49AM
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An update..generally no hassles since the new lead but sometimes trying to upload after a session I have issues with it saying port error. It seems to be the battery charge is too low .Once it's charged and I try again it works first go.
If you are having trouble with it not connecting try charging it first.

Kazza
TAS, 2341 posts
23 Apr 2020 7:57AM
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sboardcrazy said..
An update..generally no hassles since the new lead but sometimes trying to upload after a session I have issues with it saying port error. It seems to be the battery charge is too low .Once it's charged and I try again it works first go.
If you are having trouble with it not connecting try charging it first.


I'll try that with mine

sailquik
VIC, 6068 posts
23 Apr 2020 9:42AM
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sboardcrazy said..
An update..generally no hassles since the new lead but sometimes trying to upload after a session I have issues with it saying port error. It seems to be the battery charge is too low .Once it's charged and I try again it works first go.
If you are having trouble with it not connecting try charging it first.


Hmmm, for some strange reason, this seems to work for me as well. A few times I have tried to connect to the laptop and had trouble. Then I plug it in to charge for a while and later it connects first go. Maybe charging just warms up the contacts a bit.

decrepit
WA, 11828 posts
23 Apr 2020 8:18AM
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Good tip Sue, I'll try to remember

remery
WA, 1884 posts
23 Apr 2020 4:03PM
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I plug mine in and wait 5 minutes, if it doesn't connect I want another 5 minutes.

DavidRice
WA, 3 posts
1 Jun 2020 3:29PM
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I had a lot of problems connecting GW60 to my computer, but it is a lot better now because I wash the contacts in fresh water after each sail.
Ricey



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