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 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..

Mine does that occasionally and rebooting the laptop does the trick.

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.

Maybe you should google what its for Andrew.

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....

olskool said..

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.

Ever since I started giving the watch contacts a small squirt of Inox before connecting to laptop, I haven't had any problems.

^^ 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.

I bought a new lead which fixed it.
Thanks to Mark at Jordans boating centre.

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

Good tip Sue, I'll try to remember

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