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?

I left it plugged in to the computer , didn't do anything else, came back and had another go and it worked..go figure..

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.

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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..

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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

Maybe you should google what its for Andrew.

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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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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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.

^^ 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?

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

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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.

^^ 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 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.

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

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.

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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

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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.

Good tip Sue, I'll try to remember

I plug mine in and wait 5 minutes, if it doesn't connect I want another 5 minutes.

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