Mount confusion

Kremmen · Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 11:06 am Post subject: Mount confusion

I'm looking at getting a cheap Garmin as my Talex subs have finally run out.

I'm looking at the 2200 or 2240 as I don't want widescreen for what will essentially be a pseudo SCD.

I've downloaded the user manual that shows the unit being on an active mount and the power cable being plugged into the mount.

Other pictures I've seen have the power cable being plugged into the unit itself.

which is right ?

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Andy_P · Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 2:24 pm Post subject: Re: Mount confusion

Kremmen · Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 7:36 am Post subject:

Thanks

The PDF that was confusing me is:

http://static.garmincdn.com/pumac/nuvi_2200_2300_2400_EN_OM.pdf

Page 3, but page 6 does highlight the differences.............

I think the 2310 is probably a better bet and looks like an active mount
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PaulB2005 · Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:11 am Post subject:

Well I've read the manual and I'm no clearer why they use two different types of USB port. The table on page six does little to help. In the past the poet on the unit was the same type as the port on the mount.

Darren · Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:52 am Post subject:

PaulB2005 · Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:54 am Post subject:

Darren · Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 9:00 am Post subject:

I was just saying that I think it's an issue that will be resolved once stock of the older mount is used up. Otherwise it is just daft to have two separate connector specs.
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pillboxman · Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:36 pm Post subject:

I do not know if this will help, I have just got a 3790T and this uses the same micro USB for both the active mount and plugging straight into the unit, depending how you want to power it.

Kremmen · Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 7:56 am Post subject:

Thanks

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Kremmen · Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 7:42 am Post subject:

Continuing on............

Would one of these power a Garmin OK in the car to save having the rather large 'lump' hanging out of the ciggy socket?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-Micro-USB-Adaptor-F8Z445EA/dp/B002C3AFHG/ref=pd_cp_ce_0

I realise I would need a USB charge lead.
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Darren · Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 10:10 am Post subject:

Yes but you'd lose TMC Traffic.
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Kremmen · Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 7:40 am Post subject:

Thanks, no problem because my Honda built in job has TMC traffic, plus I run a Trafficmaster Q-Busta.

I'm getting there Smile

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inspiredron · Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:46 am Post subject:

Remember that with the mini USB type units a normal usb lead will put the unit into mass storage mode and it won't then work as a navigation device. Garmin usb leads have the outer part of the plug attached to data ground or power ground (I'm not sure which). Without that (non standard) connection the power lead will fool the unit into thinking it is connected to a PC. I guess that the micro usb leads need this connection too.

Kremmen · Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:43 am Post subject:

Thanks for that Smile

So, if I understand right, ensure I have a proper Garmin USB lead ?

This arrived yesterday and works OK in the car (LED is lit to show power is OK).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002HRU7F2/ref=oss_product
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sussamb · Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:32 am Post subject:

That should work fine, as that's simply providing a USB socket, and some 3rd party leads work fine too, others don't. You can either experiment or buy the Garmin lead to be sure it'll work, but of course they are far more expensive Sad

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