Autocom & Zumo 660

[Rossendale Rider]

I've just taken delivery of my 3rd Zumo 660 in several weeks because the first two failed after a short distance.  Initially, I thought I'd had a bad batch   But, before slipping this one on to the craddle I thought I'd contact Autocom to ensure they were compatible.  No problem but alarmingly they did mention that because both the Zumo craddle and the autocom are both bike powered there could be a conflict and I'm frying my circuit board   They suggested a GPS Isolation Cable 4066. (45 quid !)

Does anyone have experience of this or know about an isolation cable.  Thanks. 

[JohnnyTh]

My 660 and autocom superpro is conected to the same fwd aux power lead on my GTR. No issues.

[Rossendale Rider]

My 660 and autocom superpro is conected to the same fwd aux power lead on my GTR. No issues.

Ta, but with what cable is your 660 connected to your autocom?

[Lonewolf]

Andy, I didn't have the 660 I could only afford the 550   but I did have the 4066 cable which acted as a supressor for any external electrical noise. I never had any issues with the Zumo 550 such as you have described.

[O.C.]

I have a Zumo 660 however it is paired with a Starcom Digital

The Zumo is powered from the front Aux point, and the Starcom from the rear Aux point, both power souces have seperate in line fuses

The only complaint that I have heard about the Zumo and its compatability with Autocom is that the available volume is insuffucient for the Zumo to be effectively heard whilst on the move. Apparently this is because our Euro boffin friends have decreed that volumes on MP3 equipped items have to be restricted in order to eliminate damage to hearing 

My Zumo is perfectly loud enough for me and plays some very nice MP3 tracks when I'm cruising 

[Kevin]

If you look at the Autocom leaflet you'll see it says 'NEW isolation adaptors must be used if both your Autocom and audio devices are bike powered' in a red highlighted box. (The 'NEW' bit is because they updated the adapter a while ago).

I've always used the cable as recommended but I thought it was purely to eliminate electrical 'noise'.

Kevin

[Rossendale Rider]

If you look at the Autocom leaflet you'll see it says 'NEW isolation adaptors must be used if both your Autocom and audio devices are bike powered' in a red highlighted box. (The 'NEW' bit is because they updated the adapter a while ago).

I've always used the cable as recommended but I thought it was purely to eliminate electrical 'noise'.

Kevin

Kevin, that's really useful thanks.  My autocom is an old pro sport 7 so is a few years behind and doesn't have that warning but I suppose the principle is the same.  Cheers.

[Bryn]

I've always powered both the zumo and the autocom from the bike... how else are you expected to power it 

Not had any issues....

I've now got the 660 and the Autocom Super pro automatic both switched live powered from the same point under the seat, and nothing's exploded 

Edit...

Just had a little google search and all I can find indicates that the 4066 isolation cable is just there to prevent noise .....not burn outs

[JohnnyTh]

I have a Zumo 660 however it is paired with a Starcom Digital

The Zumo is powered from the front Aux point, and the Starcom from the rear Aux point, both power souces have seperate in line fuses

The only complaint that I have heard about the Zumo and its compatability with Autocom is that the available volume is insuffucient for the Zumo to be effectively heard whilst on the move. Apparently this is because our Euro boffin friends have decreed that volumes on MP3 equipped items have to be restricted in order to eliminate damage to hearing 

My Zumo is perfectly loud enough for me and plays some very nice MP3 tracks when I'm cruising 

I had that oroblem myself at start but adjusted the internal volume switch inside the unit up.  That helped a lot.

[Bryn]

I had that oroblem myself at start but adjusted the internal volume switch inside the unit up.  That helped a lot.

There's a switch inside the Autocom? 

[O.C.]

I could be wrong but I think there is a volume adjuster facility inside the Zumo 

[Bryn]

I could be wrong but I think there is a volume adjuster facility inside the Zumo 

You can adjust the volume on the zumo in the menu's... don't think you can get inside it   

[O.C.]

You can adjust the volume on the zumo in the menu's... don't think you can get inside it   

Correct, I was aware that volume adjustment is available for the main and music facilities, works very well too