Canbus question.....another one

[929bladerunner]

Can someone tell me if the Nippy Norman splicing lead (see link), is just for the Zumo 660, as its description implies, or can that be used to make a lead for any other Garmin, or Tomtom for that matter?

http://www.nippynormans.com/Splicin...-the-BMW-harness/productinfo/GAR-CANBUSZU660/

 

[John Armstrong]

Could be used to power any 12v device of less than 5 amps, assuming the cable is up to 5 amps.

 

[929bladerunner]

Thanks John, that is what I was hoping to hear. I'll have to find that thread on how to make up a power lead using one of these bits.

 

[John Armstrong]

Make sure the GPS etc is a 12v one if directly wiring it to those wires

BTw there does seem to be some strange goings on with accessories and chargers in other threads.

 

[929bladerunner]

Do you reckon I'd be just as well to wire direct to the battery, with an inline fuse?

 

[(RIP) Bin Ridin]

You can plug into the power outlet near the headstock on the R1200gs using fine wire pins, soldering the wires to said pins. This will let you see if the power controls the way it should, and does not switch off unexpectedly. On my '04, it works great for 276c, and I did it like that as permanent since I did not have a plug for the socket. Bin

 

[John Armstrong]

Do you reckon I'd be just as well to wire direct to the battery, with an inline fuse?

No because then the gps connectors will corrode more as there's power to them all the time Just have a look at some of the threads around so that you don't get any shocks about what the charger / headlights may / may not do.

I run my autocom from the same plug on my 650 twin without any problems

 

[andyclift]

I use the CANBUS socket to power a relay. Then I have a heavy cable direct from battery to a distribution block with the cable switched by the relay. That way I can run GPS, heated jacket (8 amps), 240 volt inverter, tyre pump, etc. from the bike with ignition switched supply, without the 5 amp limit from the CANBUS.

(The inverter is used on holiday to charge laptop, mobile, bike to bike battery and power airbed pump. All use 220 volts and one inverter is a lot cheaper and more versatile than buying a stack of 12 volt chargers)

 

[Wapping]

I use the CANBUS socket to power a relay. Then I have a heavy cable direct from battery to a distribution block with the cable switched by the relay. That way I can run GPS, heated jacket (8 amps), 240 volt inverter, tyre pump, etc. from the bike with ignition switched supply, without the 5 amp limit from the CANBUS.

(The inverter is used on holiday to charge laptop, mobile, bike to bike battery and power airbed pump. All use 220 volts and one inverter is a lot cheaper and more versatile than buying a stack of 12 volt chargers)

That's the way to do it.

Anyone wanting to do the same, see the 'Power the easy way' sticky and scroll thro' until you get to the bit about relays.