Oceanic Pro Plus 2

[Philip Balister]

On 01/09/2012 02:06 PM, Jef Driesen wrote:
> On 01/09/2012 07:12 PM, Philip Balister wrote:
>> I am trying to download data from the Pro Plus 2 dive computer. dmesg
>> shows ttyUSB0 being created and I have added myself to the proper group.
>> Also tried as root.
>>
>> It looks like nothing is coming back from the computer. I entered the 2
>> minute download mode and can watch the time count down.
>>
>> Anymore suggestions?
> 
> Do you have a Pro Plus 2, or a Pro Plus 2.1? These are completely
> different devices, and you wouldn't be the first one to be confused by
> that. If I remember correctly, they even require a different cable. For
> the 2 you need the "vtpro" backend, but for the 2.1 it's the "atom2"
> backend.
> 

It is a 2 (the older one. I'll try the 2.1 just in case. The cable
wasn't labeled, but does fit.

> Have you ever tried downloading with Oceanlog? If not can you try, to
> rule out problems with the cable, or hardware? Any change you have a low
> battery? It's a know problem that low battery causes download problems,
> even if there is still enough power left for diving.

The battery should be OK. I'll check.

Philip

> 
> Jef