SUUNTOPC Download Kit for Cobra/Mosquito/Vyper/Vytec & Zoop Computers

I've had two Suunto dive watches over the last 15 years (A Mosquito and this Vyper). Both use a similar connecting cable. Only the original cables were Serial DB9 cables. I've always had problems with them as computers quit coming with DB9 serial ports and instead using USB. I've bought the USB Serial ports to use, and never worked reliably. Reluctanly I bought this cable (Which I think is expensive, particularly in the context have having bought the earlier version). I was quite please to see that it worked 100% more reliably than the original DB9 cable. It missed some dives with the SUUNTO software, which a 2nd attempt got the remining. Using it with the opensource SUBSURFACE was much nicer, as it got all the dives the first time. (and cloud storage of the data make your dive log PC independent!)In summary, works much better, but still pricey for the cable (when most people have bought and older version).

The download kit worked well. It really is just a cable; I would not use the term "kit." It came with absolutely no directions, and the Cobra3 manual said nothing about how to connect the cable to the dive computer. I contacted Beach Cities Scuba, and they were absolutely wonderful. I would give them 6 stars if it were possible. Once I got the directions, the cable worked very well.A few things you should know if you are buying the kit: The end that connects to the dive computer is not keyed. It can be installed backwards very easily. It must be inserted so that the cable runs across the back of the Cobra3; it cannot stick out to the side. (I have added a couple of photos to help make this clear.) In addition, the cable does not connect with any ‘click” or other reassurance that the contacts are actually touching. I don’t know if it was necessary, but I held the connector against the Cobra3 throughout the data transfer, and it worked fine. To use it, load the Suunto DM5 software into your PC and open it up. The DM5 directions say if you have a Cobra computer, you must first put it into the data transfer mode. I couldn’t find in the Cobra3 manual how to do that. Beach cities told me I didn’t need to do it, and they were correct; the Cobra3 does it automatically. (I presume earlier Cobras may need to be put into manual mode, but the Cobra3 did not.) The USB end of the cable should be connected to your PC first. Then turn on the dive computer and plug in the cable. Voila! The data transfer began on its own.Bottom line is that it is a wonderful cable, and I love having all of my dive information in my PC. Kudos to Suunto, and especially to Beach Cities Scuba.

So first things first: the photo shows a serial cable, but like the description says, it is USB.So long story short, I'm using this with OS X and a Suunto Zoop. The software is actually better then I expected and frankly, everything works. The only reason I'm nocking off 1 star is because you have to go into the Zoop computer and put it into download mode and doing so is convoluted and basically required reading the manual. It's not that it's hard, just not intuitive.Annoying that it's a proprietary cable, but such is life for scuba gear it seems.

It worked to transfer dives from my Suunto Zoop to Suunto's DM5 software, but this has to be one of the worst connecting cable designs ever made. If you don't hold it in place it will pop out. There is no real latching between cable and dive computer and if you set it down, the awkward arm of the connection has a force to knock it loose every time.

The only thing about this cable that was disappointing for me is that I can't use the cable for my back up computer. I have it on a hose mount. The mount gets in the way of the cable being plugged in and being able to lay across the back of the computer.It works perfectly for the computers that we have in our consoles.

Perfect for downloading my dives to my PC. Works great with Suunto's software. Biggest issue is the connection to the dive computer is not secure. You have to hold it in place for it to make secure contact. Suunto's design was not on point when they developed the cord. Overall, it does the job if you have the patience.

Last year I bought and returned the serial version of this device. It would never work. Even after days of effort with tech support.An unhelpful dealer (which is why I buy most things on the internet now--including regulator service-- suggested that because my SUUNTO battery went dead, that I would never be able to retrieve any of 25 dives on my computer). And how much happier I would be with an Aeris air-integrated computer....etc....etcWell he was wrong. I plugged this in and followed the instructions, and all dives downloaded perfectly. Warning- DM4 software is pretty lame. Google up a free-open-source project software called subsurface which claims to work with most dive computers and offers far more features.

The package was just the cable; no instructions or software (so it wasn't the "kit" as pictured). The s/w is downloadable so it wasn't a big issue. Way over priced from Suunto, but it worked fine (Mac Yosemite with DM5 s/w). Next time I buy a dive computer, I'll factor in the cable as part of the price (which probably means not a Suunto).

The item is exactly what is pictured. It is a USB cable for connecting your Suunto dive watch to your computer. You will need to download the drivers from Suunto and install them when you get the cable. But, it woks and I am happy that I can offload my dives onto my computer. It makes life easier. I have a Zoop and this worked just fine for it.

OK

un peu déçu car la connectique tient pas bien a la montre (montre vyper ) faut tenir la connectique si on veut pas perdre la connexion a la montre .