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Re: Xt power draw
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2023 11:06 am
by raesewell
I know the power consumption is not listed, I checked the user manual and the interweb myself, I just wondered if anyone had actually measured it for themselves, I might if I get a chance and if I do I will post the results.
Re: Xt power draw
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2023 11:15 am
by FrankB
Cant remember where I found this, maybe it helps
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Re: Xt power draw
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2023 11:19 am
by raesewell
Very good, thank you. I am just about to wire in a waterproof connector so while I'm in there I might conduct a test of my own to confirm.
Re: Xt power draw
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:20 pm
by FrankB
FrankB wrote: ↑Wed Apr 12, 2023 11:15 am
Cant remember where I found this, maybe it helps
Found the URL:
https://www.stromtrooper.com/threads/zu ... st-5588065
Re: Xt power draw
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:30 pm
by raesewell
Thanks for the link. I have now performed my own test and can concur the draw is 6.97 milliamps, so as near as damn it 0.7 of an amp
Re: Xt power draw
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:59 pm
by Oop North John
raesewell wrote: ↑Wed Apr 12, 2023 11:06 am
I know the power consumption is not listed, I checked the user manual and the interweb myself, I just wondered if anyone had actually measured it for themselves, I might if I get a chance and if I do I will post the results.
I have a mains charger that shows amps supplied, and with my XT on, it was showing 1.6 amps being used through the USB connection. I'd hazard a guess that the bike mount will take a similar amount.
Re: Xt power draw
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2023 3:02 pm
by raesewell
I took my measurements from the bike powered mount and as said it was 0.7 of an amp.
Re: Xt power draw
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2023 3:08 pm
by FrankB
It's a long time that it was explained at school, but to me it makes sense. (0,4 watts difference I neglect)
At 12 V (Battery) it draws 0,7 Amps = 8,4 Watt
At 5 V (USB) it draws 1.6 Amps = 8 Watt
Voltage x Amps = Watts
Re: Xt power draw
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2023 3:12 pm
by raesewell
For my purposes I just needed to know what amperage fuse to use in my Fuzeblock power distribution box, and now I know.
Garmin Zumo XT Power Draw
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2023 3:47 pm
by Jim1348
I want to power my Garmin Zumo XT using an Anker power bank. Since it draws 1.6 amps, can I use any Anker power bank that has the blue USB 3.0 port?
https://www.anker.com/collections/power-banks