Issue with my new Zeus...

[Gravity]

So, I got a Dual Mode Zeus a few days ago, and actually, I've been meaning to write a glowing review about how much I'm loving it. I seriously love, love, love this thing... But, a small issue arose yesterday and has grown more irritating today to the point that I had to stop what I was doing and come on here and post about it.

I'm primarily charging it with the USB cable and wall adapter that came in the starter kit, but when I plug the battery in, there is an incredibly high-pitched electronic whine that is emitted. It sounds like it's coming from the wall adapter itself, but it only happens when the Zeus is plugged in and when it's charging. Once the light goes green, the noise stops. No noise if I plug the USB into my computer.

It's that "one monitor left on in the computer lab and you can hear it" whine... just barely loud enough to hear it, but loud enough to drive me batty.

 

[BHam]

I know the whining you are referring to and it is definitely coming from the Wall Adapter. I've used the same setup you described and found out it was from the Wall Adapter. I haven't had issues while charging, using this set up. Please let me know if you experience any other issues with the Vapor Zeus . I'm glad to hear you're loving it otherwise!

So, I got a Dual Mode Zeus a few days ago, and actually, I've been meaning to write a glowing review about how much I'm loving it. I seriously love, love, love this thing... But, a small issue arose yesterday and has grown more irritating today to the point that I had to stop what I was doing and come on here and post about it.

I'm primarily charging it with the USB cable and wall adapter that came in the starter kit, but when I plug the battery in, there is an incredibly high-pitched electronic whine that is emitted. It sounds like it's coming from the wall adapter itself, but it only happens when the Zeus is plugged in and when it's charging. Once the light goes green, the noise stops. No noise if I plug the USB into my computer.

It's that "one monitor left on in the computer lab and you can hear it" whine... just barely loud enough to hear it, but loud enough to drive me batty.

 

[HarmonyPB]

I know what you mean Gravity! I have a charger that does that, not the one that came with my Zeus though.

It's great to see you btw!

 

[MystStick]

So, I got a Dual Mode Zeus a few days ago, and actually, I've been meaning to write a glowing review about how much I'm loving it. I seriously love, love, love this thing... But, a small issue arose yesterday and has grown more irritating today to the point that I had to stop what I was doing and come on here and post about it.

I'm primarily charging it with the USB cable and wall adapter that came in the starter kit, but when I plug the battery in, there is an incredibly high-pitched electronic whine that is emitted. It sounds like it's coming from the wall adapter itself, but it only happens when the Zeus is plugged in and when it's charging. Once the light goes green, the noise stops. No noise if I plug the USB into my computer.

It's that "one monitor left on in the computer lab and you can hear it" whine... just barely loud enough to hear it, but loud enough to drive me batty.

I tried to replicate this issue last night (as I had never noticed it before) and even after I turned off everything in the room, I couldn't hear it. Of course my old ears don't work like they used to, so maybe that is a good thing. Nice to know if I suddenly start hearing, it won't be an issue to be alarmed about.

 

[Gravity]

I know the whining you are referring to and it is definitely coming from the Wall Adapter. I've used the same setup you described and found out it was from the Wall Adapter. I haven't had issues while charging, using this set up. Please let me know if you experience any other issues with the Vapor Zeus . I'm glad to hear you're loving it otherwise!

As long as it's nothing to be concerned over... just wanted to make sure!

 

[Morandir835]

It's an electrical whine Gravity sir, means either the capacitor is being overworked or is failing....

 

[Gravity]

It has increased in volume to the point where I stopped using it.

 

[Whistles]

Morandir Sir,

Have you attempted a stress test to try and make that Capacitor pop? Should this be something people should call CS about if they hear it?

*Zeus arrives in an hour or so... excited to put it through field tests at the festivals this month...

 

[Morandir835]

Whistles sir when I got mine they didn't have the wall adapter. Only one I've been using is the slim line usb adapter, which I have experienced a capacitor whine on when pushing it, but no failures o any other issue in the year plus I've used it.

 

[Whistles]

Cool.

How about the cord length.... The one supplied is a tad short for me when I am at home charging off the wall (using as PT). If I were to get a longer one (say 6 ft) Would that be too long?

The cable is great for the car though... This will be in PT mode on my trip to Ohio next week.

 

[Morandir835]

It depends on the wire gauge sir. When it comes to the longer usb cords usually the resistance can be either too low or too high causing issues...