TomTom LINK 3000 Installation Manual

Installation Guide

LINK 300

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What’s in the box

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What’s in the
box

a TomTom LINK 300

A Service/Update cable connector
B Release button for SIM card holder
C SIM card holder (SIM card installed)
D Power cable connector
E GPS antenna connector (SMB) for

optional use of an external GPS antenna

F LED
G Reset button
H Top side
I Bottom side

b Power cable

c Plastic seal

d Two transparent adhesive strips for

windshield mounting

e Two grey adhesive strips for dashboard

mounting

f Cleaning tissue

g Holder

h Two self-tapping screws and washers

i SIM card pre-installed

j Activation label

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Before the Installation

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Before the In­stallation

Congratulations

You have chosen TomTom LINK 300, a
Connected Navigation solution from TomTom
WORK. Connected Navigation enables you to
always stay connected to your people on the
road in a smart and easy way.

TomTom LINK 300 is a GPS receiver and GSM/
GPRS module in one unit, always providing
the vehicle’s current position. When used with
a TomTom navigation device, you will be able
to easily handle orders, as well as text and
status messages.

Attention! You must activate your TomTom
WEBFLEET account at least 2 business days prior to
installation. Your TomTom LINK 300 will not function
until this has been done. Activate at
www.tomtomwork.com/us/activation

What you need for the installation

Before starting the installation of your
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warnings carefully and make sure you have
the following things:

•The TomTom WEBFLEET Contract

Confirmation letter including the
Activation Code.

• All parts mentioned in the chapter What’s
in the box on page 4 and two 2 A / fast
blow fuses (not included in the box).

• Placement outside with a clear view of the
sky, where you can get a strong satellite

signal for GPS reception.

•A TomTom navigation device compatible
to TomTom LINK 300 (for compatibility
information see leaflet).

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Safety first

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Safety
first

Important safety notices and warnings

Important: Read the following safety

instructions carefully

TomTom WORK accepts no liability for
damage that results from disregard for the
safety instructions.

This document is part of the product. Keep it in
a safe place. If you pass the unit on to a new
user, make sure you give them this document
as well.

• Important - damage caused through

improper installation

The installation and initial operation of the
unit must be performed by authorized
personnel only. In the event that users do
not install the TomTom LINK 300 per the
installation guidelines or if the device is
deployed improperly, i. e. powering the
device directly to a cigarette light adapter
all data charges associated with this misuse
will be the responsibility of the user.

• Caution - risk of injury in case of accidents

Do not mount the unit or accessories in the
inflation area of airbags or in the impact
area of the head or knees. Search carefully
for an installation location that will avoid
interference with displays, safety
equipment and controls.

• Caution - damage to the chassis

Make sure you do not drill into parts of the
chassis that have structural or security­related functions. You cannot be certain
that they will function properly after
modification.

• Caution - risk of fire

Make sure you do not drill into covered
wiring harnesses, fuel lines or similar
components. Drilling into these can cause
fire.

• Caution - use of this product is restricted

in some areas

The GSM module of the TomTom LINK 300
is likely to interfere with electric devices
such as cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids,
electric devices used in intensive medicine,
and aviation equipment. The interference
with these devices can endanger the health
or life of the users. Do not use near
unprotected electrical units nor in areas
where the use of mobile telephones is
prohibited, such as hospitals and airplanes!
Switch off the unit if there is a danger of
interference with such equipment.

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Safety first

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• Caution - danger of explosion

Parts of TomTom LINK 300 can cause
sparks, which can lead to explosions. This
may endanger human health and life. Do
not use the unit in areas with high risk of
explosion. When using TomTom LINK 300
follow the safety regulations per the US
National Electrical Code NFPA 70.

• Warning - repair and replacement

Repairs must be carried out by authorized
and qualified personnel only. Never replace
damaged parts of the unit yourself. Give
the defective unit to TomTom WORK. Only
the qualified staff of TomTom WORK are
authorized to repair or replace parts.

• Warning - damage to the device

Short-circuits inside the unit can be caused
by contact with water or other liquids. The
unit may be damaged by contact with
water. Use and store the unit in an area
protected from water.

• Caution - risk of accidents

Using the unit while driving is distracting
and can cause accidents. To ensure road
safety, only enter information in the unit
when the vehicle is not being driven.

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Proper Installation

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Proper
Installa­tion

First you need to find the right place to install
your TomTom LINK 300. You can either decide
for a hidden or for a non-hidden installation.

Non-hidden installation

If you do not want to use an external GPS
antenna and have free access to the device
you can simply affix it to the dashboard or to
the windshield of your vehicle. (see Mounting
the TomTom LINK 300 on page 13)

If the vehicle is often parked in direct sunlight
or is exposed to high outside temperatures for
long periods of time, the device may not work
properly. In those cases, TomTom WORK
recommends a hidden installation.

Hidden installation

If you prefer to keep the TomTom LINK 300 in
a hidden place, to protect it from high
temperatures or for safety reasons (to not
obstruct the driver’s view e.g. in the
windshield) you can place the device beneath
the dashboard e.g. in the glove compartment.

You will need to find a place where the top of
the device is not obstructed by metal items.
Also, you will need the external GPS antenna
(see Alternative Mounting on page 18). Use
only the external GPS antenna from TomTom
WORK. This is an optional accessory which is
not included in the box.

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Proper Installation

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Non-hidden

Hidden