Appendix: Using External Antenna; Mounting The External Gps Antenna - TomTom LINK 530 Installation Manual

Appendix: Using external antenna

Mounting the external GPS antenna

If you install the LINK 530 in a position where it has poor GPS reception, you need to use the
external GPS antenna accessory from TomTom Business Solutions, Art. no 9UKE.001.00, which
comes with an integrated magnet and an adhesive pad. The external GPS antenna from TomTom
Business Solutions is not part of the standard LINK 530 product package.
To check if your LINK 530 has GPS reception use the Diagnostic Tool. You can download the
Diagnostic Tool from the Partner Portal.
Important
Only use the GPS antenna from TomTom Business Solutions, otherwise GPS performance may be
poor or not work at all.
Tinted metallised windscreens or those with integrated filament heating may prevent good GPS
reception. In this case, place the GPS antenna in the rear window or on the outside of the vehicle.
The magnet of the antenna remains attached to the outside of the car at speeds of up to 180 km/h.
Install the GPS antenna in a position where it has a clear view of the sky and is unobstructed by
metal objects.
The GPS antenna must be placed with the adhesive pad on an oil free, dry and clean surface.
Extreme temperature changes or differences can affect the adhesive property of the pad.
To mount your external GPS antenna, do the following:
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