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TomTom LINK 510 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 TomTom LINK 510 Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: What's In The Box

    What’s in the box TomTom LINK 510 What’s in the A Yellow LED - connection status indicator. B Green LED - system status indicator. C Connector (SMB) for optional external GSM antenna. D Service/Update Mini-USB-cable connector. E Power cable connector.

  • Page 3: Read Me First

    Solutions you are always connected to your people out on the road in a smart and easy way. TomTom LINK 510 is a GPS receiver and GSM/GPRS module in one unit, always providing the vehicle’s current position. When used with a compatible TomTom navigation device*, you can easily handle orders, as well as text and status messages.

  • Page 4: Safety First

    • Caution - danger of explosion Parts of the TomTom LINK 510 can cause sparks that can lead to explosions. This may endanger human health and life. Do not use the unit in areas with high risk of explosion.
  • Page 5 Repairs must be carried out by authorised and qualified personnel only. Never replace damaged parts of the unit yourself. Send the defective unit to TomTom Business Solutions for repair. Only the qualified staff of TomTom Business Solutions are authorised to repair or replace parts.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Updating the LINK 510 We recommend updating the firmware on your LINK 510. You can do this by using the Updat- ing the LINK Firmware-Update Tool and a Microsoft Windows® computer. A connection to the Internet or TomTom WEBFLEET is not required.
  • Page 7 Update Tool in XP compatibility mode, see Using the XP Compatibility mode on page 10. 3. Select the COM port that was assigned to your LINK 510 from the list and click OK. At the bottom of the window you can find information about the operating system...
  • Page 8 If the version number of the firmware installed on your LINK 510 is lower than the one included in the Firmware-Update Tool, continue with the next step. If it is up-to-date, disconnect your LINK 510 and continue with Activating the LINK 510 on page 11.
  • Page 9 5. When the firmware installation is complete, click OK to confirm. 6. To close the Firmware-Update Tool click Exit.

  • Page 10: Using The Xp Compatibility Mode

    Exit closes the application. If you want to install the firmware on multiple devices, disconnect the USB cable from the updated device and connect it to another LINK 510. The tool automatically recognises the new connection and you can repeat the installation as described above.

  • Page 11: Activating The Link 510

    LINK 510 using a PRO navigation device, see Connecting to PRO and WEBFLEET on page 20. To activate your LINK 510 using a computer you need to connect it using a USB cable. Download the USB driver from the Partner Portal and install the driver on your computer by double clicking the exe file.
  • Page 12 7. Click Activate. 8. Enter the Activation Code, which you can find in your WEBFLEET contract confirmation. 9. Click OK. The progress of the activation is shown. You have now successfully activated your TomTom LINK 510.

  • Page 13: Connection Overview

    Connection overview Con- nec- tion over- view * Make sure this wire is fused with max. 10A.

  • Page 14: Choosing The Correct Position

    Take the following into consideration: • Do not expose the LINK 510 to direct sunlight and/or high temperature for long periods to ensure proper operation. • To ensure GPS reception using the integrated GPS receiver, the top of the device must not be obstructed by metal items.

  • Page 15: Connecting To Power

    Important: Follow the order of connecting the wires as described below. First connect the wires then insert the plug into the LINK 510. If you have inserted the plug into the LINK 510 first, you must connect the GND wire before you connect the PWR+ wire and the IGN wire as described below.

  • Page 16: Mounting The Link 510

    Attaching the holder using the adhesive strips You can use the two adhesive strips to fix the LINK 510 to your vehicle. Follow the safety instructions in this document. 1. Choose a flat surface for accurate positioning of the unit.
  • Page 17 You can use the two cable ties to fix the holder to your vehicle. Using cable ties might have an impact on the accuracy of the driving event reporting if the device is not fixed properly. 1. Choose a position where the LINK 510 is not obstructed by metal objects when it is in the holder.
  • Page 18 5. Pull the cable ties tight so that the holder cannot move. 6. Insert the LINK 510 into the holder. Press gently until it clicks into place.

  • Page 19: Testing Operation

    For this test, you may need to move the vehicle to a location with a clear view of the sky, to make sure that you have adequate GPS and GPRS reception. For this test put the LINK 510 in the position where you want to fix it (see Mounting the LINK 510 on page 16).

  • Page 20: Connecting To Pro And Webfleet

    5. Select your LINK 510 from the list. The name starts with LINK followed by the serial number of your LINK 510 or the licence plate number of your vehicle. You can find the serial number on the outside of your LINK 510.
  • Page 21 8. Select the appropriate vehicle type. If you select Truck or Bus, you have to enter your vehicle dimensions If you have properly connected the two devices, you receive a welcome message from WEBFLEET confirming the activation. In future the connection is established automatically.

  • Page 22: Monitoring Operation

    Monitoring operation Diag- nostics You can monitor the system operation of your LINK 510 by looking at the green system LED and referring to the table below. For detailed diagnostics use the TomTom Business Solutions Diagnostic Tool. You can download the Diagnostic Tool from the Partner Portal at https://business.tomtom.com/ 10001/areas/reseller/index.xml.
  • Page 23 You can monitor the connection of your LINK 510 to the GSM network and to TomTom WEBFLEET by looking at the yellow connection LED and referring to the table below. For detailed diagnostics always use the TomTom Business Solutions Diagnostics Tool.

  • Page 24: Resetting The Link 510

    Reset- ting the LINK page 22) you may need to restart or reset the unit. Only restart or reset the LINK 510 after you have made sure you have carried out all previously described steps without success. Restarting your LINK To restart your LINK 510, press the reset button with a thin pointed object until it clicks and keep it pressed down for 1 to 2 seconds.

  • Page 25: Technical Data

    Operating voltage* 9 - 30 V to be fused with max. 10A Ignition to be fused with max. 10A * Internally fused with 2A, fuse is not resettable or replaceable, fuse must be replaced by TomTom Business Solutions only Temperature Operation: -30 °C to +70 °C Storage: -40 °C to +80 °C...
  • Page 26 Minimum antenna gain at 3 V: 20 dB antenna Maximum antenna gain: 40 dB (optional Maximum noise rating: 1.5 dB accessory) GSM antenna SMB (male) - (antenna - female), for use with GSM antenna from connector for TomTom Business Solutions only external GSM antenna (optional accessory)
  • Page 27 If you install the LINK 510 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 510 product package.
  • Page 28 1. Remove the rubber cap from the GPS antenna connector. 2. Insert the plug of the GPS antenna into the GPS antenna connector on the LINK 510. 3. Prepare a smooth, clean, oil free and dry surface on the windscreen.

  • Page 29: Appendix: Using The Io Cable

    You can collect the time spent driving, resting and working from a digital tachograph by connecting it to your LINK 510 via the digital input IN 1. Connect the input IN 1 to PIN D 8 of the digital tachograph.

  • Page 30: Using The Input In 1 For Idle Time Reporting

    Important Only authorised resellers are allowed to connect the LINK 510 to the digital tachograph. Make sure that the ground potential of the LINK 510 is identical to the ground potential of the digital tachograph. If the tachograph with the covered connectors is sealed, the seal must only be removed by an authorised tachograph installer.
  • Page 31 input between plus and minus (ground GND) of the vehicle electrical system voltage (+9 ... 30V). If no change-over switch is available, an electric load for example, indicator light or resistor, between the digital input and ground (GND) or between the digital input and the vehicle voltage (+9 ...

  • Page 32: Wiring The Digital Output

    Wiring the digital output The digital output OUT of the LINK 510 is an open drain output linking to ground. The connected load must be connected between vehicle voltage and OUT. Loads requiring more than 0.35 A must be controlled with relays. If the load requires more than the maximum output voltage use a 12 V/24 V relay, depending on the operating voltage.

  • Page 33: Weee Directive

    Customer Support contact Australia: 1300135 604 Legal Information ©2012 TomTom N.V., The Netherlands. TomTom®, the “two hands”® logo, among others, are Trademarks owned by TomTom N.V. or one of its subsidiaries. Our End User...
  • Page 34 License Agreement and limited warranty apply to this product. You can review it at www.tomtom.com/legal...

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