TomTom LINK 510 Installation Manual page 27

15. Appendix: Using external antennas
Mounting the external GPS antenna
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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.
To check if your LINK 510 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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