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TomTom LINK 530
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  • Page 1 TomTom LINK 530 Installation Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Important safety notices and warnings ..................... 6 Updating the LINK 530 System Requirements ........................8 Preparations ............................8 Updating the firmware on your LINK 530 ..................8 Using the XP Compatibility mode ....................11 Activating the LINK 530 Connection overview...
  • Page 3 Resetting the LINK 530 Restarting your LINK ........................26 Resetting your LINK to factory settings ................... 26 Technical data Appendix: Using external antenna Mounting the external GPS antenna ....................29 Mounting the external mobile network antenna................30 Appendix: Using the IO cable Using the input IN 1 for idle time reporting ..................
  • Page 4: What's In The Box

    What’s in the box TomTom LINK 530  1. Yellow LED - connection status indicator. 2. Green LED - system status indicator. 3. Connector (SMB) for optional external GSM antenna. 4. Service/Update Mini-USB-cable connector. 5. Power cable connector. 6. Reset button.
  • Page 5: Read Me First

    With WORKsmart from TomTom Business Solutions you are always connected to your people out on the road in a smart and easy way. TomTom LINK 530 is a GPS receiver and mobile network module in one unit, always providing the vehicle’s current position.
  • Page 6: Safety First

    Caution - danger of explosion  Parts of the TomTom LINK 530 can cause sparks that can lead to explosions. This may en- danger human health and life. Do not use the unit in areas with high risk of explosion. When using a TomTom LINK 530 in a vehicle fuelled by liquefied gas, follow the safety regulations of the country in which the vehicle is operated.
  • Page 7 Use and store the unit in an area protected from wa- ter. Caution - risk of accidents  Using a TomTom PRO navigation device while driving is distracting and can cause accidents. To ensure road safety, only enter information in the navigation device when the vehicle is not being driven.
  • Page 8: Updating The Link 530

    1. Connect your LINK 530 to a Microsoft Windows® computer using USB. The first time you connect a LINK 530 to your computer’s USB port, a pop-up window tells you about the installation of the hardware. Follow the instructions and select automatic installation.
  • Page 9 3. Select the COM port that was assigned to your LINK 530 from the list and click OK. At the bottom of the window you can find information about the operating system installed on the LINK 530, the serial number of the LINK 530 and which COM Port number was assigned, as well as the operating system that will be installed with this update.
  • Page 10 The old firmware is deleted and the new firmware is installed on the device. During the instal- lation process the upper part of the window displays the installation progress. 5. When the firmware installation is complete, click OK to confirm. 6.
  • Page 11: 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 530. The tool automat- ically recognises the new connection and you can repeat the installation as described above.
  • Page 12: Activating The Link 530

    LINK 530 using a navigation device. To activate your LINK 530 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 13 When the connection to WEBFLEET has been established the Activation Tool asks you to enter your activation code. 7. Click Activate. 8. Enter the Activation Code, which you can find in your WEBFLEET contract confirmation. 9. Click OK.
  • Page 14 The progress of the activation is shown. You have now successfully activated your TomTom LINK 530.
  • Page 15: Connection Overview

    Connection overview * Make sure this wire is fused with max. 10A.
  • Page 16: Choosing The Correct Position

    First you need to choose the correct position in which to install your LINK 530. Take the following into consideration: Do not expose the LINK 530 to direct sunlight and/or high temperature for long periods to  ensure proper operation.
  • Page 17: Connecting To Power

    The connection must be fused with max. 10A. If not, fuse the the IGN wire with one 2A fast blow fuse. 4. Insert the 3-pin plug into the power cable connector. If you need to disconnect the wires while the 3-pin plug is plugged in the LINK 530 make sure you disconnect the GND wire last.
  • Page 18: Mounting The Link 530

    Attaching the holder using the adhesive strips You can use the two adhesive strips to fix the LINK 530 to your vehicle. Follow the safety instruc- tions in this document. 1. Choose a flat surface for accurate positioning of the unit.
  • Page 19: Attaching The Holder Using Self-Tapping Screws

    (205 x 3.5 mm, 8 x 1/7 inches) are included in your product package. 1. Choose a position where the LINK 530 is not obstructed by metal objects when it is in the holder.
  • Page 20 4. Pull the cable ties through the corresponding holes of the holder and insert them in the noose at the other end of the cable ties. 5. Pull the cable ties tight so that the holder cannot move. 6. Insert the LINK 530 into the holder. Press gently until it clicks into place.
  • Page 21: Testing Operation

    Testing operation In addition to the tests described below you can also test the operation of your LINK 530 using the TomTom Business Solutions Diagnostic Tool with Bluetooth. Power or Ignition test Before testing the connection to power and to the ignition make sure you have properly carried out the installation.
  • Page 22: Connecting To Pro And Webfleet

    WEBFLEET subscription is required. When you first switch on your navigation device, you are asked to connect it with the LINK 530 installed in your vehicle. You can do this immediately or at any time later by doing the following: 1.
  • Page 23 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. To check the connection status between the two devices, tap WORK in the Main Menu on your navigation device, then tap Connection status.
  • Page 24: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics Monitoring operation You can monitor the system operation of your LINK 530 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 busi- ness.tomtom.com/10001/areas/reseller/index.xml.
  • Page 25: Support

    Move the vehicle as you may be in a mobile network dead spot.  Connected. Support If you cannot find the answer to your question with the help of the tables above, please contact the TomTom Business Solutions support team at business.tomtom.com/support.
  • Page 26: Resetting The Link 530

    If your LINK 530 does not operate properly or signals a system error you may need to restart or reset the unit. Only restart or reset the LINK 530 after you have made sure you have carried out all previously described steps without success. Restarting your LINK To restart your LINK 530, press the reset button with a thin pointed object until it clicks and keep it pressed down for 1 to 2 seconds.
  • Page 27: Technical Data

    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 / -22 °F to +158 °F Storage: -40 °C to +80 °C / -40 °F to +176 °F...
  • Page 28 GSM antenna SMB (male) - (antenna - female), for use with the GSM antenna from connector for TomTom Business Solutions only external GSM antenna (optional accesso- Primary battery 3 V non-rechargeable, this device cannot be operated with this battery...
  • Page 29: Appendix: Using External Antenna

    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.
  • Page 30: Mounting The External Mobile Network Antenna

    Either locate a smooth metal surface or use the extra adhesive pad. Mounting the external mobile network antenna If you install the LINK 530 in a position where it has poor reception, you need to use the external GSM antenna accessory from TomTom Business Solutions, Art. no. 9KLE.001.03, which comes with an adhesive pad.
  • Page 31 3. Prepare a smooth, clean, oil free and dry surface on the windscreen. 4. Attach the antenna to the prepared surface so that the top side has clear view of the sky. Either locate a smooth metal surface or use the extra adhesive pad.
  • Page 32: Appendix: Using The Io Cable

    Using the input IN 1 for idle time reporting Your LINK 530 can report idle times to WEBFLEET when the engine is running for longer than five minutes and the vehicle is not moving. This requires configuration in TomTom WEBFLEET.
  • Page 33: Wiring Digital Inputs

    Wiring digital inputs The digital inputs of the LINK 530 operate according to the principle of a voltage detector. Voltag- es below 2 Volts are definitively interpreted as being low and voltages higher than 3 Volts are definitively interpreted as being high. The maximum permissible input voltage is 30 Volts.
  • Page 34: Wiring The Digital Output

    Wiring the digital output The digital output OUT of the LINK 530 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 35: Addendum

    TomTom does not accept any liability for the availability and accuracy of GPS or GLONASS. Use with care Use of TomTom products while driving still means that you need to drive with due care and attention. Aircraft and hospitals Use of devices with an antenna is prohibited on most aircraft, in many hospitals and in many other locations.
  • Page 36 CE0168. R&TTE directive Hereby, TomTom declares that TomTom products and accessories are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EU Directive 1999/5/EC. The declara- tion of conformity can be found here: tomtom.com/legal.
  • Page 37 TomTom, the FCC may withdraw the user’s right to operate the equipment. For customers in the USA, the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission may be of help: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems".
  • Page 38 20cm (8 inches) from your body when the device is transmitting. If you use an accessory not supplied by TomTom when you carry the device, verify that the accessory does not contain metal and keep the device at least 20cm (8 inches) from your body when the device is transmitting.
  • Page 39 Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B). IMPORTANT NOTE IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncon- ...
  • Page 40 Model names L0530 Copyright notices © 2013 TomTom. All rights reserved. TomTom and the "two hands" logo are registered trade- marks of TomTom N.V. or one of its subsidiaries. Please see tomtom.com/legal for limited war- ranty and end user licence agreements applying to this product.

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