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Part.no.6L09.010
Installation Guide
Plan your day the easy way
LINK 300
6L09.010 LINK Installation guidePage 1   10/12/07   4:42:00 PM
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What’s in the box
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What’s in the 
box aTomTom LINK 300
AService/Update cable connector
BRelease button for SIM card holder
CSIM card holder (SIM card installed)
DPower cable connector
EGPS antenna connector (SMB) for 
optional use of an external GPS antenna
FLED
GReset button
HTop side
IBottom side
bPower cable
cPlastic seal
dTwo transparent adhesive strips for 
windshield mounting
eTwo grey adhesive strips for dashboard 
mounting
fCleaning tissue
gHolder
hTwo self-tapping screws and washers
iSIM card pre-installed
jActivation label
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Before the Installation
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Before the In-
stallation 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 
TomTom LINK  3 00, read t h e  safety notices  a n d  
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 security-
related 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 
Installa-
tion 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

Connecting to power
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Connecting to 
power
Connect TomTom LINK 300 to the vehicle 
power supply with the standard vehicle 
voltage (12 V / 24 V). Do not connect to a 
voltage converter. The three wires GND, IGN 
and PWR+ (supply voltage) must be 
connected.
1. Connect the GND wire (brown) to ground 
(clamp 31).
2. Fuse the PWR+ wire (red) and the IGN wire 
(black) with one 2 A / fast blow fuse 
(Technical data on page 24) each.
3. Connect the fused PWR+ wire (red) to the 
carry current (clamp 30).
4. Then connect the fused IGN wire (black) to 
ignition (clamp 15).
5. If you do not want to record digital inputs, 
then connect the IN1 wire (green/blue) to 
GND. If you want to record a digital input, 
connect the IN1 wire (green/blue) to a 2 A / 
fast blow fuse (Technical data on page 24), 
then connect the fuse to a switch which is 
connected to the power supply. For further 
details see www.tomtomwork.com/in1. 
6. Insert the 4-pin plug into the power cable 
connector.

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Testing operation
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Testing 
opera-
tion Power/Ignition test
Before testing the connection to power and to 
ignition make sure you have carried out the 
steps described in the previous chapters.
1. Please check all connections to the 
TomTom LINK 300 (wires, fuses etc.). 
2. Check that the SIM card is inserted 
correctly.
3. Turn on the ignition. The LED must be on 
with occasional (100ms) periods off.
4. Turn off the ignition - the LED must now be 
off with occasional (100ms) periods on.
If the LED does not perform accordingly see 
Diagnostics on page 21.
GPRS / GPS reception test
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 TomTom LINK 300 into the 
place where you want to affix it (please see 
Mounting the TomTom LINK 300 on page 13). 
1. Turn on the ignition.
2. Monitor the LED. It must be on with 
occasional (100ms) periods off.
3. Please wait until the LED stops flashing. 
If the LED keeps flashing longer than 10 min see 
Diagnostics on page 21.

Mounting the TomTom LINK 300
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Mounting  the 
TomTom LINK 
300
TomTom LINK 300 comes with an integrated 
GSM antenna and an integrated GPS antenna.
• TomTom LINK 300 must be placed 
unobstructed by metal objects and with the 
top side having clear view of the sky.
• The device must not interfere with clear 
vision for the driver.
• Tinted metallized windshields or those with 
integrated filament heating may obstruct 
the GPS reception.
• Place the unit on the dashboard or on the 
windshield with min. 2 inches distance to 
the vehicle chassis, so that optimal GSM 
transmission and GPS reception is 
ensured.
• The unit must be placed on an oil free, dry 
and clean surface. Extreme temperature 
changes/differences can affect the 
adhesive property of the strips.
• Optimally find a place with a distance 
bigger than 12 inch to the TomTom 
navigation device.
The TomTom LINK 300 can be affixed to the 
windshield or the dashboard with the two 
adhesive strips. For information about a 
hidden installation such as in the glove 
compartment, see Alternative Mounting on 
page 18. 
Use the two adhesive strips to affix TomTom 
LINK 300 to the dashboard (grey strips) or the 
windshield (transparent strips). Follow the 
safety instructions in this document.
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Mounting the TomTom LINK 300
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1. Choose a flat surface for accurate 
positioning of the unit.
2. Clean the surface with the provided 
cleaning tissue, so that the surface is oil 
free, dry and clean.
3. Remove the protective film from one side 
of the strips.
4. For dashboard mounting (see figure) stick 
the strips to the bottom side. For 
windshield mounting stick the strips to the  
top side.
5. Remove the protective films from the other 
side of both strips.
6. Place the unit with the adhesive strips on 
the prepared surface. Press it gently for a 
few seconds until it sticks.
Note: The full strength of the strips will be reached 
after approx. 72 hours depending on the 
temperature. 
At 65F: 20min=65% / 1h=90%; 
At 149F: 20min=90% / 1h=100%; 
At 50F: 20min=20% / 1h=30%.

Connecting to navigation device & WEBFLEET
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Connecting to 
navigation de-
vice  & WEB-
FLEET   
Connect your TomTom LINK 300 to your 
TomTom navigation device to fully enjoy the 
benefits of Connected Navigation.
1. Make sure that the TomTom LINK 300 is 
connected to power and has GPRS 
connection.
2. Switch on the navigation device.
3. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu.
4. Tap Change preferences.
5. Tap Bluetooth® preferences. If this menu 
item is not displayed tap Show all menu 
options first.
6. Tap Connect to Bluetooth® device.
The navigation device starts searching for 
Bluetooth® devices:  
If your navigation device finds more than one 
Bluetooth® device, it shows you a list of the available 
devices - please continue with step 7.   
If your navigation device finds only one TomTom 
LINK 300,  continue with step 8.
7. Select your TomTom LINK 300 from the 
list.  The name starts with ’LINK’ followed 
by the serial number of your TomTom LINK 
300. The serial number is shown on the 
outside of the box. 
8. Enter the Activation Code indicated in your 
TomTom WEBFLEET contract 
confirmation. 

Connecting to navigation device & WEBFLEET
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9. Enter the identification information of the 
vehicle correctly.
10.Select the appropriate vehicle type.
If you have properly connected the two 
devices, the connection will be established 
automatically. Additional menu items will 
appear on your navigation device. On the 
driving view of your navigation device the two 
red crossed arrows must not be displayed. 
You can always check the connection status 
between the two devices by tapping 
Connection status under TomTom LINK 
preferences on your navigation device.

Closing the TomTom LINK 300
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Closing the 
TomTom LINK 
300
After you have successfully tested the 
operation of the TomTom LINK 300 (see 
Testing operation on page 12) and connected 
it to the TomTom navigation device and 
TomTom WEBFLEET (see Connecting to 
navigation device & WEBFLEET on page 15), 
you can now close the TomTom LINK 300 with 
the plastic seal.
IMPORTANT: Once you have closed the TomTom 
LINK 300 with the plastic seal, the device cannot be 
opened again without damaging the seal.
For this, slide the plastic seal over the plug of 
the power cable into the housing and press 
gently until it engages.

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Alternative Mounting
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Alternati
ve 
Mount-
ing Using the holder
You can also choose to mount the TomTom 
LINK 300 using the holder. The holder can be 
affixed either with the the two self-tapping 
screws or with the adhesive strips. To use the 
self-tapping screws, see the description 
below. To use the adhesive strips please, see 
Mounting the TomTom LINK 300 on page 13. 
Follow the safety instructions in this 
document.
1. Choose a flat surface for TomTom LINK 
300. 
Remember, when TomTom LINK 300 is in 
the holder, it must have a clear view of the 
sky.
2. Insert the two screws into the 
corresponding holes in the holder.
3. Tighten the screws.
4. Carefully place the TomTom LINK 300 in 
the holder until it clicks into place.

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Alternative Mounting
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Mounting external GPS antenna
If you install the TomTom LINK 300 in a place 
where it is not visible, so that it does not have 
a clear view of the sky, you need to use the 
TomTom WORK external GPS antenna 
accessory (part number 9L09.001) which 
comes with an integrated magnet and an 
adhesive pad. The TomTom WORK external 
GPS antenna is not part of the standard 
TomTom LINK 300 product package.
Important! 
• Only use the GPS antenna from TomTom 
WORK, or the GPS performance will be 
poor or will not work at all.
• Tinted windshields 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 will remain 
attached to the outside of the car at speeds 
of up to 108 M/h.
• Install the GPS antenna in a place 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 / differences 
can affect the adhesive property of the pad.
• To ensure proper GSM/GPRS reception 
choose a place where the top side of the 
TomTom LINK 300 is unobstructed by 
metal objects.

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Alternative Mounting
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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 TomTom 
LINK 300.
3. Prepare a smooth, clean, oil free and dry 
surface in the windshield.
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.
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Diagnostics
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Diagnostics Monitoring operation 
Monitor the operation of TomTom LINK 300 according to the table below.
Troubleshooting 
Find solutions for malfunctions with the help of the LED and the table below.
LED mode
OFF Unit is in Standby mode
1sec on, 100ms off, 100ms on, 
100ms off 
Waiting for GPRS
1sec on, 100ms off  Waiting for GPS
ON  Normal operation (GPS and GPRS are available)
4sec off, 100ms on Ignition is off (unit is not yet in Standby mode)
Rapidly flashing: 500ms on, 
500ms off 
System error (see Reset TomTom LINK 300 on 
page 23)
LED is active when ignition is 
turned on and is off when ignition 
is turned off
PWR+ wire is connected to ignition and the IGN wire 
is connected to power (see Connecting to power on 
page 11)
LED is off when ignition is either 
turned on or off
Unit is not connected to the power supply (see 
Connecting to power on page 11)
LED is neither constantly off nor off 
with occasional periods (100ms) on  
when ignition is turned off
IGN wire and the PWR+ wire are both connected to 
power. (see Connecting to power on page 11)
LED shows that the device is 
waiting for GPRS for longer than 10 
minutes after turning on the 
ignition
SIM Card may not be inserted correctly
GSM reception may be obstructed by metal objects 
(see Mounting the TomTom LINK 300 on page 13)

Diagnostics
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Support 
If you cannot find the answer to your question with the help of the tables above please contact 
the TomTom WORK support team via the support form on our website      
www.tomtomwork.com/us/company/support-contact.xml
LED is 1sec on, 100ms off for 
longer than 10 minutes after 
turning on the ignition
GPS reception may be obstructed, check whether you 
have clear view of the sky
GPS antenna might not be connected properly (in 
case of a hidden installation), check the connection to 
the external GPS antenna and its position. It must be 
the original TomTom WORK GPS antenna. (see 
Alternative Mounting on page 18)

Reset TomTom LINK 300
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Reset TomTom 
LINK 300
If the TomTom LINK 300 does not operate 
properly or signals a system error (see 
Diagnostics on page 21) you may need to 
reset the unit. Only reset the TomTom LINK 
300 after you have made sure you have carried 
out all previously described steps without 
success. 
To reset the TomTom LINK 300 press the reset 
button with a thin pointed object until it clicks 
and keep it pressed for 5 seconds. The unit 
reboots immediately after releasing the reset 
button.

Technical data
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Technical data
Dimensions Body 3.3 x 2.6 x 0.9 in.  /  Holder 2.2 x 2.6 x 1.2 in
Weight Body: 3.4 oz  /  Holder: 0.4 oz
Material Body and holder: Injection molded plastic PC/ABS
Protection class IP 20
Supply voltage 12 V / 24 V (min. 9 V to max. 30 V)  
Current 
consumption 
(average values)
At 14 V: typically < 50 mA
At 28 V: typically < 30 mA
Standby: typically < 1 mA
During data transmission  
14V < 180mA  
28V < 100mA  
Fuse protection Operating voltage 9 - 30 V with 2 A / fast blow*
Ignition with 2 A / fast blow*
* Mini Fuse Fast-Acting 2A (Littlefuse Ord.No. 297 002) and 
Mini Fuse Easy-Crimp In-Line Fuseholder (Littlefuse Ord.No. 153002)
Temperature -22°F to +158°F operation (for GSM module operation: Temperatures outside the 
range -4°F to +67°F might slightly deviate from ETSI specifications.)
-40°F to 176°F storage
GSM Integrated GSM antenna and GSM module
Quadband GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPS Integrated GPS antenna and GPS receiver
BluetoothTM Integrated BluetoothTM (class 2) for connection to TomTom navigation device
Ignition input To be connected to the ignition clamp to switch on/off device together with 
ignition
Digital input 1 input switchable to supply voltage
GPS antenna 
connector for 
external GPS 
antenna 
(optional accessory)
SMB (male) - (antenna - female)
Supply voltage range 3 V to 5 V
Minimum antenna gain at 3 V: 20 dB
Maximum antenna gain: 40 dB
Maximum noise rating: 1.5 dB                        
Addendum
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Ad-
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 
Statement
FCC  ID: S4LLINK3002
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not 
expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance 
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the 
FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate 
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference 
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to 
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following 
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and 
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different 
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician 
for help.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)  this device may not cause interference and
(2)  this device must accept any interference, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation of the 
device.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
(1)  This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in 
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
(2)  This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure 
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This 
equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum 
distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your 
body.
IC Declaration of Conformity
IC: 5767A-LINK3002 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)  this device may not cause interference and
(2)  this device must accept any interference, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation of the 
device.
This Category II radiocommunication device complies with 
Industry Canada Standard RSS-310.
Ce dispositif de radiocommunication de catégorie II respecte 
la norme CNR-310 d’Industrie Canada.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-
003. 
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme 
NMB-003 du Canada. 
Responsible party in North America
TomTom, Inc., 150 Baker Avenue, Concord, MA 01742, Tel: 
866 459 3499
Limited Warranty
© 2008 TomTom International BV, The Netherlands. Our 
limited warranty applies to this product. You can review this 
limited warranty at http://www.tomtomwork.com/us/
company/termsconditions.xml.
