samsara CBL-VG-B1226 Vehicle Gateway User Manual
- June 11, 2024
- Samsara
Table of Contents
samsara CBL-VG-B1226 Vehicle Gateway
WARNING: FOR VEHICLE MODELS MADE IN LATE 2019 AND NEWER, RP1226 IS NOW THE RECOMMENDED PORT TO BE USED BY ALL THIRD-PARTY TELEMATIC DEVICES.
INSTALL GUIDE
INSTALL TIPS
Please refer to the chart on the next page to identify the location of the RP1226 connector in common heavy-duty vehicles.
- A. Vehicle type
- B. Location
- On the left-hand side of the steering wheel behind the dash/fuse panel cover
- Under the instrument panel
- Behind and below the cup holder
- Behind the dashboard panel
- Under the instrument panel
Locate the vehicle’s RP1226 port
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RP1226 is now the recommended port to be used by all third-party telematic devices. For vehicle models made in late 2019 and newer, refer to the vehicle’s user manual or contact the vehicle dealership to find the location of the RP1226 port reserved for telematics devices. Contact Samsara support for more information.
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Connect the samsara cable. The vehicle’s RP1226 port will remain accessible via the unconnected port on the y-cable.
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Fasten the unconnected RP1226 port to the vehicle’s original port location.
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Verify the gateway indicator light is green. The USB/CAN hub is now fully functional. Re-secure the gateway and cables to the vehicle using the zip ties provided.
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Connect the existing gateway cable to the female 12-pin connector of the hub. Use the ports on the hub to plug in any previously plugged devices. All functionality supported through the gateway will be supported through the hub.
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Verify the gateway indicator light is green. The USB/CAN hub is now fully functional. Re-secure the gateway and cables to the vehicle using the zip ties provided.