samsara VG54 Vehicle IoT Gateway User Manual

June 5, 2024
Samsara

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samsara VG54 Vehicle IoT Gateway

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Powerful, Easy-to-Use Fleet Telematics

Instantly Accessible, Real-Time Fleet Visibility
An always-on cellular connection reports data in real-time to the Samsara Cloud. Operators gain instant visibility into the movements and status of their entire fleet simply by logging into the dashboard from their desktop or mobile device

Telematics Beyond GPS
Samsara gateways integrate traffic, temperature, and other sensor data with real time location, streamlining route planning and improving fleet efficien cy. Samsara’s cloud architecture provides operators with a wealth of actionable data, from real-time traffic and trip history to efficiency reports that save fuel and increase utilization.

Designed to Increase Efficiency
A powerful software platform analyzes each vehicle’s behavior providing operators with insight to fleet utilization, expected maintenance, and fuel efficiency. Analytics and reports are automatically generated in the cloud, providing operations team with the data they need in just a few clicks.

Part of a complete solution
Samsara brings complete visibility to physical operations: Monitor the temperature of refrigerated compartments with real-time alerts to prevent spoilage. Protect high-value cargo from extreme temperature, humidity, or shock. And monitor specialized vehicles by adding pressure sensors, flow meters, and more-all from a single system.

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  1. Locate vehicle’s diagnostic port and detach it from its original location.
  2. Connect the Samsara cable. Vehicle’s diagnostics remain accessible via the unconnected port. samsara-VG54-Vehicle-IoT-Gateway-2
  3. Fasten unconnected diagnostics port to vehicle’s original port location.
  4. Plug the Samsara cable gateway connector into the gateway. It will click when fully inserted. samsara-VG54-Vehicle-IoT-Gateway-3
  5. Fasten connected Gateway in a secure position behind the dashboard using zipties.

Installation Instructions

Direct Connection Cable

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Splitting Cable

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Overview

The VG54 Vehicle loT Gateway is an advanced sensor platform for fleets, providing operators with real-time location and analytics, sensor data, accessory compatibility, WiFi hotspot connectivity, and ELD-ready hours of service logging. Designed for plug-and-play installation in a wide variety of vehicles, the VG54 offers a broad array of business-relevant fleet management features in an integrated, easy-to-use solution.

Highlights

  • Location Tracking: High-precision, improved GPS with real-time visibility
  • Integrated Platform: Full Extensible platform works with Samsara wireless sensors, camera modules, Samsara USB accessories, and WiFi devices. These are all part of a complete hardware + software solution to enhance efficiency, safety, customer service, and compliance
  • High-speed Wi-Fi Hotspot: Includes high-speed 4GG LTE WiFi hotspot
  • Full Vehicle Compatibility: Compatible with light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles

Diagnostic Protocols Supported

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Hardware Specs

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

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.

CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

RF Exposure warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices
This device complies with Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.

Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information
The radiated output power of the Wireless Device is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio frequency exposure limits. The Wireless Device should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. This device has also been evaluated and shown compliant with the IC RF Exposure limits under mobile exposure conditions. (antennas are greater than 20cm from a person’s body).

Caution:
User should also be advised that: the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate.

This is a specific product that requires professional installation and configuration, must be performed by trained technical engineers to install the device, the contact information as follows:
SAMSARA NETWORKS INC
1990 Alamedea Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 United States

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