All Samsara Vehicle Gateways (VGs) provide cloud connectivity for real-time and historical tracking of sensor data. VG installation steps and compatible cables and accessories depend on the VG Model and vehicle type.
All VGs share the following base functionality:
Installation method
Dashboard functionality
Data collection functionality
Location tracking functionality
Diagnostic information collection and surfacing within the dashboard for compatible vehicles
Reporting logic
The following table provides additional comparison for the three available VG models:
VG34 |
VG54-NA |
VG54-NAH |
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See Differences between the VG54-NA and VG54-NAH for more details between VG54 models. |
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Model |
The VG34 model number is dependent on region:
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The VG54 model number is dependent on region:
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The VG54 model number is dependent on region:
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Compatible Vehicles |
All vehicles |
Compatible with all vehicles. Recommended for light duty vehicles. |
Recommended for heavy and medium duty vehicles:
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Compatible Cables |
B-Class Cables |
C-Class Cables |
All C-Class cables and CBL-VG-HJ1939-PAC for heavy and medium duty vehicles |
For a complete comparison of VG model differences and to locate the model most appropriate for your fleet needs, reference the Vehicle Gateways Datasheet (PDF). The following list highlights a few of the key differences between the VG34 and VG54:
Cables: VG34s use B-Class cables while VG54s use C-Class cables
Different Auxiliary Input setup
Diagnostic hub setup: VG34 requires an additional hub, but the VG54 does not
USB ports: The VG34 has 1 USB port. The VG54 has 4 USB ports.
Camera Connectors are only compatible with the VG54
For more information on upgrading to the new VG54, see Replace a VG34 with a VG54.
