Third-Party Camera Integration Using the Standard Samsara Camera Connector

Note

The Samsara Camera Connector is only available in the UK, US, and Canada.

The standard Samsara Camera Connector allows you to expand your current Samsara Dash Cam configuration to connect up to four compatible third-party cameras to your Samsara dashboard.

For a comparison of Samsara Camera Connector features and to view the features available using the connector, see Feature Support by Dash Cam Model. Using the Samsara Dash Cam and Camera Connector configuration, the following detection types will include footage from third-party cameras:

Note

Policy Violation detection is not supported with the Camera Connector.

• VG detected harsh events (such as harsh brake and crash)

• Forward Collision

• Following Distance

• Rolling Stop

Third-Party Camera Requirements

Compatible third-party cameras must have:

Compatible Feature Type	Required Third-Party Feature
Connection Type	RCA (yellow, 1 pin) GX12 (4 pin)
Video Signal	CVBS (NSTC or PAL)

The following table defines standard Samsara Camera Connector compatible equipment:

Category	Manufacturer	Part No.	Description
Backup Cameras	Brigade	N/A	DVS
	Camecho	CM00-K008396	Camecho Display
	Camecho	CM00-R0030A1	Camecho Camera
	Pro-Vision	CAM-313C-1	PV Backup Camera
	Pro-Vision	‎ZD.323.1.4	PV Cameras and Monitor
	Pro-Vision	DVR-910	HD Clearance Light 2"/2.5" camera
	Pro-Vision	DVR-912	HD Low-Profile camera
	Pro-Vision	DVR-916	HD Standard camera
	Pro-Vision	DVR-918	HD Flush Mount camera
	Pro-Vision	‎ZD.323.1.4	PV Cameras and Monitor
Monitors	ECCO	EC7003-K	ECCO Monitor
	Pro-Vision	PM-1970s	7" Standard Monitor
	Pro-Vision	PM-1980s	7" Touchscreen Quad
	Pro-Vision	PM-1990s	10.1" Touchscreen Quad
	Pro-Vision	ZD-M-302	PV Monitor
Multiplexer	Pro-Vision	MUL.802 MUL.804	PV Multiplexer
Side Camera	Pro-Vision	CAM-313MS	PV Side camera
	Pro-Vision	DVR-920	HD Side Camera
DVR	JOINLGO	N/A	JOINLGO Camera, display, DVR
	Pro-Vision	PD-1902	8-Channel, 1080p Solid State DVR, can be integrated

Install a Standard Samsara Camera Connector

Perform the appropriate workflow to install your standard Samsara Camera Connector. During installation, note the following mounting requirements:

Important

Mount all video connections securely to vehicle. Secure all video connectors using heat shrink or electrical tape. Failure to secure connectors may cause poor video quality.

To connect a third-party camera using the standard Samsara Camera Connector, you will need:

Before you begin installation of the standard Samsara Camera Connector, complete the following tasks:

• Verify that your third-party camera equipment is compatible with the standard Samsara Camera Connector. For compatible requirements, see Third-Party Camera Requirements.

• Install your VG54-NA.

• Install your CM31/CM32.

1. Connect both USB plugs from the ACC-CM-ANLG to two additional USB ports on the VG54-NA.

   

2. Connect the included isolator to the yellow RCA pin coming from ACC-CM-ANLG.

   

3. Securely mount VG54-NA and ACC-CM-ANLG using provided fasteners, zip ties, and adhesive. Installation location and style will vary by vehicle depending on available space.

   Note

   Secure mounting of the VG is required for accelerometer based harsh event detection to function.

4. If the installation uses an RCA connection, connect isolator directly to third-party camera cable.

5. If the installation uses a GX12 connection or has an in-cab monitor, connect the isolator to the included Y-cable, GX12 connections as pictured below.

   

6. If installation includes multiple cameras and a multiplexer, connect all cameras to the multiplexer, then connect the isolator to video out on the multiplexer.

7. To complete the Camera Connector Setup, proceed to Enable Standard Camera Connector Functionality.