Samsara VG55 Vehicle Gateway
Datasheet and User Manual
Powerful, Easy-to-Use Fleet Telematics
The VG55 Vehicle 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 VG55 offers a broad array of business-relevant fleet management features in an integrated, easy-to-use solution.
Key Features:
- Location Tracking: High-precision GPS with real-time visibility.
- Integrated Platform: Full extensible platform works with Samsara wireless sensors, camera modules, Samsara USB accessories, and WiFi devices. This is part of a complete hardware + software solution to enhance efficiency, safety, customer service, and compliance.
- High-speed Wi-Fi Hotspot: Includes high-speed 4G LTE WiFi hotspot.
- Full Vehicle Compatibility: Compatible with light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles.
Installation Instructions:
Step 1: Locate Diagnostic Port
Locate the vehicle's diagnostic port and detach it from its original location.
(French: Localisez le port de diagnostic du véhicule et détachez-le de son emplacement d'origine.)
(Spanish: Localice el puerto de diagnóstico del vehículo y retírelo de su ubicación original.)
Step 2: Connect Samsara Cable
Connect the Samsara cable. Vehicle's diagnostics remain accessible via the unconnected port.
(French: Connectez le câble fourni par Samsara. Les diagnostics sont toujours possibles en utilisant la prise non connectée.)
(Spanish: Conecte el cable de Samsara. Aún podrá acceder al diagnóstico del vehículo a través de la entrada no conectada.)
Step 3: Secure Unconnected Port
Fasten the unconnected diagnostics port to the vehicle's original port location.
(French: Attachez la prise de diagnostic non connectée à l'endroit où se trouvait initialement le port du véhicule.)
(Spanish: Coloque la entrada de diagnóstico no conectada en la ubicación original de la entrada del vehículo.)
Step 4: Connect Gateway
Plug the Samsara cable gateway connector into the gateway. It will click when fully inserted.
(French: Branchez le connecteur du câble fourni par Samsara pour boîtier télématique au boîtier télématique jusqu'à entendre un clic.)
(Spanish: Conecte el conector correspondiente del cable de Samsara al terminal telemático. Si está conectada correctamente, escuchará un clic.)
Step 5: Secure Gateway
Fasten the connected gateway in a secure position. Verify the gateway indicator light turns green; this could take 1-3 minutes.
(French: Fixez le boîtier télématique connecté dans une position sûre. Vérifiez que le voyant lumineux du boîtier télématique est vert. Cela peut prendre 1 à 3 minutes.)
(Spanish: Sujete la puerta de enlace conectada en una posición segura. Verifique que la luz indicadora de la puerta de enlace se ponga en verde. Esto podría tardar entre 1 y 3 minutos.)
For more information on configuration, adjustment, operation, and troubleshooting procedures, please contact support@samsara.com.
(French: Pour plus d'informations sur les procédures de configuration, ajustement, opération et résolution de problèmes, veuillez contacter support@samsara.com.)
(Spanish: Para más información sobre los procedimientos de configuración, ajuste, operación y resolución de problemas, por favor contacte support@samsara.com.)
Diagram: Splitting Cable Installation
The diagram illustrates the installation of a splitting cable. It shows the Engine, Original Diagnostics Port, Splitting Cable, VG55 unit, and the Dashboard Panel. Arrows indicate the connection points: from the Engine to the Original Diagnostics Port, then a splitting cable connects to the VG55 and also to the Dashboard Panel.
Hardware Specifications
| Material | Polycarbonate |
|---|---|
| Encasing Size | 71mm x 117mm x 24mm |
| Weight | 197 g |
| USB Port | 4 Type A USB 2.0 Ports |
| Auxiliary I/O Port | 8 Pin Connector |
| Diagnostic Port | 16 Pin Connector |
| Supported AUX Lines | 3 Digital & 2 Digital/Analog Inputs, 1 Digital Output |
| Input Voltage Range (Power) | 7-32V |
| Input Voltage Range (AUX) | 0-30V |
| Temperature Range | -40°C - 85°C |
Wireless Connectivity Specs
Cellular:
Accessible Cellular Networks - North America*: Dual SIM: AT&T and partners; Vodafone and partners
Accessible Cellular Networks - Europe*: Dual SIM: Vodafone and partners; AT&T and Partners
Cellular Generation Support: NA - 3G, 4G LTE; EU - 4G LTE; FN - 4G LTE
North America (NA) Cell. Band Coverage: LTE: 2,4,5,12,13; 3G: 2,5; 2G: None
European Cell. Band Coverage: LTE: 1,3,7,8,20,28; 3G: None; 2G: None
FirstNet Cell. Band Coverage: LTE: 2,4,5,12,14; 3G: None; 2G: None
LTE Jamming Detection: Supported through local signal processing
*All major network coverage includes most supporting roaming networks for each respective network and geography.
Location Tracking:
| GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Supported | GPS L1, Glonass L1, & Galileo |
|---|---|
| Supports External GNSS Antenna | No |
| Supports GNSS DR (Dead Reckoning) | No |
| Supports GNSS Jamming Detection | Yes |
Wi-Fi:
| Wi-Fi Protocols | 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz |
|---|
Bluetooth:
| Bluetooth Protocol | Bluetooth 5.2 (BLE) |
|---|
Diagnostic Protocols Supported
| Protocols | Supported w/ VG55-NA | Support w/ VG55-EU | Support w/ VG55-FN |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Speed CAN 2.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| J-1939 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| J-1708 | Yes | No | Yes |
| RP-1226 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Single Wire CAN | Yes | No | Yes |
| J-1850 (VPW, PWM) | No | No | No |
| Secondary High Speed CAN | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| K-Line for Tachograph | No | Yes | No |
FCC Regulations
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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with radio frequency (RF) exposure limits adopted by the Federal Communications Commission for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should operate with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
IC Regulations
This device complies with Industry Canada's licence-exempt RSSs. 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.
(French: Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.)
This equipment complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated to ensure a minimum of 20 cm spacing to any person at all times.
(French: Pour se conformer aux exigences de conformité CNR 102 RF exposition, cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé en maintenant le radiateur à au moins 20cm ou plus du corps de la personne.)
CAN ICES(A) / NMB(A)
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