VG34 Vehicle Gateway
Overview
The VG34 Vehicle Gateway is an advanced sensor platform for fleets, providing operators with real-time location and analytics, sensor data, WiFi hotspot connectivity, and ELD-ready hours of service logging. Designed for plug-and-play installation in a wide variety of vehicles, the VG34 offers a broad array of business-relevant fleet management features in an integrated, easy-to-use solution.
Highlights
- High-precision GPS with real-time visibility
- Extensible platform works with Samsara wireless sensors, camera modules, Driver ID, and WiFi devices
- Includes high-speed 4G LTE WiFi hotspot
- Compatible with light, medium, and heavy duty vehicles
- Part of a complete hardware + software solution to enhance efficiency, safety, customer service, and compliance
Data Sources
| CAN bus / diagnostics interface | Light/Medium Vehicles: J1962 / OBD-II Heavy Vehicles: J1939 (type 1 and 2), J1708 (non-diagnostic, power only) |
| Location | Advanced positioning system reads from multiple independent satellite systems including GPS and GLONASS global navigation satellite systems. Internal antenna for discreet installation. Optional external antenna available for non-standard mounting configurations. Industry leading -162 dBm sensitivity with 1 second time-to-fix (hot start). |
| Wireless Sensors | Compatible with EM-series wireless temperature monitors, Driver ID tokens, CM-series cameras, and IM-series industrial input modules. Automatic discovery (plug and play). |
| Auxiliary Inputs | 2 x digital inputs monitor specialized equipment (e.g. snow plow up/down, power takeoff on/off, etc.). Maximum voltage 30V, Vil 1.2V, Vih 2V. 1 x digital output, reserved for future use via software update. |
Wireless Connectivity
| Cellular Data | 4G LTE cellular connectivity, with 3G fallback where LTE coverage is unavailable. Operating area: United States, Canada, Mexico. LTE: quad band 2/4/5/12. 3G: dual band 2/5. Operating area: European Union. LTE: hexa band 1/3/7/8/20/28. 3G: dual band 1/8. |
| WiFi Hotspot | Integrated WiFi hotspot (802.11g/n, 2.4Ghz) provides highspeed WiFi data to in-cab tablets, smartphones, laptops, and other WiFi-compatible devices. |
| Data Security | All Internet connectivity secured via SSL with 256-bit AES encryption (military-grade). |
| Offline Storage | Built-in flash memory logs data when Internet connectivity is unavailable. |
Power
| Power Consumption | Vehicle on: 1.8W typical power draw. Vehicle off: 396mW sleep mode. |
| Input Power | 12V and 24V vehicles via diagnostic port connection or direct wiring harness. |
| Backup Battery | Battery-powered tamper detection sends alert (via Samsara Cloud) if gateway is unplugged or power is interrupted. |
Enclosure
| Dimensions | 117 x 72 x 26 mm (4.6 x 2.7 x 1.0 inches) |
| Weight | 118g |
| Operating temperature | -40° to 85°C |
Software Features
- Samsara Cloud: Connects to Samsara Cloud to provide real-time location visibility, dispatch, reporting, and alerts.
- Samsara Driver App: ELD-ready Hours of Service logging when used with Samsara Driver App.
VG54 Vehicle Gateway
Overview
The VG54 Vehicle vGateway 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 4G LTE WiFi hotspot.
- Full Vehicle Compatibility: Compatible with light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles.
Diagnostic Protocols Supported
| Protocols | Supported w/ VG54 | Supported w/ VG34 |
|---|---|---|
| High Speed CAN | Yes | Yes |
| J-1939 | Yes | Yes |
| J-1708 | Yes | Yes |
| RP-1226 | Yes | Yes |
| Single Wire CAN | Yes | No |
| J-1850 (VPW, PWM) | Yes | No |
| Secondary High Speed CAN | Yes | No |
| ISO-9141 (K-Line, KWP2000, 14230) | Yes | No |
Hardware Specs
| Material | Polycarbonate |
| Encasing Size | 71mm x 118mm x 23mm |
| Weight | 173 g |
| USB Port | 4 USB 2.0 Ports |
| AUX Line Port | 8 Pin Molex Connector |
| Diagnostic Port | 16 Pin Molex Connector |
| Supported AUX Lines | 5 Digital Inputs, 1 Digital Output |
| Input Voltage Range (Power) | 0-24V |
| Input Voltage Range (AUX) | 0-30V |
| Temperature Range | -40°C - 85°C |
Wireless Connectivity Specs
Cellular
| North America | Europe | |
|---|---|---|
| Accessible Cellular Networks | AT&T | Vodafone |
| Cellular Generation Support | NA - 3G, 4G LTE | EU - 2G, 3G, 4G LTE |
| North America (NA) Cell. Band Coverage | LTE: 2,4,5,12,13 3G: 5,2 2G: None | |
| European Cell. Band Coverage | LTE: 1,3,7,8,20 3G: 1,8 2G: GSM 900/1800 |
* 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 | Yes (only HW-VG54-NAE) |
| Supports GNSS Jamming Detection | Yes |
Wi-Fi
| Wi-Fi Protocols | 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4GHz and 5GHz |
Bluetooth
| Bluetooth Protocol | Bluetooth 5.0 (BLE) |
Certifications
- FCC
- IC
- PTCRB
- UL62368-1
- NOM-221
- NOM-208
- NOM-019
- IFETEL
- Various Wireless Carrier Certs.
