Test Dash Cam Positioning

For proper dash cam calibration for AI Event Detection and to ensure there are no visible obstructions, correct positioning is crucial. After you Install a Dash Cam (Standard Instructions) or install any third-party cameras and review the recommended mounting positions, you should test the dash cams for proper function and positioning.

To verify the camera positioning, follow these steps to take a picture from the Samsara dashboard:

1. Ensure the Vehicle Gateway (VG) is connected to a vehicle with power and the dash cam is on.

2. There are two ways to navigate to the gateway settings from your Samsara dashboard:

   1. From Overview ( ), select the asset from the asset list.

   2. Select the Settings icon ( ) at the bottom of your Samsara dashboard menu to view dashboard settings. From Devices, select Gateways and locate the VG from the list.

3. Select the more actions ( ••• ) menu and choose Settings.

4. Locate Check Dash Cam Installation and click Take Picture.

   

   The dashboard displays one or more dash cam images. If the dash cam is not on, the dashboard displays a Gateway could not be reached error message.

5. Adjust the dash cam position and repeat steps as needed.

6. (Optional) Proceed to Confirm an Inward-Facing Dash Cam View.

Confirm an Inward-Facing Dash Cam View

Use the following workflow to position the inward-facing dash cam:

1. Follow the above workflow to Take Picture and download the inward-facing still.

2. Download the image below which best corresponds to the location of your driver.

   Driver on left side of vehicle:

   

   Driver on right side of vehicle:

   

3. Overlay the still on the diagram to align the edges of the photo with the outer edges of the rectangular template (a presentation software may be useful for this step).

4. Adjust the dash cam position and repeat the above steps until the face is within the green oval.