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 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:
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Ensure the Vehicle Gateway (VG) is connected to a vehicle with power and the dash cam is on.
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There are two ways to navigate to the gateway settings from your Samsara dashboard:
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From Overview (
), select the asset from the asset list.
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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.
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Select the more actions ( ••• ) menu and choose Settings.
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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 reachederror message. -
Adjust the dash cam position and repeat steps as needed.
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(Optional) Proceed to Confirm an Inward-Facing Dash Cam View.
Use the following workflow to position the inward-facing dash cam:
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Follow the above workflow to Take Picture and download the inward-facing still.
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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:
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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).
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Adjust the dash cam position and repeat the above steps until the face is within the green oval.
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