After you activate a powered Asset Gateway (AG) and before you install the AG to an asset, the device displays in your dashboard as Uncategorized
. After you complete the installation, Samsara automatically detects and updates the asset type.
If Samsara cannot detect the asset type or if you deactivate the asset, the AG asset type reverts back to Uncategorized
. To enable the workflows associated with the asset type, you can manually assign an asset type to an uncategorized AG, but you can only do so once. After you manually assign a type, you must deactivate the asset to assign a different type.
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Use the following workflow to assign an uncategorized asset to a trailer or equipment:
From your Samsara dashboard, select Overview (
) > Assets.
Click Uncategorized to see your unassigned AGs.
On the asset row, select the more options menu ( ... ) > Assign Asset Type.
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Select the Asset Type:
Asset Type
Effect on Asset
Trailer
Discoverable in the Driver App
Included in Tractor-Trailer pairings
Asset Utilization is calculated based on motion
Equipment
Not selectable in the Driver App
Not included in ELD logs
Asset Utilization is calculated based on engine hours
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