Third-Party Cameras

The Samsara Camera Connector is available in the US and Canada only.

The Samsara Camera Connector (ACC-CM-ANLG) allows you to connect up to four compatible third-party cameras to your Samsara dashboard.

Use the following detailed workflow in addition to the Camera Connector Install Guide PDF.

Third-Party Camera Requirements

Compatible third-party cameras must have:

Compatible Feature Type	Required Third-Party Feature
Connection Type	RCA (yellow, 1 pin) GX12 (4 pin)
Video Signal	CVBS (NSTC or PAL)

To install the Samsara Camera Connector, you will need:

Category	Manufacturer	Part No.	Description
Backup Cameras and Monitors	ECCO	EC7003-K	ECCO Monitor
	Camecho	CM00-K008396	Camecho Display
	Camecho	CM00-R0030A1	Camecho camera
	Zone Defense	‎ZD.323.1.4	ZD Cameras and Monitor
		ZD-M-302	ZD monitor
		CAM-313C-1	ZD backup camera
		CAM-313MS	ZD Side camera
Multiplexer		MUL-604	Multiplexer
Backup Cameras and Monitors	Brigade	N/A	DVS
DVR	JOINLGO	N/A	JOINLGO Camera, display, DVR

To connect a third-party camera using the Samsara Camera Connector, you will need:

Secure all video connectors using heat shrink or electrical tape.

Mount all video connections securely to vehicle.

Failure to secure connectors may cause poor video quality.

Perform the following workflow to install your Samsara Camera Connector:

Connect VG54-NA to the diagnostic port using the vehicle-appropriate cable, VG light will turn green once cellular connectivity has been established.
Connect USB plug from CM31 or CM32 to one of the USB ports on the VG54-NA.
Mount the camera on the vehicle’s windshield.
Connect both USB plugs from the ACC-CM-ANLG to two additional USB ports on the VG54-NA.
Connect the included isolator to the yellow RCA pin coming from ACC-CM-ANLG
Securely mount VG54-NA and ACC-CM-ANLG using provided fasteners, zip ties, and adhesive. Installation location and style will vary by vehicle depending on available space.

Note

Secure mounting of the VG is required for accelerometer based harsh event detection to function.
If the installation uses an RCA connection, connect isolator directly to third-party camera cable.
If the installation uses a GX12 connection or has an in-cab monitor, connect the isolator to the included Y-cable, GX12 connections as pictured below.
If installation includes multiple cameras and a multiplexer, connect all cameras to the multiplexer, then connect the isolator to ‘video out’ on multiplexer.
Proceed to Enable Camera Connector Functionality to complete the Camera Connector Setup.