HW-MC41 and HW-MN12
Bird's Eye View combines four fisheye cameras into a real-time, 360-degree top-down view around the vehicle. AI hazard detection highlights pedestrians, cyclists, and nearby objects with proximity-based overlays and audible alerts to support low-speed backing, turning, docking, and other tight maneuvers. The in-cab monitor displays the top-down view and a focus camera feed with configurable proximity zones.
Install Bird's Eye View fisheye cameras (HW-MC41) and the 10-inch monitor for multi-camera (HW-MN12) on the AI Multicam Hub (HW-MC-AIM4) using threaded GX12 connectors. The hub supports up to four cameras and one in-cab monitor.
To set utilize Bird's Eye View, follow this sequence:
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Gather What You'll Need to set up the camera components.
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Review the Pre-Install Preparation.
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Prepare and Mock Up the Fisheye Cameras before you route cables through the vehicle.
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Permanently Mount the Fisheye Cameras and route camera cables.
Gather the following equipment and tools before you start.
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Bird's Eye View fisheye camera (HW-MC41) |
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Adhesive mounted bracket |
M4 self-tapping screws |
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90° tilt bracket |
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Band clamp bracket |
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10-inch monitor for multi-camera (HW-MN12) |
PH2 drive bit |
Complete the AI Multicam Hub Installation Guide first, including Vehicle Gateway, dash cam, hub, and trigger wire installation when applicable, before you install the four fisheye cameras.
When you connect GX12 camera cables to the hub for Bird's Eye View, use the ports in this order, reading left to right: left, right, rear, front. You cannot change Bird's Eye View camera roles in device settings after assignment.
Place the four calibration mats approximately 5 ft (1.5 m) from each corner of the installation vehicle. You can adjust mat placement as needed, but each camera must see two of the four mats with no obstructions before you calibrate.
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Select a monitor mounting location.
The monitor uses an adjustable fan mounting bracket that screws into a panel or accessory plate. In the mounted position, the monitor must not block switches or controls. Off-the-shelf mounts, such as RAM suction cup mounts, are also acceptable when they meet your fleet's mounting requirements.
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Attach the fan mount to the panel or plate.
Install the mounting screws into the panel or plate. You can also use VHB double-sided tape instead of or in addition to screws. To use VHB, clean the mounting surface with isopropyl alcohol, allow the surface to dry, remove the liner, and press the mount against the surface for 30 seconds to achieve a strong bond.
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Route the monitor cables through the detachable sun visor and attach the sun visor to the monitor.
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Mount the monitor on the fan bracket.
Loosen the locking nut on the sliding bracket, slide the monitor into the fan mount, and rotate the locking nut to secure the monitor in place.
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Orient the monitor toward the driver.
Unlock the ball joint, rotate the monitor to face the driver, and lock the ball joint once the rotation is set.
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Connect the monitor to the AI Multicam Hub.
Connect the GX12 cable labeled V1 to the DISPLAY OUT cable on the AI Multicam Hub. Splice the power connections labeled Display PWR and Display GND from the hub to the monitor. The monitor trigger wires are unused.
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Verify monitor power and video after the AI Multicam Hub installation is complete.
Start the vehicle and confirm that the monitor receives power. The monitor LED should turn on. Confirm that the expected video streams display. You may need to press the power button on the monitor to show video.
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Remove the plastic cover from each fisheye camera.
Uninstall the three snap fits. Use a flathead screwdriver to unclip the two snaps on the front of the camera, then rotate the cover backward to release the hidden snap in the back.
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Do not reinstall camera covers until after final calibration. Removing covers after permanent mounting is very difficult.
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Temporarily mount each camera to evaluate placement.
Before you use permanent fasteners, temporarily mount cameras with adhesive or magnets to confirm height, angle, and field of view. Mounting height varies by vehicle. For optimal calibration and AI detection, keep camera height below 12 ft (3.7 m) off the ground and high enough (about 60 in [152 cm]) so each camera can clearly see two of the four calibration mats on its side of the vehicle.
Confirm that no obstructions block the camera view. Each camera should show the ground directly below the vehicle face and a clear view of two calibration mats.
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Adjust camera tilt if needed.
Loosen the screw on each side of the camera with an M2.5 Allen key. After you set the desired angle, tighten both screws to lock orientation.
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Confirm front and side camera placement.
Install front cameras at the furthest forward point on the vehicle for optimal AI performance. Mount left and right cameras at the same height and the same distance from the front of the vehicle.
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Verify mat visibility before calibration.
Before you run calibration, confirm that each camera can see two of the four mats in its field of view.
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Run the initial calibration workflow in the Samsara Fleet App.
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If calibration fails, confirm that each camera sees two mats with no obstructions, mats are not too close or too far from the vehicle, camera height is sufficient, and lighting is adequate for the mats to be visible in each feed.
After initial calibration succeeds, permanently mount each camera using one of the methods in the following section. Generally, mount cameras on flat vertical surfaces. When body constraints prevent direct mounting, use an adhesive mounting bracket, 90° tilt mounting bracket, or band clamp (pole mounted) bracket.
After initial calibration confirms camera location, use this method to mount cameras directly to the vehicle body.
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Mark hole and cable locations.
Mark the four screw holes and the camera cable passthrough location.
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Drill passthrough and pilot holes.
Drill a 3/4 in (19 mm) hole for the camera cable passthrough. Pre-drill 3/32 in (2.4 mm) holes for the self-tapping screws.
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Route the camera cable and seat the camera.
Insert the cable through the passthrough hole and install the grommet. Pull through the remaining cable to seat the camera in place.
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Secure the mounting bracket.
Place the mounting bracket with the rubber gasket against the vehicle body. Confirm that self-tapping screws have clearance behind the panel. Install four M4 self-tapping screws into the pre-drilled holes.
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Repeat for all four cameras.
When drilling into the vehicle body is not possible, mount cameras to the VHB adhesive bracket.
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Attach each camera to the plastic adhesive bracket with self-tapping screws.
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Adhesive brackets may not last the full product life. Plan to replace the bracket and recalibrate when adhesion fails.
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Clean and bond the bracket to the vehicle.
Clean the mounting surface with isopropyl alcohol and allow the surface to dry. Remove the liner and press the mount against the surface for 30 seconds to achieve a strong bond.
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Repeat for all four cameras.
When the mounting face is angled or horizontal, use the 90° tilt bracket.
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Attach the camera to the bracket with four M4 machine screws.
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Mount the bracket base to the vehicle.
Before you tighten the lock nut, mark the holes on the base plate of the 90° tilt bracket and mount it to the vehicle face with at least two M6 (1/4 in) self-drilling screws.
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Lock the bracket and confirm field of view.
Tighten the angled bracket and confirm that the camera maintains the desired field of view.
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Repeat for other cameras as needed.
When cameras must mount to a cage or pole, use the band clamp bracket.
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Attach the camera to the mount with four M4 machine screws.
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Thread the band clamp through the bracket.
Loosen the band clamp and thread it through the bracket based on pole orientation. For vertical members, insert the band clamp through both slots on the back of the bracket. For horizontal members, use two band clamps, one on each side of the relief jogs on the bracket.
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Prepare the pole and position the camera.
After you confirm mounting location and calibration, clean the area where the band clamps wrap around the pole. If needed, wrap two pieces of self-fusing silicone tape or VHB around the pole under the band clamps to prevent marking or damage and help the clamp stay in place.
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Secure the band clamps.
Position the camera under the mounting location, insert the worm-gear band clamps for vertical or horizontal poles, and tighten each clamp evenly. Confirm that the camera maintains the desired field of view.
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Repeat for other cameras as needed.
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Run calibration again in the Samsara Fleet App.
After all four cameras are permanently mounted, complete the calibration workflow again.
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If calibration fails after permanent mounting, verify that each camera still sees two mats, check for new obstructions or shifted camera angles, and confirm cable routing did not move a camera.
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Route and dress extension cables to the AI Multicam Hub.
Secure cables with zip ties along the routing path. Keep cables clear of pedals, steering linkage, and moving parts.
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Connect each extension cable to the correct hub port.
Reading left to right on the hub, connect cables to the left, right, rear, and front camera ports in that order.
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Reinstall camera covers and verify the system.
After successful final calibration, reinstall camera covers. Start the vehicle and confirm monitor power, video streams, and Bird's Eye View on the 10-inch monitor.
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