Lytx is an industry-leading provider of video telematics and driver safety technology, trusted by commercial, government, and transit fleets across North America. The DriveCam SF-Series event recorders and Surfsight AI-Series dash cams combine machine vision and artificial intelligence (MV+AI) with always-on cellular connectivity to deliver the driver behavior data and video evidence fleets depend on, but only when the hardware is installed and configured correctly.

Orbital Installation Technologies is an experienced Lytx installation partner with an in-house team of certified technicians ready to deploy the full DriveCam and Surfsight lineup across fleets of any size, vehicle type, and operational environment. From light-duty OBD-II installs to hardwired J1939 deployments on Class 8 trucks, Orbital handles the hardware, so your Lytx investment delivers as intended from day one.

What Professional Lytx Installation Enables

The Lytx platform is built to change driver behavior, reduce collision risk, and give fleet managers audit-ready video evidence that protects against nuclear verdicts and exonerates drivers when incidents aren’t their fault. The MV+AI technology inside every DriveCam device detects more than 60 risk indicators—but the system is only as reliable as the installation behind it.

Lytx deployments are increasingly triggered by insurance mandates and federal or state safety grant programs, both of which require documented, validated installations to qualify for coverage discounts or funding disbursements. Orbital’s TaskRaptor-governed process produces the photo-verified deployment records insurers and grant administrators require, so fleets aren’t left scrambling to prove compliance after the fact.

Professional installation by Orbital unlocks the full capability of the Lytx platform:

Road-facing and driver-facing video capture with always-on cellular connectivity and cloud access
MV+AI-powered detection of distracted driving, cell phone use, seat belt non-compliance, unsafe following distance, lane departure, and rolling stops
Real-time in-cab audio and light alerts that prompt drivers to self-correct before a risky moment becomes a costly incident
Continuous recording with up to 400 hours of video storage and live-streaming capability
GPS fleet tracking with geofencing, vehicle history, and real-time location visibility
ECM integration for speed, engine, and vehicle data on heavy-duty J1939 and light-duty OBD-II vehicles
Human-validated event review—a human in the loop working alongside MV+AI to filter noise and surface the incidents that actually matter
Cloud-based driver coaching workflows with scoring, incident review, and performance trending
Wireless firmware updates and remote device management

Devices that go in correctly produce clean, reliable data from the start. Poor installations introduce video gaps, dropped cellular connections, inaccurate ECM data, and mounting failures that compromise both driver safety programs and liability defense.

The Lytx Hardware Lineup

Orbital’s certified technicians are trained across the full Lytx product family, including both the DriveCam SF-Series and the Surfsight AI-Series.

DriveCam SF-Series Event Recorders (SF200, SF300, SF400)

The DriveCam SF-Series is Lytx’s flagship enterprise video telematics hardware, engineered with MV+AI to detect and categorize driving risk inside and outside the cab. All SF-Series devices feature always-on LTE cellular connectivity, built-in GPS, internal battery backup, and support for both J1939 (heavy-duty) and OBD-II (light-duty) ECM connections. Dual-facing lenses capture a complete picture of every incident.

Within the SF-Series, capability scales with the model. The SF200 delivers core event-based recording with road-facing MV+AI detection. The SF300 adds full in-cab distraction monitoring, including detection of cell phone use, eating and drinking, smoking, and seat belt non-compliance. The SF400, Lytx’s most advanced event recorder, steps up to full HD 1080p at 20 fps, four high-lumen infrared LEDs for reliable low-light performance, and the broadest MV+AI risk detection in the lineup. All SF-Series devices support expansion via the Lytx Hub adapter for auxiliary cameras and use the Lytx Installation App for technician-guided device registration and validation.

Surfsight AI-Series Dash Cams (AI-12)

The Surfsight AI-12 is Lytx’s reseller-channel dash cam solution, built for fleets that need video safety at a competitive price point without sacrificing capability. The AI-12 features a 1080p HD road-facing lens, GPS and AGPS, global LTE frequency support, and MV+AI risk detection. It supports both 12V and 24V vehicles and is designed for hardwired installation. Lytx specifies that AI-12 installations be performed only by qualified automotive technicians with expertise in advanced onboard components—a standard Orbital meets on every job.

Hardwired Lytx Installation: Why It Matters

Some Lytx devices can be deployed via plug-in OBD-II connections, and Lytx offers self-install resources for simple light-duty configurations. For enterprise and government fleets, that approach carries real risk. An OBD-II-connected device is accessible to drivers and can be unplugged—intentionally or accidentally. When a device goes offline, the fleet loses video coverage, driver behavior data, and GPS visibility immediately. In a post-incident scenario, a recording gap is more than an operational inconvenience.

Orbital eliminates that exposure by integrating Lytx hardware directly into the vehicle’s electrical system using manufacturer-approved cables and OEM-safe wiring practices. Devices are secured with tamper prevention clips, mounted out of reach, and positioned precisely to Lytx’s recommended viewing angles for both road-facing and driver-facing lenses. Proper mounting is best practice, and it’s what makes the MV+AI actually work. A device that’s angled incorrectly or vibrating from a loose mount produces degraded video and unreliable risk detection.

Orbital’s QC team takes this further than most. After every installation, an AI-assisted photo review process — with a human reviewer in the loop — inspects each device’s road-facing and driver-facing lenses against Lytx’s specified alignment standards. A camera that’s even slightly off-axis will miss the driver’s face in a critical moment or cut off the forward field of view. The MV+AI is only as smart as the angle it’s working from. Orbital’s QC process exists to make sure the hardware is actually positioned to do its job from the correct angle.

ECM Integration and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Considerations

Realizing the full value of a Lytx deployment on heavy-duty vehicles means getting the ECM connection right. SF-Series devices on Class 7 and 8 trucks connect via J1939 or RP1226 ports to capture vehicle speed, engine status, and turn signal data alongside video. On light-duty vehicles, OBD-II integration is delivered via the J1962 port.

Orbital’s technicians select the appropriate ECM interface for each vehicle type, confirm accurate data flow during post-install validation, and verify that turn-signal integration is correctly configured on SF300 and SF400 devices, where applicable. Every vehicle is confirmed live and communicating before it returns to service.

Lytx Hardware Installation by Orbital

Orbital installs and validates the complete Lytx lineup across commercial vehicles, government fleets, transit assets, and specialty equipment. Every installation is tailored to the specific requirements of the device and the vehicle.

DriveCam SF-Series Installations

Orbital manages the full SF-Series installation process: windshield or overhead bracket mounting, clean power integration with properly fused cables, J1939 or OBD-II ECM connection, turn signal integration where required, and device registration through the Lytx Installation App. Post-install validation confirms live video, active cellular connectivity, GPS lock, and accurate ECM data before the vehicle is returned to the fleet.

Surfsight AI-12 Installations

For fleets deploying the Surfsight AI-12, Orbital handles hardwired power integration, precise camera positioning for optimal field of view, and full device registration and connectivity confirmation. Orbital sources the correct fuse type for each vehicle make and model—a detail that matters more than it sounds when you’re working across mixed fleets with varied electrical configurations.

Multi-Camera and Hub Configurations

For fleets requiring expanded video coverage, Orbital installs and configures Lytx Hub adapters and SF-Series auxiliary cameras, including side-facing and rear-facing setups for transit, construction, and specialty vehicles. Each camera is positioned and validated individually before the full system is signed off.

Asset Tracker Installations

Lytx offers rugged asset-tracking devices purpose-built for powered and unpowered equipment—trailers, containers, generators, and other fleet assets that don’t have a cab or driver but still need to be found. Orbital installs and configures the full range of Lytx asset trackers, including battery-powered and hardwired configurations, with full device registration, GPS validation, and geofence setup before deployment. For fleets managing mixed assets—vehicles and equipment under the same Lytx platform—Orbital handles both sides of the installation program.

Lytx + Geotab: Integrated Video and Telematics

For fleets running Geotab telematics, Lytx’s integration with the Geotab platform brings DriveCam video and MV+AI driver safety data directly into the Geotab environment—no tab-switching, no siloed data. Orbital supports Geotab deployments independently and is well-positioned to manage installations where both platforms are in play. That means a single installation partner handling DriveCam hardware and Geotab device deployment on the same vehicle, with validation across both systems before the truck leaves the bay. For fleets looking to consolidate vendors and reduce the coordination overhead of a multi-platform rollout, it’s a straightforward way to get there.

TaskRaptor: Deployment Governance Across Every Vehicle

A Lytx deployment is only as strong as the consistency of the installation process behind it. One vehicle with a loose mount, a missed ECM connection, or a misaligned camera is a liability, and at fleet scale, inconsistency compounds fast. Orbital governs every installation through TaskRaptor, its proprietary deployment platform built to bring structure and accountability to large-scale rollouts.

TaskRaptor tracks each step of the installation workflow in real time, with GPS-stamped, photo-verified proof of work for every completed vehicle. An AI-assisted QC review process—with a human in the loop—flags anomalies and potential issues before a vehicle is signed off, not after. All job data flows into customer back-office systems through RESTful APIs, giving fleet managers a complete deployment record they can actually use.

A consistent process for every vehicle:

Pre-deployment fleet assessment and hardware verification
Vehicle-specific installation planning, including cab configuration, ECM port selection, and camera positioning
Secure mounting and electrical integration that protects vehicle systems and warranties
Device registration, ECM activation, and cellular connectivity confirmation via Lytx Installation App
Post-install validation confirming live video, GPS lock, ECM data accuracy, and MV+AI functionality
Vehicles returned to service only after successful validation

Why Fleets Choose Orbital for Lytx Installations

Orbital combines hands-on Lytx hardware expertise with nationwide field capability to support deployments of any scale. Whether you’re rolling out DriveCam SF400s across a mixed Class 8 fleet or deploying Surfsight AI-12s on a municipal light-duty fleet, Orbital brings the same structured process and quality bar to every vehicle.

Specialized Expertise: In-house certified technicians with direct, hands-on experience across the full Lytx DriveCam and Surfsight hardware families—including hardwired J1939 deployments on heavy-duty vehicles and multi-camera Hub configurations.

Nationwide Coverage: Orbital’s field teams support commercial, government, and transit fleet deployments across the country, at scale and on schedule.

Structured Deployment: TaskRaptor-governed workflows deliver consistent execution and photo-verified proof of work across every vehicle, ensuring documentation holds up when required.

Audit-Ready Exoneration: Every Orbital installation produces a complete, timestamped deployment record with mounting photos, connectivity confirmation, and ECM validation. When a post-incident dispute goes to litigation, that documentation demonstrates the system was installed correctly and operating as intended. Fleets don’t just need dashcam footage. They need to prove the camera was working.

Certified Women-Owned Business: Orbital holds WBE, WOSB, and WBENC certifications as a certified Women-Owned Small Business. For government agencies, municipal fleets, and enterprise procurement teams with supplier diversity requirements or set-aside mandates, those certifications are already verified and on file, eliminating a procurement step and helping programs meet their diversity spend targets without increasing vendor risk.

Warranty-Backed Workmanship: Every Lytx installation Orbital performs is backed by a commitment to quality and ongoing support. If something isn’t right, Orbital makes it right.

Schedule Your Lytx Installation

Contact Orbital at (317) 774-3668 or through our online contact form to discuss your deployment requirements. Whether you’re deploying DriveCam SF-Series devices on a heavy-duty fleet, rolling out Surfsight AI-12s across a light-duty pool, or expanding an existing Lytx program with additional cameras, Orbital will get it done right.

Professional Lytx Installation for Fleets