ADAS calibration (and recalibration) is the precise physical alignment, testing, and electronic aiming of sensors that collect data to
inform your vehicle’s advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), like forward collision warning (FCW), lane departure warning (LDW),
automatic emergency braking (AEB), and several others. In a brand new vehicle, ADAS sensors are professionally set in their factory
standard positions. All sensors point in the same, precise place. But, throughout a vehicle’s life, things happen that cause sensors to come
out of alignment – collisions, minor fender benders, and adjacent repairs or parts replacement. For example, vehicles with a windshield
-mounted ADAS camera will require calibration after windshield replacement.
ADAS calibration (and recalibration) is the precise physical alignment, testing, and electronic aiming of sensors that collect data to inform your vehicle’s advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), like forward collision warning (FCW), lane departure warning (LDW), automatic emergency braking (AEB), and several others. In a brand new vehicle, ADAS sensors are professionally set in their factory standard positions. All sensors point in the same, precise place. But, throughout a vehicle’s life, things happen that cause sensors to come out of alignment – collisions, minor fender benders, and adjacent repairs or parts replacement. For example, vehicles with a windshield-mounted ADAS camera will require calibration after windshield replacement.
Types of ADAS Calibration
ADAS-equipped vehicles require static calibration, dynamic calibration, or both — it depends on a vehicle’s ADAS systems
and OEM recommendations.
ADAS-equipped vehicles require static calibration, dynamic calibration, or both — it depends on a vehicle’s ADAS systems and OEM recommendations.
Static ADAS Calibration
The majority of vehicles start with static calibration. Static ADAS calibration takes place in a controlled environment while the car is stationary.
ADAS static calibration uses special tools in a specially rendered environment to precisely set sensor angles.
Dynamic ADAS Calibration
Some vehicles require just a dynamic calibration. On the other hand, many require static calibration and include dynamic calibration as the
final step in the ADAS calibration process. Dynamic calibration requires driving the vehicle at certain speeds and conditions, while connected
to an ADAS scan tool — but it’s far from a test drive. While the dynamic calibration process varies by OEM, specific parameters are needed.
Examples are driving on clearly marked roads, following one or more vehicles, avoiding curved roads, and driving at designated speeds.
Some vehicles require just a dynamic calibration. On the other hand, many require static calibration and include dynamic calibration as the final step in the ADAS calibration process. Dynamic calibration requires driving the vehicle at certain speeds and conditions, while connected to an ADAS scan tool — but it’s far from a test drive. While the dynamic calibration process varies by OEM, specific parameters are needed.
Examples are driving on clearly marked roads, following one or more vehicles, avoiding curved roads, and driving at designated speeds.