ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) windshield calibrations are an important part of modern vehicle safety systems. As cars become increasingly more connected and automated, it’s important for motorists to understand the importance of having their windshields professionally calibrated in order to ensure their vehicle’s safety systems are operating correctly. This article will outline what you need to know about windshield calibrations and what the process entails.
Windshield Calibration Overview
Although advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have made automobiles safer over time, they still need to be maintained in order to function properly. Technologies like forward collision detection and lane departure warnings are intricate and delicate.
An ADAS system depends on sensors, cameras, and other equipment mounted to a car’s windshield in order to operate safely. A system can be calibrated by adjusting it and realigning all of the components.
The ADAS-related hardware (such as cameras and sensors) is taken off and then reattached when a windshield is replaced. The viewing area of the vehicle can be significantly affected by a change in camera angle of even just one degree.
One justification for calibrating windshields is this. It will have an impact on the ADAS system’s operation and the car’s overall safety.
All of the cameras and sensors on the windshield will be calibrated, tested, and adjusted. To make sure everything is working properly after the windshield has been changed, do this. The ADAS features may not function properly in the absence of calibration, which may cause an accident. Even though it sounds simple, ADAS calibration is a complex process that requires special equipment and training.
When is a Windshield Calibration Necessary?
When something occurs that causes a camera in a vehicle with forward-facing cameras to move from its initial position, calibration is required. Windshield replacement is the most frequent vehicle repair requiring a windshield camera recalibration; however, many manufacturers now demand a windshield camera recalibration after any significant accident or a wheel alignment.
The following situations frequently necessitate windshield (ADAS) recalibration:
- Windshield replacements
- Suspension adjustments
- Wheel realignments
- Replacement or removal of the camera
How Long Does Windshield Calibration Usually Take?
Calibrating a windshield starts with the camera aiming process. To ensure that every shot is precise, our auto glass technicians optimize the camera alignment using the computer in your car. To do this, the system must be put back to its original manufacturer’s specifications and tested to ensure that everything has been calibrated properly.
It might take a little bit longer if a technician is performing a dynamic calibration. The vehicle must be driven during this testing phase in order to calibrate the camera. However, the calibration procedure cannot start until the technician has waited for the windshield to set for 30 minutes.
In general, the calibration procedure usually takes 30 to 45 minutes to complete.