ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) technologies such as Blind Spot Monitoring, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Departure Warning rely on cameras, radar, and sensors to provide timely alerts, braking assistance, and steering intervention.
Accurate calibration is essential to make sure these features operate with precision, offering the necessary protection to drivers, passengers, and other road users.
Why accurate calibration is essential
ADAS calibration ensures safety systems can detect, warn, and react correctly in real-world driving scenarios.
Misalignment or improper calibration of sensors can lead to malfunctioning safety features, such as failing to detect obstacles or providing inaccurate warnings. This can severely compromise safety, as these systems are designed to act at critical moments to prevent accidents or minimise damage.
“At Logicar Australia, we prioritise equipping workshops with the latest ADAS calibration technology to help them maximise both their skillsets and business opportunities,” Logicar chief executive officer, Colette Kirby, said.
“Partnering with Thinkcar, we offer cutting-edge hardware and software solutions that ensure workshops can quickly and accurately calibrate ADAS systems to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) standards.
“Our Thinkcar Diagnostic Tool provides step-by-step guidance for calibrating ADAS systems on each specific vehicle, ensuring compliance with manufacturer requirements.
“The tool also includes a pre-scan and post-calibration report, streamlining the process for technicians. This approach not only improves safety but also enhances workshop efficiency.”
Managing environmental factors in calibration
Environmental conditions like temperature, lighting, and road surfaces can significantly impact the accuracy of ADAS calibration.
For example, some sensors may not function correctly in low light or extreme temperatures.
Technicians must be aware of these factors to ensure the calibration process is carried out under optimal conditions.
Logicar states using the right calibration equipment allows technicians to account for these variables, ensuring the system performs as designed.
Versatility of ADAS calibration frames
“Our ADAS calibration frames are designed to support over 45 different types of target and pattern boards, ensuring precise camera-based calibrations for systems like AVM (All-View 360° Monitoring), FCM (Forward Collision Mitigation), and RCW (Rear Collision Warning),” Kirby said.
“We also provide additional calibration accessories, such as radar/sonar reflectors, for systems like Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).
“This range of tools ensures workshops can calibrate virtually any vehicle with ADAS technology, no matter the system.”
Ongoing training and research for technicians
Logicar says it emphasises the importance of ongoing ADAS calibration training and encourage technicians to engage in personal research.
“This continuous learning ensures they stay up to date with the rapidly evolving ADAS technologies,” Kirby said.
“By staying informed, technicians can enhance the safety, accuracy, and efficiency of their calibration work, while maintaining compliance with industry expectations and standards, minimising liability, and meeting the growing demand for properly calibrated ADAS systems.”
For more information call Logicar on 1300 322 782.