what is advanced driver assistance system (adas)

Here are some more details about ADAS in general.  We stay up to date on technology that impacts our customers and will continue to evolve our service.  If you have further questions, you can find more information online, or by contacting the service department at your local car dealer.

Vehicles with ADAS capture information using difference cameras, radars and sensors. Advanced driver assistance systems sensors and cameras can be located in the windshield, in the roofline near the headliner, in the front grille and the sides/rear of the vehicle. 

• Stereo Cameras – Binocular = for depth perception
• Single Camera – Monocular = for Traffic Sign Recognition, Loss Damage Waiver (also called Collision Damage Waiver or CDW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW).
• Sonar/Lidar/Laser/Radar Sensors – for judging distances between objects = Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Automatic Emergency Breaking (AEB), Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Pre-Crash, Pedestrian Recognition, Rear Collision Warning, Lane Change Assistance (LCA) and Forward Collision Warning (FWC)

• Passive (provide information): Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Pedestrian Recognition, Blind Spot Warning, Cross Traffic Alert, Night Vision and Traffic Sign Recognition to name a few.
  
• Active (take control of vehicle): Adaptive Cruise Control, Advanced/Autonomous Emergency Braking Systems (AEB), Lane Departure Warning/Lane Keep Assist (LDW/LKA) and Automatic Parking.

Passive systems usually only display an audio or visual alert. Example, a Forward Collision Warning might sound a “beep” or “chime” and/or present a display on the dashboard.

Active systems will actually change the speed or direction of the vehicle.

Recalibration is often required when servicing ADAS equipped vehicles. This is done  on site by our team of technicians. 

Our team will determine: 

• As to whether the vehicle has ADAS applications fitted.
• Which ADAS function(s) require sensor calibration.
• What type of calibration is required for the systems: i.e. static, dynamic or combination of these.
• The methods and equipment required for recalibration
• The best choice to properly recalibrate your systems.

We are very familiar with both types of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) recalibrations (Static and Dynamic).

Static Calibration - Calibration of windscreen based ADAS sensors by use of a Calibration Tool which may include, aiming targets, wheel alignment equipment and or diagnostic tools.  The process is carried out without driving the vehicle.

Dynamic Calibration – Calibration of windscreen based ADAS sensors by means of driving the vehicle on the road following the vehicle manufacturer’s prescribed method. May require diagnostic tool to perform this operation.

• We ensure the windshield ordered/installed meets the right optical quality for the ADAS system to work as the Vehicle Manufacturer intended.
• In cases of Dynamic Calibration, the vehicle will need to be driven on public roads in order to complete the calibration service.
• If the calibration cannot be carried out at the time of the windshield replacement service an alternative date/appointment may need to be scheduled.
• Ensure the correct calibration technology which includes the Diagnostic/Calibration Equipment is available at the time of service.
• Clearly communicate all times frames that recalibration may take.
• Print the calibration certificate. (when applicable)
• Provide you with a copy of the calibration certificate and retain a copy of the calibration certificate for your records. (when applicable)

It is important our customers are confident in the quality of care taken with their vehicle when visiting All Star Auto Glass for their repairs and replacement. Here are a couple of videos that explain calibration of your ADAS system. 

Why Calibrate? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwgk-n2hfnw

Importance of ADAS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE_sdOX2Y2Q