ADAS calibration expertise from Texa
Texa has outlined the advantages of its mobile calibration solution for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
“Designed to guarantee safety and comfort while driving, certain ADAS are mandatory with additional elements such as electronic rearview mirrors fitted to the latest generation vehicles,” said the company.
“Cameras and radar sensors must be recalibrated when repaired or replaced. Knowing how to intervene in this field is a strategic requirement for ensuring Commercial vehicles operate safely and efficiently. “
In the latest edition of its Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness, Section 5.6, the DVSA states: “It is vital that all maintenance activities associated with ADAS are completed by a competent person. It is important that the vehicle manufacturers’ technical specifications are met to reinstate the correct function of ADAS features. In certain circumstances it may be necessary to use On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) equipment to verify the correct operation of some ADAS systems.”
Texa advises that cameras and sensors should be checked for calibration when a windscreen is replaced/repaired; if an accident has occurred; or in the event of repair or adjustment of the suspension, or an engine control unit change/error.
“Some commercial vehicle makes need appropriate equipment to properly calibrate the multifunctional cameras, radars and sensors that control essential systems such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, forward collision warning and the emergency braking system,” the company continued.
CCS2 dynamics is Texa’s latest mobile solution for the calibration of light commercial and heavy-duty vehicles.
“It is compact, stable, and can be easily disassembled and transported in a small sized van, making it ideal for commercial windscreen fitters.
“The brain behind Texa’s CCS2 solution is the latest multi-brand diagnostic tablet, Axone Voice. The Truck and LCV software includes both static and dynamic calibration functions and combined with the CCS2 and TXT Multihub provides an ideal solution for the calibration of ADAS systems.
“The CCS2 utilises Bluetooth Distance Measurers which communicate directly with TEXA’s IDC5 software which guarantees correct positioning though a guided procedure.”
Texa also offers the IMI accredited training course, ‘Diagnosis and Calibration of Driver Assistance Systems for Truck’. This course focuses on the latest technologies being implemented by vehicle manufacturers for ADAS in heavy vehicles.
