Martin's ADAS Blog

In the next three articles, I will focus on the subject of antennas:

1. Criteria for choosing the right antenna

2. An example of a roof antenna

3. Antennas in the automotive industry

 

I'll try to explain the subject in as understandable as possible, considering my personal experiences and adding some practical tips.

  

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Today we’re getting technical: It’s all about heating in laminated and tempered safety glass. We answer the questions “How does a heated automotive glass work and how can it be tested professionally?”

 

Nowadays, heated backlights are part of the basic design of every vehicle, but heated windscreens are becoming more and more popular. If the heating doesn’t work after glass replacement, the automotive glass is often the first thing that is suspected. But that’s not always the case: as an electrical consumer in the vehicle, the heating itself can also be affected by contact resistances and poor plug connections.

 

 

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Today I want to cover an exciting topic: Head-Up-Displays (HUD). I’ll talk about their functions and setting options after a windscreen replacement.

 

Various automotive manufacturers like Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, and others equip their vehicles with HUD. Using this, important information is directly displayed in the driver’s field of vision while driving. This helps increase attention on the traffic ahead as the driver doesn’t need to switch focus between the road, speedometer, navigation system and various other information or entertainment systems.

 

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While setting up a calibration system you could encounter some problems. In the following checklist, I’ll explain how to recognize these and what you need to think about.

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There are currently two common calibration methods for camera and radar system: Firstly, Dynamic Calibration, where the vehicle is calibrated during the test drive. Secondly, Static Calibration, where the vehicle is calibrated while stationary using a target board. In this article we will go through the differences between these approaches and their advantages and disadvantages.

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We’ve already reviewed several ADAS related topics in theory, but it can be really challenging and time-consuming to use all the things we’ve learned in daily life. So, we’re offering a remote calibration solution to support you with calibration services after windscreen replacement.

 

Our remote solution is called ReCO™ - Remote Calibration Overair

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To be able to calibrate properly, your calibration station should meet a few requirements. Therefore, Martin arranged an inspection appointment with TÜV-Rheinland to get our calibration station in Gelsenkirchen (Germany) reviewed by a certified inspector. I’m summarizing all the relevant information in this blog article.

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The camera for the lane departure warning system is often mixed up with the LiDaR module. In fact, these are two independent sensors. In this article I will explain what exactly the LiDaR sensor does.

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There are different causes of fogged windows in the car. Let's take a closer look at how the fog sensor works and how it helps with fogged windows.

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The Long Range Radar Sensor (LRRS) is an important device when it comes to detecting objects at longer distances. As with all radar sensors, the devil is in the detail – I’ll explain why in this blog post.

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The camera is of critical importance in today's glazing solutions. In this blog post, I’ll explain exactly how the camera works. In current vehicles, the lane departure warning system is almost standard equipment. This makes it even more important to understand why a camera calibration is mandatory after a windscreen replacement.

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Along with the camera and the fog sensor, the rain light sensor (RLS) is one of the most common sensors fitted in today's windscreens. We'll take a closer look at how it works today.

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Today we'll look at why axle geometry is crucial for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

For any electrical system to work effectively and without failure, the mechanical system must be in good working order.

If we look at the calibration of a camera and radar system, it means, the control units need an intact chassis as a base. If this works, then you're already one step closer to successful calibration.

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Detecting Important Errors - Diagnosing a problem will often involve a wide variety of fault in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Here are a few tips so that you can stay on top of things.

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You should always check the vehicle load before each calibration. This can have a drastic effect on the calibration of ADAS because of changes to the pitch angle.

If you're carrying out a static calibration of a radar or camera system, the target (reference panel) is positioned using criteria specified by the manufacturer. The vehicle also needs to be set to the manufacturers criteria, such as the fuel tank being full.

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Modern vehicles have a high energy demand. This means it’s important to make sure that the battery has plenty of power during diagnosis. In this chapter of my blog, I will explain how it works and what you need to consider.

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Hi, I'm Martin and I'm working as an automotive technician and ADAS expert for Pilkington. ADAS (= Advanced driver assistance systems) are installed as standard equipment in cars nowadays and need to be re-calibrated after a windscreen replacement. With ReCO™ (= Remote Calibration Overair), we support you in ADAS calibration: we unlock security gateways and perform incoming diagnostics, troubleshooting and calibrations remotely for you. Additionally, I want to share my know-how and experience from my daily business in this blog with you. Have fun reading it!

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