ADAS Recalibration System
ADAS recalibration systems for advanced driver assistance system sensor alignment and calibration following windshield replacement, front-end suspension work, four-wheel alignment, and collision repair. This collection covers target-board and dynamic calibration systems from Hofmann for passenger vehicles equipped with cameras, radar, LiDAR, and ultrasonic sensors. Alamo Equipment is an authorized dealer with technical support and installation service nationwide.
ADAS Recalibration System FAQs
ADAS recalibration systems for advanced driver assistance system sensor alignment and calibration following windshield replacement, front-end suspension work, four-wheel alignment, and collision repair.
ADAS recalibration is the process of realigning and reprogramming the sensors — cameras, radar, ultrasonic, and LiDAR — that make up a vehicle's ADAS. Recalibration is required after windshield replacement (camera field-of-view changes), wheel alignment or suspension work (radar aim
changes), front-end collision repair, and any service that moves or replaces sensors or their mounting structures.
ADAS recalibration equipment supports static calibration (using precision target boards in a controlled indoor environment) and dynamic calibration (driving at specified speeds on specific road types to allow the system to self-calibrate). Many modern vehicles require one or both methods, depending on sensor type and OEM requirements.
Sensors that commonly require recalibration include forward-facing cameras (lane keep assist, auto emergency braking, traffic sign recognition), front and rear radar modules (adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring), LiDAR sensors on equipped vehicles, and ultrasonic sensors for parking assist. Any sensor whose aim, mounting, or calibration data changes requires recalibration per OEM procedures.
Most ADAS recalibration requires a combination of specialized target boards or fixtures and vehicle-specific calibration software, typically accessed through OEM diagnostic software or a compatible
aftermarket diagnostic platform. The physical calibration targets must be positioned at OEM-specified distances and heights, which requires a dedicated calibration bay area.
Static ADAS calibration requires a level, measured floor area typically 20 to 30 feet in front of the vehicle for target board placement, depending on sensor type and OEM specification. The floor must be level and the area free of reflective surfaces and obstructions that could interfere with sensor targeting.
ADAS recalibration systems from Hofmann cover a broad range of domestic and import passenger vehicles equipped with camera, radar, and ADAS sensor systems. Coverage is updated through software updates as new vehicle models enter the market. Contact Alamo Equipment for current vehicle coverage lists for specific Hofmann system models.
Yes. OEM position statements and many insurance direct repair program requirements now mandate ADAS recalibration following repairs that could affect sensor aim — particularly windshield replacement and structural repairs. Collision shops and alignment-equipped service centers are increasingly required to have ADAS capability to maintain OEM certification and DRP status.
Alamo Equipment provides equipment support and can connect shops with Hofmann training resources for ADAS calibration system operation. ADAS calibration procedures are vehicle-specific and require technician training to perform correctly — equipment alone is not sufficient without understanding OEM calibration procedures for each vehicle type.