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Evolution of the Bosch DAS 3000 calibration device for driver assistance systems

Reduced set-up time, user-friendly routines with maximum positioning and measurement accuracy

  • Computer-assisted calibration and adjustment device for camera/radar-based driver assistance systems
  • New graphical user interface for intuitive operation and new, efficient routines
  • Bumper position adapter for accurate and quick distance measurement towards the bumper
Nico Krespach

Nico Krespach

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Nico Krespach

Nico Krespach
Spokesperson Mobility (test equipment, diagnostic solutions, Bosch Classic, locations Automotive Aftermarket Germany)

Plochingen – As more and more vehicles are equipped with camera/radar-based driver assistance systems, automotive workshops see increasing demand for recalibration of these systems after performing repair or maintenance tasks. Therefore, Bosch developed the computer-based DAS 3000 calibration and adjustment device for the calibration of driver assistance systems of all popular vehicle.

Bosch now implemented a series of modifications and improvements in order to make the DAS 3000 calibration routines even faster and more user-friendly. New wheel clamps reduce the set-up time and maximize the measurement accuracy. A new graphical user interface allows even faster routines and intuitive operation. For distance measurements, referencing the bumper a new adapter ensures accurate and quick measurement in line with the vehicle manufacturers’ specifications. Existing systems can be updated by means of an upgrade kit. The devices and upgrades are available from September 2020.

Robust wheel clamps for accurate positioning on 14- to 24-inch rims

The DAS 3000 innovations reduce the setup time for the alignment by 30 percent. This is due, among other new features and uprades, to the new wheel clamps. Their robust frame is equipped with a socket for the installation of calibration targets and a circular level for exact centering on the wheel. Two retention arms fix the frame onto the wheel, a crossbar with sliding cylinders ensure consistent contact on the tire sidewall. These universal wheel clamps can be used universally for all rim sizes reaching from 14 to 24 inches. Even in case of extreme softline rims, they allow accurate positioning without damaging the rim flange. The DAS 3000 trolley is suitable to store the wheel clamps with the calibration targets.

The new graphical user interface for intuitive operation enhances the user friendliness and the system’s measurement accuracy. To achieve this, the menu navigation was revised, together with adjustments to the user instructions and screen presentations to reflect recent user study results. The alignment process is optimized by graphical animations showing the current position of both, DAS 3000 and its target position, with improved digital representation of distance, yaw angle and lateral offset values. Distance measurement with a front wheel reference is now improved using the new wheel clamps which are particularly convenient whenever the system is used in combination with lifts.

Bumper position measurement adapter

The DAS 3000 also benefits from the development of a new adapter which offers safe, damage free contact with the vehicle bumper. This measurement aid is attached to the front of the calibration frame. The adapter features a total height of 800 millimeters and is covered with soft rubber elements to allow positioning right on the vehicle bumper or front without running any risk of damaging the vehicle. The distance plate is designed for alignment on flat floor areas, but it can also be used on surface mounted lifts. Especially in case of front-camera calibration on Kia/Hyundai, Toyota, Mazda and Mercedes-Benz vehicles, this adapter allows a significant reduction in the calibration time. Moreover, it is well-suited for front radar calibration on VAG, BMW and Nissan vehicles. In these cases, the bumper represents a clear reference point while vehicle-specific distances of hidden radar sensors are displayed by the software.

The DAS 3000 calibration device can be used flexibly on all workstations set up according to the manufacturer specifications, on headlight test bays and on ground-mounted lifts. The system is managed by means of a workshop computer running Bosch ADAS positioning software and Esitronic 2.0 Online software in combination with Bosch diagnostic testers. Using different calibration targets, DAS 3000 is well-suited for calibration tasks on all common vehicle makes.

The Mobility Aftermarket division (MA) provides the aftermarket and repair shops worldwide with modern diagnostic and repair shop equipment and a wide range of spare parts – from new and exchange parts to repair solutions – for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Its product portfolio includes products made as Bosch original equipment, products developed in-house and specifically manufactured for the aftermarket, as well as services. About 16,000 associates, as well as a global logistics network, ensure that spare parts reach customers quickly and on time. MA supplies testing and repair-shop technology, diagnostic software, service training, and information services. In addition, the division is responsible for the “Bosch Service” repair-shop franchise, one of the world’s largest independent chains of repair-shops, with some 13,000 workshops, and more than 1,000 “AutoCrew” partners in over 100 countries. In addition, with Bosch Classic, MA supports owners of classic cars with a wide range of spare parts and services.

Additional information can be accessed at www.boschaftermarket.com

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 429,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2023). The company generated sales of 91.6 billion euros in 2023. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and an orientation to sustainability. In this context, Bosch’s broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in sensor technology, software, and services to offer customers cross-domain solutions from a single source. It also applies its expertise in connectivity and artificial intelligence in order to develop and manufacture user-friendly, sustainable products. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 470 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch’s innovative strength is key to the company’s further development. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 90,000 associates in research and development, of which nearly 48,000 are software engineers.

Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com, www.iot.bosch.com, www.bosch-press.com.

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