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Pre-requisites Category Chart

CIECA's Calibration Committee created a chart of common categories of pre-requisites for calibration to work with the CIC Calibration workflow.  This is to help repairers and is not a standard.

Pre-requisite VehicleService Information ToolingEnvironmentComments
 Modification InspectionXX  This can get complicated, covered in workflow
 Low Voltage battery system charged and testedXXX Low voltage is the #1 cause of misdiagnosis and failed programming/calibration events.  Battery charger, tester, and voltage maintainer needed
 Vehicle AlignmentX XX When required due to repairs performed alignment equipment/rack
 Vehicle Alignment CheckXXX  If alignment was not required due to repairs Alignment equipment or alignment measurement equipment
 Tire PressureXX  Set to vehicle tire placard spec
 Excess Cargo RemovedXX   
 Fuel LevelXX  Dependent on system/component being calibrated and manufacture/model
 Lighting   XLighting has been learned and industry best practices adopted by trial and error (effects visual sensor/camera calibrations)
 Space requirements X XDependent on sensor or system being calibrated (360 view floor targets demand the most space)
 Obstructions   XMetallic obstructions effect radar sensor calibrations, contrasting patterns/debris/shadows effect visual/camera sensors
 Floor Surface   XHave not seen consistent specification/tolerance on level floor in manufacture service information
Floor-wall Colors   XLearned industry best practice, off white beige or light grey wit no contrasting patterns, effects visual camara sensors.
Dynamic Test/Calibration Route X XOnly a description of route characteristics and general range is available in SI depending on manufacture/model/system/sensor being dynamically calibrated
 Capable Scan/Diagnostic Tooling X X

Depends on manufacture, model, sensor calibration being performed, manufacturer certification programs may dictate certain scanning equipment/providers
 Target Fixtures/Targets XX Depends on manufacture, model, sensor calibration being performed
Measuring/Set Up Equipment XX Tape measures, lasers, floor marking etc.