Bosch CTA218-1 Universal ADAS Target Board — Bosch DAS 3000 Calibration System

The Bosch CTA218-1 is a universal calibration target board designed for use with the Bosch DAS 3000 ADAS recalibration system. If your shop does windshield replacements, front-end collision repairs, or any work that disturbs a forward-facing camera, you need a properly specified target board to complete the static calibration procedure. This is that board for vehicles that don't require a brand-specific pattern target.

What This Target Board Does

Static ADAS calibration requires placing a precisely printed target panel at a defined distance and angle in front of the vehicle. The DAS 3000 frame holds the target at the correct height and lateral position; the target itself provides the visual pattern the camera system locks onto during the recalibration sequence. The CTA218-1 carries a universal pattern that covers calibration procedures across a range of vehicle makes and models where a manufacturer-specific target is not required.

• Designed for Bosch DAS 3000: Mounts directly to the DAS 3000 recalibration fixture — no adapters or workarounds needed.
• Universal Pattern: Used where vehicle-brand-specific targets (CTA-series) are not required for the calibration procedure.
• Static Calibration Use: Supports forward-facing camera recalibration after windshield replacement, camera R&R, or front suspension/alignment work that displaces sensor aim.
• Guided Workflow Compatible: Works within the on-screen guided calibration workflow in the Bosch ADS 525X and ADS 625X scan tools, which direct placement and confirm correct positioning before the calibration routine runs.
• Durable Construction: Built for repeated shop use — the target surface must remain flat, clean, and undamaged to ensure accurate calibration results.

When Do You Need This Target?

Any time a forward-facing camera is disturbed, the vehicle's ADAS system requires recalibration before the car leaves your shop. Common triggers include:

• Windshield replacement (the camera mounts to the glass or bracket attached to the glass)
• Camera removal and reinstall for any reason
• Front-end collision repair that moves or replaces the bumper, grille, or radiator support
• Suspension or steering component replacement that changes thrust angle or ride height
• Wheel alignment service on vehicles with front-facing cameras that use road geometry as a calibration reference

Without completing the calibration, lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking, and other camera-dependent safety features may operate incorrectly or throw fault codes. Liability exposure and comeback risk are real. This target board is the tool that closes that loop.

How It Fits Into the DAS 3000 Workflow

The Bosch DAS 3000 system positions the recalibration frame using wheel-hub thrust-angle markers and distance measurements. The ADS 525X or 625X scan tool walks the technician through setup step by step. Once the frame is positioned and the correct target board is mounted, the scan tool initiates the calibration sequence. The vehicle's camera system captures the target pattern, the module recalibrates, and the scan tool confirms completion with pass/fail verification. The CTA218-1 is the target you mount to the frame for this procedure on applicable vehicles.

Compatible Equipment

• Required Frame: Bosch DAS 3000 ADAS Recalibration Fixture
• Compatible Scan Tools: Bosch ADS 525X, Bosch ADS 625X
• Positioning System: Bosch ADAS Positioning (BAP) System (for assisted frame placement)
• Target Type: Universal — for vehicles not requiring a brand-specific CTA-series pattern board

If you are unsure whether your vehicle coverage requires the CTA218-1 universal board or a brand-specific target, call us. We can cross-reference the vehicle make and the DAS 3000 target selection guide to confirm the right board before you order.

Why Buy From OEM Diagnostic Tools?

• ADAS Specialists Since 2016: We sell and support Bosch ADAS equipment every day. We understand how the DAS 3000 system works and which targets apply to which vehicles.
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