Autel IA900WA MaxiSYS Wheel Alignment & ADAS Calibration Frame (Tablet & Software Sold Separately)

The Autel IA900WA is the MaxiSYS calibration frame that performs both four-wheel alignment and ADAS component calibration from a single mobile unit. Six high-resolution cameras and a motor-driven crossbar handle the positioning work; the MaxiSYS tablet drives the software. Vehicle coverage spans U.S., Asian, and European passenger vehicles model year 1996 and newer.

This listing is the IA900WA frame package (Autel part number AUTEL-CSC9000) — the bare frame with the included accessory kit. The MaxiSYS Ultra tablet, MaxiFLASH VCI, ADAS calibration software, and wheel alignment software are sold separately. If you want the frame plus tablet and software in one box, the matching IA900WA All Systems package or the tablet-included IA900AST All-Systems package are the next steps up.

One frame replaces two separate work cells. Wheel alignment and ADAS calibration share the same camera array, the same tablet, the same workspace, and the same workflow — the technician reads alignment values, completes adjustments, and moves directly into ADAS calibration without repositioning equipment or relearning a second software platform.

Industry partnerships: Autel is a Rivian Certified Collision equipment supplier, an Auto Glass Safety Council partner, and an i-Car Sustaining Partner — useful context for collision and ADAS shops working inside those program networks.

Combined wheel alignment and ADAS calibration on one frame

The IA900WA is the same hardware for both jobs. Frame-embedded HD cameras and targeted wheel clamps recognize targets and calculate the frame's current angle, distance, and offset to the vehicle. Onscreen prompts guide frame placement; when each parameter is in range a green check appears and the vehicle is ready for calibration.

Fully optical target placement — six high-resolution cameras

Six cameras at 3072 × 2048 pixels each handle target detection and identification. Optical positioning is the difference between calibration that takes a minute and calibration that takes thirty — without it, frame placement is a tedious mechanical-measurement exercise, and the supplier's published placement time of roughly one minute applies to this optical workflow specifically.

Robotic crossbar with automatic height adjustment

The crossbar is motor-driven. Height adjustment is a single button press, and the crossbar then tracks vehicle height changes on the lift automatically — accommodating everything from full alignment-lift height down to as low as 6 inches. Fine-tuning knobs on the column handle pitch, yaw, roll, and crossbar position (left/right). A folding crossbar collapses the arms for storage and transport.

Unlevel-floor compensation

Level flooring is one of the critical environmental factors for successful ADAS calibration. An uneven floor — common in shops with sloped drainage — can cause calibration failures or unsafe calibrations. The Unlevel Floor Compensation function allows selection of any surface (level floor, unlevel floor, or on-a-rack) and delivers a successful calibration regardless of the flooring status.

Wheel-alignment software runs on the MaxiSYS tablet — no separate PC

The wheel-alignment software lives on the same MaxiSYS Ultra tablet used for diagnostics and ADAS calibration. Illustrated alignment instructions, live readings, required tools, and adjustment locations all display on a single screen. The shop runs alignment, post-alignment diagnostics, steering-angle reset, and ADAS calibration without a tool change.

All wheel-alignment measurements on one screen

Measurement output goes beyond basic camber, caster, and toe. The graphical results view shows thrust angle, SAI, toe-out on turns, setback, symmetrical value, and per-axle wheelbase and track-width dimensions — the data a technician needs to diagnose frame alignment, engine-cradle alignment, bent parts, and loose parts, not just final-stage toe adjustment.

Rolling diameter and per-wheel toe display

A separate rolling-diameter view captures per-wheel toe in inches along with percentage indicators across the axle pair. Mismatched rolling diameters are a common root cause of steering pull; surfacing them on the alignment screen lets the technician identify a tire-driven pull before chasing it through suspension adjustment.

Tread depth and tire pressure capture

Vehicle inspection captures three tread-depth readings across each tire's contact patch (inside / center / outside) and the current tire pressure, color-coded against the minimum threshold. The data attaches to the alignment record so a customer who declines a tire recommendation has it noted on the post-service report.

Bump-steer diagnosis

Bump steer — toe change as the suspension compresses and rebounds — is what makes a vehicle wander or pull off-line over bumps. The Bump Steer measurement raises and lowers the vehicle on the lift and graphs the resulting toe and camber change against ride height, isolating bump-steer behavior that a static alignment would never expose.

Wheel-off and raised-vehicle adjustment modes

Some vehicles require the wheel to come off to reach the adjustment hardware; some are too long for the alignment-lift surface to capture a rolling compensation with the vehicle fully down. The tool's Advanced Adjustment supports both — wheel-off mode reads through hub-mounted target adapters, and raised-vehicle mode lifts the vehicle off the lift surface to capture rolling compensation.

ADAS calibration — guided target alignment

Frame-embedded HD cameras, targeted wheel clamps, and positioning software recognize the wheel targets and calculate the frame's current angle, distance, and offset to the vehicle. Onscreen prompts guide rough and fine adjustment of the frame; when each parameter is in range a green check appears and the vehicle is ready for calibration. Fully optical positioning is the difference between calibration that takes a minute and calibration that takes thirty.

Step-by-step illustrated ADAS instructions

From pre-calibration vehicle and environment conditioning through positioning, calibration, and documentation, the MaxiSYS workflow walks the technician through each stage with illustrations of the vehicle, the target, and the frame as it's being adjusted. The same illustrated walkthrough is used regardless of which ADAS system is being calibrated, which keeps the training learning curve short across mixed-make shops.

Pre-scan and post-scan documentation

A pre-scan identifies existing faults and inventories all safety or convenience systems on the vehicle before work begins. A post-scan after calibration produces a detailed report — module-by-module status, alignment readings, calibration results, and technician notes — that vehicle owners, sublets, and insurance companies can use as evidence that faults were repaired and OE-required calibrations were performed to specification.

Network topology view for module health

The topology view renders the vehicle's module network as a visual map so the technician can see at a glance which controllers are reporting faults, which are passing, and which haven't been reached. Topology pops up after the pre-scan, before the alignment quick-check — so codes that affect alignment or ADAS readings are visible upstream of the work, not discovered after.

Inline service info and wiring diagrams

The MaxiSYS tablet runs a full browser, so subscription service-information webpages — wiring diagrams, OE repair procedures, TSBs — open inside the same workflow the technician is already in. No second device, no laptop carted to the bay, no flipping back and forth between the scan tool and a separate parts terminal.

Vehicle coverage

Alignment coverage spans U.S., Asian, and European passenger vehicles 1996 and newer. ADAS calibration coverage includes static calibration packages for Lane Departure Warning, Around View Monitoring, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detection, LIDAR, Night Vision, and Rear Collision Warning across brands including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche, Nissan, Infiniti, Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, Lexus, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Honda, Acura, Alfa Romeo, General Motors, and Ford. The MaxiSYS ADAS & Wheel Alignment filter inside the tool lets the technician check, per vehicle, which alignment and ADAS functions are supported before the job starts. Calibration coverage in practice depends on which target packages the shop has on hand.

The IA900WA frame ships with the following accessory kit (Autel "What's Included" list):

• Wheel Clamp (4x) — self-centering rim clamps with mounted ADAS wheel targets
• Wheel Target (4x) — high-contrast dot-pattern targets used by the cameras for wheel-position identification
• Distance Target (1x) — vertical-stand target for frame-to-vehicle distance reference
• Steering Wheel Lock (1x) — holds the steering wheel stationary during alignment measurement
• Wheel Chock (2x) — prevents vehicle roll during the alignment procedure
• Brake Lock (1x) — pedal depressor for brake-applied measurements

Not included with the IA900WA frame (sold separately):

• MaxiSYS Ultra tablet and MaxiFLASH VCI
• ADAS calibration software upgrade for the MaxiSYS Ultra
• Wheel alignment software upgrade for the MaxiSYS Ultra
• System-specific target packages (LDW, AVM, ACC, BSD, LIDAR, NVS, RCW) — purchased per the vehicle brands the shop services

Optional accessory upgrades

The following accessories are not part of the standard IA900WA kit but are commonly added by shops working specific vehicle profiles:

• 500-20 Ride Height Target
• 500-21 Wide-Angle Target
• IA900STP Sliding Target Panel
• IA900DOCK Ultra Docking Station
• 500-17 Tire Clamps (set of four) — attach to the tires rather than the rims when rim contact isn't ideal

A clear, level workspace is required to use the frame for either alignment or ADAS work. The supplier's workspace requirements document specifies the following bay dimensions for the IA900WA:

• Minimum bay: 23 ft long × 13 ft wide × 10 ft ceiling (7 m × 4 m × 3 m)
• Wheel alignment setup: position the frame 6.5 – 10 ft (2 – 3 m) directly in front of the lift, centered on the lift's centerline. If using a four-post lift, the lift width must be at least 8 ft 9 in (2.67 m)
• ADAS calibration setup: position the frame 3.5 in – 20 ft (10 cm – 6 m) directly in front of the vehicle, centered on the vehicle. Allow at least 4 ft 7 in (1.4 m) of clear space on each side of the vehicle and at least 5 ft 3 in (1.6 m) behind it

The Autel IA900WA carries a one-year limited warranty from the manufacturer. Coverage details are in Section 9.1 of the IA900WA user manual, linked under Documents below.

Does the IA900WA include the MaxiSYS Ultra tablet and software?

No. The IA900WA is the calibration frame and standard accessory kit only. The MaxiSYS Ultra tablet, MaxiFLASH VCI, ADAS calibration software, and wheel alignment software are sold separately. If those are needed in one purchase, the IA900AST All-Systems package linked above bundles the frame, all-systems target set, tablet, VCI, and both software upgrades together.

Can the IA900WA work with a four-post lift, or only a scissor lift?

Both. For a double-scissor lift, position the frame 6.5 – 10 ft in front of the lift. For a four-post lift, the lift width must be at least 8 ft 9 in (2.67 m) to accommodate the alignment workflow.

What ADAS systems can the IA900WA calibrate out of the box?

The IA900WA frame is the positioning hardware; the systems calibrated depend on which target packages the shop owns. The base IA900WA kit does not include vehicle-specific ADAS targets. Target packages are sold individually (single-brand LDW, AVM, ACC, BSD, LIDAR, NVS, RCW) or bundled in the All-Systems target set. The IA900LDWT Lane Departure Warning package with tablet and the IA900AS / IA900AST All-Systems packages linked above bundle target sets with the frame.

What's the alignment reading accuracy?

0.02 degrees, per Autel's published specification.

Does the frame handle uneven floors?

Yes. Unlevel Floor Compensation lets the technician select level floor, unlevel floor, or on-a-rack as the workspace condition; the software compensates for surface variations to deliver a successful calibration.

Is in-shop setup or training included?

Per Autel, the purchase of an IA900 system may include in-shop setup and onboarding training performed by an Autel ADAS expert. Whether this applies to a specific order depends on the authorized dealer — contact MGS to confirm what's included for your purchase.

• MaxiSYS Intelligent ADAS IA900WA User Manual
• IA900WA Workspace Requirements
• IA900WA Wheel Alignment & ADAS Calibration Brochure
• IA900WA — Alignments Without Limits Brochure
• MaxiSYS IA900WA All Systems Brochure
• MaxiSYS IA900WA Brochure (French)
• ADASWAUPGRADE Expansion Package
• MSULTRAADAS Expansion Package
• Autel ADAS Comparison Chart