HMS – Height and Angle Measurement System
Accurate vehicle dynamics data – referenced to the road surface
The HMS (Height Measurement System) from Sensoric Solutions extends the possibilities of optical vehicle dynamics measurement. In addition to precise ride height measurement, the system – depending on configuration – also determines wheel camber angle as well as vehicle pitch and roll angles.
Unlike IMU-based systems, which only measure relative to the horizon, HMS provides angles referenced directly to the road surface – delivering more realistic and reliable test data.
Its modular sensor arrangement enables flexible setups for a wide range of applications in vehicle dynamics testing, motorsports, tire and suspension development, and ADAS validation.
Height
Pitch Angle
Roll Angle
Torsion
Camber Angle
many more with OMS
Your Benefits at a Glance
- Precise height measurement: > 1,000 Hz measuring rate, repeatability < 0.1 mm, linearity ±0.23 % FS
- Angle measurement to the road surface: Pitch & roll unaffected by road slope or banked curves
- Camber angle at the wheel: Two sensors per wheel for accurate camber measurement
- Synchronized data output: All sensor signals combined in the integrator box and output via CAN / CAN-FD
- Web-based configuration: Easy setup and live monitoring via Ethernet
- Rugged & compact: IP67 protection, only 49 × 40.3 × 13.6 mm, weight: 67 g
Applications
- Vehicle dynamics & chassis development
- Tire and wheel testing
- Motorsport & track analysis
- ADAS & autonomous driving validation
- Proving ground and indoor testing
- Tractor–trailer torsion measurement
System Overview
The HMS system consists of compact HMS 1 laser sensors, mounted at various points on the vehicle, and an integrator box that combines and synchronizes all signals. Configuration, sensor assignment, and live monitoring are performed via a convenient web interface over Ethernet.
System Configurations
Depending on the number and arrangement of sensors, the following measurement modes are possible:
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1 sensor → Absolute ride height at a single point
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2 sensors on one wheel → Camber angle measurement relative to the road
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2 sensors in line → Pitch or roll angle relative to the road
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3 sensors freely positioned → Simultaneous pitch & roll measurement without special frames
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4 sensors in H-frame → Pitch & dual roll signals, including torsion (e.g. tractor–trailer)
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+ OMS 7 / OMS Race → Combined output of all dynamic variables in one system, synchronized via CAN
All data is processed in the integrator box and output synchronously over CAN / CAN-FD, making it easy to integrate into existing DAQ systems.
Height Laser Sensor HMS 1
Technical Data – HMS 1
| Parameter | Specification |
| Measurement principle | Laser-Triangulation (Laserklasse 2) |
| Measuring frequency | > 1.000 Hz |
| Range | 50 … 550 mm |
| Repeatability | < 0,1 mm |
| Linearity deviation | ± 0,23 % FS |
| Operating temperature | −10 … +50 °C (Betrieb) |
| Protection class | IP67 |
HMS Integrator Box
he HMS Integrator Box is the central hub of the system. It combines signals from up to four HMS sensors and, if required, an OMS sensor. All values are synchronized and provided via a galvanically isolated CAN / CAN-FD interface. The Ethernet port gives direct access to the intuitive web interface for configuration and monitoring.
HMS Integrator Box
Interfaces
- 4 × HMS sensor inputs
- Power supply (10 … 36 V)
- Ethernet for configuration & live data
- CAN / CAN-FD data output (125 – 1,000 kBaud)
Key Features
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Easy integration with OMS 7 and OMS Race for extended vehicle dynamics measurement
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Web-based parameterization without additional software
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Synchronized data from all sensors in a single data stream
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Rugged, compact design for automotive testing environments
Why HMS from Sensoric Solutions?
With HMS, Sensoric Solutions expands its proven OMS sensor family by adding accurate height and angle measurement directly referenced to the road surface. By combining all measurements into one integrator box, customers benefit from a unified, robust, and easy-to-integrate system for the most demanding vehicle dynamics tests.
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