Thermal3 Command
(requires ENG access)
bbs level <offset> [<width>]

Variables offset Specifies the first spot for calibration from 0 to 463.
width Specifies the number of spots for calibration from 1 to 464.

Description Calculate the pulse height for the pixel(s) at all pixel levels ( the pulse height includes the background power of the pixel(s) ). The beam-balance calculates the required stroke profile by adjusting the pixel levels. The monitor command bbs level <offset> [<width>] can be used to determine the relationship between pixel levels and pulse heights ( it's not linear ). The performance of the beam-balance can be improved by determining and compensating for the relationship between pixel levels and pulse heights.

Note that the level profile will close the shutter. However, the level profile will not configure the laser diode driver, beam-pointing driver or light valve driver.

Notes Thermal 1.0 / 1.7x equivalents:
  • The monitor command bbs level <offset> [<width>] does not have an equivalent.

Thermal 2 equivalents:
  • The monitor command bbs level <offset> [<width>] is comparable to bbs level <offset> [nocal].

Related Documents ERRORCODE: [06404] The mode / state of the laser diode is invalid
ERRORCODE: [06405] The mode / state of the beam-pointing is invalid

Applies to: THERMAL3
Access: ENG
Modified: Wed Jul 16 04:28:29 2008
Updated: Wed Jul 16 04:52:22 2008
Module: BBS