THORLABS WFS150, Operation Manual

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Data flow chart
The following chart will give an overview that shows the data flow within the
Wavefront Sensor software and also point out user defined inputs and data
outputs.
Color code:
The brightness of the camera image is controlled within a loop to ensure an
optimal saturation level. Diameter and position of the beam is detected and these
data are used optionally for defining the instruments pupil area. Otherwise pupil
data can be defined by the user.
The image is scanned for detectable spots generated by the microlenses and
their positions are compared to reference positions. The user select an internal or
an user reference table of spot positions.
Spot deviations are calculated and afterwards integrated in order to get a