Profile Mode

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This topic introduces how to adjust the parameters in the profile mode, in order to obtain the satisfactory profile.

Before reading this topic, please read Adjust Parameters.

Determine Data Quality

Determine the quality of the profile data according to the following criteria. If the data quality is not good, adjust the parameters according to the next section.

  • The profile should be mostly complete without gaps.

    Complete profile

    profile complete

    Incomplete profile

    profile incomplete

  • The tilt of the profile and the height difference between two locations in the profile should match those of the actual object.

    Satisfactory profile

    profile depth correct

    Tilt of the profile not matching that of the actual object

    profile tilted

    Height difference of two locations in the profile not matching that of the actual object

    profile height error

Adjust Parameters in Profile Mode

Please follow the procedure below to adjust the parameters in the profile mode. After adjusting parameters, acquire data again to check if the data quality changes.

  1. (Optional) If the tilt of the profile or the height difference between two locations in the profile does not match those of the actual object, perform Tilt Correction or Height Correction.

  2. Adjust the parameters that affect profile processing:

View Acquisition Information

The following information is displayed at the bottom of the data display area:

Information Description

Max Capture Attempts

The number of times data has been acquired.

Number of Frames Lost

The number of frames lost during acquisition. Usually, the trigger signal is sent too fast or repeatedly, and the device cannot respond to a new trigger signal while the previous frame is being processed. If the value continues to increase, please check the rate at which trigger signals are sent.

Max Scan Rate

The current max scan rate.

Scan rate in real time

The current actual scan rate.

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