BLMS mini light source control

A python package that allows the control of the output mode and power of a Suplerlum BLMS mini light source via USB. Dependent on pySerial.

A simple example

>>> blms_ctrl = Superlum('COM4')
>>> blms_ctrl.connect()
>>> (status_code, _, _) = blms_ctrl.get_current_status()
>>> print(status_code)
1
>>> blms_ctrl.switch_hi_mode()
>>> blms_ctrl.switch_power()
>>> (status_code, _, status_txt) = blms_ctrl.get_current_status()
>>> print(status_code)
19
>>> print(status_text)
normal SLD temperature, SLD power is on, HI mode
>> blms_ctrl.close()

API reference

initiate an instance

blms_ctrl = Superlum(port)

connect to the source (must be done before writing commands)

blms_ctrl.connect()

switch LO/HI output mode (if currently in HI mode and turned on, the source will be turned off before switching)

blms_ctrl.switch_hi_mode()

switch power ON/OFF

blms_ctrl.switch_power()

determine current status and automatically set the source to HI output mode

blms_ctrl.set_hi_mode()

determine current status and automatically set the source to ON

blms_ctrl.set_power_on()

close the connection

blms_ctrl.close()