imc Downloads & Updates: Keeping Up to Date

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When you purchase software and/or hardware from imc, you become part of the imc family of users. The strength of this user base of over 10,000 measurement systems and 30,000 user licenses, and our close ties between our engineers and many of our users, means we never stop improving our software.

Confused about releases, updates and upgrades? Learn more in the notes below.

  Version Current Release

imc STUDIO (System Operation Software)

(CRONOSflex, CRONOScompact, CRONOS-PL/SL, DAX, SPARTAN, BusDAQ, ...)
  3.0 R4

Current Version: 3.0 R4 (Build 11/15/2011) (1.43 GB)
(Note: includes imc Devices 2.7; paid per-system firmware updates are necessary if moving from imc Devices v. 2.6 or earlier)

  • Refer to readme.txt for installation instructions
  • If requested during setup, here are the Windows Component Updates (.NET, etc.)
  • Note: this upgrade is not automatic from imc Devices v. 2.6 or earlier; a firmware code is required before software will work with your system! See notes below.

Previous Stable Version: 3.0 R4 Build 7/7/11 Ed. 3 (1.17 GB)
     

imc DEVICES (System Operation Software)

(All imc Data Acquisition systems, including CRONOSflex, CRONOScompact, CRONOS-PL/SL, DAX, SPARTAN, BusDAQ, and all legacy systems)
  2.7

2.7 R2 (SP2) - Download Setup (Build 7/1/2010);
    (Download Documentation and Tools)

  • For COM users: Runtime Setup (SetupRD) is contained in main download
  • COM users note: COM BasisPack v. 1.1 Required for v. 2.6 or later
  • CANSAS users note: CANSAS 1.6 or later is required as of v. 2.7 R2
     
    Note: this upgrade is not automatic from 2.6 or earlier; a firmware code is required to move from 2.6 or earlier versions. See notes below.
  2.6

2.6 R3 (SP17) - Download Setup (Build 1/24/2011)

  • For COM users: Runtime Setup (SetupRD) is contained in main download
  • COM users note: COM BasisPack v. 1.1 Required for v. 2.6
  • CANSAS users note: CANSAS 1.4 R12 or later is required as of v. 2.6 R2
     
    Note: this upgrade is not automatic from 2.5, and requires a firmware code to move from 2.5 or earlier versions. See notes below.
     
  2.5

2.5 R1 (SP16) - Download Setup (Updated November 2, 2006)

For COM users: Runtime Setup (SetupRD)
COM users note: COM BasisPack v. 1.0 Required for v. 2.4 and 2.5
 
Note: this upgrade requires a firmware code to move from 2.4 or earlier versions. See notes below.
 
  2.4

2.4 R12 (SP16) - Download Setup (Updated November 3, 2006)

For COM users only: Runtime Setup (SetupRD)
COM users note: COM BasisPack v. 1.0 Required for v. 2.4 and 2.5

What's new in 2.4
Manual Updates for 2.4, R11 Notes, Storage Card Notes
 
  2.2

2.2R27 - Download Setup

  2.0

2.0R18 - Download Setup  Also available: Patch 9

  1.9

1.9R10P5 - 16-bit µ-MUSYCS users only! Download Setup (optional for R6P2 users)

CANSAS CONSoft
  1.7

1.7R8 - Download Setup; (Build 8/18/2011)
CANSAS Standard is now FREE!

Note: this download also includes the CANSAS-Pro installer which is not free. Contact us for more info.

  1.6

1.6R16 - Download Setup; (Build 10/1/2010)
Requires download password

Note: this upgrade is not free for CANSAS 1.5 or earlier versions. We suggest v. 1.7, above, which is free.
  1.5

1.5R13 - Download Setup; (Build 11/21/2008)

  • This version includes CANOpen Support, and fixes the "CANSAS-INC4 100 mV hysteresis" issue since 1.4R6.
    Requires download password
  • Note: this upgrade is not free for CANSAS 1.3 or earlier versions. We suggest v. 1.7 above, which is free.
  1.3

1.3R29 - Download Setup and Drivers; Requires download password (Updated June 2005)

FAMOS
  6.2

6.2R2 - Download Page (Registered and Logged in Users Only)

  6.1

6.1R7 - Download Page (Registered and Logged in Users Only)

  6.0

6.0R7 - Contact the support hotline for availability
  5.0

5.0R8 - Contact the support hotline for availability
  4.0

4.0R8 - Contact the support hotline for availability

  3.2

3.2R7 - Contact the support hotline for availability

FAMOS Export Tools
  imExport

1.7.10.1 - Download Setup (Register & Login to access download; license required to run!)

  Format Converter (CSV, Tab, Excel)

1.0 - Download Free! Setup (Register & Login to access download; be sure to read the readme on how to set up; FAMOS required for creating new export templates)

imc License Manager
  License Manager

v. 1.4 R5 (1/5/2012) - Download Setup (includes manual)

Notes:

While we strive to thoroughly test all software and firmware that leaves our facility, the reality is that it is impractical, if not impossible, to anticipate and test every possible combination mouse clicks and keystrokes within our software, and the consequential interaction with the range of third party software and operating systems available to the general market.

New software is released several times through the year. Software releases can be broken down into three categories: releases, updates and upgrades.

  1. In updating Device software (imc Devices, imc STUDIO), a firmware update is almost always required as well. For this reason, you want to be sure to install the new software release for all users and all PCs that use the device.
    • For additional hints on Device firmware updates, refer to HowTo Tip #4 and your user manual.
  2. Experiments and Sequence files: older versions should work fine with your newer software; as a general rule, making a backup copy of critical experiments, sequences, and settings is wise before any software upgrade or update.
  3. We recommend that you do NOT downgrade systems; once upgraded, a system should continue to use that version or newer. Contact the hotline if this presents a problem.
  4. While it is often possible to install one version of imc software ontop of another version, it is generally advisable to first uninstall the older version and perform a clean installation of the new version.
    • imc applications preserve their registry settings between major version releases.
    • For advanced users: refer to the user manuals for information on concurrent operation of multiple versions.
  5. All current versions support Windows XP. Only releases from 2011 or newer support XP, Vista and Windows7 (32/64 bit operation). Consuct the documentation for details.
  6. Versions older than those listed here are no longer actively supported; contact the support hotline for information on upgrading to the current version.

Releases

Updates ($)

Example: 2.2R20 to 2.2R27 Example: 2.0R18 to 2.2R27
  • When discovered, critical problems are dealt with as quickly as possible, often resulting in specific patch files being made available. Less critical and nuisance problems are generally solved and rolled into the next release version.

  • New releases, denoted by an R followed by a number, are considered software updates. As such, they are available at no charge to current registered users of that software version, and are generally recommended for all users of that version.

  • Within Devices, new releases generally include firmware updates as well as the updated PC software. For that reason, if you considering an update but have not noticed any problems, it may not be necessary or helpful. Contact the support hotline for more assistance.
  • Upgrades for our Device software usually includes firmware updates as well as the upgraded PC software. Either, or both, will include new features and enhancements beyond bug fixes found in updates. As such, upgrades are available to current users for a small upgrade fee.

  • Upgrades will always require a firmware passcode (for Devices) or a software / license key update (for Software). Trying to update a system without this code will simply be a waste of your time.

At imc, we are in a constant state of software improvements and enhancements. Based on user feedback and engineering foresight, we begin the design process months, or even years, in advance of a product release. But your comments and suggestions are always welcome and appreciated.

Contact out customer support hotline with any questions or suggestions.

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