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 5,000 measurement
systems and 15,000 user licenses, and our close ties between our engineers and
many of our users, means we never stop improving our software.
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.
As such, new software is released several times through the year. Software
releases can be broken down into two categories: updates and upgrades. Updates include
bug fixes and are free of charge to current users. Upgrades include new features
and enhancements, and require a passcode to install.
Current Versions
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| Version
| Current Release
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IMC Devices (CRONOS-PL, DAX, SPARTAN, BusDAQ, µ-MUSYCS) |
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| 2.6
| 2.6 R3 (SP12 Ed.3) - Download Setup (Build 1/6/2010)
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.
Beta (unsupported): (none currently available)
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| 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.
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| 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
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| 2.2
| 2.2R27 - Download Setup
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| 2.0
| 2.0R18 - Download Setup
Also available: Patch 9
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| 1.9
| 1.9R10P5 - 16-bit µ-MUSYCS users only!
Download Setup (optional for R6P2 users)
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CANSAS CONSoft
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| 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. Contact the hotline for
more info.
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| 1.3
| 1.3R29 - Download Setup and Drivers; Requires download password (Updated June 2005)
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FAMOS
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| 6.0
| 6.0R7 - Contact the support hotline for availability
- Updated Hardlock Driver
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| 5.0
| 5.0R8 - Contact the support hotline for availability
- Updated Hardlock Driver
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| 4.0
| 4.0R8 - Contact the support hotline for availability
- Updated Hardlock Driver (Updated July 2005)
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- What's New in 4.0
- FAMOS 4.0 Demo
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| 3.2
| 3.2R7 - Contact the support hotline for availability
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FAMOS Export Tools
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| imExport
| 1.7.10.1 - Download Setup
(Register & Login to access download;
license required to run!)
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| 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)
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Notes:
In updating or upgrading Device software, 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.
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.
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.
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.
All current versions support Windows 98SE, NT4 (except USB keys), ME, 2000, and XP
Versions older than those listed here are no longer actively supported; contact the
support hotline for information on upgrading to the current version.
Updates |
Upgrades ($) |
| Example: 2.2R20 to 2.2R27 | Example: 2.0R18 to 2.2R27
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- 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.
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- 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.
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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
us with any questions or suggestions.
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