Optical Spectrum Analyzers and Compact CCD SpectrometersThe software package for Thorlabs' Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSA) and Compact CCD Spectrometers includes a GUI and instrument drivers. The following downloads are available: - Software: Software, Drivers, and Utility files for the OSA and compact CCD spectrometers. Choose this tab if you are installing new software or upgrading from earlier than version 2.0.
- Software Updater: Software, Drivers, and Utility files for the OSA and compact CCD spectrometers. Choose this tab to upgrade from version 2.0 or later to version 2.90.
- Libraries: A package that installs the necessary drivers for controlling the OSA through LabVIEW™.
- Programming Reference: OSA and CCD spectrometer application notes for programming in LabVIEW, C++, C#, and Visual Basic.
- Archive: Previous versions of the OSA and CCD spectrometer software, including a version compatible with Windows® XP.
| Full Installer | | |
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| Description | This is a full installer for our control software for our OSA and CCD spectrometers. It includes a "virtual device" mode ideal for evaluating the software. Customers who already have version 2.0 or later may download a version 2.90 updater in the Software Updater tab above. |  | | Version | 2.90 | | Filesize | 432 MB | | Download |  | | Change Log |  | | Additional | Please note: The 'Minimum System Requirements' listed below are sufficient for operating the software with a virtual device for evaluation purposes. The 'Recommended System Requirements' are strongly suggested for actual measurements. | | System Requirements | Minimum:
Windows® Vista, 7, 8, or 10 (32 or 64 Bit)
USB 2.0 Port
Monitor Resolution: 800 x 600
Intel Pentium 4 or AMD 64 3000+
2.0 GB RAM
Recommended:
Windows 7, 8, or 10 (64 Bit)
Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon II
6.0 GB RAM | | Additional Software | .NET framework 4.5 or higher and Java Runtime 1.6 or higher are both required. An installer for .NET framework 4.5 is included in the full installer. |
| Small Installer - for OSA Only | | |
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| Description | This is a small installer for our control software for our OSA, designed for reduced download time. It does not include HITRAN line-by-line references or CCD spectrometer support. HITRAN data can be downloaded from the HITRAN website. For CCD spectrometer support, use the full installer above. | | | Version | 2.90 | | Filesize | 78.1 MB | | Download | | | Change Log | | | Additional | Please note: The 'Minimum System Requirements' listed below are sufficient for operating the software with a virtual device for evaluation purposes. The 'Recommended System Requirements' are strongly suggested for actual measurements. | | System Requirements | Minimum:
Windows® Vista, 7, 8, or 10 (32 or 64 Bit)
USB 2.0 Port
Monitor Resolution: 800 x 600
Intel Pentium 4 or AMD 64 3000+
2.0 GB RAM
Recommended:
Windows 7, 8, or 10 (64 Bit)
Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon II
6.0 GB RAM | | Additional Software | .NET framework 4.5 or higher and Java Runtime 1.6 or higher are both required. An installer for .NET framework 4.5 is included in the full installer. |
| Software Updater | | |
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| Description | This is an updater for our control software for our OSA and CCD spectrometers. The updater is compatible with version 2.0 and later. Customers with versions older than 2.0 should download an installer from the Software tab above. | | | Version | 2.90 | | Filesize | 103 MB | | Download | | | Change Log | | | Additional | Please note: The 'Minimum System Requirements' listed below are sufficient for operating the software with a virtual device for evaluation purposes. The 'Recommended System Requirements' are strongly suggested for actual measurements. | | System Requirements | Minimum:
Windows® Vista, 7, 8, or 10 (32 or 64 Bit)
USB 2.0 Port
Monitor Resolution: 800 x 600
Intel Pentium 4 or AMD 64 3000+
2.0 GB RAM
Recommended:
Windows 7, 8, or 10 (64 Bit)
Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon II
6.0 GB RAM | | Additional Software | .NET framework 4.5 or higher and Java Runtime 1.6 or higher are both required. This updater requires an existing installation of version 2.0 or later. |
| OSA LabVIEW Drivers | | |
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| Description | The installer below contains the necessary drivers for controlling the OSA through LabVIEW™.
CCD LabVIEW drivers are included with the installer on the Software tab. See the Programming Reference tab for information on custom controls for the CCD Spectrometer and OSA. | | | Version | 2.85.6780.4971 | | Filesize | 12.2 MB | | Download | | | System Requirements | LabVIEW 2010 or Higher |
| OSA App Notes | | |
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| Description | These application notes provide descriptions of programming functionality and sample code for Thorlabs' Optical Spectrum Analyzers. The ZIP archive contains four PDF reference documents. |  | | Version | 1.0 | | Filesize | 4.6 MB | | Download | | | Additional | Includes:
OSA201 LabVIEW™ Programming Notes
OSA201 Visual C++ Programming Notes
OSA201 Visual C# Programming Notes
OSA201 Visual Basic Programming Notes |
| CCD Spectrometer App Notes | | |
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| Description | These application notes provide descriptions of programming functionality and sample code for Thorlabs' CCD Spectrometers. The ZIP archive contains two PDF reference documents. |  | | Version | 1.0 | | Filesize | 818 KB | | Download | | | Additional | Includes:
CCD Spectrometer C, C++, CVI, C#, Visual Studio, and LabVIEW™ Programming Notes
CCD Spectrometer Python Programming Notes |
| Version 2.85 | | |
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| Description | This is a full installer for our control software for our OSA and CCD spectrometers. It includes a "virtual device" mode ideal for evaluating the software. | | | Version | 2.85 | | Filesize | 438 MB | | Download | | | Change Log | | | Additional | Please note: The 'Minimum System Requirements' listed below are sufficient for operating the software with a virtual device for evaluation purposes. The 'Recommended System Requirements' are strongly suggested for actual measurements. | | System Requirements | Minimum:
Windows® Vista, 7, 8, or 10 (32 or 64 Bit)
USB 2.0 Port
Monitor Resolution: 800 x 600
Intel Pentium 4 or AMD 64 3000+
2.0 GB RAM
Recommended:
Windows 7, 8, or 10 (64 Bit)
Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon II
6.0 GB RAM | | Additional Software | .NET framework 4.5 or higher and Java Runtime 1.6 or higher are both required. An installer for .NET framework 4.5 is included in the full installer. |
| Version 2.80 | | |
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| Description | This is a full installer for our control software for our OSA and CCD spectrometers. It includes a "virtual device" mode ideal for evaluating the software. | | | Version | 2.80 | | Filesize | 409 MB | | Download | | | Change Log | | | Additional | Please note: The 'Minimum System Requirements' listed below are sufficient for operating the software with a virtual device for evaluation purposes. The 'Recommended System Requirements' are strongly suggested for actual measurements. | | System Requirements | Minimum:
Windows® Vista, 7, 8, or 10 (32 or 64 Bit)
USB 2.0 Port
Monitor Resolution: 800 x 600
Intel Pentium 4 or AMD 64 3000+
2.0 GB RAM
Recommended:
Windows 7, 8, or 10 (64 Bit)
Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon II
6.0 GB RAM | | Additional Software | .NET framework 4.5 or higher and Java Runtime 1.6 or higher are both required. An installer for .NET framework 4.5 is included in the full installer. |
| Version 2.75 | | |
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| Description | This is a full installer for our control software for our OSA and CCD spectrometers. It includes a "virtual device" mode ideal for evaluating the software. | | | Version | 2.75 | | Filesize | 427 MB | | Download | | | Change Log | | | Additional | Please note: The 'Minimum System Requirements' listed below are sufficient for operating the software with a virtual device for evaluation purposes. The 'Recommended System Requirements' are strongly suggested for actual measurements. | | System Requirements | Minimum:
Windows® Vista, 7, 8, or 10 (32 or 64 Bit)
USB 2.0 Port
Monitor Resolution: 800 x 600
Intel Pentium 4 or AMD 64 3000+
2.0 GB RAM
Recommended:
Windows 7, 8, or 10 (64 Bit)
Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon II
6.0 GB RAM | | Additional Software | .NET framework 4.5 or higher and Java Runtime 1.6 or higher are both required. An installer for .NET framework 4.5 is included in the full installer. |
| Version 1.8 - for Windows® XP | | |
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| Description | This software includes a GUI for control of the OSA, as well as a "virtual device" mode for evaluating the software prior to purchase. This software package is not compatible with our CCD spectrometers; contact techsupport@thorlabs.com for XP-compatible software. |  | | Version | 1.8 | | Filesize | 320 MB | | Download | | | Additional | Please note: The 'Minimum System Requirements' listed below are sufficient for operating the software with a virtual device for evaluation purposes. The 'Recommended System Requirements' are strongly suggested for actual measurements. | | System Requirements | Minimum:
Windows® XP or Newer (32 or 64 Bit)
USB 2.0 Port
Monitor Resolution: 800 x 600
Intel Pentium 4 or AMD 64 3000+
2.0 GB RAM
Recommended:
Windows 7 (64 Bit)
Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon II
6.0 GB RAM
| | Additional Software | .NET framework 3.5 or higher and Java Runtime 1.6 or higher are both required. | |