Data Acquisition Software v1.5.1

<ul> <li><a href="#Docs">Documentation</a></li> <li><a href="#Software">Software Downloads</a> </li> <li><a href="#Software">Software Upgrade Instructions</a></li> <li><a href="#Release%20notes">Release Notes</a></li> </ul> <hr /> IMPORTANT NOTES: <ul> <li>During the update procedure described below, you may see that the progress bar for the update does not update (remains at 0%). You can periodically reload the browser page to see the updated status for the progress bar. If you do not see the progress page update, but the lights on the DAQ box have turned off (this includes BOTH the white and green lights), the update has completed and you may proceed to turn the DAQ box back on and re-connect to the system. </li> <li>Please make sure your microscope is attached to the DAQ box before going through the update procedure.</li> </ul> <hr /> <h3><a></a>Documentation</h3> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Quick Start Guide</td> <td>User Manual</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="https://support.inscopix.com/inscopix/download/22651"><img src="http://i.imgur.com/8Vh3834.png" width="30" height="30" /> Download PDF</a> </td> <td> <a href="https://support.inscopix.com/inscopix/download/37524"><img src="http://i.imgur.com/8Vh3834.png" width="30" height="30" /> Download PDF</a> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3> <a></a>Software Downloads</h3> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Data Acquisition Software v1.5.1</td> <td><a href="https://support.inscopix.com/inscopix/filedownloads/37523"><img src="http://i.imgur.com/8Vh3834.png" width="30" height="30" /> </a><a href="https://support.inscopix.com/inscopix/filedownloads/37523">Download</a><a href="https://support.inscopix.com/inscopix/filedownloads/34488"></a> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3> <a></a>Software Upgrade Instructions (see also User Manual Section 3.10)</h3> Important: Disconnect all BNC cables from the DAQ before updating your device. <ol> <li>Download <a href="#Software">Software update</a>.</li> <li>Download and install <a href="https://etcher.io/">etcher.io </a>which you will use to burn the software update file on a USB 3.0 drive (note that a USB 2.0 drive can also be used, but the file transfer speed will be slower).</li> </ol><ul> <li>Very important: a blank USB hard drive is recommended for this step. The upgrade process will reformat the hard drive without notification.</li> </ul> <li>Open Etcher and then connect the USB drive.</li> <li>Click Select Image in Etcher and upload the software file. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_small","fid":"2765","attributes":{"alt":"etcher_-_select_image.png","class":"media-image","height":"148","title":"","width":"313"}}]] Display showing software update process using Etcher </li> <li>Confirm the device in the Etcher window is the correct USB 3.0 drive. If not, select “Change” and update to the correct device.</li> <li>Click “Flash” to place files on the USB drive. You will see the “Flash” button turn orange and provide progress feedback. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_small","fid":"2767","attributes":{"alt":"etcher_-_flashing.png","class":"media-image","height":"147","title":"","width":"313"}}]] Display showing “Flash” step on Etcher </li> <li>Once flashing is complete, eject the USB drive from your computer.</li> <li>Connect the nVista/nVoke system to your computer via either Wireless Access Point Mode or Wired Mode (see System Startup for instructions) and then connect USB drive to the system DAQ box.</li> <li>Click the File Manager button. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2535","attributes":{"alt":"file_manager.png","class":"media-image","height":"376","title":"","width":"940"}}]]Display showing the "File Manager" highlighted </li> <li>Click drop down menu next to External Device. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2533","attributes":{"alt":"external_device_pic.png","class":"media-image","height":"394","title":"","width":"940"}}]]Display showing External Device selection process </li> <li>Select the USB drive with update files under “Select External Device." [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"2534","attributes":{"alt":"external_device_select.png","class":"media-image","height":"374","title":"","width":"940"}}]] Display showing External Device </li> <li>Wait for a window to appear that prompts you to Update. This may take up to several minutes. Click OK.</li> <li>At this point the DAQ system may reboot, and a “spinner” will be shown for a few minutes during this reboot. Then, the screen will update to DAQ System update in progress.</li> <ul> <li>Important: Do not shutdown, turn OFF, or unplug your DAQ system until update is done. The whole process may take up to 15 minutes, and the update bar will be updated about every 5 minutes.</li> </ul> <li>When the update reaches 100%, the machine will then reboot itself. A “System rebooting” button with a countdown in seconds will appear. After the countdown, the green and white lights on the DAQ box above the power button will turn off.</li> <ul> <li>Important: At the end of the update process, the DAQ box will shut down completely (power light turns OFF).</li> <li>NOTE: You may see that the progress bar does not update (remains at 0%). You can periodically reload the browser page to see the updated status for the progress bar. If you do not see the progress page update, but the lights on the DAQ box have turned off (this includes BOTH the white and green lights), the update has completed and you may proceed to the next step.</li> </ul> <li>The USB drive can now be unplugged.</li> <li>Turn ON the power button located on the DAQ box and connect to the system either wirelessly or in wired mode and refresh your browser window. You may be prompted to accept the software license agreement.</li> <li>Click on Accept and you will see the start screen again. Review the settings before starting your experiment.</li> <ul> <li>Important: In some cases, the system may need to be restarted one more time to ensure all updates have been finalized. To shutdown the machine, please follow the steps above. Do not reboot. </li> </ul> <h3><a></a>Release Notes</h3> Please refer to the User Manual for all release notes.

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