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PPMS®
PPMS MultiVu™ Software v1.5.4
Recommended System Configurations
Recommended System Requirements:
| Computer Interface: | NI-GPIB-USB and USB-CAN |
| PPMS ROM: | Version 1.9.1.4 or later |
If your system computer was not configured at Quantum Design, if you are unsure whether your system meets the requirements for MultiVu, or if you need additional information, please contact your nearest local representative for more information on associated system improvements.
If your system does not have an earlier version of the PPMS MultiVu software installed, or if you install the software on a computer that is not connected to the system hardware, you will only be able to view this software in simulation mode.
| Version: | 1.5.4 |
| Release Date: | September 28, 2011 |
| File Size: | 213 MB |
View the readme.txt for the latest version of PPMS MultiVu Software
Download PPMS MultiVu software: PPMS_MultiVu_Latest.zip
View Installation Instructions
PPMS AC Transport Software v2.2.3
Without hardware, you will only be able to view the software in simulation mode.
| Version: | 2.2.3 |
| Release Date: | April 28, 2011 |
| File Size: | 1.66 MB |
View the readme.txt for the latest version of ACT software
Download PPMS ACT software: PPMS_ACT_Latestrev.zip
View Installation Instructions
PPMS ACMS Software v1.0.9
Without hardware, you will only be able to view the software in simulation mode.
| Version: | 1.0.9 |
| Release Date: | August 6, 2011 |
| File Size: | 1.58 MB |
View the readme.txt for the latest version of ACMS Software
Download PPMS ACMS software: PPMS_ACMS_Latestrev.zip
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PPMS EverCool Software v0.4.0
Without hardware, you will only be able to view the software in simulation mode.
| Version: | 0.4.0 |
| Release Date: | November 27, 2000 |
| File Size: | 547 KB |
View the readme.txt for the latest version of EverCool Software
Download PPMS EverCool software: PPMS_Evercool_LatestRev.zip
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PPMS EverCool II Software v1.0.0
Without hardware, you will only be able to view the software in simulation mode.
| Version: | 1.0.0 |
| Release Date: | September 28, 2011 |
| File Size: | 1.49 MB |
View the readme.txt for the latest version of PPMS EverCool II Software
Download PPMS EverCool II software: Evercool_Il.zip
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PPMS Heat Capacity Software v3.8.2
For PPMS users, you must have MultiVu version 1.5.0 (or later) installed BEFORE installing Heat Capacity Option.
Without hardware, you will only be able to view the software in simulation mode.
| Version: | 3.8.2 |
| Release Date: | October 22, 2010 |
| File Size: | 2.13 MB |
View the readme.txt for the latest version of heat capacity software
Download Heat Capacity software: HeatCapacity.zip
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PPMS Helium-3 Software v2.0
Without hardware, you will only be able to view the software in simulation mode.
| Version: | 2.0 |
| Release Date: | May 12, 2011 |
| File Size: | 2.96 MB |
View the readme file for the latest version of Helium-3
Download PPMS Helium-3 software: PPMS_He3_Latest.zip
View Installation Instructions
PPMS Thermal Transport Software v1.1.3
Without hardware, you will only be able to view the software in simulation mode.
| Version: | 1.1.3 |
| Release Date: | November 29, 2010 |
| File Size: | 1.74 MB |
View the readme.txt for the latest version of Thermal Transport software
Download PPMS TTO software: PPMS_TTO_Latest.zip
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PPMS TqMag Software v2.1.0
Without hardware, you will only be able to view the software in simulation mode.
| Version: | 2.1.0 |
| Release Date: | September 15, 2004 |
| File Size: | 1.32 MB |
View the readme.txt for the latest version of PPMS® TqMag software
Download PPMS TqMag: PPMS_TqMag_Latestrev.zip
View Installation Instructions
PPMS Ultra Low Field Software v1.3.2
Without hardware, you will only be able to view the software in simulation mode.
| Version: | 1.3.2 |
| Release Date: | December 13, 2004 |
| File Size: | 1.45 MB |
View the readme.txt for the latest version of PPMS ULF software
Download PPMS ULF software: PPMS_ULF_Latestrev.zip
View Installation Instructions
PPMS Vibrating Sample Magnetometer Software v1.3.6
Without hardware, you will only be able to view the software in simulation mode.
| Version: | 1.3.6 |
| Release Date: | January 27, 2009 |
| File Size: | 1.99 MB |
View the readme.txt for the latest version of VSM Software
Download PPMS VSM software: PPMS_VSM_Latest.zip
View Installation Instructions
PPMS Vibrating Sample Magnetometer Ultra Low Field Software v1.1.0
Without hardware, you will only be able to view the software in simulation mode.
| Version: | 1.1.0 |
| Release Date: | June 7, 2011 |
| File Size: | 1.63 MB |
View the readme.txt for the latest version of VSM Software
Download PPMS VSM ULF software: VSM_ULF_Latestrev.zip
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Third Party Instrument Sample Programs
Delphi Template Program: PPMSDELP.ZIP
Visual Basic Template Program: PPMSVB.ZIP
C++ Template Program: PPMSCPP.ZIP
Magneto-Resistance Calibration Wizard v1.2.0
| Version: | 1.2.0 |
| Release Date: | March 28, 2006 |
| File Size: | 1.63 MB |
Magneto-Resistance Calibration Wizard: MRCalWizard.zip
MPMS®
MPMS MultiVu Software v1.60
Recommended System Configurations
Recommended System Requirements:
| Computer Interface: | NI-GPIB-USB |
| 1802 ROM: | v3.21 or later |
| 1822 ROM: | v3.25 or later |
| 1802 ROM: | v3.21 or later |
| EverCool ROM: | v1.34 or later |
If your system computer was not configured at Quantum Design, if you are unsure whether your system meets the requirements for MultiVu, or if you need additional information, please contact your nearest local representative for more information on associated system improvements.
You must have an earlier version of the Windows-based MultiVu software installed on your system to run this updated version. If your system does not have an earlier version installed, or if you install the software on a computer that is not connected to the system hardware, you will only be able to view this software in simulation mode. If you are using the DOS or touch-screen software and you would like to purchase the Windows-based MultiVu software, please contact your local representative or e-mail us at info@qdusa.com for pricing.
| Version: | 1.60 |
| Release Date: | May, 2011 |
| File Size: | 5.12 MB |
View the readme.txt for the latest version of MPMS MultiVu software
Download MPMS MultiVu software: MPMS_MultiVu_Latest.zip
View Installation Instructions
MPMS MultiVu EDC Software v1.13
| Version: | 1.13 |
| Release Date: | February 11, 2005 |
| File Size: | 2.03 MB |
View the readme.txt for the latest version of MPMS MultiVu EDC software
Download MPMS MultiVu software: MPMS_MultiVu_EDC_Latest.zip
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MPMS SQUID VSM
MPMS SQUID VSM MultiVu Software v1.0.5.56
Recommended System Configurations
If your system computer was not configured at Quantum Design, if you are unsure whether your system meets the requirements for MultiVu, or if you need additional information, please contact your nearest local representative for more information on associated system improvements.
Without hardware, you will only be able to view the software in simulation mode.
| Version: | 1.0.5.56 |
| Release Date: | July 21, 2011 |
| File Size: | 91.4 MB |
View the readme.txt for the latest version of MPMS SQUID VSM MultiVu software
Download MPMS SQUID VSM MultiVu software: MultiVu-1.0.5.56.zip
View Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT:
For the updated version of MultiVu to run properly, it is required to update the firmware of all control modules of the SQUID VSM as well (see Firmware section).
OPTION Software:
The latest updates of the SQUID VSM Oven and AC options are included in this update if option hardware is installed. For the SQUID VSM Ultra-Low Field Option, please refer to section below.
MPMS SQUID VSM AC Option Software v1.0.0
Without hardware, you will only be able to view the software in simulation mode.
| Version: | 1.0.0 |
| Release Date: | March 21, 2011 |
| File Size: | 895 KB |
View the readme.txt for the latest version of MPMS SQUID VSM AC software
Download MPMS SQUID VSM AC software: AC-1.0.0.zip
View Installation Instructions
MPMS SQUID VSM EverCool Software v1.0.0
Without hardware, you will only be able to view the software in simulation mode.
| Version: | 1.0.0 |
| Release Date: | March 21, 2011 |
| File Size: | 1.2 MB |
View the readme.txt for the latest version of MPMS SQUID VSM EverCool software
Download MPMS SQUID VSM EverCool software: Evercool-1.0.0.zip
View Installation Instructions
MPMS SQUID VSM Ultra-Low Field (ULF) Software v1.0.5
Without hardware, you will only be able to view the software in simulation mode.
| Version: | 1.0.5 |
| Release Date: | July 21, 2011 |
| File Size: | 1.61 MB |
View the readme.txt for the latest version of MPMS SQUID VSM ULF software
Download MPMS SQUID VSM ULF software: ULF-1.0.5.zip
View Installation Instructions
MPMS SQUID VSM Firmware
IMPORTANT:
Please update the Firmware each time you install a new version of MPMS SQUID VSM MultiVu.
Instructions for determining which versions of Firmware you currently have:
- Open MultiVu.
- Go to "Sequence" menu, select "advanced" and "run macro".
- Open "SVSM Version Script" folder and run "SVSM Versions.bas". If this does not exist, please update to the latest version of MultiVu.
- The macro creates file "SVSM Version Information XX.txt" on the desktop which contains the currently installed firmware revisions of each module.
Instructions for installing Firmware updates on your MPMS SQUID VSM system:
- Download firmware (.fcf) file to your desktop
- Exit MultiVu and all other running programs.
- Open C:\QdCan\Flashloader.exe.
- Follow instructions in Flashloader User Manual.
SVSM Temperature Control Module (TCM) [Version: 01.01.04; Release Date: Sept 10, 2009]
SVSM SQUID Module (SQM) [Version: 01.00.17; Release Date: Mar 21, 2011]
SVSM Magnetic Power Supply (HYB) [Version: 00.94.34; Release Date: Mar 21, 2011]
SVSM Motor Module Controller (MMC) [Version: 01.01.10; Release Date: Feb 22, 2008]
SVSM Gas Handling Module (GHM) [Version: 01.04.36; Release Date: Sep 29, 2009]
SVSM EverCool Module (ECM) [Version: 02.01.36; Release Date: Mar 21, 2011]
SVSM Oven Module (OVB) [Version: 1.07.02; Release Date: Mar 21, 2011]
SVSM Ultra-Low Field Module (ULF) [Version: 0.07.03; Release Date: Nov 3, 2010]
SVSM AC Module (SAC) [Version: 0.94.08; Release Date: Mar 21, 2011]
VersaLab™
VersaLab MultiVu Software v1.0.2.16
Recommended System Configurations
If your system computer was not configured at Quantum Design, if you are unsure whether your system meets the requirements for MultiVu, or if you need additional information, please contact your nearest local representative for more information on associated system improvements.
Without hardware, you will only be able to view the software in simulation mode.
| Version: | 1.0.2.16 |
| Release Date: | December 15, 2010 |
| File Size: | 44.9 MB |
View the readme.txt for the latest version of VersaLab MultiVu software
Download VersaLab MultiVu software: VersaLab_MultiVu_Latest.zip
View Installation Instructions
VersaLab Heat Capacity Software v3.8.2
For PPMS VersaLab users, you must have MultiVu version 1.5.0 (or later) installed BEFORE installing Heat Capacity Option.
Without hardware, you will only be able to view the software in simulation mode.
| Version: | 3.8.2 |
| Release Date: | October 22, 2010 |
| File Size: | 2.13 MB |
View the readme.txt for the latest version of heat capacity software
Download Heat Capacity software: HeatCapacity.zip
View Installation Instructions