CCD Spectrometers

The software package for Thorlabs' Compact CCD Spectrometers includes a GUI and instrument drivers. Support for Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSA20xC and Redstone OSA305) is available by installing the OSA installer. For information on writing your own application, see chapter 4 of the CCS Series Spectrometer manual.

The following downloads are available:

1. Software: Software, Drivers, and Utility files for the compact CCD spectrometers. Choose this tab if you are installing new software or upgrading from earlier versions of Thorlabs OSA software (v2.90 and earlier).
2. Archive: Previous version of the OSA and CCD spectrometer software, compatible with Windows® Vista, 7, 8, or 10.

• Software
• Archive

CCD Spectrometer Software
Description	This is an installer for our control software for our compact CCD Spectrometers. It includes a "virtual device" mode ideal for evaluating the software. To include support for OSA20xC and OSA305 instruments, please download and install the OSA installer.
Version	3.25
Filesize	615 MB
Download	Only download from trusted sources, like Thorlabs, and always scan files before executing.
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® 7 SP1, 8, 10, or 11 (64-bit) USB 2.0 Port Monitor Resolution: 800 x 600 Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon II 8 GB RAM Recommended: Windows® 11 (64-bit) Intel Core i9 or AMD Athlon Ryzen 16 GB RAM
Additional Software	.NET framework 4.7.2 or higher is required. An installer for .NET framework 4.7.2 is included.

Version 3.20

Version 3.20
Description	This is an installer for our control software for our compact CCD Spectrometers. It includes a "virtual device" mode ideal for evaluating the software. To include support for OSA20xC and OSA305 instruments, please download and install the OSA installer.
Version	3.20
Filesize	621 MB
Download	Only download from trusted sources, like Thorlabs, and always scan files before executing.
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® 7 SP1, 8, or 10 (64-bit) USB 2.0 Port Monitor Resolution: 800 x 600 Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon II 8 GB RAM Recommended: Windows® 10 (64-bit) Intel Core i9 or AMD Athlon Ryzen 16 GB RAM
Additional Software	.NET framework 4.7.2 or higher and Java Runtime 1.6 or higher are both required. An installer for .NET framework 4.7.2 is included in the full installer.

Version 2.90

Version 2.90
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	2.90
Filesize	432 MB
Download	Only download from trusted sources, like Thorlabs, and always scan files before executing.
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.