Liquid Crystal Tunable Filter

The software package for Thorlabs' Kurios® Liquid Crystal Tunable Filters (LCTF) includes a GUI and instrument drivers. The following software packages are available:

  1. Software: GUI Control Software, Drivers, and SDK for third-party development for the Kurios Liquid Crystal Tunable Filter.
  2. Utilities: Firmware Update Tool for the KURIOS LCTF Controller
  3. Firmware: Firmware for the KURIOS LCTF Controller
  4. Archive: Previous Versions of the Kurios LCTF Software Package.
Software  
DescriptionSoftware package to operate Thorlabs' Kurios Liquid Crystal Tunable Filters, including a GUI, drivers, and LabVIEW™/C++ /Python SDK for third-party development.
Version1.9.6
Filesize5.6 MB
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AdditionalCompatible Devices:
  • KURIOS2 Controller with Associated Filters
  • KURIOS-WB1(/M)
  • KURIOS-WL1(/M)
  • KURIOS-XL1(/M)
  • KURIOS-XE2(/M)
  • KURIOS-VB1(/M)
    • System Requirements
    • Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
    • Intel Core2 CPU or Higher
    • PC with USB 2.0 Port
    • Kurios with Red Controller Box
    Firmware Update Tool  
    DescriptionThis Firmware Update Tool is used to upgrade the KURIOS LCTF Controller.
    Version1.3.0
    Filesize128 KB
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    Firmware  
    DescriptionFirmware package to operate Thorlabs' Kurios Liquid Crystal Tunable Filters. 
    Version2.1.1
    Filesize108 KB
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    KURIOS Version 1.6.3

    KURIOS Version 1.6.3  
    DescriptionThis is a full installer for version 1.6.3 of the software to control the Kurios Liquid Crystal Tunable Filters. It contains the GUI, the required device drivers, and LabVIEW runtime.
    Version1.6.3
    Filesize4.9 MB
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    System Requirements
    • Windows 7 or 10 (32- or 64-bit)
    • PC with USB 2.0 Port
    • Intel Core2 CPU or Higher
    • Kurios with Red Controller Box
    Additional SoftwareMicrosoft .Net Framework 4.6 Full Profile or higher version is required. The install program will check and download the profile from the internet if necessary.

    KURIOS Version 1.6.2

    KURIOS Version 1.6.2  
    DescriptionThis is a full installer for version 1.6.2 of the software to control the Kurios Liquid Crystal Tunable Filters. It contains the GUI, the required device drivers, and LabVIEW runtime.
    Version1.6.2
    Filesize4.9 MB
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    System Requirements
    • Windows 7 or 10 (32- or 64-bit)
    • PC with USB 2.0 Port
    • Intel Core2 CPU or Higher
    • Kurios with Red Controller Box
    Additional SoftwareMicrosoft .Net Framework 4.6 Full Profile or higher version is required. The install program will check and download the profile from the internet if necessary.

    KURIOS Version 1.6.1

    KURIOS Version 1.6.1  
    DescriptionThis is a full installer for version 1.6.1 of the software to control the Kurios Liquid Crystal Tunable Filters. It contains the GUI, the required device drivers, and LabVIEW runtime.
    Version1.6.1
    Filesize4.2 MB
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    AdditionalFor older versions of the KURIOS-WB1 that use a grey controller box, see the Archive tab for compatible software downloads.
    System Requirements
    • Windows 7 or 10
    • PC with USB 2.0 Port
    • Core2 CPU or Higher
    • Kurios with Red Controller Box

    KURIOS Version 1.4.2

    KURIOS Version 1.4.2  
    DescriptionThis is a full installer for version 1.4.2 of the software to control the Kurios Liquid Crystal Tunable Filters. It contains the GUI, the required device drivers, and LabVIEW runtime.
    Version1.4.2
    Filesize6.9 MB
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    System Requirements
    • Windows XP/7
    • PC with USB 2.0 Port
    • Core2 CPU or Higher
    • Kurios with Red Controller Box

    KURIOS-WB1 Version 1.2.0 (Grey Controller Only)

    KURIOS-WB1 Version 1.2.0 (Grey Controller Only)  
    DescriptionThis is a full installer for version 1.2.0 of the software to control the previous revision of the KURIOS-WB1 Liquid Crystal Tunable Filter that uses a grey controller box. It contains the GUI, the required device drivers, and LabVIEW runtime.
    Version1.2.0
    Filesize13.1 MB
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    System Requirements
    • Windows XP/7
    • PC with USB 2.0 Port
    • Core2 CPU or Higher
    • KURIOS-WB1 with Grey Controller Box

    KURIOS-WB1 Version 1.0.6 (Grey Controller Only)

    KURIOS-WB1 Version 1.0.6 (Grey Controller Only)  
    DescriptionThis is a full installer for version 1.0.6 of the software to control the previous revision of the KURIOS-WB1 Liquid Crystal Tunable Filter that uses a grey controller box. It contains the GUI, the required device drivers, and LabVIEW runtime.
    Version1.0.6
    Filesize153 MB
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    System Requirements
    • Windows XP/7
    • PC with USB 2.0 Port
    • Core2 CPU or Higher
    • KURIOS-WB1 with Grey Controller Box