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Software for the TLX Series Tunable Lasers

The Remote Control Tool is an example of an application for the Windows^® operating system that enables computer control of the TLX1 or TLX2 via the USB or RS-232 port. This application is provided for testing, demonstration, and instructional purposes, and it can also be used as the basis for developing custom applications.

Please contact Tech Support if you would like to request assistance, the source code, or if you are interested in information about other options for controlling the TLX1 or TLX2. For example, we would be happy to send you a document describing control via RS-232 using LabVIEW™. In addition, we can provide the documentation of and source code for simple projects our developers have created to demonstrate control using Python for Windows, via both RS-232 and USB, and using C# for Windows, via USB.

Application: The Latest Remote Control Software GUI Tool for the TLX1 and TLX2
Firmware: The Latest Firmware for the TLX Series
Archive: Software and Firmware

Application
Firmware
Archive

Application
Description	This download includes the Remote Control Tool executable and related files.
Version	1.6.1
Filesize	7.8 MB
Download	Only download from trusted sources, like Thorlabs, and always scan files before executing.
ReadMe
System Requirements	This software is compatible with the following platforms: Windows^® 7, 8, 10, or 2008 Server.

Firmware Update for the TLX1 and TLX2
Description	This firmware update installs the most recent version of the firmware for the TLX1 and TLX2.
Version	1.6.2
Filesize	21.1 MB
Download	Only download from trusted sources, like Thorlabs, and always scan files before executing.
ReadMe
Change Log
Additional	Instructions for installing the firmware are contained in the README file.
System Requirements	Updating the firmware of the TLX1 or TLX2 requires running this application on a computer running Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, or Windows 2008 Server. This application also requires the computer to have the .NET framework, version 4.0 or later, installed.

Application

Application
Description	Remote control software tool executable and related files.
Version	1.6
Filesize	7.8 MB
Download	Only download from trusted sources, like Thorlabs, and always scan files before executing.
ReadMe
System Requirements	This software is compatible with the following platforms: Windows^® 7, 8, 10, or 2008 Server.

Firmware

Firmware
Description	Firmware for the TLX1 and TLX2.
Version	1.6
Filesize	21.1 MB
Download	Only download from trusted sources, like Thorlabs, and always scan files before executing.
ReadMe
System Requirements	Updating the firmware of the TLX1 and TLX2 requires running this application on a computer running Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, or Windows 2008 Server. This application also requires the computer to have the .NET framework, version 4.0 or later, installed.