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Firmware & Software Updates

Firmware & Software Updates

Software and firmware for Bio-Rad thermal cyclers and real-time PCR systems are periodically updated. Download updates and instructions here.

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Overview

Bio-Rad Laboratories periodically offers updates for the software and firmware available for amplification instruments. Installing updates ensures optimal performance from your instrument and provides additional features as they become available. We strongly recommend that you regularly check your system and install any available updates.

  • Amplification instruments: Compare the firmware version installed on the instrument to the most current version listed under Download
  • Amplification software: Check the software version installed on your computer against the most current software version listed under Download

To update your firmware or software, download the zipped file which contains update files and instructions.

Bio-Rad also offers software utilities for some instruments which provide additional features, see Download.

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Downloads

  • PTC Tempo Software 3.0.0.8 Upgrade
    SOFT-PTC-TEMPO-SW-3.0

    Software files and update instructions and release notes for PTC Tempo thermal cyclers. Version 3.0.0.8

  • PTC Tempo Software 2.0.0.3 Upgrade
    SOFT-PTC-TEMPO-SW

    Software files and update instructions and release notes for PTC Tempo thermal cyclers. Version 2.0.0.3

  • T100™ Firmware Upgrade
    SOFT-T100-FW
    Firmware files and instructions for the T100 thermal cycler. Version 1.201
  • C1000 Touch™ Firmware Update
    SOFT-C1000-TOUCH-FW
    Firmware files and instructions. Version PXA270 1.102.548.801, HC12 1.0.176.0 or 2.0.231.0
  • C1000™ Firmware Update
    SOFT-C1000-FW
    Firmware files and instructions. Version HC12 1.0.176.0, PXA270 3.3.155.524
  • S1000™ Firmware Update for Serial Numbers SC010000 or Higher
    S1000-ABOVE-FW
    Firmware files and instructions. Version HC12 2.0.231.0
  • S1000™ Firmware Update for Serial Numbers Below SC010000
    S1000-BELOW-FW
    Firmware files and instructions. Version HC12 1.0.176.0
  • CFX Opus 96, CFX Opus 384, CFX Opus Deepwell Real-Time PCR Detection Systems Software Update
    CFX-OPUS-SW

    Ensures optimal performance from your instrument. Required for CFX Maestro v2.3 update. Version: 1.5.144.0505

  • CFX96 Touch™, CFX384 Touch™, and CFX96 Touch Deep Well™ Real-Time PCR Detection Systems Firmware Update
    SOFT-CFX-TOUCH-FW
    Ensures optimal performance from your instrument. Version HC12 1.0.176 or 2.0.231.0, PXA 270 1.102.548.801, DSP 1.124, and 8051 Smartlid 0.54
  • CFX96™ and CFX384™ Real-Time PCR Detection Systems Firmware Update
    SOFT-CFX-FW
    Ensures optimal performance from your instrument. Version HC12 1.0.176, PXA270 3.3.155.524, DSP 1.124, and 8051 Smartlid 0.54
  • CFX Connect™ Real-Time PCR Detection System Firmware Update
    CFX-CONNECT-FW
    Ensures optimal performance from your instrument. Version HC12 1.0.176.0, PXA270 1.201.154.511, DSP 1.1.24, and 8051 Smartlid 0.54
  • CFX Manager™ Software v3.1 Upgrade
    SOFT-CFX-31-PATCH
    Upgrade CFX Manager Software from version 2.1–3.0 to version 3.1 for all CFX and MiniOpticon™ Real-Time PCR Detection Systems. If using CFX Manager Software version 3.0 or lower, a firmware update is required for all CFX Systems
  • DNA Engine Tetrad® 1 Thermal Cycler Firmware Update
    SOFT-T1-FW
    Supports Moto Alpha™ units. For use with PTC-0225. Version 3.1A
  • DNA Engine®, Dyad®, and Tetrad® Firmware Update Utility
    SOFT-MULTI-UU
    Desktop application required to update DNA Engine line firmware. Version 1.3
  • Precision Melt Analysis™ v1.2 Software Upgrade
    SOFT-PM-12-PATCH
    Upgrade Precision Melt Analysis Software from version 1.0 or 1.1 to version 1.2 for use with CFX Manager™ Software version 2.0 and higher
  • MyiQ™ Optical Software
    SOFT-MYIQ-SW
    For data collection and analysis. For use with the original MyiQ real-time PCR detection system. Version 1.0
  • Disciple Desktop Software
    SOFT-D-Desk
    Allows user to run up to 2 Dyad Disciple™ thermal cyclers from a single PC. Version 2.00
  • iCycler iQ® Software
    SOFT-IQ-SW
    For data collection and analysis. For use with iCycler iQ real-time PCR detection system. Version 3.1.
  • Opticon Monitor™ Software
    SOFT-OM-SW
    Full version 3.1 software for use with Chromo4™ and DNA Engine Opticon® 2 systems and the MiniOpticon™ system prior to the release of CFX Manager™ software

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