Redstone Optical Spectrum Analyzers

The software package for Thorlabs' Redstone Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSA) includes a GUI and instrument drivers. The following downloads are available:

  1. Software: Software, Drivers, and Utility files for the Redstone™ OSA305 device. Choose this tab if you are installing new software.
  2. Libraries: A package that installs the necessary drivers for controlling the Redstone™ OSA305 through LabVIEW®.
  3. Archive: The previous version of the software.
Installer for Redstone™ OSA305  
DescriptionThis is a full installer for our control software for our Redstone OSA. It includes a "virtual device" mode ideal for evaluating the software.
Version3.10
Filesize310 MB
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Only download from trusted sources, like Thorlabs, and always scan files before executing.

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AdditionalPlease 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 RequirementsMinimum:

Windows® Vista, 7, 8, or 10 (64 Bit)
USB 3.0 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 is required. An installer for .NET framework 4.7.2 is included.
Redstone LabVIEW Drivers  
DescriptionThe installer below contains the necessary drivers for controlling the Redstone™ OSA305 through LabVIEW. 
Version3.10
Filesize34.6 MB
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Only download from trusted sources, like Thorlabs, and always scan files before executing.

System RequirementsLabVIEW 2010 or Later
Version 3.05  
DescriptionThis is a full installer for our control software for our Redstone OSA. It includes a "virtual device" mode ideal for evaluating the software.
Version3.05
Filesize312 MB
Download
Only download from trusted sources, like Thorlabs, and always scan files before executing.

AdditionalPlease 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 RequirementsMinimum:

Windows® Vista, 7, 8, or 10 (64 Bit)
USB 3.0 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 is required. An installer for .NET framework 4.7.2 is included.