Software downloads & release notes
Electron Plus software is built to work exclusively with our hardware; it is free to download and use with our products. As with most software, there will be continuous updates (as well as bugs/anomalies). Any and all feedback is welcome, and we will do our utmost to fix problems in a timely manner.
Our instruments use USB<>serial bridge IC’s from several manufacturers. We suggested you download and install these drivers BEFORE plugging in your instrument.
Current release
for Windows (7, 8, 10)
Install_EPIC20006.ZIP – EPIC V20.006 (release date: 31 December 2020)
ASA: Improved mark-up features, improved automatic capture and test. USB comms improvements.
CPA: Further bug fixes.
USB drivers:
ASA100 – CDM21228_Setup.ZIP – FTDI USB Driver 2.12.28 (www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/D2XX.htm)
ASA101A – CDM21228_Setup.ZIP – FTDI USB Driver 2.12.28 (www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/D2XX.htm)
ASA200 – CDM21228_Setup.ZIP – FTDI USB Driver 2.12.28 (www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/D2XX.htm)
ASA240 – CDM21228_Setup.ZIP – FTDI USB Driver 2.12.28 (www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/D2XX.htm)
CPA100 – CDM21228_Setup.ZIP – FTDI USB Driver 2.12.28 (www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/D2XX.htm)
CTL503 – CH341SER.EXE – CH340 USB Driver 3.5 (www.wch-ic.com/downloads/CH341SER_ZIP.html)
SPA100 – CH341SER.EXE – CH340 USB Driver 3.5 (www.wch-ic.com/downloads/CH341SER_ZIP.html)
Experimental releases
Install_EPIC21012_64.ZIP – 64bit version (recommended)
Install_EPIC21012_32.ZIP – 32bit version
Notes: 21.012 [25 Nov 2021] Released.
ASA240 AutoCapture/Test bug fixed. Other bug fixes.
Install_EPIC21011_64.ZIP – 64bit version (recommended)
Install_EPIC21011_32.ZIP – 32bit version
Notes: 21.011 [10 Nov 2021] Released.
ASAxxx Compact Mode added. CTL503 additional features. Bug fixes.
Install_EPIC21010_64.ZIP – 64bit version (recommended)
Install_EPIC21010_32.ZIP – 32bit version
21.010 [4 Nov 2021] Released.
CTL503,ASA200,ASA240 support. Bug fixes.
Install_EPIC21009.ZIP
21.009 [12 July 2021] Released.
Improved support for REF50X and SPA100.
21.008 [4 June 2021] Released. Fixed sound bug. “log.txt” now records if the sound system doesn’t initialize.
21.007 [4 June 2021] Bug found when running on certain machines that do not have soundcard, or compatible working sound system. Causing invalid memory access.
21.007 [3 June 2021] Released. Comprehensive bug fixes and bug reporting. Support for REF50X product , BETA support for pre-release products. Requires CH340 driver for REF50X and certain pre-release products.
Previous releases
for Windows (7, 8, 10)
Install_EPIC20003.ZIP – EPIC V20.003 (release date: 2 April 2020)
ASA: New features include PCB image import & mark-up, auto signature capture and automatic test.
CPA: Bug fixes.
Install_EPIC19003.ZIP – EPIC V19.003 (release date: 11 Dec 2019)
Note: ASA descriptor issue fixed. ASA user selectable colours added. Single ‘settings.txt’ file implemented. Some CPA100 4A/20A issues.
Install_EPIC19001A.ZIP – EPIC V19.001A (release date: 5 Dec Nov 2019)
Install_EPIC19002.ZIP – EPIC V19.002 (release date: 1 Dec 2019)
Note: CPA100 compatibly good. Some issues with ASA connectivity due to USB descriptor change in latest ASA batch.
Install_EPIC19001.ZIP – EPIC V19.001 (release date: 18 Nov 2019)
Install_EPIC19000.ZIP – EPIC V19.000 (release date: 13 Nov 2019)