Thorlabs Device Firmware Upgrade Wizard 2.4

Thorlabs Device Firmware Upgrade Wizard is a utility designed to simplify and safeguard firmware updates for supported Thorlabs hardware. It guides you through a step-by-step process to identify a connected device, validate the selected firmware file, and perform the upgrade with clear progress indicators and status messages. By streamlining updates, it helps maintain device stability, unlocks performance improvements, and enables access to the latest features and fixes.

Key capabilities:

• Guided, step-by-step upgrade process with clear prompts
• Device detection and basic compatibility checks before flashing
• Progress tracking and informative error handling
• Post-update verification and prompts to power-cycle or reinitialize the device
• Logging of upgrade actions for troubleshooting and record-keeping

Typical workflow:

1. Connect your supported device and launch the wizard with appropriate permissions.
2. Select the target device from the detected list.
3. Choose the provided firmware file recommended for your model and version.
4. Start the upgrade and monitor progress until completion.
5. Follow any on-screen instructions to restart or reconfigure the device.

Notes:

• Use a reliable power source and do not disconnect the device during the upgrade.
• Administrative privileges may be required on some systems.
• Only use firmware files intended for your exact device model and hardware revision.
• For a list of supported devices and specific instructions, consult your device’s documentation.

Thorlabs Device Firmware Upgrade Wizard is developed by Thorlabs. The most popular versions of this product among our users are: 1.6, 1.8, 2.1 and 2.4. The name of the program executable file is DFU_Wizard.exe.