The ADInstruments PowerLab USB driver (v2.0.3) has been digitally signed by Microsoft for use with Windows XP and Windows Vista.
This provides an improved user experience on Windows XP, where attaching a PowerLab will now result in the PowerLab driver being installed automatically, without the 'Windows Found New Hardware Wizard' being presented.
Chart Application: Chart 5 for Windows
The current version of the Chart Application is 5.5.6. The updates below update any earlier release of Chart 5 to Chart v5.5.6. If you are using an older version of Chart (ie Chart v4.2.4 or earlier) then you will need to contact an ADInstruments office.
To download this update, use the link below. Your existing Chart license will continue to work with this new version.
To find out if your computer is able to use Chart, visit the ADInstruments Software system requirements page.
Single user license details (35 KB).
| Chart v5.5.6 | released May 15, 2008 |
| Applications File: | Chart556Setup(Chinese).exe (27.62 MB) |
| Applications File: | Chart556Setup(English).exe (27.61 MB) |
| Applications File: | Chart556Setup(Spanish).exe (27.68 MB) |
| Applications File: | Chart556Setup(Japanese).exe (27.61 MB) |
| Applications File: | Chart556Setup(French).exe (27.67 MB) |
| Downloading of updates is free for registered Chart users. You will be prompted to login after selecting a file to download. If you do not have a password or have forgotten it click here. | |
Release Notes for Chart v5.5.6
Chart v5.5.6 is compatible with Windows Vista, XP and 2000.
New Features
Signed PowerLab USB Drivers for Windows XP and Vista
Changes Since Previous Version
Saving Large Data Files
Uninstalling on Windows Vista
Windows 2000 Driver Installation
Multiple Front-End Support
Signed PowerLab USB Drivers for Windows XP and Vista
Changes Since Previous Version
Saving Large Data Files
The reliability of saving data files over 2 GB in size has been improved.
Uninstalling on Windows Vista
Previously uninstalling Chart 5 on Windows Vista would cause Chart to launch. Closing Chart would allow the uninstall to complete successfully. Under Windows Vista Service Pack 1 the uninstall completes without requiring user intervention.
TriggeringThere has been various improvements to triggering when used in conjunction with the mains filter at some sampling rates.
Windows 2000 Driver Installation
The PowerLab driver install on Windows 2000 has been improved.
Multiple Front-End Support
Support for multiple front-ends on Teaching Series PowerLabs has been improved.
If you require further technical information please visit the support section of our website. If our online resources do not answer your questions and you require technical assistance, then send us a Technical Help Request.
Link to the Chart for Windows Release Notes Archive
If you require further technical information please visit the support section of our website. If our online resources do not answer your questions and you require technical assistance, then send us a Technical Help Request.
