Software for the OSW Series Optical Switches

The following packages are available:

  1. Software: Software package with graphical user interface for operating the device in standard applications.
  2. Drivers: Third party drivers for the OSW Optical Switch Series
  3. Archive: Previous Versions of the Software and Drivers
Software for 64-Bit Windows  
DescriptionThe OSW-Control utility allows you to remotely control your OSW optical switch series OEM board.
Version2.2
Filesize176 MB
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  • Windows® 10 (64 Bit) or Windows 11 (64 Bit)
  • USB/COM Port
Drivers for 64-Bit Windows  
DescriptionVISA instrument drivers for the OSW Optical Switch Series for text based programming environments, National Instruments™ LabWindows™/CVI and LabVIEW™. 
Version2.2
Filesize177 MB
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  • Windows® 10 (64 Bit) or Windows 11 (64 Bit)
  • USB/COM Port

Software Version 2.1.0 (32-Bit)

Software Version 2.1.0 (32-Bit)  
DescriptionThe OSW-Control utility allows you to remotely control your OSW optical switch series OEM board.
Version2.1.0
Filesize172 MB
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  • Windows® 8.1 or Later
  • USB/COM Port

Software Version 1.1.0

Software Version 1.1.0  
DescriptionThe OSW-Control utility allows you to remotely control your OSW optical switch series OEM board.
Version1.1.0
Filesize56.4 MB
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System RequirementsWindows™ 2000 with ServicePack 3 or later. USB/COM port.
Additional SoftwareNational Instruments™ VISA Engine V3.4 or higher. See www.ni.com/visa for details and downloads.

Driver Version 2.1.0 (32-Bit)

Driver Version 2.1.0 (32-Bit)  
DescriptionVISA instrument drivers for the OSW Optical Switch Series for text based programming environments, National Instruments™ LabWindows™/CVI and LabVIEW™. 
Version2.1.0
Filesize173 MB
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  • Windows® 8.1 or Later
  • USB/COM Port

Driver Version 2.0.0

Driver Version 2.0.0  
DescriptionVISA instrument drivers for the OSW Optical Switch Series for text based programming ewnvironments, National Instruments™ LabWindows™/CVI and LabVIEW™. 
Version2.0.0
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System RequirementsWindows™ 2000 with ServicePack 3 or later. USB/COM port.
Additional SoftwareNational Instruments™ VISA Engine V3.4 or higher. See www.ni.com/visa for details and downloads.