High-Power Plasma Light Source Downloads for the HPLS300 Series

The download includes drivers and software, which enable the user to control the HPLS series high-power light sources via a host PC. Install the included drivers and software on the designated host PC, power on the light source, and connect a USB cable between the host PC and the light source. The user has the option of commanding the light source using a GUI or by writing and executing custom programs using a command-line interface.

  1. Software: Software Installer for the HPLS300 Series Plasma Light Sources
  2. Firmware: The internal program that controls the instrument.
  3. Utilities: Firmware Upgrade Utility
  4. Archive: Previous version of the HPLS300 Software.
Software Installer  
DescriptionThis software download enables the HPLS300 series high-power plasma light sources to be controlled by a PC using a GUI or custom programs written using a command-line language. This package includes the necessary drivers and software.
Version1.4.1
Filesize4.88 MB
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ReadMe
AdditionalTo complete the installation, download the software installation package, unzip the package, and run setup.exe. This software package includes an SDK which supports LabVIEW integration.
System RequirementsWindows® Windows 7 (32- or 64-bit Versions) or Windows 10 (32- or 64-bit Versions)
Additional SoftwareMicrosoft .Net Framework 4.6 Full Profile is required. The installer program will check and download it from internet if necessary.

HPLS301 Firmware

HPLS301 Firmware  
DescriptionThis is the latest version of the firmware for the HPLS301(/M) high-power plasma light source. 
Version1.2
Filesize81 KB
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Change Log

HPLS343 and HPLS345 Firmware

HPLS343 and HPLS345 Firmware  
DescriptionThis is the latest version of the firmware for the HPLS343 and HPLS345 high-power plasma light sources. 
Version1.4
Filesize82 KB
Download
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Change Log
AdditionalPlease do not rename or unzip the firmware file.
HPLS Firmware Upgrade Wizard  
DescriptionSoftware to install new firmware to Thorlabs HPLS300 Series High-Power Plasma Light Sources. 
Version1.0.0
Filesize8.2 MB
Download
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ReadMe
License
System RequirementsWindows™ XP-SP3 (32-bit version), Windows™ 7 (32/64-bit version), Windows™ 10 (32/64-bit version).
Version 1.4.0  
DescriptionPrevious version of the software download that enables the HPLS300 series high-power plasma light sources to be controlled by a PC using a GUI or custom programs written using a command-line language. This package includes the necessary drivers and software.
Version1.4.0
Filesize22.8 MB
Download
Only download from trusted sources, like Thorlabs, and always scan files before executing.

ReadMe
AdditionalTo complete the installation, download the software installation package, unzip the package, and run setup.exe. This software package includes an SDK which supports LabVIEW integration.
System RequirementsWindows® XP (32-bit Version SP3); Windows 7 (32-bit Version); Windows 7 x64 (64-bit Version); Windows 10 (32-bit Version); Windows 10 x64 (64-bit Version)
Additional SoftwareMicrosoft .Net Framework 4.0 Client Profile is required. The installer program will check and download it from internet if necessary.