Here you will find the status of software that is no longer being distributed by Instron on new systems. There are four phases of software in the Instron Product Lifecycle Policy, and you will find software in phases 2-4 on this page. We are updating this section often and realize that not all software that Instron has distributed is listed here. Contact us if you have any questions regarding your existing Instron software.
Static Testing System Software
| Software | Compatible Windows® Operating System | Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available. Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available. Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited. Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details. |
Manufacturing Period | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP | 7 | 10 | |||
| Bluehill LE | Yes (3.60 or below) | Yes (64 bit - 3.11 or greater) Yes (32 bit - 3.03 or greater) |
Yes (3.83) | 2 | 2014-2021 |
| Bluehill Lite | Yes | Yes (64 bit - 2.29 or greater) Yes (32 bit - 2.26 or greater) |
No | 4 | 2006-2014 |
| Bluehill 1 | - | No | No | 4 | 2001-2005 |
| Bluehill 2 | Yes | Yes (64 bit - 2.29 or greater) Yes (32 bit - 2.26 or greater) |
No | 4 | 2005-2010 |
| Bluehill 3 | Yes (3.60 or below) | Yes (64 bit - 3.11 or greater) Yes (32 bit - 3.03 or greater) |
No* | 4 | 2010-2017 |
| Merlin | Yes (5.31 or greater) | No | No | 4 | 1993-2001 |
| Series IX | Yes (8.25 or greater) | Yes | No | 4 | 1989-2005 |
| Partner | Yes (6.2a or greater) | Yes (32 bit - 8.5a) Yes (64 bit - 9.0a) |
Yes (9.6a) | 4 | 1996-2017 |
| ComplianceBuilder | No | Yes | Yes | 4 | 2014-2021 |
| TrendTracker | Yes | Yes | Yes (1.13 or greater) | 2 | 2013-2022 |
Dynamic Testing System Software
| Software | Compatible Windows® Operating System | Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available. Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available. Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited. Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details. |
Manufacturing Period | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP | 7 | 10 | 11 | |||
| WaveMatrix | No | Yes | Yes | No | 4 | Up to 2018 |
| WaveMatrix2 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2 | 2018-2023 |
| Console V9 or earlier | - | - | - | - | 4 | - |
| Bluehill 3 | Yes (3.60 or below) | Yes (64 bit - 3.11 or greater) Yes (32 bit - 3.03 or greater) |
No* | No | 4 | 2010-2017 |
| dadN | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2 | Up to 2019 |
| K1c | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2 | Up to 2019 |
| J1c | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2 | Up to 2019 |
| E1820 | No | Yes | Yes | No | 2 | Up to 2019 |
CEAST Software
| Software | Part Number | Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available. Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available. Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited. Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details. |
Manufacturing Period | Software Upgrade Available This is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system. | System Retrofit Available EXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more |
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| Visual THERM Software | C-0710-500 | 3 | 1998-2016 | None | No |
| Visual Impact Software | C-0710-690-1 | 4 | 1998-2023 | None | No |
| Visual Impact Upgrade Software | C-0710-690-1U, C-0710-690-2U | 4 | 1998-2023 | None | No |