7.2. Software
Full XIMC software package for Windows, last updated: 02.03.2018
Includes latest versions of XILab user interface application for Windows only, libximc library development kit, firmware binary and user
manual.
Download full software package. Disconnect all controllers from the PC. Launch XILab installer. Full installation manual can be found here.
XILab, 1.14.8, last updated 15.02.2018
XILab can be downloaded here:
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 xilab-1.14.8-win32_win64.exe
Generic Linux 32 bit xilab-1.14.8-ia32.AppImage
Generic Linux 64 bit xilab-1.14.8-x86_64.AppImage
MacOS X xilab-1.14.8-osx64.tar.gz
All XILab versions
Compatibility table
XILab changelog
Development kit, 2.9.12, last updated 15.02.2018
Download and extract: libximc-2.9.12-all.tar.gz
Development kit manual may be found here and in the /docs-en/index.html development kit file. Library is located in /ximc-2.9.12 and
examples are in /examples.
PDF-version of the development kit manual can be downloaded here
All libximc versions
Compatibility table
Libximc changelog
Controller firmware
Download for 8SMC5: ximc-4.1.8-hw2.3.x.cod, last updated 12.01.2018
Download for 8SMC4: ximc-3.9.18-hw2.2.x.cod, last updated 06.06.2017
Firmware update instructions:
1. Download firmware file.
2. Start XILab
3. It is recommended to make a backup of your XILab configuration file before firmware update.
4. Open "Settings... -> Device configuration -> About device", press "Update" button, select new firmware file, press "Open".
5. XILab might stop responding for a while. Please wait while firmware is being uploaded, it should take about 10-15 seconds.
6. If settings have changed then load your configuration file and save it to the controller flash memory by pressing "Save to flash" button.
All firmware versions
Compatibility table
Firmware changelog
Configuration files
Configuration files may be found here.
LabView examples
Labview examples can be downloaded here: labview-2.9.12-Labview_12.0.7z
Drivers
On Windows controller doesnt need additional drivers, however you need an inf-file for the controller to be recognized by the operating
system. It will be automatically installed with XILab. It can be found in "C:\Program Files\XILab\Driver" after installation. Also you may
download it here: XIMC_driver.inf
Linux and MacOS do not require driver files.
Software for 8SMC1-USBhF controllers with 8SMC4-USB support
Software may be downloaded here: microsmc-2.3.0-win32_win64.zip
Detailed information is available here.
Firmware for USB-Ethernet adapter, 1.1.0, last updated 11.07.2016
The software can be downloaded here: cubian-1.1.0-armhf.7z
Detailed information is available here.