This software is an update to the VS200 ASW 4.1.1/VS200 Desktop 4.1.1 version.

When a VS200 research slide scanner is purchased with the VS200 ASW 3.4.1/VS200 Desktop 3.4.1 software, an update to the 4.1.1 version is free.

Otherwise, purchasing the one-time update license provides access to the VS200 ASW 4.1.1/VS200 Desktop 4.1.1 version.

1. Modifications

This update includes the following changes:

New hardware and OS support

• Light sources:
  • Laser combiner (405, 488, 561, 638 nm wavelength) for SILA acquisition
  • U-LGPS white LED for fluorescence scans
  • KL-2500 for reflected brightfield
• Optical sectioning device and trigger board for SILA acquisition
• VS200 ASW* and VS200 Desktop software support Windows 11

*Before updating your OS to Windows 11, get in touch with your contact at Evident to check the hardware compatibility.

New functions

• SILA module for optical sectioning
• Workflow for consecutive transmitted light scans
• Observation method: reflected brightfield
• Option to create additional image layers (sample masks, focus point, focus map, and sharpness layer) during image acquisition

Improvements

• Start the software for brightfield-only scans and when fluorescence components are installed
• Image acquisition and processing:
  • Option to use VS304M without binning
  • Intensity of fluorescence light sources directly adjustable in scan wizard
  • Overexposure indicator button for fluorescence images
  • Three additional focusing algorithms for improved stitching of thick samples
  • Top and bottom: defining absolute Z-range in live for virtual Z acquisition
  • Easier navigation within the image layers with the “show only active layer” and “show hidden layer” options
  • Pre-processing of DICOM fluorescence scan to optimize the 8-bit only display of DICOM viewers
• Data management
  • Support of the microPDF-417 barcode type
  • Anonymization of images by removing selected image properties

2. General Information

VS200 ASW software is used to scan slides with a VS200 ST (single tray loader) or MTL (multi tray loader) research slide scanner.
VS200 Desktop software is used to open VSI images scanned with a VS200 research slide scanner. Since this software is for reading and writing, measurement, analysis, and 3D functions can be used by this software.

3. System Requirements

VS200 ASW software supports Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11 Professional, 64-bit
VS200 Desktop software supports Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11 Professional, 64-bit

3. Installation

1. Before installation
   This software comes with an END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. Prior to downloading this software, please read the END-USER LICENCE AGREEMENTcarefully. When downloading begins, it automatically assumes that you have agreed to the terms and conditions in this AGREEMENT. For operating configurations or license types, please refer to the page describing Product specifications. Please be sure to close all running software before downloading.
2. Procedure to download files
   1. Confirm that the version of your Windows OS is the 64-bit version. Select the file you want to download from the right side of the page.
   Download file name: OLY-MNX-29408.zip (7.98 GB) 2. When an entry form appears, enter all required items.
   The Serial Number is the serial number described in the main license card.
   
   
   
   3. Press the Send button to start the download. The download may take some time depending on your OS or network environment.
    
3. Installation procedures
   1. Decompress the downloaded zip file (the file name differs depending on the version).
   
   
   2. Right-click on the icon to display the menu and select “Extract All…”
   
   
   3. Select the folder to extract and click the Extract button.
   
   
   4. When the file is decompressed, double-click the Setup.exe of the folder to start the Installer. When the Installer starts, install the software according to its instructions. Each VS200 system includes an Instructions for Use manual where the software installation process is described in detail.
   Note: You cannot install the software unless the user account is registered as a System Administrator. If your account is registered as a Limited Account, please ask the System Administrator to change it. (For user account registration, please refer to the user manual of your computer.)

Please be sure to read the END-USER LICENCE AGREEMENT and Notice before downloading the software. The form to enter required items appears before downloading begins.