Software Updates
Use the CellDrop Updater app to download and install updates via WiFi or ethernet. An ethernet connection is recommended for updates that include an OS update.
For update via USB drive, download the package below to the root directory of a FAT32, high quality USB drive. Do not unzip the file. Launch the Updater app and follow on screen instructions.
CellDrop will automatically reboot as required during update.
If you experience issues updating, please ensure you are using a high quality FAT32 formatted USB drive. If troubles persist, please contact DeNovix or your distributor for assistance.
Linux OS V1.X.X
Shipped Nov 1, 2021 or later
Linux OS with silver DeNovix logo at boot, serial numbers S-07409 or higher. Use the CellDrop Updater app to download and install updates via WiFi or ethernet. An ethernet connection is recommended for updates that include an OS update.
IMPORTANT- When updating by USB for V2.0.3 or earlier, the first update installs an app update. Open Updater again to complete the OS update from the USB. This is not applicable for WiFi, Ethernet or USB updates for V2.0.3 or later.
Latest version» CellDrop Software Version V2.0.3
Linux OS V3.5.7
Shipped before Nov 1, 2021
Linux OS with blue DeNovix logo at boot, serial numbers SN-07408 and lower. Use the CellDrop Updater app to download and install updates via WiFi or ethernet. An ethernet connection is recommended for updates that include an OS update.
Latest version» CellDrop Software Version V1.9.8
User Guide
View the latest version of the CellDrop User Guide here.
Software Version History
NOTE: Releases V2.0.X are currently for instruments shipped after Nov 1, 2021 (with Linux OS 1.X.X)
Version 2.0 software for Linux OS 3.5.7 instruments shipped before Nov 1, 2021 is pending.
V2.0.3 (09-Feb-2022) – OS 1.1.0 Update
Allow 8-10 minutes for this update. A long pause occurs during the process. Do not power down during update.
USB Updates: The first update installs the app update. Open Updater again to complete an OS update from the USB. This is not applicable for WiFi or Ethernet updates.
• System boot and shutdown processes improved to protect SD card
• Updater app improvements
• Sound removed from device
V2.0.2 (16-Nov-2021)
• Linux OS 1.0.2 – GPU firmware update fixes rare boot freeze showing multicolor screen
• Autofocus -corrected start position setting bug
V2.0.1 (8-Nov-2021)
• Bug fix – SSD detect on start up
• Bug fix for application crash
• Timer app removed to investigate bug
V2.0.0 (1-Nov-2021)
• Autofocus feature
• Wi-Fi interface improvements
• Minor bug fixes
• Linux OS 1.0.1
Software Version History
NOTE: Releases V2.0.X are currently for instruments shipped after Nov 1, 2021 (with Linux OS 1.X.X)
Version 2.0 software for Linux OS 3.5.7 instruments shipped before Nov 1, 2021 is pending.
V1.9.8 (14-Feb-2022) – Current OS 3.5.7 Release
• Deletes a silently accumulating log file that can cause system to become inoperable
V1.9.7 (25-Aug-2021)
• Initialization additional improvement
V1.9.6 (18-Aug-2021)
• Initialization improvement
• Minor bug fix
V1.9.5 (5-Aug-2021)
• Minor bug fix
V1.9.3 (3-Jun-2021)
• Minor bug fix related to initialization
V1.9.2 (21-May-2021)
• Settings app / ethernet – bug fix
V1.9.1 (17-May-2021)
• Custom exposure – Expanded custom exposure range Trypan Blue and Trypan Blue Primary.
• Improvements for enhanced performance and stability
V1.9.0 (19-Mar-2021)
• Custom exposure – Ability to set a custom exposure in Trypan Blue and Trypan Blue Primary.
• SMB export of data to windows network folders
• Additional graphs, cell counts by size and cluster information
• Correct touch area for small cell mode on protocol page
• Checking boxes for irregular cell mode or small cell mode enables Save Settings to Protocol button
V1.7.2 (24-Aug-2020)
• 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance Ready Software Commercial release
• Correct touch area for small cell mode on protocol page
• Checking boxes for irregular cell mode or small cell mode enables Save Settings to Protocol button
V1.7.1 (17-July-2020)
• Minor bug fix
V1.7.0 (15-July-2020)
• New protocol setting: Irregular Cell Mode added to improve counts of elliptically or irregularly shaped cells
• New Apps: Primary Cell Trypan Blue and Primary Cell AO/PI with optimized settings for easier primary cell counts
V1.6.9 (15-June-2020)
• Fixed dilution calculator bug that gave no answer for some languages
V1.6.8 (29-May-2020)
• Fixed email export bug
• User interface improvements
V1.6.7 (20-Dec-2019)
• Minor bug fixes
V1.6.6 (17-Dec-2019)
• Minor bug fixes
V1.6.5 (19-Nov-2019)
• OS 3.5.4 fixes USB communication camera error affecting some instruments
• Add network login portal
• Green/red overlay improved in AO/PI
• Extended green and red channel exposure times (setting options now 0-24)
• Exposure settings are saved when apps are closed instead of returning to defaults
• Extend download/install timeout for Updater app to five minutes
• Apply Settings button stores values that are shown when subsequently using Optimize Settings
• Add memory low warning if system has < 20 GB capacity remaining
• Include small cell mode on pdf report
• Updated translations for Chinese, Korean, Russian, Portuguese, Hungarian, Japanese, French and Spanish
• Bug fixes
– Noise sometimes counted in fluoro apps
– Protocol editing
– Default settings
V1.6.4 (09-Oct-2019)
• Hot fix to correct focus motor limit for some instruments
V1.6.3 (03-Oct-2019)
• Includes update to OS3.5.3. Use ethernet connection or high quality USB for quickest update due to file size
• HDMI connection bugs fixed
• Speaker pop eliminated
• Real time clock fix – requires one time select and save timezone after update
• Support A4 paper size for printing
• Bug fixes
V1.6.2 (30-Aug-2019)
• New Calculator App
• Bug fixes
V1.6.1 (26-July-2019)
• New Custom Methods App
• Added easier method to optimize settings and update protocols
• New Small Cell Mode
• Additional cell count and concentration results
• Fixed bug related to exporting large number of samples at one time
• Improved size gating control
• Cell concentration provided for all cells that are counted including dead cells (where applicable)
V1.6 (9-May-2019)
• Network printing added
• New Timer App
• User Guide – full guide included
• Language support for Chinese, French, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Italian
• Protocol default dilution factor 2 for assay-based apps
• Update Global focus position from overflow menu
• Trypan Blue app chamber height specific normal/low exposures for protocols
• Updater USB updates
• Tech Support via email
• AO/PI result image default is now BF/R/G 3 image overlay
• Change green outline colors to brighter green for easier view
• Sound enabled – known ‘speaker pop’ is scheduled in next OS update
• Minor Bug fixes
V1.5 (18-Mar-2019)
• Short chamber height now 50 microns
V1.4 (6-Mar-2019)
• Minor bug fix
V1.3 (28-Feb-2019)
• Export results functionality added
V1.2 (22-Feb-2019)
• Minor bug fix
V1.1 (14-Feb-2019)
• First commercial release of CellDrop software
