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HAAKE RheoWin Software, version 4.92.0007

SHRP element and Asphalt/Bitumen software module

Note:

• The SHRP evaluation element is now part of the new Asphalt/Bitumen software module and not part of the standard installation anymore. Customers with a valid RheoWin installation key (issued before 01.01.2021) can request a special installation key (order no. 098-5567) for the SHRP evaluation element at no cost.
  
  
• The new Asphalt/Bitumen software module consists of the new MSCR, the new BYET and the new LAS evaluation elements as well as the existing SHRP evaluation element. A special installation key (order no. 098-5566) is needed to install the Asphalt/Bitumen software module.

Updates for versions 4.92.00xx

There are currenlty no updates for version 4.92.0007

Virtual com port driver for Viscotester D and Viscotester E

The virtual com port driver for the Viscotester D and Viscotester E is available for download here.

Virtual com port driver for SC and AC circulators

The virtual com port driver for the new SC and AC circulators is available for download here.

Updates/Downloads for Foculus camera (RheoScope module)

New FGControl software and drivers for Windows 8, 8.1, 10 and 11 64-bit and 32-bit.

For Windows  8, 8.1, 10 and 11 both in the 32-bit and the 64-bit versions the use of the new FGControl software and drivers is obligatory.

• Download 32-bit software and drivers (File: FGControl_Install_V2602_x86,zip, 13.4 Mb).
• Download 64-bit driver for Windows 64-bit (File: FGControl_Driver_Win7_64.zip, 107 kb).
• Instructions for installing the above software and drivers.

Driver for the new USB3 3iCube cameras

• Download the 3iCube camera driver and documentation (File: 3iCube_Camera_Driver.zip, 6.4 Mb).
• Instructions for installing the above software and drivers.

Supported rheometers, viscometers, temperature control systems and other devices

• RheoWin 4 currently supports the following HAAKE instruments:
   

  Rheometers	Viscometers	Circulators	Temp.Controllers
  MARS 40		SC150, ACxxx, PCxxx**	MTMC (MARS I, III, 40, 60, iQ, iQ Air)
  MARS 60	Viscotester iQ Air	ACCEL**	UTMC
  MARS iQ Air
  MARS iQ		DC5
  MARS I	Viscotester iQ	DC30, DC50
  MARS II	VT550	F6, N6, F8, N8	CTC (Oven)
  MARS III
  RheoStress 6000	RotoVisco 1	Phoenix	UTC
  RheoStress 3000
  RheoStress 600	VT D, VT E	Dynamax
  RheoStress 300
  RheoStress 1 *

• * RheoWin 4 currently does not support the first series of RheoStress 1 instruments, for these instrument only RheoWin 3.x upto version 3.5x can be used.
  The first series of RheoStress 1 instrument can be recognized by the silver coloured drive motor shaft.
  The second series of RheoStress 1 instrument have a dark coloured drive motor shaft.
• ** A firmware update may be needed for these devices to be compatible with RheoWin,see here.
• Starting from RheoWin 4.70.0000 the following older instruments are not supported anymore.
       Rheometers: RS150, RS80, RS75, RheoScope 1 and RT20
       Viscometers: VT6L, VT6R, VT7L, VT7R as well as the VT7L-plus and VT7-R-plus
       Thermocontrollers:  TC80, TC81, TC500, TC501
       Circulators: F3C
  For these instruments please use RheoWin 4.63.0004.
• RheoWin 4 does not support older instruments like the RT10, VT500, VT501 and the RV20+RC20/RV30 with CV20, CV100, M5 or M10. For these instruments please use RheoWin 2.97.
• RheoWin 4 does not support the RS100 1 Ncm, the RS100 5 Ncm und the RS50.
  For these instruments please useRheoWin 3.61.
  
  
• The new FGControl driver for the (RheoScope) Foculus camera is compatible with
  the 32-bit and 64-bit Windows versions of Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1.
• The older FOControl driver for the Foculus camera is compatible with Windows XP 32-bit only.
• The driver for the previously used Sony XCD-X710 camera is only compatible
  with RheoWin 4.50.00xx under Windows XP 32-bit.
  

Supported operating systems

• RheoWin 4.92.00xx has been tested to run under the following Windows operating systems:
  
  - Windows 11 (64-bit version, a 32-bit version of Windows 11 does not exist).
  - Windows 10 (both the 32-bit and the 64-bit version).
  - Windows 8.1 (both the 32-bit and the 64-bit version).
  - Windows 8 (both the 32-bit and the 64-bit version).
  
  
• RheoWin 4.92.00xx is NOT supported for use under the following operating systems:
  
  - Windows 7 (both the 32-bit and the 64-bit version).
  - Windows Vista with or without any Service Pack.
  - Windows XP with or without any Service Pack.
  - Windows ME
  - Windows 98 SE
  - Windows 98 with Y2K update and Internet Explorer 4.01 SP2
  - Windows 95
  - Windows 3.x
  - Windows NT3.x
  - Windows 2000 with Service Pack 1 (or higher)
  - Windows NT4.0 with Service Pack 6 and Internet Explorer 6
  
• We recommend the use of a PC according to the specifications given by Microsoft for the operating system used.
  

Rheowin 4 license key

In order to be able to install this version of RheoWin on your computer you will need a valid RheoWin 4 license key. A RheoWin 3 or a RheoWin 2 key will not enable you to install RheoWin 4.0.

A separate license key is needed for installing the tools for FDA 21 CFR part 11 compliance. A separate license key is also needed to install the TTS (Time Temperature Superposition), Spectra and MWD (Molecular Weight Distribution) tools as well as for the installation of some other optional software features.

The keys for RheoWin 4 consist of a company name, serial number and the key code. When you receive the key per e-mail this information will be stored in a *.key or *.txt file which can be opened and viewed by using any text-editor (Notepad, Write, Word, etc.).

The key information must either be entered manually (as in previous versions) or loaded from the supplied *.txt file (this is new for version 4.40) during the installation process.

A Key-Diskette for RheoWin 2.x or a RheoWin 3.x key will NOT enable you to install RheoWin 3, however the upgrade from RheoWin 2 or RheoWin 3 to RheoWin 4 is free of charge (shipping and handling costs may apply).

In order to request a RheoWin 4 license key download the RheoWin Key order form fill it out as completely as possibly, save it and send it to support.mc.de[at]thermofisher.com (replace [at] by @). You will then receive your new key per e-mail.

Installation of RheoWin 4

For a detailed and complete description of the RheoWin installation see the HAAKE RheoWin Installation and 21 CFR part 11 configuration User Guide, which is part of the downloaded zip file and can also be downloaded using the following links:

• Download HAAKE RheoWin User Guide Installation and 21 CFR part 11
  (File: RheoWin_Installation+21CFRP11_E.pdf, 2.0 Mb).
• Download HAAKE RheoWin Benutzer Handbuch Installation und 21 CFR part 11 Konfiguration
  (File: RheoWin_Installation+21CFRP11_D.pdf, 2.1 Mb).