Software Upgrade Path Options
From the Exponent (Win 9x , ME, NT, 2000, XP operating systems)

  1. Exponent software can be upgraded by downloading the latest version from SMS' web site. Simply go to the Window, About TEE32 and follow the link for updates. You will be able to download and execute a file that will only work if you have already installed the previous version of the software on the computer. During the installation it will update all relevant new files (including the help files if you choose the full upgrade)

  2. After the upgrade new firmware files (comms & motor) will be installed into your TA Firmware directory. You may run the TAP Flash program on your software CD to use those files to reprogram your TA.XTPlus if you wish to take advantage of the latest firmware features. Please note that you do not need to upgrade the firmware unless you wish to take advantage of new features.

From the Texture Expert Exceed (Win 9x, ME, NT, 2000, and XP operating systems)

  1. Texture Expert Exceed can be upgraded to the Exponent software program only when the texture analyzer is upgraded to the TA.XTPlus Texture Analyzer.

From the Texture Expert Software (Win 9x or Win ME only operating systems)

  1. Texture Expert can be upgraded to the Texture Expert Exceed software program. This upgrade does not include a new PCI style analog-digital card.

  2. Texture Expert can be upgraded to the Texture Expert Exceed software program with a new PCI style analog-digital card . This upgrade does include a new PCI style analog-digital card.

  3. Texture Expert can be upgraded to the Exponent software program only when the texture analyzer is upgraded to the TA.XTPlus Texture Analyzer.

From the XTRAD Software (DOS based operating system)

  1. The XTRAD software program cannot be upgraded. A customer may purchase the Texture Expert Exceed software program for use with their TA.XT2 Texture Analyzer. This upgrade does include a new PCI style analog-digital card.

  2. The XTRAD software program cannot be upgraded. A customer may get the benefits of the Exponent software program only when the instrument is upgraded to the TA.XTPlus Texture Analyzer.
The latest versions of SMS' software programs are:
XTRAD (Dos)
Latest Version is 4.0.9.0
Latest Version is 2.64
Latest Version is 1.22
Latest Version is 3.7L
To request the latest software upgrade within your version, please contact us at any of our six offices, or download the latest version from the download center at www.stablemicrosystems.com

The help and abstract files are automatically part of the full download when you download the latest Exponent update from SMS' web site.
Abstract and Help Files are also available by e-mail to update existing files. Simply contact us to request the latest files.

The latest version of the PROM chip in the TA.XT2's keyboard is 7.16 for TA.XT2i instruments and 5.20 for TA.XT2 instruments with serial numbers <~ 400. PROM updates are hardly ever required, but if a new PROM is required it is free and simple to install.

Follow this link for Hardware Upgrade Options