Thermo Scientific KingFisher Apex Software

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• KingFisher Apex instrument software
• BindIx software

Select from these available software downloads appropriate for your instrument.

Added benefits with the software update v1.1.11.0 for the KingFisher Apex instrument include:

• Latest security updates
• User authentication with access levels
• New consumable options—storage tube and PCR plates
• Support for adding well notes
• Conversion of KingFisher Flex protocols
• Displaying service date
• New aspirate step

This update is recommended to all users.

Review the installation instructions before updating the software.

The software upgrade to KingFisher Apex Purification System can be executed either automatically or manually. Both methods are described below. Please note that the upgrade process will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. Please note that all user defined settings and protocols will stay the same and will not be modified by the upgrade.

IMPORTANT! Disconnect the instrument from BindIx Software and remove all external equipment from the USB ports before you install the software update.

IMPORTANT! Do not switch the instrument off during the software installation. The installation time depends on the software update. During the installation, the instrument may re-boot several times. The installation is complete when the Home screen re-opens.

In case there is an issue encountered during the upgrade process, please try again and if the issue is persistent please contact service. For service information, refer to Technical Support contact information found from the KingFisher Apex Purification System User Guide (MAN0018970).

Automatic software upgrade is available if the instrument is connected to the Thermo Fisher Connect Platform. Refer to the KingFisher Apex Purification System User Guide (MAN0018970) for instructions about creating a connection to Thermo Fisher Connect Platform.

When KingFisher Apex has been connected to the Connect software, upgrade from v1.0.45.0 or v1.0.47.0 to v1.1.11.0 can be carried out with the following steps (please read the IMPORTANT! notices under the Software upgrade section above before continuing):

1. Connect KingFisher Apex to Connect and a prompt with available software updates appears
2. Select Update to install the new software version
   a. There will be a prompt asking if you want to start upgrade, select "yes"
   b. Upgrade should start automatically
   c. Wait for the upgrade to be completed (upgrade should take about 40 minutes plus the time needed to download the software upgrade file which is dependent on the connection speed). Please do not interrupt the process
   d. The system restarts when the upgrade is ready
3. Check that SW version is 1.1.11.0 after upgrade

If there is no connection to Connect available, KingFisher Apex v1.0.45.0 or 1.0.47.0 can be upgraded to 1.1.11.0 manually with the following steps (please read the IMPORTANT! notices under the Software upgrade section above before continuing):

1. Download the “0AB6_02CA_v.1.1.11.0_45.update” file to USB drive:
   a. Insert a fresh USB drive with at least 1 GB available space
   b. Navigate to the KingFisher Apex section on the website
   c. Right-click the “Download” link for Software Update
   d. Select “Save Link as”
   e. Select the USB Drive and press Save
   f. Wait for the download to finish
   
2. Insert USB drive into KingFisher Apex USB port
   a. There will be a prompt asking if you want to start upgrade, select “yes”
   b. Upgrade should start automatically
   c. Wait for the upgrade to be completed (upgrade should take about 40 minutes. Please do not interrupt the process.
   d. The system restarts when the upgrade is ready
   
3. Check that SW version is 1.1.11.0 after upgrade

Download KingFisher Apex software update v1.1.11.0

If a previous version of instrument software is needed, please use v1.0.47 and please note that new version is always recommended. Once software is updated, it cannot be reverted back to previous software.

Download KingFisher Apex software release notes v.1.1.11.0

Download KingFisher Apex software update from 1.0.45.0 to v1.0.47.0

Thermo Scientific BindIx software is included with KingFisher Apex instruments. The software makes it easy to create, download, run, modify, and store protocols directly on the instrument or on your PC.

To download BindIx software, choose one of the download options.

BindIx v.1.1.7 for KingFisher Apex (GPLE)

New version includes the following updates:

• User authentication with access levels
• New consumable options—storage tube and PCR plates
• Support for adding well notes
• Conversion of KingFisher Flex protocols
• Displays service date
• New aspirate step

To use the new features, please make sure your instrument has latest software version 1.1.11.0.

Download BindIx v.1.1.7

Download release notes for BindIx v. 1.1.7

BindIx v.1.0.44 for KingFisher Apex Dx and KingFisher Apex (without latest features)

Version 1.0.44 is tested for use with the KingFisher Apex Dx instrument. It also works with the KingFisher Apex GPLE version, but newly added features are not available with the use of this older version.

Download BindIx v.1.0.44