Important
The Visium CytAssist Firmware v2.2 update will start rolling out the week of Nov 4, 2024. This update will be pushed to CytAssist instruments in phases. Over the following weeks, all users will receive the update. You will be notified on your connected instrument once the update is available for your device.
To download the latest firmware, navigate on your instrument to "System" and select "Firmware Update" for installation. For help connecting your instrument, refer to our support site or contact support@10xgenomics.com.
FOR USE WITH:
- Visium CytAssist & Accessory Kit, 12-Month Warranty, PN-1000441
- Visium CytAssist & Accessory Kit, 24-Month Warranty, PN-1000442
Features
- Updated the camera firmware to improve reliability and stability of the instrument.
- Modified instrument run behavior to continue a run if camera connection is interrupted.
Bug Fixes
- Resolved issue from Firmware 2.1 where Visium HD image contained a 4 pixel shift in the red color channel.
- Resolved issue from Firmware 2.1 where sample name was not included in the CytAssist image files generated during a run.
- Fixed several causes of a persistent loading animation after Readiness Test failure.
Bug fixes to automatically correct Visium HD CytAssist images generated with instrument firmware v2.1 are available in Space Ranger v3.1.2 and Loupe Browser v8.1.2. Please see Space Ranger and Loupe Browser release notes for details.
Features
- Modified instrument run behavior to continue a run if camera snapshot acquisition fails.
- The current firmware version is now displayed in the main screen header bar for easier firmware status checking.
- Added support for network connection via 2.4GHz WiFi band.
- Improved support for enterprise WiFi authentication schemes (WPA2 MSCHAPv2).
- Improved connectivity settings to support static IPs.
Bug Fixes
- Resolved issue where false incidence of Error Code 145 could occur.
- Improved the stability of the firmware upgrade process. The instrument will automatically reboot if there is insufficient memory to complete the upgrade.
- Other improvements and clarifications to logging and error reporting.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue in the 2.0.0 release where an additional 'Upgrade Available' banner appeared after installation of the 2.0.0 firmware
Features
- Now includes support for Visium HD Spatial Gene Expression
- Added barcode scanner support for slide serial number entry
- See the CytAssist User Guide (CG000542) for supported models and usage instructions
- Added functionality to document additional sample details
- Added instrument information to TIFF metadata for CytAssist images
- Improved error handling
- Improved leveling mode
- Increased stringency of the system self test
Bug Fixes
- Eliminated occurrences of false temperature warnings
- Display permanent WiFi MAC address in Network Settings
Features
- Improved instrument's lid-lock capabilities
Features
- Enhanced diagnostic logging to improve troubleshooting
- Added functionality to export run data to Network Attached Storage
- Added a warning icon to the home screen when the instrument is cooling down
- Improved CytAssist image file names to contain more descriptive run information
Bug Fixes
- Reduced occurrence of false positive leveling errors
- Improved scrolling behavior reduces the likelihood of accidental clicks
- Eliminated occurrence of false temperature warnings during First-Time-Use (FTU)
- Fixed bug preventing run logs from being visible on the instrument user interface
Firmware patch 1.1.3 fixes a bug that causes false positive temperature warnings after the First-Time-Use workflow. This firmware release is relevant to users who have not yet installed version 1.1.1. If you have already updated to version 1.1.1, you do not need to install the patch. Note there is no version 1.1.2.
Features
- Enhanced diagnostic logging to improve troubleshooting
- Added functionality to export run data to Network Attached Storage
- Added a warning icon to the home screen when the instrument is cooling down
- Improved CytAssist image file names to contain more descriptive run information
Bug fixes
- Reduced occurrence of false positive leveling errors
- Improved scrolling behavior, reducing the likelihood of accidental clicks
- [Specific to firmware version 1.1.3] Eliminated occurrence of false temperature warnings during First-Time-Use (FTU)
Features
- Enhanced diagnostic logging to improve troubleshooting
- Added functionality to export run data to Network Attached Storage
- Added a warning icon to the home screen when the instrument is cooling down
- Improved CytAssist image file names to contain more descriptive run information
Bug fixes
- Reduced occurrence of false positive leveling errors
- Improved scrolling behavior, reducing the likelihood of accidental clicks
Features
- Improved Readiness Test algorithms
- Reduced log upload time to the 10x Genomics Cloud
- Improved error code language for clarity
- Miscellaneous User Interface improvements
Bug fixes
- Fixed bug that caused issues focusing the camera