Date: 1-13-2006

Exponent Camera Software is specified for use only with Dage Excel camera models XLV, XL16 & XLM.
Software updates are provided in order to access new camera features or bug fixes. It is not necessary to upgrade camera software unless these new features are desirable. To check what version software is installed in your computer, just go to the "help"\"about" menu in the Dage Exponent software application.
Note: New Software may require the camera firmware to be updated. Follow the version information below and update camera firmware if necessary. Refer to the “Dage Excel Firmware Release Notes” for additional information regarding firmware updating.

Instructions: Download the Exponent Installer.msi file to a convenient place on your computer. Close the Exponent application, if running and unplug any connected Excel cameras. Go to “Start\Control Panel\Add or Remove Programs” on your computer and remove the installed “Exponent” software. Run the new downloaded “Exponent Installer.msi” file and follow the instructions during setup. Refer to the Excel Camera user manual for up to date information on new features supported with new Exponent software, firmware or additional installation information.


Version:1.300 Date:1/13/2006 Requires Excel Camera Firmware Version 1.00F.
Changes: Added Extended Integration Threshold; Added Bayer processing algorithms "Edge Detecting" and "Color" to the default "Bilinear Interpolation".

Version:1.200 Date:12/13/2005 Requires Excel Camera Firmware Version 1.00C.
Changes: Added persistence for AutoSave Enable, AutoSave FileType, AutoSave Source, TimeLapse Duration and FileType with file save w/dialog; Repair AutoSave name(1) to folder with name (w/o 1) bug; Add support for cooled cameras to extend shutter time to 10 min max default.

Version:1.100 Date:11/11/2005 Requires Excel Camera Firmware Version 1.00A.
Changes: Added GUI setup persistence; Video Clip highlight display; Moved TimeLapse to AutoSave Toolbox; Moved Interpolation and Timestamp to View menu; Limited Gain during Binning modes; Added Single Image Capture control; Added security access to debug console; Default AutoSave 8-bit to tiff