Note: Before updating any Grace Instrument software, it is strongly advised that you back up your existing database files, which end with the ".mdb" suffix. This database file contains all user-created tests and all test results. If you value your existing test data, it is strongly advised that you follow the instructions below and keep the backup file stored in a safe location.

To back up your database (".mdb") file:

1. In Windows Explorer, open the folder where the Grace Instrument software is installed.
   
   The default installation folder for most Grace Instrument software is C:\Program Files\[INSTRUMENT MODEL NUMBER or SOFTWARE NAME].
   
   For example, M3600DAQ™ for the M3600 Viscometer is installed in the folder C:\Program Files\M3600DAQ.
   
   If you specified a different folder during initial installation, open that folder instead.
   
   
2. Locate the database file by looking for a file with the suffix ".mdb". (For example, "M3500a.mdb".)
3. Copy the ".mdb" file to a secure location on your hard drive, or to a backup drive, if you have one.

To restore a backed-up database file:

1. Reinstall the Grace Instrument software from the original media included with the instrument.
2. Copy the ".mdb" file from the backup directory to the directory containing the Grace Instrument software installation, overwriting the default database file.

By clicking the download links below, you agree to the terms and conditions contained in the Grace Instrument End User License Agreement.

Click the appropriate tab below to display update instructions.

Updating Gracedaq for M3500a™ to version 1.1.9:

IMPORTANT: Gracedaq for M3500a™ v. 1.1.9 is incompatible with database files created by all previous versions. If you want to use an existing database file created using a version of Gracedaq for M3500a™ earlier than v. 1.1.9, do not update your Gracedaq for M3500a™ software.

The Gracedaq for M3500a™ software update includes an executable (".exe") file, a report (".rpt") file, and a database (".mdb") file.

1. Download the following three files to your desktop, or to a folder on your hard drive (click the file names below to download):

• M3500a.exe (Ver. 1.1.9, 684 kB)
• M3500a2.rpt (10.7 kB)
• M3500a.mdb (196 kB)

2. Replace the existing versions (default location: C:\Program Files\M3500A.)

Updating M3500Frac.exe:

1. Download M3500Frac.exe v.1.0.3 (664 kB)
2. Replace the existing version (default location: C:\Program Files\M3500.)

Updating M3500ph.exe:

1. Download M3500pH.exe (updated 07-16-09, 664 kB)
2. Replace the existing version (default location: C:\Program Files\M3500.)

Training Videos for M3500 in Flash executable format:

Download each file to your desktop, or to a folder on your hard drive (click the file names below to download):

Episode 1: Comport, RB & Unit Setup
Episode 2: Creating, managing and working within test sequences
Episode 3: Send test sequence to M3500a viscometer
Episode 4: Start test remotely - Retrieve test results from M3500a
Episode 5: Perform Real Time Test
Episode 6: Plot saved test results, Generate report & Export data
Episode 7: Viscosity vs Temperature study

Updating M3600DAQ.exe:

1. Download M3600DAQ.exe v.1.2.0 (684 kB)
2. Replace the existing version (default location: C:\Program Files\M3600DAQ.)

Updating M3600Frac.exe:

1. Download M3600Frac.exe v.1.2.0.1 (Updated 12-22-08, 652 kB)
2. Replace the existing version (default location: C:\Program Files\M3600Frac.)

Updating M5052Frac.exe:

1. Download M5052Frac.exe (888 kB)
2. Replace the existing version (default location: C:\Program Files\M5052.)

Updating M5500Frac.exe:

1. Download M5500Frac.exe (904 kB)
2. Replace the existing version (default location: C:\Program Files\M5500.)

Updating M5500Frac.exe (Special update for Halliburton users):

1. Download M5500Frac.exe (867 kB)
2. Replace the existing version (default location: C:\Program Files\M5500.)

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Updating M5500Frac.exe (Russian version):

1. Download M5500Frac.exe (Russian) (860 kB)
2. Replace the existing version (default location: C:\Program Files\M5500.)

Updating M5500help.chm (Russian version of M5500Frac Help File):

1. Download M5500help.chm (512 kB)
2. Replace the existing version (default location: C:\Program Files\M5500.)

IMPORTANT: The latest M5600 software update is incompatible with database files created by all versions earlier than v.2.1.0.7. If you want to use an existing database file created using a version of M5600.exe earlier than v.2.1.0.7, do not update your M5600 software.

If you wish to upgrade from a version of M5600.exe earlier than v.2.1.0.7, you will need to download both the executable (".exe") file and a new database (".mdb") file.

Updating M5600.exe:

1. Download M5600.exe v.2.1.0.09 (Updated 09-16-09, 1.30 MB)
2. Replace the existing version (default location: C:\Program Files\M5600.)

If you are upgrading a version of M5600.exe v.2.1.0.7 or later, you do not need to download a new version of M5600.mdb.

Updating M5600.mdb (to replace database files created with M5600 PC™ versions earlier than M5600 PC v.2.1.0.7):

1. Download M5600.mdb (1.84 MB)
2. Replace the existing version (default location: C:\Program Files\M5600.)

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Updating M5600.exe (Russian version):

1. Download M5600.exe v.2.0.10 (Russian) (07-03-08, 1.26 MB)
2. Replace the existing version (default location: C:\Program Files\M5600.)

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M5600.exe Change Log:

V.2.1.0.9 (09-16-09):

1. Changed real-time elapsed time display to cover 24 hr.
2. Corrected val & string data

Note: M7500daq™ is used for both the M7500 Ultra HPHT Rheometer and the M8500 HPHT Dynamic Sag Tester.

This version of M7500daq.exe is compatible with both the M7500-2 (hardware capable of pressure up to 20,000 psi) and the M7500-3 (hardware capable of pressure up to 30,000 psi.) It will not enable M7500-2 hardware to pressurize higher than 20,000 psi.

1. Download M7500daq.exe v.1.1.0.8 (Updated 12-01-09, 1.08 MB)
2. Replace the existing version (default location: C:\Program Files\M7500.)

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M7500daq.exe Change Log:

V.1.1.0.8 (12-01-09):

1. Fixed crash bug during Simple Test.

V.1.1.0.6 (10-26-09):

New feature: the ability to save reports in .csv format.

Click on the main screen to save a test report in .csv format.

V.1.1.0.5 (09-09-09):

1. Changed real-time elapsed time display to cover 24 hr.