Defining our support
At Oxford Instruments, we categorise the support we offer for our products into three distinct levels:
- Full Support - We provide complete maintenance and repair services for software and hardware, ensuring system compatibility.
- Limited Support – We provide only restricted assistance for the product's hardware and software. Limitations will be clearly outlined.
- End of Support – Support for this product, including upgrades and updates, is no longer available.
A product’s milestones and timeline
At Oxford Instruments, we believe in navigating the journey of our products with transparency and commitment to quality. Our product lifecycle is defined by significant milestones that highlight our achievements and dedication to excellence in support. Here are the key milestones in our product journey:
- Release of Product – The date when the product is launched and made available for purchase.
- Withdrawal of Sale – The date when we announce that the product is no longer available for purchase.
- Withdrawal of Support – The date from which we will no longer provide repair services, parts, or software support for that product.
Our product release and withdrawal timelines are influenced by market demand and technological advancements.
We provide support for all products for a minimum of 7 years from the Withdrawal of Sale date, which will be noted in the "Withdrawal of Support" section. We will update this if support duration is extended.
While we aim for comprehensive support, there may be limitations due to circumstances beyond our control, and we will communicate these clearly.
Product line ↕ |
Product family ↕ |
Withdrawal of sale ↕ |
Withdrawal of support ↕ |
Current support status |
Latest compatible software |
Latest windows compatibility |
Nordlys |
EBSD |
01/11/2018 |
01/12/2025 |
End of sale, limited support |
AZtec 6.2 |
Windows 11 |
Xmax |
X-Ray |
31/08/2012 |
31/03/2025 |
End of sale, limited support |
AZtec 6.1 SP1 |
Windows 11 |
X-Max TEM |
X-Ray |
|
01/07/2025 |
End of support |
Latest |
Windows 11 |
X-MaxN (50, 80, 150, Extreme) |
X-Ray |
10/10/2020 |
01/04/2026 |
End of sale, full support |
Latest |
Windows 11 |
x-act pre 2012 |
X-Ray |
01/09/2012 |
31/03/2025 |
End of sale, limited support |
Latest |
Windows 11 |
x-act 2012+ |
X-Ray |
01/04/2020 |
01/04/2027 |
End of sale, full support |
Latest |
Windows 11 |
X-MaxN (65T, 80T, 80TLE, 100TLE, TSR) |
X-Ray |
01/03/2019 |
01/04/2026 |
End of sale, full support |
Latest |
Windows 11 |
Ultim Max SEM |
X-Ray |
31/03/2025 |
|
End of sale, full support |
Latest |
Windows 11 |
OP100 |
OP |
31/07/2016 |
31/07/2024 |
End of support |
OP100 |
Windows 7 |
TM1000 |
X-Ray |
31/12/2010 |
31/12/2020 |
End of support |
AZtec 4.3 |
Windows 7 |
x-act Compact TTM |
X-Ray |
01/04/2020 |
01/04/2027 |
End of sale, full support |
Latest |
Windows 11 |
C3400 x-act |
X-Ray |
08/10/2015 |
08/09/2023 |
End of support |
AZtec 4.3 |
Windows 7 |
OP200 |
OP |
01/12/2020 |
01/05/2027 |
End of sale, full support |
OP200 v4.2.1 |
Windows 10 |
OP200 Cryo |
OP |
01/12/2020 |
01/05/2027 |
End of sale, full support |
OP200 v4.2.1 |
Windows 10 |
Ultim Max TEM |
X-Ray |
|
|
In production |
Latest |
Windows 11 |
Xplore SEM |
X-Ray |
|
|
In production |
Latest |
Windows 11 |
Xplore TEM |
X-Ray |
|
|
In production |
Latest |
Windows 11 |
Xplore Compact TTM |
X-Ray |
|
|
In production |
Latest |
Windows 11 |
Unity |
X-Ray |
|
|
In production |
Latest |
Windows 11 |
CMOS S3/+ |
EBSD |
|
|
In production |
Latest |
Windows 11 |
OP400 |
OP |
|
|
In production |
Latest |
Windows 11 |
OP350 |
OP |
|
|
In production |
Latest |
Windows 11 |
OP350 Cryo |
OP |
|
|
In production |
Latest |
Windows 11 |
Ultim Max Infinity SEM |
X-Ray |
|
|
In production |
Latest |
Windows 11 |
Wave |
X-Ray |
22/10/2024 |
22/10/2031 |
End of sale, full support |
AZtec 6.2 |
Windows 11 |
GIS II |
OP |
01/01/2016 |
30/06/2025 |
End of support |
OmniGIS |
Windows 10 |
LN2 |
X-Ray |
06/10/2012 |
06/09/2020 |
End of support |
AZtec 4.3 |
Windows 7 |
LN2 TEM |
X-Ray |
02/10/2014 |
02/09/2022 |
End of support |
AZtec 4.3 |
Windows 7 |
CMOS |
EBSD |
01/06/2022 |
|
End of sale, full support |
Latest |
Windows 11 |
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