This article will help to identify your 8-Slot BioNex generation based on the back panel configuration.
4th Generation (2010-Present):
- Compatibility:
- BioLab Versions 3.0.6 or higher
 - Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
 
 - Revision Changes From Previous Gen:
- Both digital I/O ports are now synchronous
 - Trigger IN/OUT connector changed to BNC to provide a locking connection
 - Removal of the unused Sync BNC port
 - DAC/Analog out combined into one connector
 - Removed +/-12V and +/-5V supplies and replaced with +5V with self-resetting fuse
 - CE Certified
 
 
3rd Generation (2008-2010):
- Compatibility:
- BioLab Versions 2.4 or higher
 - Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
 
 - Revision Changes From Previous Gen:
- BNC “SYNC” added
 - Support for A/V modules
 
 
2nd Generation (2007-2008):

- Compatibility:
- BioLab Versions 2.4 or higher
 - Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
 
 - Revision Changes From Previous Gen:
- Digital I/O 1 & 2 connectors changed to 25 pin connectors
 - Internal restructuring
 
 
1st Generation (2007 or Earlier):
- Compatibility:
- BioLab Versions 2.4 or earlier
 - Microsoft Windows XP or earlier
 
 
                        

