Converting instrument driver from v4.1 to v8.5 or v8.6

Would anyone be able to convert the attached driver library from version 4.1 to a version that could be read by version 8.5 or 8.6?  This is for a laser diode controller, and is the only version offered for download by the manufacturer (ILX Lightwave). 
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
Richard
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LDC-3724.llb ‏1064 KB

Here it is as a 7.1 file.
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