One of the commonly asked questions that we have is “I’ve got a new PC. Will the Cirrus software program X work?”.
There are many different versions of Windows in use and we still see customers using Windows 2000 or even 98SE. Our current software programs, NoiseTools, Deaf Defier3, dBLink, Noise-Hub and the SoundSign software will work with most recent Windows operating systems as long as you have the correct drivers and have installed the latest version.
If you have a CD that was delivered with your instrument, there is a good chance that we’ve updated the program since or that there are new drivers to allow the instrument to work with Windows 7 for example.
Listed below is the current state, as of the 26th October 2012. This now includes Windows 8/NoiseTools compatibility. If you have any questions, please contact us and we will be pleased to help.
Please note that this information refers to the latest version of the software programs which can be downloaded from the Cirrus Website. Click here to download the latest versions.
NoiseTools
NoiseTools is compatible with the following operating systems:
- Windows XP – Please note that NoiseTools will currently run on Windows XP SP3. However this is no longer supported by Microsoft, as of April 2014, and will not be supported in future versions of NoiseTools.
- Windows Vista (all versions)
- Windows 7 (all versions)
- Windows 8 (all versions)
- Windows 10 (all versions)
The optimus sound level meters use the Windows USB2 driver. A USB 2 connection is required for the optimus sound level meter.
Deaf Defier3
The Deaf Defier3 software is compatible with the following operating systems:
- Windows XP SP2
- Windows Vista (32bit & 64bit versions)
- Windows 7 (32bit & 64bit versions)
The RC:800C and CR:260A instruments use an FTDI Driver which is supplied with the software installation CD and as part of the software download. To download the latest drivers directly from the manufacturer, click here.
The CR:800A, CR:800B and CR:260 instruments may require a USB-Serial Adaptor. Cirrus can supply a Sunix UTS1009B USB-Serial Adaptor for use with these units. The latest driver for this unit is available. Click here to download the latest driver which is compatible with the latest versions of Windows.
dBLink
The dBLink software for the doseBadge is compatible with the following operating systems:
- Windows XP SP2
- Windows Vista (32bit & 64bit versions)
- Windows 7 (32bit & 64bit versions)
The RC:110A Reader Unit (USB) uses an FTDI Driver which is supplied with the software installation CD and as part of the software download. To download the latest drivers directly from the manufacturer, click here.
The RC:100A and RC:100B Reader Units with an RS232 connection may require a USB-Serial Adaptor. Cirrus can supply a Sunix UTS1009B USB-Serial Adaptor for use with these units. The latest driver for this unit is available. Click here to download the latest driver which is compatible with the latest versions of Windows.
Noise-Hub2
Noise-Hub2 is compatible with the following operating systems:
- Windows XP SP3 – Please note that NoiseTools will currently run on Windows XP SP3. However this is no longer supported by Microsoft, as of April 2014, and will not be supported in future versions of Noise-Hub2
- Windows Vista (32bit & 64bit versions)
- Windows 7 (32bit & 64bit versions)
SoundSign Software
The SoundSign software is compatible with the following operating systems:
- Windows XP SP2
- Windows Vista (32bit & 64bit versions)
- Windows 7 (32bit & 64bit versions)
The CR:203 SoundSign Data Logger requires a USB Driver which is supplied on the installation CD. This driver is compatible with the operating systems listed above.
Please note that all of the Cirrus software programs are designed for use with Windows Operating Systems as listed above. These programs are not compatible with the Apple Mac.
