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. Continue reading »

The NoiseTools software supplied with the optimus sound level meters can be run on most modern PCs.

To get the best from the software your PC should meet the minimum specifications below and where possible meet the recommended specifications. Continue reading »

Some older Cirrus sound level meters and doseBadge Reader units that had an RS232 data output were supplied with a converter to allow the instruments to be used with a USB connection. This converter is the Sunix UTS1009B.

The drivers supplied with this converter were compatible with Windows XP. If you have upgraded your PC to Windows Vista or Windows 7, these drivers may not be compatible. If you reinstall the software onto your new PC from the original CD, the older drivers will be installed and you may find that the software cannot connect to your instrument. Continue reading »

A new version of the NoiseTools software has been released (12th August 2011) with a range of new features and functions added.

The new version is v1.3.0 and existing users can update their Noise Tools software free of charge using the update function built into the NoiseTools program.

NoiseTools supports the optimus sound level meters and the Trojan Noise Nuisance Recorder and allows users to download measurements, analyse data and create measurements reports.

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