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To install the newer console application, refer to the instructions in the previous section (See Installation 
Instructions for Main CIRAS-3 Console on page 116). 
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If the CIRAS-3 console software (Ciras3_Console.exe) is already installed you MUST uninstall it prior to 
loading new versions. 
 
PC Utility Software 
The PC Utility Software provided by PP Systems allows users to perform the following 3 functions: 
1.  Create/Edit Response Scripts 
2.  Create/Edit Settings Files 
3.  Remote Display of CIRAS-3 
Installation Instructions for PC Utility 
The CIRAS-3 PC Utility Software is provided as a “Setup.exe” file and a MSI file named 
“Ciras3_PC_Utility_vxxx.msi”.   
1.  Insert the USB thumb drive (memory stick) provided by PP Systems into a USB port on your 
desktop PC or laptop computer.  The USB thumb drive is included with the CIRAS-3 spares kit.   
2.  Navigate to the folder \CIRAS3_PC_Utility_SW which contains the “Setup.exe” and 
Ciras3_PC_Utility_Vxxx.msi” files.  D 
3.  Double click on the “Setup.exe” file to begin the installation process and follow the onscreen 
instructions until complete.  A CIRAS-3 icon should now appear on your desktop. 
For Vista, Win7 or Win8 Operating Systems 
Once installation is complete, find the shortcut link on the desktop named “Ciras3 Utility”.  Right click and 
select Properties.  Select Compatibility and enable “Run as administrator”.  If you do not do this, many 
errors and exceptions will occur when you run the program! 
Uninstall Instructions 
1.  On your Windows desktop computer, go to Start> Control Panel >Add Remove Programs.  Wait 
for list to populate. 
2.  Select “Ciras3_PC_Utility” and click the Remove button. 
3.  Exit Control Panel.