JTECH MEDICAL
System Requirements
Northstar Software
The following minimum computer system requirements must be met for JTECH Medical Northstar Software to function correctly. Although the software can run on systems that do not meet all the requirements, JTECH does not guarantee its performance.
Operating System
- Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
- Windows 8/8.1 (32/64-bit)
- Windows 10 (32/64-bit)
- Windows 11 (32/64-bit)
- MacOS X (see MacOS X compatibility note)
CPU
- 2.0 GHz or faster
- AMD Phenom II or better
- Intel Core 2 Duo or better
Memory (RAM)
- 4 GB or more
Display
- 1280 x 768 px or better resolution
Hard Disk Space
- 10 GB or more free
Other
- Speakers for audio prompts
- Microsoft Word® 2007 or newer
For shared database functionality in Northstar Professional using SQL Server, please consult the SQL Server computer requirements.
Tracker Version 5 Software
The following computer system requirements must be met for JTECH’s Tracker Version 5 Software to function correctly. Although the software can run on systems that do not meet all the requirements, JTECH does not guarantee its performance.
Operating System
- Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
- Windows 8/8.1 (32/64-bit)
- Windows 10 (32/64-bit)
- MacOS X (see MacOS X compatibility note)
CPU
- 2.0 GHz or faster
- AMD Phenom II or better
- Intel Core 2 Duo or better
Memory (RAM)
- 4 GB or more
Display
- 1024 x 768 px or better resolution
Hard Disk Space
- 5 GB or more free
Other
- Speakers for audio prompts
- Microsoft Word® 2007 or newer
IRIS
The following minimum computer system requirements must be met for IRIS software to function correctly. Although the software can run on systems that do not meet all the requirements, JTECH does not guarantee its performance.
Operating System
- Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
- Windows 8/8.1 (32/64-bit)
- Windows 10 (32/64-bit)
- MacOS X (see MacOS X compatibility note)
CPU
- 2.0 GHz or faster
- AMD Phenom II or better
- Intel Core 2 Duo or better
Memory (RAM)
- 512 MB or more
Display
- 1024 x 768 px or better resolution
Hard Disk Space
- 10 GB or more free
Other
- Speakers for audio prompts
- Microsoft Word® 2007 or newer
Commander Echo Downloader
The following minimum computer system requirements must be met for JTECH Medical Commander Echo Downloader Software to function correctly. Although the software can run on systems that do not meet all the requirements, JTECH does not guarantee its performance.
Operating System
- Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
- Windows 8/8.1 (32/64-bit)
- Windows 10 (32/64-bit)
- MacOS X (see MacOS X compatibility note)
CPU
- 2.0 GHz or faster
- AMD Phenom II or better
- Intel Core 2 Duo or better
Memory (RAM)
- 2 GB or more
Display
- 1024 x 768 px or better resolution
Hard Disk Space
- 1 GB or more free
Other
- Speakers for audio prompts
- USB Port (to download information from console)
Commander Downloader
The following minimum computer system requirements must be met for JTECH Medical Commander Downloader Software to function correctly. Although the software can run on systems that do not meet all the requirements, JTECH does not guarantee its performance.
Operating System
- Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
- Windows 8/8.1 (32/64-bit)
- Windows 10 (32/64-bit)
CPU
- 2.0 GHz or faster
- AMD Phenom II or better
- Intel Core 2 Duo or better
Memory (RAM)
- 2 GB or more
Display
- 1024 x 768 px or better resolution
Hard Disk Space
- 1 GB or more free
Other
- Microsoft Word® 2007 or newer
- Serial Port (to download information from wrist unit)
JobSite
The following minimum computer system requirements must be met for JobSite software to function correctly. Although the software can run on systems that do not meet all the requirements, JTECH does not guarantee its performance.
Operating System
- Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
- Windows 8/8.1 (32/64-bit)
- Windows 10 (32/64-bit)
CPU
- 1.5 GHz or faster
- AMD Phenom II or better
- Intel Core 2 Duo or better
Memory (RAM)
- 1 GB or more
Display
- 1024 x 768 px or better resolution
Hard Disk Space
- 3 GB or more free
Other
- Microsoft Word® 2007 or newer
Echo/Northstar Echo Devices
The following computer system requirements must be met for JTECH’s Echo/Northstar Echo devices to function correctly.
Ports
- USB 2.0 (for Echo/Northstar Echo receiver)
Tracker Freedom Devices
The following computer system requirements must be met for JTECH’s Tracker Freedom devices to function correctly.
Ports
- USB 2.0* (for Tracker Freedom receiver)
*Due to known interactions between Intel-based computers and high-speed USB 3.0 ports in Windows 8/8.1/10, some USB 1.1/2.0 compliant products have been observed to experience inconsistent functionality. To avoid inconvenience and promote the best possible experience, JTECH strongly recommends use of AMD-based computers rather than Intel for use with Tracker Freedom devices.
MacOS X Compatibility
The following computer system requirements must be met for JTECH’s Tracker Freedom devices to function correctly.
JTECH Medical software has been tested on MacOS X with the following requirements:
- Windows emulator such as VirtualBox, VMWare Fusion, or Parallels
- A license for a supported Windows operating system
- A license for Microsoft Word or Microsoft Office
Setup and configuration support is available through JTECH Customer Service at (800) 985-8324.
Additional Information
The following computer system requirements must be met for JTECH’s Tracker Freedom devices to function correctly.
The following information applies to all JTECH products:
- In order for JTECH representatives to provide proper, timely service, it is recommended to have a telephone located within reach of the computer running the system.
- Software will not operate without activation.
- A broadband internet connection is highly recommended for software updates and remote support.
If you have any further questions about system requirements, please contact your Sales Representative or JTECH Customer Service at (800) 985-8324.