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NovAtel has released version 1.101 firmware for the OEMStar GNSS receiver. This new release adds several new firmware models and features.

New Features/Fixes

• Support for GLONASS only position, velocity, and timing
• Improved PDP smoothing
• SETTIMEBASE allows user to select primary and secondary constellations for timing source
• RAIM support (with firmware option), Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring
• API support (firmware option) allows you to create custom applications to run directly on the receiver
• PPSCONTROL updated – PPS output can be stopped or started based on time status
• New channel configurations available for timing and Glonass-only PVT applications. See the SELECTCHANCONFIG command documentation for details.
• New command SETRTCMRXVERSION improves backwards compatibility with GLONASS corrections broadcast by RTK/DGPS base stations.

Download OEMStar 1.101

You can download OEMStar v1.101 at http://www.novatel.com/support/firmware-software-and-manuals/firmware-software-updates/oemstar/

New manuals are also available at http://www.novatel.com/support/firmware-software-and-manuals/product-manuals-and-doc-updates/oemstar/

Should you have any questions, or need assistance upgrading your firmware, please contact SLAinc.

New builds of Waypoint Inertial Explorer®, GrafNav/Net®, GrafMov, and GrafNav Lite are available for download. This new version 8.30.2105 has been released to correct an issue with converting all Rinex data collected in 2011. It is highly recommended that everyone install the new build.

You can download via NovAtel’s 8.30 FTP site – ftp.waypoint.com (requires login). If you require the username and password please contact support@novatel.com with your four digit key number.

Patches for older versions of the software are available for download as well (back until v7.50), see http://www.novatel.com/support/firmware-software-and-manuals/firmware-software-updates/waypoint/##

The manufacturer files have also been updated with a new source for GPS almanacs. The previous source is no longer available. This is important for those who are using the Mission Planner. Please contact SLAinc with any questions.

With the release of firmware version 1.011, the OEMStar GPS receiver has a lower power consumption. The receiver now uses only 450mW for GPS and GLONASS tracking. It only uses 360mW for GPS-only operation. This is the lowest power consumption among the leading L1 GPS/GLONASS receivers currently available.

This lower power use makes the OEMStar ideal for battery powered projects/applications such as:

• Handheld Data Collectors
• Unmanned or autonomous vehicles
• Smart Antennas

For more information on the OEMStar hardware or for model pricing, please contact SLAinc.

NovAtel has recently released version CPT3.630 of firmware for the SPAN-CPT GNSS receiver. This is a small update that includes some minor improvements and the addition of ALIGN functionality. This firmware is only for the SPAN-CPT receiver. Info on SPAN-SE firmware can be found here and OEMV SPAN firmware v3.630 can be found at this location.

Changes in CPT3.630

• ALIGN functionality has been added
• New ZUPT logic that allows enabling and disabling ZUPTs as required. Additional information can be found in the OEMV Firmware Reference manual under the INSZUPTCONTROL command
• CANCONFIG command added for configuring CAN messaging on the SPAN-CPT
• General improvements and updates

Download Locations

• SPAN-CPT vCPT3.630 *update version*
• SPAN-CPT vCPT3.630 *OEM version* [NOTE: Requires Auth Code]

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions, or need assistance.

NovAtel has announced the release of SPAN firmware version 3.630 for NovAtel receivers. This release adds several improvements as well dual antenna capability using the ALIGN technology. This is only for the INS/IMU capable receivers. The SPAN-CPT has a separate firmware release that can be found here.

Changes in 3.630

• General improvements and updates to existing functionality
• New ZUPT logic allows users to enable or disable ZUPTs as needed. See the INSZUPTCONTROL command in the OEMV Firmware Reference manual for more details

Download Location

• SPAN v3.630 *update version*
• SPAN v3.630 *OEM version* [Requires Auth Code]

If you have any questions, or need assistance upgrading your receiver, please contact SLAinc for help.

NovAtel has released new firmware version 1.011 for the OEMStar GNSS receiver. This new version has some improvements in several areas.

Improvements Include

• Improvements in PDP and GLIDE filters
• SBAS performance when outside of standard grids
• Time to First Fix
• Improved tracking in low signal environments
• DGPS_Rx_Advanced feature now included on all models

The new firmware can be downloaded from the following location:

• OEMStar 1.011 *update Version*
• All OEMStar realted downloads

Should you have any questions or need assistance with the update, please contact SLAinc.

The latest firmware version 3.80 has been released for the OEMV Series of receivers. This includes all OEMV board level receivers as well as Propak-V3, Flexpak, FlexG2, Smart-V1, and DL-V3 enclosure units.

Those with SPAN capable receivers do NOT need this firmware upgrade. A separate release will be available soon for SPAN related products.

What’s New in 3.800

• Optimizations to AdVance RTK
• IONOCONDITION command added
• Added support for RTCM MAC (Master Auxillary Concept) messages
• RTKNETWORK command added with AUTO setting
• New models for combined L5 and GLONASS
• New OmniSTAR library with support of OmniSTAR HP and GPS+GLONASS for quicker convergence
• ASSIGNALL command is now retained after a power cycle
• EXTERNALCLOCK parameter range has been adjusted for use with high precision clocks

Download the update version from the following location: http://www.novatel.com/Documents/Downloads/updt3800.exe

For help or questions on installing the new firmware, please contact SLAinc.

Waypoint’s Inertial Explorer and GrafNav/GrafNet version 8.30 is now available. For customers with current PCS (Post Contract Support) period. Just contact SLAinc and provide your four digit hardware/license key for upgrade information. This number can be located on your USB or parallel port key.

GrafNav/GrafNet 8.30 New Features

• Simplified processing settings
• More intuitive GUI (Graphical User Interface)
• New version of AdVance™ RTK
• Improved PPP (Precise Point Positioning) filter
• Improved GLONASS processing with multiple receiver types
• Processing profiles have been improved
• Auto enable/disable ionospheric corrections depending on baseline distance
• Warning for users that attempt to use averaged coordinates at base station(s)
• See the version history (pdf) for a full list of improvements and bug fixes

Inertial Explorer 8.30 New Features

• Automated alignment option
• PPP (Precise Point Positioning) now available for use with tightly-coupled processing for users without base station data
• Simplified processing settings
• More intuitive GUI (Graphical User Interface)
• ReadWPG utility reads most of Waypoint’s binary data files
• Improved PPP filter
• Inertial solution automatically loaded upon opening of project
• See the version history (pdf) for a full list of improvements and bug fixes

For upgrade information or help with GrafNav/GrafNet or Inertial Explorer, please contact us.