Firmware version 3.620 has been released for the OEMV Series of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) receivers.  Improvements to OmniSTAR tracking for OEMV-1 and enhancements to GL1DE technology are just a couple of items included in the update.

Reminder – All firmware updates now require NovAtel PCS (Post Contractural Support) subscriptions.  Contact us to inquire or purchase PCS subscription(s) for your NovAtel GPS receiver(s).

What’s New in 3.620

• Corrected issue related to GLONASS operating frequency change
• After a reset, the previous almanac log is now immediately available.  The only way to clear the almanac log is to use the FRESET command.  This resolves an issue with the firmware version 3.50 in which the almanac did not survive a reset.
• In previous versions, the RTK solution might choose a satellite with high elevation and bad L2 as a reference. The RTK algorithm would assess the particular L2 signal as bad then it would exclude all L2 signals; i.e., it would use only L1 signals. The problem was more evident when PRN 46 was used as a reference satellite, since PRN 46 is known to have a malfunctioning L2 signal
• OmniSTAR tracking has been improved to allow OEMV-1 products to track previously unavailable signals
• Enhancements to NovAtel’s GL1DE technology.  GLONASS measurements are now integrated with the solution to provide increased availability
• Support for NMEA 2000 Parameter Group Messages.  The CAN module is activated when the SETCANNAME command is issued.  After SAVECONFIG is entered, the CAN module is activated immediately on subsequent start-ups.  The CAN module supports the following NMEA 2000 Parameter Group Messages:
  • PGN 129025 GNSSPositionRapidUpdate
  • PGN 129026 COGandSOGRapidUpdate
  • PGN 129029 GNSSPositionData
• New heading models

Download Location

• 3.620 Update Version
• 3.620 OEM Version (requires auth code)
• All Firmware and Software at NovAtel Inc