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NovAtel has released 6.600 (OEM060600RN0000, OMP060600RN0000) firmware for their OEM6 Series. There are several improvements and features with this new version. For those with the ProPak6 receiver also have the additional of the WebUI firmware for control over WiFi. (continue reading this entry…)

Firmware version 6.510 | OEM060510RN0000 | OMP060510RN0000 is available for NovAtel OEM6 Series of GNSS receivers. This firmware release adds support for the OEM617 hardware as well as PPP improvements. NovAtel recommends installing the latest firmware on your NovAtel receivers. (continue reading this entry…)

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.

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.

The latest firmware for NovAtel OEMV Series of receivers is version 3.700 and is now available for download.  This new firmware adds L5 tracking capability to the OEMV3 receiver (requires L5 capable antenna).  There are improvements to RT-2 L1TE (single frequency) and ALIGN along with several other improvements and/or changes.

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SPAN-CPT firmware version CPT3.620 has been released for NovAtel’s SPAN-CPT  tightly coupled GPS/INS (Inertial Navigation System) receiver.  This latest release integrates NovAtel AdVance RTK engine into the robust operating firmware.  The OMNISTARAUTO setting for the ASSIGNLBAND command has been added for automatic tuning to the correct OmniSTAR frequency for VBS, XP, and HP services.

AdVance RTK allows for centimeter level positioning for baseline lengths up to 40 kilometers.  Reliability levels are configurable and allow you to customize for the best combination of accuracy and speed (depending on operating environment).

SPAN-CPT firmware requires an auth code in order to install/update.  Contact SLAinc to request an auth code or to get answers to your questions.  If requesting an update, please provide the GNSS receiver’s PSN or enclosure serial number.

The firmware can be downloaded from http://www.novatel.com/support/fwswupdates.htm#span_oemv

*Reminder* You will need to have a current PSC (Post Contractural Support) subscription for each receiver you wish to upgrade.

The latest firmware for OEMV SPAN receivers has been released.  This latest version SPAN3.620 integrates NovAtel’s AdVance RTK engine into the OEMV Series IMU capable receivers (OEMV-2, OEMV-3, Propak-V3 with SPAN firmware).  The AdVance RTK engine delivers fast centimeter position accuracy on baselines up to 40 kilometers.  The OMNISTARAUTO setting has also been incorporated to allow auto tuning of the correct OmniSTAR frequency.

All SPAN firmware updates require an auth code in order to update.  Contact SLAinc to request an update to SPAN3.620 firmware or if you have any questions.  Be sure to include your receivers PSN or enclosure serial number.

SPAN firmware can be downloaded at http://www.novatel.com/support/fwswupdates.htm#span_oemv

*Reminder* You will need to current PSC (Post Contractural Support) subscription for each receiver you wish to upgrade.

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).

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The newest version of NovAtel’s Graphical User Interface (GUI) – CDU has been released.  This new version (3.6.0.2) fixes a known date issue in the position window as well as improvements to the user interface.  There is a DL Explorer section that allows setup for data logging receivers such as the DL-V3 and DL-4.

If you haven’t noticed them yet, take a look at the helpful wizards available.

• Position Mode Wizard – Setup your unit to accept WAAS or OmniSTAR corrections, or setup a Base and Rover for Real Time Kinematic (RTK) positioning
• Pseudorange Delta Phase Wizard
• ALIGN Wizard – Setup an ALIGN capable receiver
• Com port Wizard – Setup up your com ports with ease
• SPAN Alignment Wizard – Select your IMU and interface com port as well as any offsets
• Troubleshooting Wizard – Sets the unit to save a specific set of logs in order to diagnose problems

You can get the latet version of NovAtel’s CDU program at http://www.novatel.com/support/fwswupdates.htm#pc

Firmware updates for OEMV series and newer GNSS receivers will now require a Post Contractural Support (PCS) for each receiver.  New receiver purchases include a 12 month subscription.  After the initial 12 months, a PCS will need to be purchased in order to receive future firmware updates.

The firmware subscription(s) can be purchased in one or two year increments at a cost of $30.00 per year for each unit.  This service can be purchased through SLA Inc.  Should you have any questions, need to check on the current status of your NovAtel GPS/GNSS receiver, or would like to get firmware subscription(s) for your unit(s), please contact us.

NovAtel has released SPAN3.042 firmware for the OEMV series.  This update includes:

• Latest OmniSTAR HP 4.28 Library
• Kinematic Velocity Threshold Change: SPAN users now need to move at 1.15 meters per second (approximately 4 kilometers per hour) with a roll angle of less than 10 degrees for kinematic alignment initialization.

This update requires an authorization code in order to install.  Please contact us to request auth code(s) for your receiver(s).

Download Location:

• http://www.novatel.com/Documents/Downloads/SPAN_3042.exe

Should you have any questions, or need assistance installing the firmware, please contact SLA Inc.

Firmware version 2.312s19 has been released for the Propak-LB, Propak-LBplus, and certain OEM4/Omnistar capable receivers.  This new firmware includes the latest OmniSTAR VBS (2.10) and HP (4.28) libraries.  This affects users currently using the OmniSTAR satellite based corrections service.

Users will need to upgrade their GNSS receivers to this version in order to keep receiving VBS, XP, HP corrections.  The broadcast format will change in the coming months.  Please download version 2.312s19 using the link below.  View the official NovAtel announcement (PDF).

Download Locations:

• 2.312s19 Update Version (ftp location) (Recommended)
• 2.312s19 OEM Version (ftp location) (requires authcode)

Should you have any questions, or need assistance installing the firmware, please contact us.