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Filed under: Firmware Updates/Info,General
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
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Filed under: General,Products
A smaller version of the CDU Graphical User Interface (GUI) has been released for smartphones and Pocket PC. It is being called Mobile CDU and has many features that will enable users to view information about their NovAtel receiver. Currently the program is only able to connect via Bluetooth enabled device and the DL-V3.
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Filed under: General,Products
The current EASAT (1535.152500) broadcast will be replaced by the AFSAT (1535.080000) beam. This will happen on March 31 2009. This applies to those in the North Africa and Europe locations currently using EASAT. Those persons in other locations do not need to make any changes.
Users of the EASAT broadcast need to change their frequency to the AFSAT beam. This can be done using the ASSIGNLBAND command.
ASSIGNLBAND OMNISTAR 1535080000 1200
Additional info can be found in the OmniSTAR March 2009 Newsletter (PDF 75Kb).
Should you have any questions, or need assistance changing the frequency for your NovAtel L-Band capable receiver, contact SLAinc.
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Filed under: Products
The FlexPak Series of GNSS receivers have officially been discontinued. Orders will continue to be taken through August 31 2009. Orders can be scheduled for delivery no later than Feb 28 2010. This affects all GPS receivers that start with FlexPak-V1, FlexPak-V2, DK-FlexPak-V1, DK-Flexpak-V2. The FlexPak-SSII have already been discontinued. Contact SLA Inc for pricing and purchase info.
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Filed under: Firmware Updates/Info
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.
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The SPAN-CPT is an all in one GNSS (Global Navigational Satellite System) and IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) in one enclosure. This revolutionary product combines NovAtel’s OEMV GNSS receiver with a quality fiber optic IMU. This tightly coupled combination provide a 3D position, velocity, and attitude solution for a range of applications.
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Filed under: Firmware Updates/Info
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:
Should you have any questions, or need assistance installing the firmware, please contact SLA Inc.
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Filed under: Firmware Updates/Info
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:
Should you have any questions, or need assistance installing the firmware, please contact us.
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Filed under: Firmware Updates/Info
NovAtel has released firmware version 3.50 for the OEMV Series GPS receivers. This version introduces NovAtel’s RT-2 L1TE as well as the ALIGN feature. Version 3.50 includes the latest OmniSTAR HP library v4.28 and the GGA message is now available before a complete almanac is received. A complete list of changes are shown below.
Download Locations
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Filed under: Firmware Updates/Info
Firmware version 3.040 for OEMV SPAN (Sychronized Position Attitude and Navigation) GPS receivers is now available for download. This firmware release is available at no charge to all OEMV SPAN customers.
This new release features improved performance in severe GPS conditions, NMEATALKER, additional attitude output options, and many other improvents. A complete list of improvements and features are below. (continue reading this entry…)
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Filed under: Products
NovAtel is announcing changes to the update policy for the Waypoint Products Group™. One year of Post-Contract Support (PCS), including software updates, is included in the price of new licenses and software upgrades for all Waypoint software products. Customers may also purchase software updates, which will extend the PCS subscription period for an additional year. Only customers within a current PCS period are eligible for new software features and patches. Technical Support online or by phone is reserved for customers within a PCS period. (continue reading this entry…)
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NovAtel Inc has announced the End Of Life (EOL) for SuperStar-II products. This includes the SuperStar-II Smart Antennas. A complete list of discontinued items is shown below. These products will be available for order until July 31 2008 with shipments scheduled for no later than June 30 2009. Support and repairs for the SuperStar-II based products will continue until June 30 2011. (continue reading this entry…)
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Filed under: General
As of June 1 2008 our address will change. We are moving to a new location with more space, which will allow us to better serve our customers.
We are doing everything possible to minimize any shipping or mail mishaps. Please update your records with our new address (shown below). You can also send us a message through our online contact page. If you need to ship something to us, plan your shipment accordingly. We recommend waiting to ship until we are in our new location. If it is an urgent matter, please contact us so we can determine the best option.
Steve Lieber & Associates, Inc
950 Gemini, Suite 3
Houston, Texas 77058
Ph 281.332.4656 Fax 281.338.2472
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Please be aware that the North America East and West frequencies for OmniSTAR corrections will change June 2 2008. North America Central will change on August 2 2008.
Anyone not using the autoscan feature on the newer receivers (OEMV Series) will have to manually change the frequency setting on their receivers. This change only affects North America frequencies. (continue reading this entry…)
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Filed under: Firmware Updates/Info
The latest firmware for the OEMV Series of NovAtel’s GPS receivers has been released. This firmware upgrade is a free download for customers within their software update subscription period.
The new version includes NovAtel’s new GL1DE technology to produce a smooth positioning solution and an update to the OmniSTAR HP library that improves convergence. A complete list of changes is shown below. (continue reading this entry…)
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