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Sokkia

Technical information is available here for the following Sokkia receivers:

  • GSR 2650 LB
  • AXIS3
  • GIR1450

For information about other Sokkia receivers, please visit their website.

 Sokkia GSR 2650 LB

The first important thing is that you have a Sokkia receiver with the latest firmware version. Please call your nearest OmniSTAR branch for the latest update. Some subscription possibilities will not work with old firmware!

Setup your Sokkia receiver and switch it on. Make sure the receiver has a lock on the OmniSTAR satellite.

Important things OmniSTAR needs to know before they can subscribe:

  1. Type of receiver
  2. Serial number
  3. Type of activation you require
  4. Location
  5. Firmware of receiver
  6. Satellite service which the unit is locked onto.

For additional information, please contact your nearest OmniSTAR branch.

To switch the satellite frequency of the Sokkia 2650LB via a Command-line interface:

  1. Close all programs on the computer.
  2. Connect the data cable from the black XYZ port of the Novatel to the computer.
  3. Run the Command-line software (eg. Hyperterminal or Novatel CDU software).
  4. In the Command line window type: assignlband omnistar
  5. Press key
  6. To save configuration, type: saveconfig
  7. When this has completed successfully, call OmniSTAR for a resubscription

To switch the satellite frequency of the Sokkia 2650LB using the View8300 program:

  1. From the main screen menu click Configuration -> DGPS service.
  2. The Select DGPS service window (see figure) will pop-up.
  3. Select OmniSTAR as the HP and differential source and choose the right satellite for your region or fill in a frequency and baud rate manually.
  4. Clicking OK will send the changes to the receiver.
  5. Clicking Cancel will discard them.

Below are the minimum receiver firmware requirements for OmniSTAR service. To download the latest firmware, check the Latest Firmware Versions information below or visit Sokkia’s support website.

   GPS Receiver Model   
  VBS Subscription  
  HP/XP Subscription  
   Firmware Version 

 
Sokkia GSR2650LB

  RSOCVBS RSOCHP  2.313
   GPS Receiver Model   
 Latest
  Firmware 
 VBS2
 Compatible 
XP
  Compatible 
   Release date 
  VBS/HP/G2 
Sokkia GSR2650LB  2.313 2.302 2.302 Nov. 2005
VBS/HP

Documentation available for the Sokkia GSR 2650 LB includes the following:

For additional information, please refer to the manufacturer’s website at www.sokkia.com.

 Sokkia AXIS3

The first important thing is that you have a Sokkia receiver with the latest firmware version. Please call your nearest OmniSTAR branch for the latest update. Some subscription possibilities will not work with old firmware!

Setup your Sokkia receiver and switch it on. Make sure the receiver has a lock on the OmniSTAR satellite.

Important things OmniSTAR needs to know before they can subscribe:

  1. Type of receiver
  2. Serial number
  3. Type of activation you require
  4. Location
  5. Firmware of receiver
  6. Satellite service which the unit is locked onto.

For additional information, please contact your nearest OmniSTAR branch.

We recommend that if possible you also take the opportunity to upgrade your receiver to the latest version of firmware currently Omni_4.8. You should contact your supplier with regard to the upgrade procedure and OmniSTAR to re-subscribe your receiver after a firmware upgrade.

To change the OmniSTAR satellite frequency via the SLXmon program:

  1. Connect the command cable with the label command to the COM1 of the computer.
  2. Select File menu item, followed by Connect, set the correct PC COM port, the default baud setting is 19200.
  3. Select Control menu, followed by View Command page.
  4. In the Message to SLX window type $JFREQ,<satellite frequency>,<baud rate> and press Send (the message format is $JFREQ<frequency in KHz.><link baud rate>).)
  5. Then in the Message to SLX window type $JSAVE and press SEND.

Below are the minimum receiver firmware requirements for OmniSTAR service. To download the latest firmware, check the Latest Firmware Versions information below or visit Sokkia’s support website.

   GPS Receiver Model   
  VBS Subscription  
  HP/XP Subscription  
   Firmware Version 

Sokkia AXIS3

RSOCVBS n/a 4.8
   GPS Receiver Model   
 Latest
  Firmware 
 VBS2
 Compatible 
XP
  Compatible 
   Release date 
  VBS/HP/G2 
Sokkia AXIS3  4.8 4.8    n/a Dec. 2005 VBS
  • Download software tools:
    SLXMon

Documentation available for the Sokkia AXIS3 includes the following:

For additional information, please refer to the manufacturer’s website at www.sokkia.com.

 Sokkia GIR1450

The first important thing is that you have a Sokkia receiver with the latest firmware version. Please call your nearest OmniSTAR branch for the latest update. Some subscription possibilities will not work with old firmware!

Setup your Sokkia receiver and switch it on. Make sure the receiver has a lock on the OmniSTAR satellite.

Important things OmniSTAR needs to know before they can subscribe:

  1. Type of receiver
  2. Serial number
  3. Type of activation you require
  4. Location
  5. Firmware of receiver
  6. Satellite service which the unit is locked onto.

For additional information, please contact your nearest OmniSTAR branch.

To change to a new satellite frequency, please refer to the manufacturer’s website.

Below are the minimum receiver firmware requirements for OmniSTAR service. To download the latest firmware, check the Latest Firmware Versions information below or visit Sokkia’s support website.

   GPS Receiver Model   
  VBS Subscription  
  HP/XP Subscription  
   Firmware Version 

Sokkia GIR1450

  RSOCVBS n/a  4.8
   GPS Receiver Model   
Latest   Firmware
 VBS2
 Compatible 
XP
 Compatible 
Release date 
  VBS/HP/G2 
Sokkia GIR1450 4.8 4.8 n/a   VBS

For additional information, please refer to the manufacturer’s website at www.sokkia.com.