OmniSTAR

The first important thing is that you have a OmniSTAR 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 OmniSTAR 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.

• Download firmware:
  firmware v4.8
  RightArm
• Download software tools:
  SLXMon

Documentation available for the OmniSTAR 2100 includes the following:

• User manual
• OmniSTAR technical note: Changing frequencies using SLXmon

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

The first important thing is that you have a OmniSTAR 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 OmniSTAR 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.

1. From the Start Screen, use the 5 buttons and display on the front panel.
2. Press the UP button repeatedly, until the “CHANNEL SELECTION” screen appears.
3. Press the RIGHT button and observe the display shows Satellite Name or “FREQUENCY”.
4. Press UP button repeatedly till the display shows “CUSTOM SEE FR / SR”.
5. Press the RIGHT button and observe the present frequency on the display.
6. Press DOWN once to select the cursor. Use the UP and DOWN to set the digits and LEFT and RIGHT to move the cursor.
7. Set the chosen frequency (e.g. 1535185000) and enter it with the ENTER button.
8. Set the Symbol rate to the chosen symbol rate (e.g. 2438) and enter it with the ENTER button.
9. Your Receiver is now tuned to the new satellite. Allow 45 minutes to get the system to work

Below are the minimum receiver firmware requirements for OmniSTAR service. To download the latest firmware, check the Latest Firmware Versions information below.

• Download firmware
• Download software tools:
  DSM Chat
  Evaluate
  Universal Loader
  Usertoolkit v4.04.09
• OmniSTAR technical note: Firmware upgrade instructions

Documentation available for the OmniSTAR 3000LR12 includes the following:

• OmniSTAR technical note: How to Change to a new Satellite Frequency

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

The first important thing is that you have a OmniSTAR 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 OmniSTAR 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.

Procedure to switch satellite frequency using the User Toolkit Program:

1. Use a RS232 inline cable and connect the RS232 connector labeled ‘Command’ to the computer.
2. Start 3lusertk.exe.
3. Select Operation, Channel Selection, satellite of your choice (e.g. ESAT)
4. If the chosen satellite is not available in the list, type the chosen frequency in Hz (e.g. 1539 9125 000) and select OK.

Below are the minimum receiver firmware requirements for OmniSTAR service. To download the latest firmware, check the Latest Firmware Versions information below.

• Download firmware
• Download software tools:
  DSM Chat
  Evaluate
  Universal Loader
  Usertoolkit v4.04.09
• OmniSTAR technical note: Firmware upgrade instructions

Documentation available for the OmniSTAR 3000LR12 includes the following:

• User manual
• OmniSTAR technical note: How to change Satellite Frequencies using the User Toolkit Program

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

Use the AgRemote and a RS232 cable to set up your OmniSTAR 3200LR12 receiver for your OmniSTAR activation.

1. Use AgRemote, after connecting to the receiver the rest of the procedure is the same as the Trimble Ag132.
2. From the HOME SCREEN press the RIGHT ARROW key until you access the CONFIGURATION screen.
3. Press DOWN ARROW key to enter these screens
4. Press RIGHT ARROW key until you access the DGPS CONFIGURATION screen.
5. Press DOWN ARROW key until DGPS SOURCE screen appears.
6. Choose SATELLITE ONLY
7. Press ENTER key
8. Press DOWN ARROW key until EZ SAT: screen appears.
9. Use arrow keys to set provider to OMNI
10. Press ENTER key
11. Use arrow keys to choose the correct satellite for your area. For a list of satellite frequencies, click here.
12. Press ENTER key
13. Press DOWN ARROW key until SATELLITE FREQ screen appears.
14. This will list the frequency of the DGPS satellite you specified in the EZ SAT: field. Press DOWN ARROW key until SATELLITE BAUD RATE screen appears.
15. This should update to the Data Rate of the satellite you specified in the EZ SAT: field. Press DOWN ARROW key until prompted to exit DGPS CONFIG. screen.
16. Press ENTER key to exit.
17. After changing the frequency, restore the settings of Port A to Port output NMEA baudrate 9600,8,N,1.
18. The program will reply an error message: “Lost communications with the receiver check cables”
19. Allow 30-45 minutes to get the system to work during the activation process

OmniSTAR must then send an activation code (RSOC-type) over the satellite to the unit. When received, it will display RESET BY OMNI ACTIVATION, PLEASE HIT ENTER TO CONTINUE. It can take up to 30 minutes for activation to be complete. It is important that the system be left on until the receiver positions differentially.

To check that activation was successful:

1. Connect to AgRemote
2. From the HOME SCREEN press the RIGHT ARROW key until you access the STATUS screen.
3. Press DOWN ARROW key to enter these screens
4. Use RIGHT ARROW key, access the DGPS SCREEN
5. Press DOWN ARROW key.
6. First screen should display Satellite Frequency and S/N of the satellite signal-noise ratio and the strength of the differential satellite lock.
7. Press DOWN ARROW key and screen should display Omni as SERVICE PROVIDER.
8. Press DOWN ARROW key and DGPS DATA SOURCE should read correct REFERENCE STATION ID.
9. Press DOWN ARROW key and screen should display AGE of DGPS and AGE of SYNC.
10. Press DOWN ARROW key until Omni*SERVICE INFO appears
11. Press ENTER key to access this screen.
12. Use ENTER key to scroll through the screens for status of the OmniStar subscription activation noting USER ENABLED and STOP DATE.
13. Use ARROW keys to display HOME SCREEN.
14. The HOME SCREEN will display on the top line, the type of position recorded. THE letter G will be replaced as a D when the receiver starts computing differentially corrected positions. The second line should display the DGPS satellite frequency.
15. After changing the frequency, restore the settings of Port A to Port output NMEA baudrate 9600,8,N,1.
16. The program will reply an error message: “Lost communications with the receiver check cables”:

For the OmniSTAR 3200LR12 you will require a RS232 cable and the AgRemote software.

1. Connect the computer to Port B and run AgRemote.
2. Press the ESCAPE button until the “Home” screen appears.
3. Press “>” RIGHT button until the “Configuration” screen appears.
4. Press the “V” DOWN button once.
5. Press the > RIGHT button until the “DGPS Config” screen.
6. Press the V DOWN button until the “Satellite Freq” appears.
7. Press the > RIGHT button for the cursor to flash on the first digit.
8. Press the V DOWN and UP buttons to change the digits. Press the > RIGHT button to move on to the next digit until the desired frequency is displayed eg. 1535.1850 MHz.
9. Press the ENTER button to lock in the new frequency. The cursor will disappear from the screen. CHECK THE FREQUENCY ON YOUR RECIEVER IS ENTERED IN CORRECTLY
10. Press the ESC button until the “Home” screen appears.
11. Allow 45 minutes to get the system to work.

Below are the minimum receiver firmware requirements for OmniSTAR service. To download the latest firmware, check the Latest Firmware Versions information below.

• Download firmware
• Download software tools:
  Firmware Loader
  View3200a
  View3200ce
  View8200
  AgRemote

Documentation available for the OmniSTAR 3200LR12 includes the following:

• User manual
• OmniSTAR technical note: Identifying the firmware version
• OmniSTAR technical note: How to change Satellite Frequencies using AgRemote

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

The first important thing is that you have a OmniSTAR 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 OmniSTAR 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.

Procedure to switch satellite frequency using the User Toolkit Program:

1. Use a RS232 inline cable and connect the RS232 connector labeled ‘Command’ to the computer.
2. Start 3lusertk.exe.
3. Select Operation, Channel Selection, satellite of your choice (e.g. ESAT)
4. If the chosen satellite is not available in the list, type the chosen frequency in Hz (e.g. 1539 9125 000) and select OK.

Below are the minimum receiver firmware requirements for OmniSTAR service. To download the latest firmware, check the Latest Firmware Versions information below.

• Download firmware
• Download software tools:
  User ToolKit Program

Documentation available for the OmniSTAR 3500LR series includes the following:

• User manual
• OmniSTAR technical note: Changing frequencies using the User Toolkit Program

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

The first important thing is that you have a OmniSTAR 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 OmniSTAR 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.

Procedure to switch satellite frequency using the User Toolkit Program:

1. Use a RS232 inline cable and connect the RS232 connector labeled ‘Command’ to the computer.
2. Start 3lusertk.exe.
3. Select Operation, Channel Selection, satellite of your choice (e.g. ESAT)
4. If the chosen satellite is not available in the list, type the chosen frequency in Hz (e.g. 1539 9125 000) and select OK.

Below are the minimum receiver firmware requirements for OmniSTAR service. To download the latest firmware, check the Latest Firmware Versions information below.

• Download firmware
• Download software tools:
  User Toolkit Program
• OmniSTAR technical note: How to upgrade firmware using the User Toolkit Program.

Documentation available for the OmniSTAR 3510LR includes the following:

• User manual
• OmniSTAR technical note: How to changing satellite frequencies using the User Toolkit Program.

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

The first important thing is that you have a OmniSTAR 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 OmniSTAR 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 refer to the User Manual below.

The four main menu items are visible from the front display panel: GPS, L-Band, Config wizard and System set-up.

For additional information, please refer to the User Manual below.

Below are the minimum receiver firmware requirements for OmniSTAR service. To download the latest firmware, check the Latest Firmware Versions information below.

• Download firmware
• Download software tools:
  5120VBS Software
  USB driver

Documentation available for the OmniSTAR 5120VBS includes the following:

• User manual
• OmniSTAR technical note: Changing frequencies using SLXmon

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

The first important thing is that you have a OmniSTAR 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 OmniSTAR 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 refer to the User Manual below.

The four main menu items are visible from the front display panel: GPS, L-Band, Config wizard and System set-up.

1. Navigate to L-Band -> Configure screen and type in the new satellite frequency and baud rate.

For additional information, please refer to the User Manual below.

Below are the minimum receiver firmware requirements for OmniSTAR service. To download the latest firmware, check the Latest Firmware Versions information below.

• Download firmware:
  Firmware v4.9
• OmniSTAR technical note: Identifying the firmware version – please refer to user manual below.

Documentation available for the OmniSTAR 5220HP includes the following:

• User manual
• OmniSTAR technical note: How to change Satellite Frequencies using SLXmon

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

The first important thing is that you have a OmniSTAR 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 OmniSTAR 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 refer to the User Manual below.

1. Connect the computer to Port B on receiver and run AgRemote.
2. Press the ESCAPE button until the “Home” screen appears.
3. Press RIGHT ARROW button until the “Configuration” screen appears.
4. Press the DOWN ARROW button once.
5. Press the RIGHT ARROW button until the “DGPS Config” screen.
6. Press the DOWN ARROW button until the “Satellite Freq” appears.
7. Press the RIGHT ARROW button for the cursor to flash on the first digit.
8. Press the DOWN and UP ARROW buttons to change the digits.
9. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to move on to the next digit until the desired frequency is displayed eg. 1535.1850 MHz.
10. Press the ENTER button to lock in the new frequency. The cursor will disappear from the screen.
11. CHECK THE FREQUENCY ON YOUR RECEIVER IS ENTERED IN CORRECTLY.
12. Press the ESC button until the “Home” screen appears.

Below are the minimum receiver firmware requirements for OmniSTAR service. To download the latest firmware, check the Latest Firmware Versions information below.

• Download firmware v3.06
• Download software tools:
  Firmware software
  AgRemote
  View 8200

Documentation available for the OmniSTAR 7114LR12 includes the following:

• User manual
• OmniSTAR technical note: Changing frequencies using AgRemote

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

1. From the HOME SCREEN press the RIGHT ARROW key until you access the CONFIGURATION screen.
2. Press DOWN ARROW key to enter these screens
3. Press RIGHT ARROW key until you access the DGPS CONFIGURATION screen.
4. Press DOWN ARROW key until DGPS SOURCE screen appears.
5. Choose SATELLITE ONLY
6. Press ENTER key
7. Press DOWN ARROW key until EZ SAT: screen appears.
8. Use arrow keys to set provider to OMNI
9. Press ENTER key
10. Use arrow keys to choose the correct satellite for your area. For a list of satellite frequencies, click here.
11. Press ENTER key
12. Press DOWN ARROW key until SATELLITE FREQ screen appears.
13. This will list the frequency of the DGPS satellite you specified in the EZ SAT: field. Press DOWN ARROW key until SATELLITE BAUD RATE screen appears.
14. This should update to the Data Rate of the satellite you specified in the EZ SAT: field. Press DOWN ARROW key until prompted to exit DGPS CONFIG. screen.
15. Press ENTER key to exit.
16. Allow 30-45 minutes to get the system to work during the activation process. OmniSTAR must then send an activation code (RSOC-type) over the satellite to the unit. When received, it will display RESET BY OMNI ACTIVATION, PLEASE HIT ENTER TO CONTINUE. It can take up to 30 minutes for activation to be complete. It is important that the system be left on until the receiver positions differentially.

To check that activation was successful:

1. From the HOME SCREEN press the RIGHT ARROW key until you access the STATUS screen.
2. Press DOWN ARROW key to enter these screens
3. Use RIGHT ARROW key, access the DGPS SCREEN
4. Press DOWN ARROW key.
5. First screen should display Satellite Frequency and S/N of the satellite signal-noise ratio and the strength of the differential satellite lock.
6. Press DOWN ARROW key and screen should display Omni as SERVICE PROVIDER.
7. Press DOWN ARROW key and DGPS DATA SOURCE should read correct REFERENCE STATION ID.
8. Press DOWN ARROW key and screen should display AGE of DGPS and AGE of SYNC.
9. Press DOWN ARROW key until Omni*SERVICE INFO appears
10. Press ENTER key to access this screen.
11. Use ENTER key to scroll through the screens for status of the OmniStar subscription activation noting USER ENABLED and STOP DATE.
12. Use ARROW keys to display HOME SCREEN.
13. The HOME SCREEN will display on the top line, the type of position recorded. THE letter G will be replaced as a D when the receiver starts computing differentially corrected positions. The second line should display the DGPS satellite frequency.

To change to a satellite frequency that already exists in the EZ SAT list, follow the instructions above for Activation Set-up.

To change to a new satellite frequency that may not be in the EZ SAT list, follow the instructions below:

1. From the HOME SCREEN press the RIGHT ARROW key until you access the CONFIGURATION screen.
2. Press DOWN ARROW key to enter these screens
3. Press RIGHT ARROW key until you access the DGPS CONFIGURATION screen.
4. Press DOWN ARROW key until DGPS SOURCE screen appears.
5. Press RIGHT ARROW key
6. Press DOWN ARROW key until it says SATELLITE ONLY
7. Press ENTER key
8. Press DOWN ARROW key until SATELLITE FREQ screen appears.
9. Press RIGHT ARROW key
10. Use UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys to change the digits to the correct frequency for your area. Use the RIGHT ARROW key to move the cursor. For a list of satellite frequencies, click here.
11. Press ENTER key
12. Press DOWN ARROW key until SATELLITE BAUD screen appears.
13. Press RIGHT ARROW key
14. Use UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys to select the correct baud rate for your area. For a list of satellite frequencies and baud rates, click here.
15. Press ENTER key to exit.
16. Allow 30-45 minutes to get the system to work

Below are the minimum receiver firmware requirements for OmniSTAR service. To download the latest firmware, check the Latest Firmware Versions information below.

• Download firmware:
  Firmware v3.70
  Firmware v3.63 (VBS only)
• Download software tools:
  Firmware Loader
  PRN32 disable software
  Toolkit software
  Tsip Chat
  View 8200
• OmniSTAR technical note:To identifying the firmware version, please refer to the user manual below

Documentation available for the OmniSTAR 8200HP includes the following:

• User manual

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

The first important thing is that you have a OmniSTAR 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 OmniSTAR 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 refer to the User Manual below.

To switch the satellite frequency of the 8300HP 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 <satellite frequency> <baud_rate>
5. Press <ENTER> key
6. To save configuration, type: saveconfig <ENTER>
7. When this has completed successfully, call OmniSTAR for a re-subscription.

To switch the satellite frequency of the 8300HP 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.

• Download firmware:
  Firmware v.2.312s29
• Download software tools:
  View 8300
  Winload
• OmniSTAR technical note: Use View8300 software to identifying the firmware version.

Documentation available for the OmniSTAR 8300HP includes the following:

• User Manuals:
  User manual – English
  User manual – Dutch
  View 8300 User Manual
• OmniSTAR technical note: Use View8300 to identify the firmware version.
• OmniSTAR technical note: Firmware Upgrade procedure
• OmniSTAR technical note: How to change satellite frequencies using View8300

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

The first important thing is that you have a OmniSTAR 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 OmniSTAR 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 refer to the User Manual below.

To switch the satellite frequency of the 8305HP via a Command-line interface:

1. Close all programs on the computer.
2. Connect the data cable from the AUX 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 <satellite frequency> <baud_rate>
5. Press <ENTER> key
6. To save configuration, type: saveconfig <ENTER>
7. When this has completed successfully, call OmniSTAR for a re-subscription.

To switch the satellite frequency of the 8305HP using the View8305 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.

• Download firmware:
  firmware v3.800
• Download software tools:
  Winload
  View8305
• OmniSTAR technical note: Use View8300 to identifying the firmware version

Documentation available for the OmniSTAR 8305HP includes the following:

• User manual
• OmniSTAR technical note: Using the seeding function in PocketGIS
• OmniSTAR technical note: How to change Satellite Frequencies using View8305

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

The first important thing is that you have a OmniSTAR 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 OmniSTAR 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 refer to the User Manual below.

To switch the satellite frequency of the 8400HP using the View8400 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.

• Download firmware:
  GPS board firmware v3.3p2
  Firmware v1.400p1
• Download software tools:
  Floader software
  View8400
• OmniSTAR technical note: Use View8400 software to identifying the firmware version.

Documentation available for the OmniSTAR 8400HP includes the following:

• User manuals:
  8400HP user manual
  View8400 user manual
• OmniSTAR technical note: How to changing Satellite Frequencies using View8400, refer to user manual above for more information.

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

The first important thing is that you have a OmniSTAR 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 OmniSTAR 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 refer to the User Manual below.

Changing frequencies can be done via the front panel of the receiver.

For more information, please refer to the user manual below.

Below are the minimum receiver firmware requirements for OmniSTAR service. To download the latest firmware, check the Latest Firmware Versions information below.

• Download firmware:
  Firmware v4.19
• OmniSTAR technical note: Identifying the firmware version, please refer to the user manual below.

Documentation available for the OmniSTAR 9200G2 includes the following:

• User Manual

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

Use the AgRemote program and a RS232 cable to set up your OmniLITE 132 receiver for your OmniSTAR activation.

1. Use AgRemote, after connecting to the receiver the rest of the procedure is the same as the Trimble Ag132.
2. From the HOME SCREEN press the RIGHT ARROW key until you access the CONFIGURATION screen.
3. Press DOWN ARROW key to enter these screens
4. Press RIGHT ARROW key until you access the DGPS CONFIGURATION screen.
5. Press DOWN ARROW key until DGPS SOURCE screen appears.
6. Choose SATELLITE ONLY
7. Press ENTER key
8. Press DOWN ARROW key until EZ SAT: screen appears.
9. Use arrow keys to set provider to OMNI
10. Press ENTER key
11. Use arrow keys to choose the correct satellite for your area. For a list of satellite frequencies, click here.
12. Press ENTER key
13. Press DOWN ARROW key until SATELLITE FREQ screen appears.
14. This will list the frequency of the DGPS satellite you specified in the EZ SAT: field. Press DOWN ARROW key until SATELLITE BAUD RATE screen appears.
15. This should update to the Data Rate of the satellite you specified in the EZ SAT: field. Press DOWN ARROW key until prompted to exit DGPS CONFIG. screen.
16. Press ENTER key to exit.
17. After changing the frequency, restore the settings of Port A to Port output NMEA baudrate 9600,8,N,1.
18. The program will reply an error message: “Lost communications with the receiver check cables”
19. Allow 30-45 minutes to get the system to work during the activation process

OmniSTAR must then send an activation code (RSOC-type) over the satellite to the unit. When received, it will display RESET BY OMNI ACTIVATION, PLEASE HIT ENTER TO CONTINUE. It can take up to 30 minutes for activation to be complete. It is important that the system be left on until the receiver positions differentially.

To check that activation was successful:

1. Connect to AgRemote
2. From the HOME SCREEN press the RIGHT ARROW key until you access the STATUS screen.
3. Press DOWN ARROW key to enter these screens
4. Use RIGHT ARROW key, access the DGPS SCREEN
5. Press DOWN ARROW key.
6. First screen should display Satellite Frequency and S/N of the satellite signal-noise ratio and the strength of the differential satellite lock.
7. Press DOWN ARROW key and screen should display Omni as SERVICE PROVIDER.
8. Press DOWN ARROW key and DGPS DATA SOURCE should read correct REFERENCE STATION ID.
9. Press DOWN ARROW key and screen should display AGE of DGPS and AGE of SYNC.
10. Press DOWN ARROW key until Omni*SERVICE INFO appears
11. Press ENTER key to access this screen.
12. Use ENTER key to scroll through the screens for status of the OmniStar subscription activation noting USER ENABLED and STOP DATE.
13. Use ARROW keys to display HOME SCREEN.
14. The HOME SCREEN will display on the top line, the type of position recorded. THE letter G will be replaced as a D when the receiver starts computing differentially corrected positions. The second line should display the DGPS satellite frequency.
15. After changing the frequency, restore the settings of Port A to Port output NMEA baudrate 9600,8,N,1.
16. The program will reply an error message: “Lost communications with the receiver check cables”:

For the OmniLITE 132 you will require a RS232 cable and the AgRemote program.

1. Connect the computer to Port B and run AgRemote.
2. Press the ESCAPE button until the “Home” screen appears.
3. Press “>” RIGHT button until the “Configuration” screen appears.
4. Press the “V” DOWN button once.
5. Press the > RIGHT button until the “DGPS Config” screen.
6. Press the V DOWN button until the “Satellite Freq” appears.
7. Press the > RIGHT button for the cursor to flash on the first digit.
8. Press the V DOWN and UP buttons to change the digits. Press the > RIGHT button to move on to the next digit until the desired frequency is displayed eg. 1535.1850 MHz.
9. Press the ENTER button to lock in the new frequency. The cursor will disappear from the screen. CHECK THE FREQUENCY ON YOUR RECIEVER IS ENTERED IN CORRECTLY
10. Press the ESC button until the “Home” screen appears.
11. Allow 45 minutes to get the system to work.

Below are the minimum receiver firmware requirements for OmniSTAR service. To download the latest firmware, check the Latest Firmware Versions information below.

• Download firmware
• Download software tools:
  Firmware Loader
  View3200a
  View3200ce
  View8200
  AgRemote

Documentation available for the OmniLITE 132 includes the following:

• User manual
• OmniSTAR technical note: Identifying the firmware version
• OmniSTAR technical note: How to change Satellite Frequencies using AgRemote software

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

The first important thing is that you have a OmniSTAR 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 OmniSTAR 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.

• Download firmware and RightArm
• Download software tools: SLXMon

Documentation available for the OmniSTAR 2100 includes the following:

• User manual
• OmniSTAR technical note: Changing frequencies using SLXmon

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