Raven / StarLink
Technical information is available here for the following Raven/Starlink receivers:
- Invicta 310
- RPR410
- Phoenix 250
- Phoenix 300
For information about other Raven/Starlink receivers, please visit their website.
Raven Invicta 310
The first important thing is that you have a Raven Starlink 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 Raven Starlink 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:
- Type of receiver
- Serial number
- Type of activation you require
- Location
- Firmware of receiver
- Satellite service which the unit is locked onto.
For additional information, please contact your nearest OmniSTAR branch.
The Raven/Starlink receiver satellite frequency can be set by the following command:
$PSLIS,LBR,TNS,<satellite_frequency>,<baud>
The command can be send with any terminal program connected to the serial port of the receiver.
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 |
| Raven Invicta 310 | RSOCVBS | n/a | 4.33 |
| GPS Receiver Model | Latest Firmware | VBS2 Compatible | XP Compatible | Release date | VBS/HP/G2 |
| Raven Invicta 310 | 4.33 | 4.33 | n/a | VBS |
For additional information, please refer to the manufacturer’s website at www.starlinkdgps.com.
Raven RPR410
The first important thing is that you have a Raven Starlink 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 Raven Starlink 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:
- Type of receiver
- Serial number
- Type of activation you require
- Location
- Firmware of receiver
- Satellite service which the unit is locked onto.
For additional information, please contact your nearest OmniSTAR branch.
The Raven Starlink receiver satellite frequency can be set by the following command:
$PSLIS,LBR,TNS,<satellite_frequency>,<baud>
The command can be send with any terminal program connected to the serial port of the receiver.
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 |
| Raven RPR410 | RSOCVBS | n/a | 2.313 |
| GPS Receiver Model | Latest Firmware | VBS2 Compatible | XP Compatible | Release date | VBS/HP/G2 |
| Raven RPR410 | 2.313 | 2.302 | n/a | Nov. 2005 | VBS |
For additional information, please refer to the manufacturer’s website at www.starlinkdgps.com.
Raven Phoenix 250 / 300
The first important thing is that you have a Raven Starlink 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 Raven Starlink 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:
- Type of receiver
- Serial number
- Type of activation you require
- Location
- Firmware of receiver
- Satellite service which the unit is locked onto.
For additional information, please contact your nearest OmniSTAR branch.
The Raven Starlink receiver satellite frequency can be set by the following command:
$PSLIS,LBR,TNS,<satellite_frequency>,<baud>
The command can be send with any terminal program connected to the serial port of the receiver.
Below are the minimum receiver firmware requirements for OmniSTAR service. To download the latest firmware, check the Latest Firmware Versions information below or visit Raven Starlink’s support website.
| GPS Receiver Model | VBS Subscription | HP/XP Subscription | Firmware Version |
| Raven Phoenix 250 | RSOCVBS | n/a | 4.8 |
| Raven Phoenix 300 | RSOCVBS | RSOCHP | 3.400 |
| GPS Receiver Model | Latest Firmware | VBS2 Compatible | XP Compatible | Release date | VBS/HP/G2 |
| Raven Phoenix 250 | 4.8 | All | n/a | Jul. 2008 | VBS |
| Raven RPR410 | 3.400 | Yes | Yes | Aug. 2007 | VBS/HP |
For additional information, please refer to the manufacturer’s website at www.starlinkdgps.com.
