Topcon
Technical information is available here for the following Topcon and Kee Technologies receivers:
- GMS100 / MAP-RT
- GMS200 / MAP
- Kee Technologies Triple X
For information about other Topcon receivers, please visit their website.
Topcon GMS100 / MAP-RT
The first important thing is that you have a Topcon receiver with the latest firmware version. Please refer to the manufacturer’s website at www.topconpositioning.com for the latest update.
Setup your Topcon 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.
To switch the satellite frequency of the Topcon GMS100/MAP-RT receiver, please refer to the PC_RCC program from Topcon.
Below are the minimum receiver firmware requirements for OmniSTAR service. To download the latest firmware, check the Latest Firmware Versions information below or visit Topcon’s support website.
GPS Receiver Model |
VBS Subscription |
HP/XP Subscription |
Firmware Version |
|
RSOCVBS | RSOCHP | * 3.3 |
* Not all GMS100/MAP-RT receivers are upgradeable to firmware 3.3 or higher. For those receivers,firmware 3.2 should be used.
GPS Receiver Model |
Latest Firmware |
VBS2 Compatible |
XP Compatible |
Release date |
VBS/HP/G2 |
Topcon GMS100/MAP-RT |
* 3.3 | – | Jun. 2005 |
VBS/HP |
* Not all GMS100/MAP-RT receivers are upgradeable to firmware 3.3 or higher. For those receivers,firmware 3.2 should be used.
- Download software tools:
Firmware Loader
View 8400 - OmniSTAR technical note: To identify the firmware version, please refer to the manufacturer’s website at www.topconpositioning.com.
For additional information, please refer to the manufacturer’s website at www.topconpositioning.com.
Topcon GMS200 / MAP
The first important thing is that you have a Topcon receiver with the latest firmware version. Please refer to the manufacturer’s website at www.topconpositioning.com for the latest update.
Setup your Topcon 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.
To switch the satellite frequency of the Topcon GMS200/MAP receiver, please refer to the PC_RCC program from Topcon.
Below are the minimum receiver firmware requirements for OmniSTAR service. To download the latest firmware, check the Latest Firmware Versions information below or visit Topcon’s support website.
GPS Receiver Model |
VBS Subscription |
HP/XP Subscription |
Firmware Version |
|
RSOCVBS | RSOCHP | 1.400p1 |
GPS Receiver Model |
Latest Firmware |
VBS2 Compatible |
XP Compatible |
Release date |
VBS/HP/G2 |
Topcon GMS200/MAP |
1.400p1 | 1.400p1 | 1.0p2b2 | Aug. 2006 |
VBS/H |
- Download software tools:
Firmware Loader
View 8400 - OmniSTAR technical note: To identify the firmware version, please refer to the manufacturer’s website at www.topconpositioning.com.
For additional information, please refer to the manufacturer’s website at www.topconpositioning.com.
Kee Technologies Triple X
The first important thing is that you have a Topcon receiver with the latest firmware version. Please refer to the manufacturer’s website at www.topconpositioning.com for the latest update.
Setup your Topcon 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.
To switch the satellite frequency of the Topcon Triple X receiver, please refer to the manufacturer’s website at www.topconpositioning.com.
Below are the minimum receiver firmware requirements for OmniSTAR service. To download the latest firmware, check the Latest Firmware Versions information below or visit Kee System’s support website.
GPS Receiver Model |
VBS Subscription |
HP/XP Subscription |
Firmware Version |
|
RSOCVBS | n/a | 4.8 |
GPS Receiver Model |
Latest Firmware |
VBS2 Compatible |
XP Compatible |
Release date |
VBS/HP/G2 |
Triple X | 4.8 | 4.8 | n/a | VBS |
- Download software tools:
Firmware Loader
View 8400 - OmniSTAR technical note: To identify the firmware version, please refer to the manufacturer’s website at www.topconpositioning.com.
For additional information, please refer to the manufacturer’s website at www.topconpositioning.com.