Release Notes

The following are the most recent releases from Altus Positioning Systems and are available from the Download section of the website.

07 February 2012 − Firmware 3.0 For GNSS
Firmware version 3.0 is released for APS-3 with A2e receivers with specific improvements to GPS+GLONASS RTK.
This release delivers a faster time to Fixed GPS+GLONASS RTK, as well as more robust RTK operation in challenging environments.

30 January 2012 – RxTools 1.8.0
RxTools version 1.8.0 includes a new tool to convert SBF file or correction data to comma separated text files.

05 January 2012 – SurvCE 2.58
SurvCE version 2.58 has been tested and approved for use with the APS-3. This version does not change any features for the APS-3 interface.

22nd September 2011 – RxTools 1.7.0
RxTools version 1.7.0 includes the new RxLauncher feature to start any RxTools application with a single click, as well as improvements to individual application. See the included RxTools 1.7.0 release notes for the full details.

25th June 2011 – SurvCE 2.55
SurvCE version 2.55 has been tested and approved for use with the APS-3. This version does not save setting to the receiver’s boot, and thus has consistent behavior with each startup.

18th May 2011 – RxTools 1.6.2
RxTools version 1.6.2 includes the new RxPlanner feature for mission planning of satellite availability based on location!

19th March 2011 – MicroSurvey Data Collector Software Upgrade
The following versions of software have been tested and approved for use with the APS-3FIELDGenius 4.4.0.8:

  • FIELDGenius 4.4.0.8
  • SEISMICSurveyor 1.1.0.8
  • Evidence Recorder 1.01


4th March 2011 – Antenna File for APS-3
The APS-3 requires the load of a specific antenna file for use with the GNSS receiver. This file allows the data collector to retain control of the antenna selection rather than the GNSS receiver.

10th February 2011 – GNSS Firmware Upgrade
For APS-3 units with the AsteRx2 receivers, the upgrade folder is Arx2_2.1.2-altus3.zip
For APS-3 units with the AsteRx2e receivers, the upgrade folder is Arx2e_2.1.2-altus4.zip
Each zipped folder has the instructions and the files for performing the firmware upgrade.
For new units, the model is named APS-3 V2 and it uses a new GSM modem and the AsteRx2e.
The data collector software still identifies the original APS-3 model, and adds the new APS-3 V2 model. All other data collector features are the same.
The APS-3 V2 units will ship with serial numbers of format APS-3_20xxx.