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NovAtel Firmware and Software Chapter 5
SMART6 User Manual Rev 3 44
SMART6 Application Software
The SMART6 receiver has two types of software loaded, the OEM6 firmware and the SMART6 Application
Software. The OEM6 firmware provides the features that are common to all OEM6 receivers. The Application
Software provides the special features available on the SMART6, such as Tilt Compensation and Emulated
Radar.
The Application Software is available from the NovAtel website at www.novatel.com/support/firmware-
downloads and is loaded onto the SMART6 receiver using the same procedures used for the OEM6
firmware. An authorization code is not required for Application Software updates.
5.3.2 Using the WinLoad Utility
If opening WinLoad for the first time, ensure the file and communications settings are correct.
Open a File to Download
Select File | Open. Navigate to the file to open ( Figure 28) .
Figure 28: WinLoad’s Open Window
When a file is selected, the filename appears in the main WinLoad display area and in the title bar
( Figure 29).
Figure 29: Open File in WinLoad
Communications Settings
To set the communications port and baud rate, select Settings | COM Settings. Choose the computer port to
use from the Com Port drop down list and the baud rate from the Download Baudrate drop down list. Set the
baud rate as high as possible (the default of 115200 is preferred if a higher baud rate is not available).
Figure 30: COM Port Setup