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NovAtel Firmware and Software Chapter 5
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Downloading Firmware
1. Select the file to download according to Open a File to Download on Page 44 .
2. Ensure the file path and name are displayed in the main display area (see Figure 29, Open File in
WinLoad on page 44).
3. Click Write Flash to download the firmware.
4. When
Searching for card appears in the main display, power cycle the receiver.
Figure 31: Searching for Card
5. If the Authorization Code window appears, enter the auth-code and click OK . See Section 5.2,
Authorization Code on page 42 for further information about the Authorization Code.
Figure 32: Authorization Code Window
6. The receiver finishes the download and then resets. The process is complete when
Done
appears in the
main display area.
Figure 33: Upgrade Process Complete
7. Close WinLoad.
5.4 Updating Using SoftLoad Commands
Firmware can be updated on a running receiver using a process called SoftLoad. The SoftLoad process is
made up of a set of commands and logs that are used to send new firmware data to a receiver and check the
progress of the update. Use SoftLoad if automated loading is desired.
The receiver stops tracking GNSS satellites during the SoftLoad process. Do not attempt to SoftLoad when
GNSS satellite tracking on the unit is required. If the unit is connected to the NovAtel Connect utility, only the
Console and ASCII Message windows may remain open in the Connect Utility.