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Chapter 11 NovAtel Firmware and Software
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If the receiver is an H-model, do not use the firmware available from the web site. Contact
on page 18 to obtain the correct firmware.
11.3.1 Format of Firmware Files
All of the firmware available on the downloads website are packaged in .zip files with the following name:
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7XXXX-Firmware.zip for firmware to be installed on OEM7 receivers
For convenience, unzip the update file to a GNSS sub-directory (for example, C:\GNSS\LOADER). If the firm-
ware update file is password protected, NovAtel Customer Support provides the required password.
The zip archive includes the following files:
winload.exe
WinLoad utility program
howto.txt
Instructions on how to use the WinLoad utility
whatsnew.rtf
Information on the changes made in the firmware since the last revision
x..x.shex
Firmware version upgrade file, where x..x defines the product name and
release (e.g., OM7MR0200RN0000.shex)
NovAtel Software License
Agreement.rtf
License agreement for the firmware
NovAtel has an online video tutorial that explains firmware updating at:
11.4 Updating or Upgrading Using the WinLoad Utility
WinLoad is a utility used to update or upgrade an OEM7 receiver. To use WinLoad, the receiver must be con-
nected to the computer running WinLoad using a serial port (COM port) connection.
11.4.1 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 | File Open. Navigate to the file to open (