OEM6 Family Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 12
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Chapter 8
NovAtel Firmware and Software
Download the most recent versions of the NovAtel firmware and receiver software from the Downloads
section of
www.novatel.com/support/search/
.
OEM6 Firmware and Software
NovAtel Connect PC Utilities Software Bundle
Bundled PC Utilities software includes:
•
NovAtel Connect (a GUI interface)
•
Connection Import (imports connection profiles)
•
Convert (converts receiver data logs into different formats)
•
USB Drivers and Window Signing
Firmware and Software included
•
Firmware *.shex file
•
WinLoad software utility
8.1
Firmware Updates and Model Upgrades
for contact information or contact
or
directly.
8.1.1
Firmware Updates
Firmware updates are firmware releases that include fixes and enhancements to the receiver functionality.
Firmware updates are released occasionally on the NovAtel web site as they become available. Firmware
upgrades can be performed using the WinLoad utility, SoftLoad commands or with a custom loader
application. Contact NovAtel Customer Support (
) for details on custom loader
requirements.
8.1.2
Model Upgrades
Model upgrades enable purchased receiver features.
Contact a local NovAtel dealer to assist in selecting the upgrade options that best suit your GNSS needs at
. Contact NovAtel Customer Support
or
to request a temporary upgrade authorization code for trial purposes.
Model upgrades can be applied to the receiver with an authorization code and the
AUTH
command without
returning the receiver to the dealer.
Refer to
Section 8.3.1, Transferring Firmware Files
on page 104 for descriptions of the Update
and OEM versions.
The NovAtel Connect PC Utilities bundle can be download from the Downloads section of
www.novatel.com/support/search/
.
WinLoad and SoftLoad instructions follow.