SMART6-L User Manual Rev 3
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Chapter 4
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
4.1
Firmware Updates and Model Upgrades
A local NovAtel dealer can provide all the information needed to upgrade or update a receiver. Refer to
www.novatel.com/where-to-buy
for contact information or contact
or
directly.
4.1.1
Firmware Updates
Firmware updates are firmware releases that include fixes and enhancements to the receiver
functionality. Firmware updates are released 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.
Refer to
Section 4.3.1, Transferring Firmware Files
on page 33 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.
