
SMART6 User Manual Rev 3
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Chapter 5
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/
.
SMART6 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
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Firmware *.shex file
•
WinLoad software utility
5.1
Firmware Updates and Model Upgrades
for contact information or contact
5.1.1
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.
New firmware must be loaded into the receiver through the COM1 or COM2 serial port. Once loaded, the
receiver reboots and begins operating with the new firmware.
Refer to
Section 5.3.1, Transferring Firmware Files
on page 43 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.
Direct access to the COM1 or COM2 serial port on the SMART6 receiver is required.
Firmware can not be loaded using the AUX port.