Authorization Code - Novatel SMART7 Installation And Operation Manual

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purposes.
Model upgrades can be applied to the receiver with an authorization code and the AUTH com-
mand without returning the receiver to the dealer.

9.2 Authorization Code

An authorization code, commonly known as an auth-code, is required to upgrade an OEM7 family
receiver. Auth-codes are obtained by contacting
NovAtel Customer Support requires:
the receiver model number
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the receiver serial number
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the receiver firmware version
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Enter the LOG VERSION command to determine the receiver model, serial number and firm-
ware version.
Example:
After determining the appropriate model and firmware version, the authorization code (auth-
code) is issued. The auth-code is required to unlock the features on the new model type.
To upgrade to a new model with the same firmware version, use the AUTH command with the
issued auth-code, as outlined in Upgrading Using the AUTH Command on page 125.
To upgrade to a new model with a new firmware version, the new firmware needs to be loaded
into the OEM7 receiver. Refer to Updating or Upgrading Using the WinLoad Utility on the next
page for use instructions or to Updating Using SoftLoad Commands on page 119.
Auth-codes work with any signed firmware image. Therefore, if a receiver has an auth-code for
the old version of firmware, that same auth-code will work for the new version of firmware,
provided both images are digitally signed by NovAtel.
Signed firmware images are distributed in *.shex files. The new download package includes a
signed firmware file type that uses an extension designated as ".shex" (example
OM7MR0200RN0000.shex), as well as the latest WinLoad utility and What's New file containing
firmware update change details.
Temporary auth-codes may be provided by NovAtel for evaluation purposes. Once the trial
period has expired, the functionality provided by the auth-code is removed. The expiration date
for temporary auth-codes is in the form YYMMDD, where YY = year, MM = month and DD =day.
The date is the last day that the auth-code is valid and expires at the end of day, UTC time.
Once the trial period has expired, a new auth-code will need to be obtained from NovAtel Cus-
tomer Support (support@novatel.com).
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or NovAtel Sales to request a temporary upgrade authorization code for trial
NovAtel Customer Support. Upon contact,
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