Updating Using Softload Commands; Softload Commands And Logs; Figure 37: Com Port Setup - Novatel SMART7 Installation And Operation Manual

Chapter 9 NovAtel Firmware and Software
Communications Settings
To set the communications port and baud rate, select Settings | COM Settings. Choose the com-
puter port to use from the Com Port drop down list and the baud rate from the Download
Baudrate drop down list. Set the baud rate as high as possible (the default of 115200 is pre-
ferred if a higher baud rate is not available).
Downloading Firmware
1. Select the file to download according to Open a File to Download on the previous page.
2. Ensure the file path and name are displayed in main display area (see Figure 36: Open File in
WinLoad on the previous page).
3. Click Write Flash to download the firmware.
4. When Searching for card appears in the main display, power cycle the receiver.
5. If the Authorization Code window appears, enter the auth-code and click OK. See Author-
ization Code on page 116 for further information about the Authorization Code.
6. The receiver finishes the download and then resets. The process is complete when Done
appears in the main display area.
7. Close WinLoad.

9.4 Updating Using SoftLoad Commands

Firmware can be updated on a running receiver using a process called SoftLoad. Any available
communication ports on the receiver (COM, USB, ICOM, etc.) can be used. The SoftLoad process
is made up of a set of commands and logs that are used to send new firmware data to a receiver
and check the progress of the update. Use SoftLoad if automated loading is desired or if a con-
nection is only possible through USB or Ethernet.
The receiver stops tracking GNSS satellites during the SoftLoad process. Do not attempt to
SoftLoad when GNSS satellite tracking on the unit is required. If the unit is connected to the
NovAtel Connect utility, only the Console and ASCII Message windows may remain open in the
Connect Utility.

9.4.1 SoftLoad Commands and Logs

Refer to the Agriculture Commands and Logs Reference Manual
information.
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Figure 37: COM Port Setup

detailed log and command
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