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Chapter 7 NovAtel Firmware and Software
Copy the firmware file to the computer's local drive before uploading.
2. Connect a computer to the receiver using a serial (COM) cable, USB cable or Ethernet con-
nection.
3. Start NovAtel Connect on the computer.
4. Use NovAtel Connect to connect to the receiver.
For information about using NovAtel Connect, refer to the help file in NovAtel Connect.
5. Click the Firmware Update button.
The Update window appears.
6. Click the CHOOSE FILE button.
7. Navigate to the directory that contains the new firmware file and select the file.
8. Click the Open button
9. If an Auth Code is required, enter the Auth Code in the Auth Code text box.
10. Click the UPLOAD button.
7.6 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.
7.6.1 SoftLoad Commands and Logs
Command
SOFTLOADRESET
SOFTLOADSREC
SOFTLOADDATA
SOFTLOADCOMMIT
SOFTLOADSETUP
Log
SOFTLOADSTATUS
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Initiate a new SoftLoad process
Send an S-Record to the receiver for the SoftLoad process
Send firmware image data to the receiver for the SoftLoad process
Complete the SoftLoad process
Send configuration information to the receiver for the SoftLoad process. This
command is not required when working with a *.shex file
Provides status updates for the ongoing SoftLoad process
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