Firmware Update Using Ftp Or Usb Mass Storage Device; Softload Direct Commands And Logs; Softload Direct Update Method - Novatel ProPak6 User Manual

Chapter 7
7.4.5

Firmware Update Using FTP or USB Mass Storage Device

Select OEM receivers support upload of firmware files via FTP or USB. The
can be used to update the receiver firmware if *.hex or *.shex files have been uploaded via FTP or are
available on an attached USB mass storage device. This method is called SoftLoad Direct.
The FTP server in the receiver can be accessed using Ethernet or Wi-Fi. Refer to the
command in the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual
allows uploads to the internal flash of the receiver, however the firmware file in internal flash must be
copied to the receiver's boot flash device using the
active firmware running on the receiver.
This method of updating firmware is referred to as the SoftLoad Direct method.
7.4.6

SoftLoad Direct Commands and Logs

Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual
information.
Command
Allows updating using a *.hex or *.shex file that has been uploaded to the receiver via
SOFTLOADFILE
FTP or USB on platforms supporting those interfaces
Log
SOFTLOADSTATUS Provides status updates for the ongoing SoftLoad process
Each command and log can be used in abbreviated ASCII, ASCII or binary format.
7.4.7

SoftLoad Direct Update Method

1. Open a connection to any port on the receiver (COM, USB, ICOM or XCOM) with the input and out-
put INTERFACEMODE set to NOVATEL.
2. Request the SOFTLOADSTATUSA log using the following command:
LOG SOFTLOADSTATUSA ONCHANGED
3. Initiate the firmware update using one of the following commands where <<firmwarefilename.hex>>
is the name of the *.hex or *.shex file:
A. If using internal flash use this command: SOFTLOADFILE INTERNAL_FLASH firmwarefile-
name.hex
B. If using a USB mass storage device: SOFTLOADFILE USBSTICK firmwarefilename.hex
4. During the loading process, SOFTLOADSTATUS logs report the load status. Wait for the SOFT-
LOADSTATUS to indicate the status is COMPLETE.
5. Send the auth code for the newly downloaded image using the AUTH command. This is only required
if there is not already a signature auth code on the receiver as signature auth codes are maintained
through a SoftLoad update. See Section 7.2 on page 96 for details on Auth Codes
AUTH ADD_DOWNLOAD <AUTH CODE>
6. Reset the receiver using any of the following methods:
A. Enter the RESET
B. Enter the FRESET
C. Power-cycle the receiver
7. Once the receiver resets, the new version of firmware is active.
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command
command
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SOFTLOADFILE
(OM-20000129) for details. The FTP server
SOFTFLOADFILE
command before it becomes the
(OM-20000129) for further log and command
Description
Description
command
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