Updating Using Softload Commands; Softload Commands And Logs; Searching For Card; Authorization Code Window - Novatel ProPak6 User Manual

NovAtel Firmware and Software
Downloading Firmware
1. Select the file to download according to Open a File to Download on Page 98.
2. Ensure the file path and name are displayed in main display area (see Figure 31, Open File in Win-
Load on Page 98).
3. Click Write Flash to download the firmware.
4. When

Searching for card

5. If the Authorization Code window appears, enter the auth-code and click OK. See Section 7.2 Autho-
rization Code on page 96 for further information about the Authorization Code.
6. The receiver finishes the download and then resets. The process is complete when
the main display area.
7. Close WinLoad.
7.4

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, XCOM, 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 connection 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.
7.4.1

SoftLoad Commands and Logs

Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual
information.
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appears in the main display, power cycle the receiver.
Figure 33: Searching for Card
Figure 34: Authorization Code Window
Figure 35: Upgrade Process Complete
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