Model Upgrades; Authorization Code - Novatel AG-Star User Manual

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5.1.2

Model Upgrades

Model upgrades enable purchased receiver features.
Contact a local NovAtel dealer to assist in selecting the upgrade options that best suit your GNSS needs at
www.novatel.com/where-to-buy. Contact
upgrade authorization code for trial purposes.
The receiver stores the firmware in Non-Volatile Memory (NVM), which allows model upgrades to be
performed without returning the receiver to the dealer. Model upgrades can be applied to the receiver with an
authorization code and the
5.2

Authorization Code

An authorization code, commonly known as an auth-code, is required to upgrade and possibly update an
AG-Star receiver. Auth-codes are obtained by contacting
Customer Support requires:
• the receiver model number
• the receiver serial number
• the receiver firmware version
LOG VERSION
Enter the
Example:
ENTER
GPSCARD "LXGMTSA" "DHD13302094" "M6XV1G-2.02-TT" "L6X010106RN0000"
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
code (if required), as outlined in Upgrading Using the AUTH Command on page 41.
To upgrade to a new model with a higher firmware version, the new firmware .HEX file needs to be loaded
into the AG-Star receiver using the WinLoad utility program. WinLoad and the firmware .HEX files can be
found at www.novatel.com/support/firmware-downloads. Refer to
the WinLoad Utility

The procedure for loading firmware is the same. Refer to Section 5.5, Upgrading Using the
AUTH Command on page 41.
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An authorization code is still required if the software model changes for temporary trial
upgrades or purchased permanent upgrades.
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AUTH
command.
command to determine the receiver model, serial number and firmware version.
Model
Number
on page 37 for use instructions.
or
NovAtel Customer
Serial
Number
Hardware
Version
AUTH
Section 5.3, Updating or Upgrading Using
NovAtel Sales to request a temporary
Support. Upon contact, NovAtel
F
IRMWARE
Version
Product
Family
Firmware
Number
command with the issued auth-
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