Using The Winload Utility; Winload Open Window; Open File In Winload - Novatel AG-Star User Manual

NovAtel Firmware and Software
AG-Star Application Software
The AG-Star receiver has two types of software loaded, the OEM6 firmware and the AG-Star Application
Software. The OEM6 firmware provides the features that are common to all OEM6 receivers. The Application
Software provides the special features available on the AG-Star.
The Application Software is available from the NovAtel website at
downloads
and is loaded onto the AG-Star receiver using the same procedures used for the OEM6 firmware.
An authorization code is not required for Application Software updates.
5.3.2

Using the WinLoad Utility

If opening WinLoad for the first time, ensure the file and communications settings are correct.
5.3.2.1 Open a File to Download
Select File |Open. Navigate to the file to open (Figure 21).
When a file is selected, the filename appears in the main WinLoad display area and in the title bar
(Figure 22).
5.3.2.2 Communications Settings
To set the communications port and baud rate, select Settings | COM Settings. Choose the computer 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 and is preferred).
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Figure 21: WinLoad Open Window
Figure 22: Open File in WinLoad
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