Downloading Firmware Files; Format Of Firmware Files - Novatel SMART2 Installation And Operation User Manual

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the receiver model number

the receiver serial number

the receiver firmware version

Enter the LOG VERSION command to determine the receiver model, serial number and firmware version.

Example:

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 AUTH command with the issued auth-code,

as outlined in Upgrading Using an Auth-Code on page 61.

To upgrade to a new model with a new firmware version, the new firmware needs to be loaded into the SMART2.

For instructions, refer to Updating or Upgrading Using the WinLoad Utility on the next page, Updating the Firm-

ware Using NovAtel Application Suite on page 55 or Updating Using SoftLoad Commands on page 56.

Auth-codes work with any signed firmware image. Therefore, if a receiver has an auth-code for the old version of

firmware, that same auth-code will work for the new version of firmware, provided both images are digitally

signed by NovAtel.

Signed firmware images are distributed in *.shex files. The new download package includes a signed firmware

file type that uses an extension designated as ".shex" (example ES7PR0602RN0000.shex), as well as the

latest WinLoad utility and What's New file containing firmware update change details.

Temporary auth-codes may be provided by NovAtel for evaluation purposes. Once the trial period has expired,

the functionality provided by the auth-code is removed. The expiration date for temporary auth-codes is in the

form YYMMDD, where YY = year, MM = month and DD =day. The date is the last day that the auth-code is valid

and expires at the end of day, UTC time.

Once the trial period has expired, a new auth-code will need to be obtained from NovAtel Customer Support

port.novatel@hexagon.com).

Firmware images may also have auth-codes embedded within them. The models provided by such firmware

images will be valid only on receivers with certain PSNs and Hardware Versions.

7.3 Downloading Firmware Files

To proceed with an update or possibly an upgrade, obtain the latest version of firmware by downloading the firm-

ware file for your product from novatel.com/support/support-materials/firmware-download.

If the receiver is an H-model, do not use the firmware available from the web site. Contact Customer

Support on page 10 to obtain the correct firmware.

All of the firmware available on the downloads website are packaged in .zip files with the following name:

SMART2 Installation and Operation Manual v4

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