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5 Firmware Updates and upgrades
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FIRMWARE UPDATES AND UPGRADES
5 FIRMWARE UPDATES AND UPGRADES
5.1 UPDATE/UPGRADE OVERVIEW
The MiLLennium-GLONASS GPSCard stores its program firmware in non-volatile memory, which allows you to
perform firmware updates without having to return the MiLLennium-GLONASS GPSCard to the factory. New
firmware can be transferred to the MiLLennium-GLONASS GPSCard through a serial port, and the unit will
immediately be ready for operation at a higher level of performance.
The first step in updating your receiver is to contact your local NovAtel dealer. Your dealer will assist you in
selecting the best update option that suits your specific combined GPS/GLONASS needs. If your needs are still
unresolved after seeing your dealer then you can contact NovAtel directly through any of the methods described
in the Customer Service section, Page 7, at the beginning of this manual.
When you call, be sure to have available your MiLLennium-GLONASS GPSCard model number, serial number,
and program revision level. This information is printed on the original shipping box as well as on the back of the
MiLLennium-GLONASS GPSCard itself. You can also verify the information by issuing the VERSION command
at the port prompt.
After establishing which new model/revision level would best suit your needs, and having discussed the terms and
conditions, your dealer or NovAtel Customer Service will issue to you the authorization code ("auth-code") which
is required to unlock the new features according to your authorized upgrade/update model type.
There are two procedures to choose from, depending on the type of upgrade/update you require:
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If you are upgrading to a higher performance model at the same firmware revision level
(e.g. upgrading from a MiLLennium-GLONASS Standard rev. 7.46, to a MiLLennium-
GLONASS RT-10 rev. 7.46), you can use the $AUTH special command from a terminal
program on the data collector or from GPSolution.
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If you are updating to a higher firmware revision level of the same model (e.g. updating a
MiLLennium-GLONASS Standard rev. 7.46 to a 7.47 of the same model), you will need to
transfer new program firmware to the MiLLennium-GLONASS GPSCard using the Loader
utility program. As the Loader and update programs are generally provided in a compressed
file format, you will also be given a file decompression password. The Loader and update
files can be found on NovAtel's FTP site at http\\www.novatel.ca, or can be sent to you on
floppy disk or by e-mail.
These procedures are described more completely in this chapter.
Your local NovAtel dealer will provide you with the information you require to update or upgrade your receiver.
5.1.1 UPGRADING USING THE $AUTH COMMAND
The $AUTH command is a special input command which authorizes the enabling or unlocking of the various
model features. Use this command when upgrading to a higher performance MiLLennium-GLONASS GPSCard
model available within the same revision level as your current model (e.g., upgrading from a MiLLennium-
GLONASS Standard rev. 7.46, to a MiLLennium-GLONASS RT-10 rev. 7.46). This command only functions in
conjunction with a valid auth-code.
The upgrade can be performed directly from Loader's built-in terminal emulator, or any other communications
software. The procedure is as follows:
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Turn on the GPSCard and establish communications over a serial port.
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Issue the VERSION command to verify the current firmware model number, revision level,
and serial number.
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Issue the $AUTH command, followed by the auth-code and model type. The syntax is as
follows:
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