Novatel SMART-AG user manual Firmware Upgrades, Upgrading Using the Auth Command

Chapter 4 PC Utilities

The name of the output file is the same as the input file when converting to ASCII or binary formats. The file extension, however, is altered to indicate the format of the data:

*.asc	for ASCII
*.bin	for binary

When converting to RINEX, the output files are named according to the RINEX Version 2.10 naming convention, see Section 4.3.1, Rinex Format on Page 41.

The -batch arguments suppress the window display and convert the specified file automatically.

When converting to RINEX in batch mode, the navigation and observation file header information from the most recent interactive Convert session is used.

4.4Firmware Upgrades

The receiver stores its program firmware in non-volatile memory, which allows you to perform firmware upgrades without having to return the receiver to the distributor. New firmware can be transferred to the receiver through COM1, and the unit will immediately be ready for operation at a higher level of performance.

The first step in upgrading your receiver is to contact your local NovAtel dealer. Your dealer will assist you in selecting the best upgrade option that suits your specific GPS 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 15, at the beginning of this manual.

When you call, have your receiver model number, serial number, and program revision level available. This information can be found by issuing the LOG VERSION command at the port prompt.

After establishing which new model/revision level would best suit your needs, and having described the terms and conditions, you will be issued an authorization code (auth-code). The auth-code is required to unlock the new features according to your authorized upgrade model type.

To upgrade to a higher performance model at the same firmware revision level (for example, upgrading from a SMART-AG to a SMART-AG-ER on firmware version 3.600), you can use the AUTH command with the issued auth-code.

If you are upgrading to a higher firmware revision level (for example, upgrading a SMART-AG- PVT firmware version 3.600 to SMART-AG-RT-20 firmware version 3.700), you will need to transfer new program firmware to the OEMV family receiver using the WinLoad utility program. As WinLoad and the upgrade file are generally provided in a compressed file format, you will also be given a decompression password. WinLoad and the upgrade files can be found on NovAtel's FTP site at http:/ /www.novatel.com, or can be sent to you by e-mail.

Your local NovAtel dealer will provide you with all the information that you require to upgrade your receiver.

4.4.1Upgrading Using the AUTH Command

The AUTH command is a special input command which authorizes the enabling or unlocking of the

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