Novatel SMART-AG user manual Using the WinLoad Utility

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Chapter 4

PC Utilities

You will need at least 1 MB of available space on your hard drive. For convenience, you may wish to copy this file to a GPS sub-directory (for example, C:\GPS\LOADER).

The file is available in a compressed format with password protection; Customer Service will provide you with the required password. After copying the file to your computer, it must be decompressed. The syntax for decompression is as follows:

Syntax:

[filename] [password]

where filename is the name of the compressed file (but not including the .EXE extension) and password is the password required to allow decompression

Example:

oem1001 12345678

Awindows-based dialog box is provided for password entry. The self-extracting archive will then generate the following files:

WinLoad.exe

WinLoad utility program

HowTo.txt

Instructions on how to use the WinLoad utility

WhatsNew.txt

Information on the changes made in the firmware since the last revision

XXXX.hex

Firmware version upgrade file, where XXXX = program version level (for

 

example, 1001.hex)

Using the WinLoad Utility

WinLoad is a windows based program used to download firmware to OEMV family cards. The main screen is shown in Figure 8 on Page 46.

Figure 8: Main Screen of WinLoad

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Contents SMART-AG User Manual Proprietary Notice Introduction Table of ContentsPC Utilities Technical Specifications Tables Figures Software License Restrictions You may notSoftware License Warranty SMART-AGStandard Terms and Conditions of Sales Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions FCC Notices Weee Notice Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC and SafetySMART-AG Regulatory Testing RoHS NoticeCustomer Service Oemv Firmware UpgradesForeword CongratulationsConventions Models and Features Chapter IntroductionModel Name Firmware Feature SMART-AG Controller ModelsSMART-AG Setup Chapter Installation and SetupAdditional Equipment Required SMART-AG Connector Pin-Out Simplified SMART-AG SetupPower Supply Requirements Installing the PC UtilitiesMounting Bracket Status Indicators Additional Features and InformationConnecting Data Communications Equipment Mounting the SMART-AGCan Setup SMART-AG LED Status IndicatorsEmulated Radar ER Available can Signals on the SMART-AGNema Standards Chapter Operation Serial Port Default SettingsCommunications with the Receiver Communicating with the Receiver Using CDU Communicating Using a Remote TerminalCommunicating Using a Personal Computer Getting StartedChapter Operation Transmitting and Receiving Corrections Basic Differential Setup DescriptionBase Station Configuration Log port message trigger periodGPS + Glonass Base and Rover Configuration Rover Station ConfigurationRecommended Configuration Configuration Notes Chapter Operation CDU/Convert Installation Chapter PC UtilitiesCDU PC Utilities Chapter Chapter Gdop Chapter Convert Rinex FormatChapter Convert Command Line Switches NovAtel Logs for Rinex ConversionFirmware Upgrades Upgrading Using the Auth CommandUpdating Using the WinLoad Utility Transferring Firmware FilesUsing the WinLoad Utility Open a File to Download Downloading firmware Upgrade Process Complete Appendix a SMART-AG Specifications Dimensions SMART-AG Power/Communications Development kit Cable Colour Signal Name Label SMART-AG Cable PinoutsSMART-AG Mating Connectors Recommended Fuse and Fuse Holders Fuse Recommended Fuse/Fuse HolderSMART-AG Commands in Alphabetical Order Appendix BFreset Freset TargetLOG Abbreviated Ascii SyntaxMessage ID Description Field Name Value Type Detailed Serial Port Identifiers THISPORT31 Radarcfg Mode Description Response ModesReset Appendix C SMART-AG Logs in Alphabetical OrderRadarsignal Position or Velocity Type Type binary Type Ascii DescriptionSolution Status PendingVersion HW & SW Versions and Serial Numbers Component TypeAppendix D Replacement Parts Index Index Log OM-20000123 Rev 2008/12/16