Novatel OM-20000122 user manual Authorization Code, Model Upgrades

Chapter 5 NovAtel Firmware and Software

5.1.2Model Upgrades

Model upgrades enable purchased receiver features.

Contact a local NovAtel dealer to assist in selecting the upgrade options that best suit your GNSS needs at www.novatel.com/where-to-buy. Contact NovAtel Customer Support www.novatel.com/support/ or email support@novatel.com directly to request a temporary upgrade authorization code for trial purposes.

The receiver stores the firmware in Non-Volatile Memory (NVM), which allows model upgrades to be performed without returning the receiver to the dealer. Model upgrades can be applied to the receiver with an authorization code and the AUTH command.

5.2Authorization Code

An authorization code, commonly known as an auth-code, is required to upgrade and possibly update a SPAN-CPT. Auth-codes are obtained by contacting NovAtel Customer Support. Upon contact, NovAtel Customer Support requires:

•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:

ENTER		MODEL	SERIAL				FIRMWARE
	GPSCARD	NUMBER	NUMBER	“OEM628-1.00”			VERSION
		“D2LR0RTTRA”	“BFN11230026”		“OEM060200RN0000”
					PRODUCT			RELEASE
					FAMILY			INDICATOR
						FIRMWARE
							NUMBER

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 (if required), as outlined in Updating or Upgrading Using the WinLoad Utility on page 43.

To upgrade to a new model with a higher firmware version, the new firmware .HEX file needs to be loaded into the receiver using the WinLoad utility program. WinLoad and the firmware .HEX files can be found at www.novatel.com/support/firmware-downloads. Refer to Updating or Upgrading Using the WinLoad Utility on page 43 for use instructions.

Firmware version OEM060200RN0000 (also known as firmware version 6.200) and later contain the Firmware Signature feature. This firmware feature removes the authorization code dependency on the firmware version and eliminates the need to obtain an auth-code when downloading the latest version of signed firmware.

If updating from a version before 6.200 to a signed 6.200 version, an authorization code is required. Auth-codes not required when loading signed firmware.

In version OEM060200RN0000, the receiver serial number and the software model are built into the signature in the firmware file. Once the 6.200 signed firmware is installed with a signature auth-code, future firmware updates no longer require a new unique auth-code.

An authorization code is still required if the software model changes for temporary trial upgrades or purchased permanent upgrades.

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