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5.5Upgrading Using the AUTH Command
The AUTH command authorizes the enabling (unlocking) of model features. The AUTH command is used to upgrade a new OEM6 family model, available with the same firmware version as the current model. This command only functions with a valid
The upgrade can be performed directly through the NovAtel Connect command line or from any other communications program.
Refer to Types of Firmware Files on page 43 for details on updating versus upgrading.
5.5.1Upgrade Procedure
1.Power up the receiver and establish communications (refer to the
2.Issue the LOG VERSION command to verify the current model, firmware version and serial number (refer to Authorization Code on page 42 for instructions on obtaining).
3.Issue the AUTH command, followed by the
auth <your auth-code here>
where auth is a command that enables model upgrades and
XXXXXX,XXXXXX,XXXXXX,XXXXXX,XXXXXX,MODEL,EXPDATE
where:
•Each X character is a
•The MODEL string is a maximum of 15 characters long and represents the model enabled by the
•The EXPDATE string is the
Example:
auth 7WBMBK,887CB6,K5J3FH,5DF5P2,42PW8G,D1SB0GTT0,121211
When the AUTH command is executed, the receiver reboots. Issuing the LOG VERSION command confirms the new upgrade model type and firmware version number.
If communicating using NovAtel Connect, the communication path must be closed and reopened using the Device menu.
5.6Key Firmware Commands
Refer to the for OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual
auth
log Version reset softloadsrec
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