Chapter 11 NovAtel Firmware
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11.6 Updating the Firmware Using Setup & Monitor (Web)
To use NovAtel Setup & Monitor (Web) to update the receiver firmware, the receiver must be connected to the
receiver using an Ethernet connection.
To update the firmware on the receiver:
1. Obtain the new firmware file.
See
on page 142 for information about obtaining the latest version of
receiver firmware.
Copy the firmware file to the device's local drive before uploading.
2. Connect the receiver to a computer using an Ethernet connection.
3. Open a web browser and enter the IP address assigned to the receiver.
The Setup & Monitor (Web) Home page appears.
4. Click the Menu icon and select
Update
.
5. Click the
Select File
button
6. Navigate to the folder in which the new software to load is stored and select the software file.
7. Click the
Apply
button.
After the new software is loaded, the receiver will restart.
11.7 Updating Using SoftLoad Commands
Firmware can be updated on a running receiver using a process called SoftLoad. Any available
communication ports on the receiver (COM, USB, ICOM) can be used. The SoftLoad process is made up of a
set of commands and logs that are used to send new firmware data to a receiver and check the progress of the
update.
Use SoftLoad if automated loading is desired or if the receiver does not have access to tools such as NovAtel
Application Suite, Setup & Monitor (Web), WinLoad (serial connection only), NovAtel Connect or WebUI to
load firmware.
The receiver stops tracking GNSS satellites during the SoftLoad process. Do not attempt to SoftLoad when
GNSS satellite tracking on the unit is required. If the unit is connected to the NovAtel Connect utility, only the
Console and ASCII Message windows may remain open in the Connect Utility.
11.7.1 Implementing SoftLoad
To implement the SoftLoad process, you can either:
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Use SoftLoad Customer Support utilities:
You can use NovAtel developed utilities to upgrade firmware. This method is easier to implement than self-
implementing Softload. This method is preferable for Linux users, who cannot use other NovAtel utilities
easily. For more information suitability and implementation, refer to
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Self-Implement the SoftLoad process:
You can develop the process on your own, including processing the S-Records, converting them to
NovAtel format commands, and Sending Firmware Data. This method is suitable for users with deeply
