NovAtel Firmware and Software
Chapter 8
OEM6 Family Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 12
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8.2
Authorization Code
An authorization code, commonly known as an auth-code, is required to upgrade an OEM6 family receiver.
Auth-codes are obtained by contacting
. 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:
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-
Upgrading Using the AUTH Command
To upgrade to a new model with a new firmware version, the new firmware needs to be loaded into the OEM6
receiver. Refer to
Updating or Upgrading Using the WinLoad Utility
on page 104 for use instructions or to
Updating Using SoftLoad Commands
There are two types of auth-codes:
•
Standard auth-codes, which are tied to a model, serial number and firmware version
•
Signature auth-codes, which are tied only to a model and serial number
When upgrading to a new version of firmware, the Standard auth-code for the old version of firmware will not
work with the new version of firmware. Therefore, a new auth-code is required for each receiver that is
upgraded.
However, Signature auth-codes work with any signed firmware image. Therefore, if a receiver has a
Signature auth-code for the old version of firmware, that same auth-code will work for the new version of
firmware, provided both images are digitally signed by NovAtel.
Signature auth-codes require firmware version OEM060200RN0000 (6.200) or later and boot code version
OEM060100RB0000 (6.100) or later.
Signed firmware images are distributed in *.shex files, while unsigned firmware images are distributed in
*.hex files.
Temporary auth-codes may be provided by NovAtel for evaluation purposes. Once the trial period has
expired, a new auth-code will need to be obtained from NovAtel Customer Support (
).
The new download package includes a signed firmware file type that uses an extension designated as
“.shex” (example OEM060200RN0000.shex), as well as the latest WinLoad utility and What’s New file
containing firmware update change details.
Prior to firmware version OEM060200RN0000, authorization codes depended on the software
model, the firmware version and the serial number of the receiver. The authorization code
changed if any of the three items changed. This is no longer the case, they are now no longer
dependent on firmware version.
GPSCARD “D2LR0RTTRA” “BFN11230026” “OEM628-1.00” “OEM060300RN0000”
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