48 SPAN-IGM User Manual Rev 2
Chapter 6 NovAtel Firmware and Software
6.3.2 Using the WinLoad Utility
If opening WinLoad for the first time, ensure the file and communications settings are correct.
6.3.2.1 Open a File to Download
Select File | Open. Navigate to the file to open (Figure 12, WinLoad Open Window).
Figure 12: WinLoad Open Window
When a file is selected, the filename appears in the main WinLoad display area and in the title bar
(Figure 13, Open File in WinLoad).
Figure 13: Open File in WinLoad
6.3.2.2 Communications Settings
To set the communications port and baud rate, select Settings | COM Settings. Choose the computer port
to use from the Com Port drop down list and the baud rate from the Download Baudrate drop down list.
Set the baud rate as high as possible (the default of 115200 and is preferred if a higher baud rate is not
available).
Figure 14: COM Port Setup
6.3.2.3 Downloading Firmware
1. Select the file to download according to Open a File to Download on page 48.
2. Ensure the file path and name are displayed in main display area (see Figure 13, Open File in
WinLoad on page 48).
3. Click Write Flash to download the firmware.
4. When Searching for card appears in the main display, power cycle the receiver.