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NovAtel Firmware and Software Chapter 6
SPAN-IGM User Manual Rev 2 51
6.5 Upgrading 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 authorization code assigned by NovAtel Customer Support
.
The upgrade can be performed directly through the NovAtel Connect command line or from any other
communications program.
6.5.1 Upgrade Procedure
1. Power up the receiver and establish communications (refer to the SPAN-IGM Quick Start Guide for
instructions).
2. Issue the LOG VERSION command to verify the current model, firmware version and serial number
(refer to Authorization Code on page 46 for instructions on obtaining).
3. Issue the AUTH command, followed by the authorization code and model type (refer to Authorization
Code on page 46 for details on obtaining any authorization code). The syntax is as follows:
auth <your auth-code here>
where auth is a command that enables model upgrades and auth-code is the upgrade
authorization code, expressed as follows:
XXXXXX,XXXXXX,XXXXXX,XXXXXX,XXXXXX,MODEL,EXPDATE
where:
• Each X character is a case-insensitive ASCII character.
• The MODEL string is a maximum of 15 characters long and represents the model enabled by the
authorization code.
• The EXPDATE string is the authorization code’s expiry date, in YYMMDD format
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.
Refer to Types of Firmware Files on page 47 for details on updating versus upgrading.