Novatel OM-20000149 User Manual
NovAtel Firmware and Software
Chapter 5
AG-STAR User Manual Rev 2
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AG-STAR Application Software
The AG-STAR receiver has two types of software loaded, the OEM6 firmware and the AG-STAR Application
Software. The OEM6 firmware provides the features that are common to all OEM6 receivers. The Application
Software provides the special features available on the AG-STAR.
Software. The OEM6 firmware provides the features that are common to all OEM6 receivers. The Application
Software provides the special features available on the AG-STAR.
The Application Software is available from the NovAtel website at
firmware. An authorization code is not required for Application Software updates.
5.3.2
Using the WinLoad Utility
If opening WinLoad for the first time, ensure the file and communications settings are correct.
5.3.2.1
Open a File to Download
Select File |Open. Navigate to the file to open (Figure 21).
Figure 21: WinLoad’s Open Window
When a file is selected, the filename appears in the main WinLoad display area and in the title bar
(Figure 22).
(Figure 22).
Figure 22: Open File in WinLoad
5.3.2.2
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).
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).