MODEL

Switches to a previously authorized model

Platform:

OEM719, OEM729, OEM7500, OEM7600, OEM7700, OEM7720, PwrPak7, CPT7, CPT7700, SMART7, SMART2

Software models determine which receiver features are authorized for use (see Receiver Features: Authorization and Subscriptions).

 

Firmware 7.09.06.

The MODEL command is used to switch the receiver between software models previously added through a dispatch message (see DISPATCHSET command) or with the AUTH command. The available models are listed in the VALIDMODELS log.

The MODEL command saves the specified model as the selected permanent model and immediately resets the receiver. The specified model is applied on all subsequent starts. The selected permanent model applies outside subscription service periods, as shown in the DISPATCHSCHEDULE log, but is routinely replaced by the model specified by a service period.

The DISPATCHSCHEDULE log shows both the selected permanent model (applied when no service periods are active) and the active model. The VERSION log shows the active model (which may differ from the selected permanent model). Use the AUTHCODES log to output a list of the auth-codes present on the receiver.

 

Firmware 7.09.06.
Using the MODEL command (or AUTH ADD) during an active service period will override the model and receiver features specified by the service period for the duration of that service period (see the DISPATCHSCHEDULE receiver features field). This may interfere with or even disable the subscribed service products. Use only if you understand the consequences.

Use MODEL SERVICEPERIOD to revert to the service period receiver features. The specified model will remain the selected permanent model for use when no service period is active.

 

Firmware previous to 7.09.06

The MODEL command is used to switch the receiver between software models previously added with the AUTH command. The available models are listed in the VALIDMODELS log.

The MODEL command saves the specified model as the selected permanent model and immediately resets the receiver. The specified model is applied on all subsequent starts.

The VERSION log shows the active model (which may differ from the selected permanent model). Use the AUTHCODES log to output a list of the auth-codes present on the receiver.

 

Firmware 7.10.00

The MODEL command is used to switch the receiver between software models previously added with the AUTH command. The available models are listed in the VALIDMODELS log.

The MODEL command saves the specified model as the selected permanent model and immediately resets the receiver. The specified model is applied on all subsequent starts.

The VERSION log shows the active model (which may differ from the selected permanent model). Use the AUTHCODES log to output a list of the auth-codes present on the receiver.

The MODEL command is used to switch the receiver between software models previously added with the AUTH command. The available models are listed in the VALIDMODELS log.

The MODEL command saves the specified model as the selected permanent model and immediately resets the receiver. The specified model is applied on all subsequent starts.

The VERSION log shows the active model (which may differ from the selected permanent model). Use the AUTHCODES log to output a list of the auth-codes present on the receiver.

If the MODEL command is used to switch to an expired model, the receiver will reset and enter into an error state. Switch to a valid model to continue.

Message ID: 22

Abbreviated ASCII syntax:

MODEL model

Input example:

MODEL DDNRNNTBN

MODEL SERVICEPERIOD

NovAtel uses the term models to refer to and control different levels of functionality in the receiver firmware. For example, a receiver may be purchased with an L1 only capability and be easily upgraded at a later time to a more feature intensive model, like L1/L2 dual-frequency. All that is required to upgrade is an authorization code for the higher model and the AUTH command. Reloading the firmware or returning the receiver for service to upgrade the model is not required. Upgrades are available from novatel.com/support.

Field

Field type

ASCII value

Binary value

Description

Format

Binary bytes

Binary offset

1

Command header

-

-

MODEL header

This field contains the command name for abbreviated ASCII or the message header for ASCII or Binary.

-

H

0

2

model

Max 16 character null-terminated string (including the null)

Firmware 7.09.06
Name of the Model to set as the selected permanent model, or SERVICEPERIOD.
Use SERVICEPERIOD to revert to the service period model.
MODEL SERVICEPERIOD is rejected with a RESPONSE_NO_CURRENT_DISPATCH_SERVICE_PERIOD response code if no service period is current.

Firmware previous to 7.09.06
Name of the Model to set as the selected permanent model.

Firmware 7.10.00
Name of the Model to set as the selected permanent model.

Name of the Model to set as the selected permanent model.

String

[max 16]

Variable1

H