C-Nav2050 Firmware Release Notice Revision: A

Version 5.1.13 Issue Date: 11/5/2009

NCT-2100D GPS Engines Only

C-Nav2050M, C-Nav2050G, and C-Nav2050R

This firmware package will only function in C-Nav2050 receivers containing the NCT-2100D GPS Engines. Receivers equipped with the
older NCT-2000D GPS engine will require the 3.2.10 firmware package. Please refer to the chart below and instructions on page 2 of this
document to determine the receiver’s Digital Card S/N and the appropriate firmware package to install. Alternatively, you may refer to
the receiver’s tag serial number for the appropriate firmware package.

Firmware Digital Card SN GPS Engine Receiver SN

5.1.13 40000 or greater NCT-2100D 5000 or greater

3.2.10 Less than 40000 NCT-2000D Less than 5000

Firmware should only be installed through the receiver’s Com 2. Cycle power on the receiver after completion of the firmware update
process. Do not interrupt or power off the receiver during the firmware update process. Make note of the receiver’s current
configuration, as the firmware update process may reset the receiver’s settings.

Use of Install Utility is recommended for installation of the new receiver firmware. Install Utility is provided with the firmware files.
Instructions are included in this document. Force the Install program to load all versions of firmware including the GPS engine, IOP and
LBM even if not checked by default.

Always install the new firmware with the antenna connected and in an area where the receiver has the ability to track satellites.

StarUtil is not supported with this release of firmware. Use only the latest versions of C-Setup, C-Monitor, and C-NaviGator software.

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Refer to Figure 1 to locate Digital Card S/N with C-Setup and C-Monitor:

 C-Setup/C-Monitor
o Select View -> Receiver Information. A window will appear which displays the Digital Card S/N. A receiver with Digital
Card S/N’s greater than 40000 will require firmware 5.1.13.

Refer to Figure 2 to locate the Digital Card S/N with C-NaviGator:

 C-NaviGator
o Select Menu –> Settings -> C-Nav2050 -> Receiver Information. A receiver with Digital Card S/N’s greater than 40000
will require firmware 5.1.13.

Refer to Figure 3 to locate the Digital Card S/N with StarUtil:

 StarUtil
o Select View -> AE-Version Information. A new tab will appear which displays the Digital Card S/N. A receiver with Digital
Card S/N’s greater than 40000 will require firmware 5.1.13.

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Software Changes/Improvements

C-Nav® P3QC implementation

o Complies with IMO RAIM standards and UKOOA Guidelines for the Use of Differential GPS in Offshore Surveying quality
indicators.

o Added NMEA output messages to support P3QC – PNCTGST, MDE, and GRS.

o Added C-Nav® binary 0x9D output message.

Updated MSAS service region to include northwestern Japan

Corrected RTCM code dynamic base implementation

Corrected an error on binary message 0x9C to report the stated ENUM values for correction Type used

Corrected an error on binary message 0x8C which showed a fixed Time of Week value for each message received when the rover
operates in RTCM 18/19 & 20/21

Improved navigation performance in adverse tracking scenarios

Updated the C-Nav correction satellite location lookup table to reflect the recent satellite and frequency change in the constellation.

Implemented an SBAS geo-fencing feature to reduce the likelihood of applying SBAS corrections to the position solution when the
receiver is not within the defined SBAS Iono grid. This applies to the current active SBAS systems (WAAS, EGNOS, and MSAS)

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Install Utility Firmware Update Instructions

 Download the C-Nav2050 receiver firmware zipped file and extract the contents to a new folder on the hard drive. The following files are
included in the zipped archive and must remain in the same folder. Please note that this firmware package is only applicable for C-
Nav2050 receivers equipped with NCT-2100D GPS engines.

 Install_v1.7.exe – Firmware Update Utility v1.7

 SLv5,1,13.bin – GPS Engine Software v5.1.13
 IOPv3,0.HEX – IOP Software v3.0
 LBM3,8.HEX – L-Band Module Software v3.8
 Install.ini – Initialization file for the software update utility
 C-Nav2050_2100D_v5.1.13_ReleaseNotes_Instructions_RevA.pdf – This Document
 msg0x71.cnu – Factory reset file

 Connect the 6’ Serial Interface Cable (Figure 1) to the C-Nav2050 receiver’s Com 2. Connect the DB-9 end of the
cable directly to the PC.

 Double-click Install_v1_7.exe to execute the Install Utility. Please ensure that the firmware files reside in the same folder as the Install
Utility.

 From the Install utility select Configure

COM Port.

 Select the PC communications port that the receiver is connected to

then select Ok.

 The Install utility will automatically search the baud rates and query the receiver for its current parameters. The Activities window will
indicate when the receiver is connected.

 Now select Install Software. The utility will prompt you to select which software to upgrade. Force
the Install program to install all components (GPS, LBM, and IOP).

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 Now select Install. The firmware will now be updated in three processes, LBM -> IOP -> GPS. Do not interrupt the firmware update as
this may render the receiver unusable. Please allow 20-30 minutes for the firmware update process to complete.

 After all three processes have completed, you will be prompted to manually cycle power on the
receiver. After cycling power on the receiver, select OK and exit the Install Utility. The C-Nav2050
receiver may appear to be unresponsive for 10-15 minutes after the firmware update while
downloading a new almanac.

 The firmware update is now complete.