SLUUCY9 November   2023 BQ76905

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Get Started
  4.   Features
  5.   Applications
  6.   6
  7. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Specification
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  8. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 Before You Begin
    2. 2.2 Required Equipment
    3. 2.3 BQ76905 Circuit Module Use
      1. 2.3.1 Cell Simulator
      2. 2.3.2 Evaluating with Load Current
      3. 2.3.3 Evaluating Charge and Discharge Currents
      4. 2.3.4 Evaluating with Simulated Current
      5. 2.3.5 Reducing the Cell Count
      6. 2.3.6 Connecting Cells
      7. 2.3.7 Connecting to a Host
      8. 2.3.8 Hardware Configuration
        1. 2.3.8.1 Configuration Jumpers
      9. 2.3.9 Configuration Register Programming
  9. 3Quick Start Guide
  10. 4Software
    1. 4.1 Battery Management Studio Software
      1. 4.1.1 System Requirements
      2. 4.1.2 Installing BQStudio
      3. 4.1.3 BQ76905 bqz File Installation
      4. 4.1.4 BQStudio Operation and Registers View
      5. 4.1.5 Commands
      6. 4.1.6 Data Memory
        1. 4.1.6.1 Entering, Saving, and Loading Configuration
      7. 4.1.7 Command Sequences
  11. 5Hardware Design Files
    1. 5.1 Schematic
    2. 5.2 Board Layout
    3. 5.3 Bill of Materials
  12. 6Additional Information
    1.     Trademarks

4.1.2 Installing BQStudio

Find the latest software version in the software section of the product folder http://www.ti.com/tool/BQSTUDIO or search from ti.com. There are multiple versions available, but the BQSTUDIO-TEST version needs to be the version used with the BQ76905 EVM. Check periodically for software updates. Use the following steps to install the BQStudio software:

  1. Uninstall older versions of BQStudio software. After uninstalling, delete the BatteryManagementStudio program directory.
  2. Copy the archive file to a directory of your choice, extract all files and run the Battery Management Studio-xxxxxx-Setup.exe application.
  3. Follow the instructions and make selections as required on the setup windows selecting Next, as required. TI recommends installing the software in the default location.
  4. On the last window select option check-boxes desired and Finish to complete the BQStudio software installation.