bq2060AEVM-001 and

bq2060AEVM-002
SBS 1.1 Battery Management Solution
Evaluation Module
December 2003 High Performance Analog
Users Guide
SLUU179
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EVM WARNINGS AND RESTRICTIONS
It is important to operate this EVM within the input voltage range of 3 V and 25 V, with a
maximum voltage drop across the sense resistor of 250 mV (1W power dissipation).
Exceeding the specified input range may cause unexpected operation and/or irreversible
damage to the EVM. If there are questions concerning the input range, please contact a TI
field representative prior to connecting the input power.
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possible permanent damage to the EVM. Please consult the EVM Users Guide prior to
connecting any load to the EVM output. If there is uncertainty as to the load specification,
please contact a TI field representative.
During normal operation, some circuit components may have case temperatures greater than
60C. The EVM is designed to operate properly with certain components above 60C as long
as the input and output ranges are maintained. These components include but are not limited
to linear regulators, switching transistors, pass transistors, and current sense resistors. These
types of devices can be identified using the EVM schematic located in the EVM Users Guide.
When placing measurement probes near these devices during operation, please be aware
that these devices may be very warm to the touch.
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How to Use This Manual
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Preface
Read This First
About This Manual
This users guide describes the characteristics and operation of the
bq2060AEVM-001 and bq2060AEVM-002 evaluation module. The EVM is
used to evaluate the bq2060A battery management system. A complete circuit
description, operating procedures, and bill of materials are included. The EVM
schematic is appended to the users guide PDF.
How to Use This Manual
This document contains the following chapters:
- Chapter 1Introduction
- Chapter 2bq2060A-Based Circuit Module
- Chapter 3Circuit Module Physical Layout
- Chapter 4EVM Hardware and Software Setup
- Chapter 5Operation
FCC Warning
This equipment is intended for use in a laboratory test environment only. It gen-
erates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and has not been tested
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against radio frequency interference. Operation of this equipment in other en-
vironments may cause interference with radio communications, in which case
the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may
be required to correct this interference.
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Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 Overview 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 Features 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 Kit Contents 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 Ordering Information 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 bq2060A-Based Circuit Module 2-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1 Pin Descriptions 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 bq2060A Cirduit Module Bill of Materials 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 bq2060A Cirduit Module Performance Specification Summary 2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Circuit Module Physical Layouts 3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1 Board Layout 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 EVM Hardware and Software Setup 4-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 Software Installation 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 Hardware Connection 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.1 Connecting the bq2060A Circuit Module to a Battery Pack 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.2 PC Interface Connection 4-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Operation 5-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1 Starting the Program 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2 Extended Data Screen 5-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3 Data Logging 5-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4 Setting Programmable bq2060A Options 5-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.5 Calibration of a bq2060A Based Module Using the EV2200-60 Software 5-10 . . . . . . . . . .
5.6 Direct Access Communication 5-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.7 Schematic Appended to the PDF document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents
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Figures
31 bq2060AEVM-00X Layout 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41 bq2060A Circuit Module Connection to LION Cells and System Load/Charger 4-3 . . . . . . . .
42 bq2060A Circuit Module Connection to NiMH Cells and System Load/Charger 4-4 . . . . . . . .
51 SBS Data Screen 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52 SBS Data ScreenStatic Data Window 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
53 SBS Extended Data Screen 5-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54 LION EEPROM Data Screen 5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55 NiMH EEPROM Data Screen 5-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
56 Read EEPROM Values Screen 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
57 EEPROM Values to be Written Screen 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
58 EEPROM Data Screenbq2060A Module Calibration Locations 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
59 VFC Offset Screen 5-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
510 3 Cell LION Calibration Screen 5-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
511 Pro Screen 5-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tables
11 Ordering Information 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 SLUP023-00X Bill of Materials 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Performance Specification Summary 2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41 Circuit Module to EV2200 Connections 4-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42 Circuit Module EEPROM Connector to EV2200 Connections 4-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
51 Example Log File 5-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1 Introduction

Introduction
This EVM is a complete evaluation system for the bq2060A battery
management system. The bq2060A is backwards compatible with the
bq2060. New features in the bq2060A can be accessed from the EEPROM
screen in the EV2200-60 software.
For this document bq2060AEVM-00X is used for both the bq2060AEVM-001
and the bq2060AEVM-002.
Topic Page
1.1 Overview 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 Features 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 Kit Contents 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 Ordering Information 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1
Overview
1-2
1.1 Overview
The EVM includes one bq2060A circuit module, a current sense resistor, a
thermistor, an EV2200 PC interface board for gas gauge interface, a PC serial
cable, and an EEPROM connector. The latest windows based EV2200-60 PC
software can be downloaded from the TI web site. The circuit module includes
one bq2060A IC and all other onboard components necessary to monitor and
predict capacity of Li-Ion or Li-Polymer (bq2060AEVM-001) or NiMH
(bq2060AEVM-002) cells. Protection for Li-Ion or Li-Polymer cells is not in-
cluded on this module. The circuit module connects directly across the cells
in a battery. With the EV2200 interface board and software, the user can read
the bq2060A data registers, program the chipset for different pack configura-
tions, log cycling data for further evaluation and evaluate the overall functional-
ity of the bq2060A solution under different charge and discharge conditions.
1.2 Features
- Complete evaluation system for the bq2060A SBS 1.1 compliant
advanced gas gauge
- Populated circuit module for quick setup
- PC software and interface board for easy evaluation
- Software that allows data-logging for system analysis
1.3 Kit Contents
- bq2060A circuit module
- EEPROM Interface connector with wires
- Sense resistor
- EV2200 PC interface board
- PC serial cable
- Set of support documentation
- Set of evaluation software disks entitled EV2200-60
To download the latest EVM software:
1) Go to [Link]
2) Search for bq2060A, and open the product folder.
3) Click on | Development Tools |
4) Click the appropriate EVM (LION001 or NiMH002) and download the
EV2200-60 software under the Contents section.
5) You will find software and hardware setup guidelines in Chapter 5 of this
document.
1.4 Ordering Information
Table 11. Ordering Information
EVM Part Number Chemistry Configuration Capacity
bq2060AEVM001 Li-Ion 3 or 4 cell 800 mAH to
32000 mAH
bq2060AEVM002 NIMH 10 cell 800 mAH to
32000 mAH
2-1 bq2060A-Based Circuit Module

bq2060A-Based Circuit Module
The bq2060A-based circuit module includes all components required for a
complete battery management solution. It includes the bq2060A gas gauge
IC, 24LC01 EEPROM and other components to accurately predict and monitor
capacity of NiMH, Li-Ion, and Li-Polymer cells.
Contacts on the circuit module provide direct connection to the cells (BAT, 1P,
2P, 3P, BAT+) and the serial communications port (SMBC, SMBC). The
system load and charger connect across PACK+ and PACK.
The SAFE output reflects the state of the safety output from the bq2060A and
has extra ESD protection just for evaluation purposes.
Topic Page
2.1 Pin Descriptions 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 bq2060A Circuit Module Bill of Materials 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 bq2060A Circuit Module Performance Specification Summary 2-3 . . . .
Chapter 2
Pin Descriptions
2-2
2.1 Pin Descriptions
BAT Negative connection of first (bottom) cell
1P Positive connection of first (bottom) cell
2P Positive connection of second cell
3P Positive connection of third cell
4P Positive connection of fourth (top) cell
SMBC Serial communication port clock
SMBD Serial communication data port
SAFE bq2060A safety output
PACK Pack negative terminal
VSS Pack negative terminal
PACK+ Pack positive terminal. Used by bq2060A to derive VCC.
2.2 bq2060A Circuit Module Bill of Materials
Table 21 lists materials required for the bq2060A circuit module.
Table 21. SLUP023-00X Bill of Materials
Count
001 002
RefDes Description Size Part Number MFG
10 10 C1, C11, C3,
C4, C5, C6,
C7, C8, C9,
C10
Capacitor, ceramic, 0.1 F, X7R, 25
V
603 VJ0603Y104KXXX Vishay
1 1 C2 Capacitor, ceramic, 0.001 F, X7R,
25 V
603 VJ0603Y102KXXX Vishay
4 4 D1, D2, D3,
D4
Diode, LED, green, Gullwing SMT
Gullwing
LN1371G Panasonic
1 1 D5 Diode, dual SOT23 BAV99 Zetex
3 3 D6, D7, D8 Diode, Zener, 5.6 V SOT23 BZX84C5V6 On Semi
1 1 Q1 Transistor, JFET, N-channel SOT23 SST113 Vishay
Siliconix
1 1 Q2 Transistor, NPN SOT23 MMBT3904 On Semi
1 1 Q3 Transistor, NChannel, 2N7002,
SOT23
SOT23 2N7002 Zetex
9 9 R1, R15, R18,
R19, R20,
R21, R22,
R23, R34
Resistor, chip, 100 kW, 5% 603 CRCW0603104J Vishay
1 1 R13 Resistor, chip, 10 MW, 5% 603 CRCW0603106J Vishay
3 3 R14, R24,
R25
Resistor, Chip, 1.5 MW, 5% 603 CRCW0603155J Vishay
3 3 R17, R2, R3 Resistor, chip, 10 kW, 5% 603 CRCW0603103J Vishay
2 2 R26, R27 Resistor, chip, 698 kW, 1% 603 CRCW06036983F Vishay
1 1 R29 Resistor, chip, 0.03 W, 2%, 1W 2512 WSL2512.03 1% Vishay
1 0 R30 Resistor, chip, 178 kW 1% 603 CRCW06031783F Vishay
bq2060A Circuit Module Performance Specification Summary
2-3 bq2060A-Based Circuit Module
Table 31. SLUP023-00X Bill of Materials (Continued)
Count
001 002
RefDes Description Size Part Number MFG
1 1 R31 Resistor, chip, 267 kW 1% 805 CRCW08052673F Vishay
1 1 R32 Resistor, chip, 806 kW 1% 603 CRCW06038063F Vishay
1 1 R36 Resistor, chip, 1 kW, 5% 603 CRCW0603102J Vishay
6 6 R6, R7, R33,
R35, R4, R5
Resistor, chip, 100 W, 5% 603 CRCW0603101J Vishay
4 4 R8, R9, R10,
R12
Resistor, chip, 330 W, 5% 603 CRCW0603331J Vishay
1 1 S1 Switch, momentary, push button,
EVQPLHA
SMT EVQPLHA15 Panasonic
1 1 TH1 Thermistor Radial 103AT2 Semitec
1 1 U1 IC, gas gauge 28PSSOP bq2060AE619DBQ Texas
Instruments
1 1 U2 IC, EEPROM, 128 byte SOT235 24LC01BI/OT Micro Chip,
Atmel
1 1 J1 Connector, header, right angle,
male, 4 pin, 0.100 inch centers
22122044 Molex
1 1 J1 mate Connector, female,
0.100 inch centers
22013047 Molex
4 4 N/A Terminals, crimp, tin 08500114 Molex
1 1 N/A Wire, insulated 22 Awg, red,
8 inches (VCC)
Any Any
1 1 N/A Wire, insulated 22 Awg, white, 8
inches (SMBC)
Any Any
1 1 N/A Wire, insulated 22 Awg, black, 8
Inches (GND)
Any Any
1 1 N/A Wire, insulated 22 Awg, brown,
8 inches (SMBD)
Any Any
1 1 TB1 Terminal block, 0.200mil centers,
4 position, 90 degree
ED120/4DS On Shore
Technology
1 1 TB2 Terminal block, 0.200mil centers,
6 position, 90 degree
ED120/6DS On Shore
Technology
2.3 bq2060A Circuit Module Performance Specification Summary
Table 22 gives the performance specifications of the circuit.
Table 22. Performance Specification Summary
Specification Min Typ Max Units
Input voltage Pack+ to Pack 3.0 25 V
Charge and Discharge Current See Note A
Note: Maximum currents are determined by the value of the sense resistor used. Do not exceed
250 mV across sense resistor. For the supplied sense resistor do not exceed 1 Watt.
2-4
3-1 Circuit Module Physical Layouts

Circuit Module Physical Layouts
This chapter contains the board layout and assembly drawings for the
bq2060A circuit module.
Topic Page
3.1 Board Layout 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3
Board Layout
3-2
3.1 Board Layout
Figure 31 shows the dimensions, PCB layers, and assembly drawing for the
bq2060A module.
Figure 31. bq2060AEVM-00X Layout
4-1 EVM Hardware and Software Setup

EVM Hardware and Software Setup
This section describes how to install the bq2060AEVM-00X PC software and
how to connect the different components of the EVM.
Topic Page
4.1 Software Installation 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 Hardware Connection 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4
Software Installation
4-2
4.1 Software Installation
Follow these steps to install the EV2200-60 software from the included disks:
1) Insert disk 1 into a 3 1/2 inch floppy drive.
2) Select the 3 1/2 inch drive using My Computer or File Manager.
3) Double-click on the [Link] icon.
4) The setup program prompts for the remaining disks and installs a
Windows application group.
Follow these steps to install the latest EV2200-60 software downloaded from
the TI website: [Link]
1) Unzip the self-extracting EXE file to a temporary directory.
2) Double-click on the [Link] icon.
3) Follow the onscreen instructions and the setup program will install a
Windows application group.
4.2 Hardware Connection
The four hardware components of the bq2060AEVM-00X are: the bq2060A
circuit module, the EEPROM interface connector, the EV2200 PC interface
board, and the PC.
4.2.1 Connecting the bq2060A Circuit Module to a Battery Pack
Figure 41 and Figure 42 show how to connect the bq2060A circuit module
to the cells and system load/charger. Connect the cells in the following order.
NOTE: The cell terminal connections not listed below should remain open.
- 4-Cell LION Pack:
J Connect the PACK+ terminal to the Cell4P terminal on the
bq2060AEVM-00X module.
J Connect the BAT terminal to the negative side of the bottom (first)
cell.
J Connect the Cell4P terminal to the positive side of the top (fourth) cell.
J Connect the Cell1 terminal to the positive side of the first cell.
J Connect the Cell2 terminal to the positive side of the second cell.
J Connect the Cell3 terminal to the positive side of the third cell.
- 3-Cell LION Pack:
J Connect the PACK+ terminal to the Cell3P terminal on the
bq2060AEVM-00X module.
J Connect the BAT terminal to the negative side of the bottom (first)
cell.
J Connect the Cell3P terminal to the positive side of the top (third) cell.
J Connect the Cell1 terminal to the positive side of the first cell.
J Connect the Cell2 terminal to the positive side of the second cell.
Hardware Connection
4-3 EVM Hardware and Software Setup
- 2-Cell LION Pack:
J Connect the PACK+ terminal to the Cell2P terminal on the
bq2060AEVM-00X module.
J Connect the BAT terminal to the negative side of the bottom (first)
cell.
J Connect the Cell2P terminal to the positive side of the top (second)
cell.
J Connect the Cell1 terminal to the positive side of the first cell.
- No Individual Cell Voltage Monitoring/NiMH:
J Connect the PACK+ terminal to the Cell4P terminal on the
bq2060AEVM-00X module.
J Connect the BAT terminal to the negative side of the bottom (first)
cell.
J Connect the Cell4P terminal to the positive side of the top cell.
Figure 41. bq2060A Circuit Module Connection to LION Cells and System Load/Charger
Optional
to SMBD/HDQ1
to SMBC/HDQ2
to VSS
EV2200
Bottom Cell
E2 VCC
VSS
SDA
SCL
Load/
Charger
Top Cell
Hardware Connection
4-4
Figure 42. bq2060A Circuit Module Connection to NiMH Cells and System Load/Charger
Optional
to SMBD/HDQ1
to SMBC/HDQ2
to VSS
EV2200
Bottom Cell
E2 VCC
VSS
SDA
SCL
Load/
Charger
Top Cell
4.2.2 PC Interface Connection
The following steps configure the hardware for interface to the PC:
1) Connect the bq2060A-based smart battery (bq2060AEVM-00X) to the
EV2200 using wire leads as listed in Table 41.
Table 41. Circuit Module to EV2200 Connections
bq2060AEVM00X EV2200
SMBD SMBD/HDQ1
SMBC SMBC/HDQ2
PACK VSS
2) Connect the EEPROM connector to the bq2060AEVM-00X and the wire
leads of the EEPROM connector to the EV2200 as listed in Table 42.
Table 42. Circuit Module EEPROM Connector to EV2200 Connections
bq2060AEVM00X EV2200
VCC E2 VCC
EEPROM data SDA
EEPROM clock SCL
VSS VSS
3) Connect the PC serial cable to the EV2200 and the PC COM port.
The bq2060AEVM-00X is now set up for operation.
5-1 Operation

Operation
This chapter details the operation of the EV2200-60 software.
Topic Page
5.1 Starting the Program 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2 Extended Data Screen 5-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3 Data Logging 5-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4 Setting Programmable bq2060A Options 5-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.5 Calibration of a bq2060A Based Module Using the EV2200-60
Software 5-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.6 Direct Access Communication 5-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.7 Schematic 5-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 5
Starting the Program
5-2
5.1 Starting the Program
Run EV220060 from the Start | Programs | Texas Instruments | EV220060
menu sequence. The SBS Data screen appears. Data begins to populate the
fields on the screen as the indicator scans (e.g., Remaining Capacity is
highlighted in Figure 51). To disable the scan feature, select | Options | Poll
BQ Registers | Stop |.
Figure 51. SBS Data Screen
Starting the Program
5-3 Operation
This screen shows the SBS data set along with additional Static data which is
shown in a box in the bottom right quadrant. By clicking on the Read button,
the box changes to show the static data from the bq2060A (see Figure 52).
Figure 52. SBS Data ScreenStatic Data Window
Extended Data Screen
5-4
5.2 Extended Data Screen
The SBS Extended Data Screen has two frames. The first frame contains the
SBS Extended data that continues scanning from the bq2060A Data Screen.
The second frame is for high speed scanning up to 7 SBS data values. When
the | Start Quick Scan | button is clicked, these scans take precedence over
all other scanning to get the highest update rate possible.
Figure 53. SBS Extended Data Screen
Data Logging
5-5 Operation
5.3 Data Logging
SBS Data can be logged for further evaluation by using the File | Start Data
Log menu options. Then enter the desired file name and click on | SAVE |. A
window appears asking for the desired log interval. Select a desired interval
and click | CLOSE |. An example of a data log file is shown in Table 51. To
stop the data log, follow the same sequence. The log file can be customized
by clicking on the check box (in the Log column) next to the data fields on the
bq2060A Data and Extended screens. All the data fields that are checked are
recorded in the log file. It is important to select the desired data fields prior to
starting a log because check-box updates made after logging starts are
ignored.
Table 51. Example Log File
Elapsed
Time(s)
Temperature Voltage Current Max Error Remaining
Capacity
Full Charge
Capacity
2 296.3 10797 0 100 2025 4050
5 296.3 10791 0 100 2025 4050
8 296.3 10800 0 100 2025 4050
10 296.3 10799 0 100 2025 4050
13 296.3 10800 0 100 2025 4050
15 296.3 10802 0 100 2025 4050
18 296.3 10793 0 100 2025 4050
21 296.3 10792 0 100 2025 4050
23 296.3 10794 0 100 2025 4050
26 296.4 10798 0 100 2025 4050
29 296.4 10797 0 100 2025 4050
32 296.4 10791 0 100 2025 4050
34 296.3 10797 0 100 2025 4050
37 296.3 10794 0 100 2025 4050
39 296.3 10797 0 100 2025 4050
42 296.3 10793 0 100 2025 4050
44 296.3 10795 0 100 2025 4050
47 296.3 10791 0 100 2025 4050
5.4 Setting Programmable bq2060A Options
The EEPROM on the EVM is configured as an example LION battery for the
bq2060AEVM-001 and for an example Nickel battery for the
bq2060AEVM-002 on delivery. The bq2060A includes 3 new EEPROM
locations that are not in the bq2060. They are: EDV TC factor, Misc Options,
and Safety Over Temperature. The bq2060A is backwards compatible with the
bq2060. Special attention should be paid to make sure the settings are
correctly changed for the pack, and application with which the bq2060A
solution is being evaluated. Do this prior to calibrating the module, described
in the following section. The bq2060A must be reset after changing EEPROM
Setting Programmable bq2060A Options
5-6
data or calibration for the changes to take effect. To reset the bq2060A click
| Options | Initialize Device |.
EEPROM data cannot be accessed on a sealed bq2060A (Pack Configuration
bit 6 is set). To unseal the pack, connect the EEPROM connector, and click |
Options | Unlock Device |. Be sure to remove power from the device and
reapply to finish the unsealing procedure. To reseal the part, click | Options
| Seal | bq2060A |. Then reset the bq2060A by clicking | Options | Initialize
Device |.
IMPORTANT:
The correct setting of these options is essential to get the best performance.
The settings can be configured using the EEPROM Data Screen.
Figure 54. LION EEPROM Data Screen
Setting Programmable bq2060A Options
5-7 Operation
Figure 55. NiMH EEPROM Data Screen
To read all the data from the bq2060A EEPROM click on | Read |. To write to
a selected location, click on the desired location, type in the desired data, and
press the ENTER key. After a moment, the next location is highlighted. The
entire EEPROM can be written this way.
The EEPROM configuration data can be saved to a file by selecting | File |
Store EEPROM | and entering a file name. An EEPROM file can also be
retrieved in this way and written to the bq2060A using the | Write | button.
To read the raw Hex data in the EEPROM, click on | Read EEPROM
Contents |. This reads the entire EEPROM contents and displays it in a new
window.
Setting Programmable bq2060A Options
5-8
Figure 56. Read EEPROM Values Screen
To view the raw Hex data prior to writing it to the EEPROM, click on | EEPROM
Values to be Written |. This reading is not from the EERPOM, but rather from
the locations as they are displayed. It translates all locations to a raw Hex
EEPROM map that is displayed in a new window exactly as it would go into
the EEPROM once written.
Figure 57. EEPROM Values to be Written Screen
Setting Programmable bq2060A Options
5-9 Operation
All data required for calibration is also held in the EEPROM for the bq2060A
as highlighted in Figure 58.
Figure 58. EEPROM Data Screenbq2060A Module Calibration Locations
Calibration
Data
Calibration of a bq2060A Based Module Using the EV2200-60 Software
5-10
5.5 Calibration of a bq2060A Based Module Using the EV2200-60 Software
The VFC Offset tab is used in the calibration routine. The VFC Offset screen
offers a simple-to-use interface for calibrating the Offset of the VFC. Two
different types of offset can be selected.
Figure 59. VFC Offset Screen
Default VFC Offset: To select this offset method, click on | Start Calibration |.
This method appies an internal short (inside the bq2060A) across the sense
resistor. With the sense resistor shorted inside the bq2060A, there is less
chance that an external current can cause a poor offset calculation. If the
circuit board induces a slight offset, then it is not compensated for with this
method.
Alternate VFC Offset: To select this offset method, click on | Start Alternate
Calibration |. This method does not apply an internal short across the sense
resistor. Care must be taken that no current is flowing through the sense
resistor. If there is current, the bq2060A applies this current to its calculations,
resulting in an inaccurate VFC offset. With no short across the sense resistor,
this method compensates for board offset as long as no current is flowing.
Once calibration is started, the Calibration Started Field displays the time
when the calibration was initiated. The Elapsed Time continually updates the
amount of time in minutes since the calibration began.
To abort the offset attempt, click on | Abort |. This halts the offset calculation
process and stores a value of 0x003800 in to the EEPROM.
If this module is installed on a pack where VCC will be present to the bq2060A
after disconnecting from the EV2200, then you can click | Continue Calibration
Offline | and the bq2060A automatically finishes the calibration and stores the
Calibration of a bq2060A Based Module Using the EV2200-60 Software
5-11 Operation
final result in the EEPROM when it is complete. When this option is selected,
a popup window appears asking if you wish to seal the pack after the
calibration is complete. Click | Yes | to seal the pack after calibration or | No |
to finish calibration without sealing the pack. This also is done automatically
by the bq2060A after it completes calibration.
Figure 510. 3 Cell LION Calibration Screen
The LiON Calibration screen differs from the NiMH calibration screen by the
individual cell voltages and cell structure. If the Chemistry or Cell Structure
fields do not show the proper configuration in their respective fields, then
select the bq2060A Data Screen Tab, select | Options | Initialize Device |, wait
5 seconds and then return to the Calibration Tab.
The Voltage/Temperature and Current/VFC Gain screen has two frames. The
top frame is for calibrating voltage and temperature. Perform this calibration
procedure prior to the Current/VFC Gain calibration.
To perform the Voltage/Temperature calibration, enter values in the Reference
Standard column that were recorded using a traceable calibrated standard. Be
sure to measure the voltage at the connections to the bq2060AEVM-00X
module to get the most accurate results. Also be sure to add the cells together
at each individual cell field for all the cells below it. The Battery Voltage Field
should be derived from all the cells added together. If this application does not
have individual cell voltage monitoring, then only the Battery Voltage field is
displayed. Enter the temperature in the appropriate field in the Reference
Standard column. Click on the | Start | button to finish the Voltage/Temperature
calibration.
To perform the Current/VFC Gain calibration, connect a traceable calibrated
load to the bq2060AEVM-00X module as shown in Figure 51 or 52. Then
enter the Load current in the Reference Standard column, and click | Start | to
finish the Current/VFC Gain calibration.
Direct Access Communication
5-12
5.6 Direct Access Communication
The Pro Screen allows direct access to all the memory in the bq2060A
including the memory above the SMBus locations providing that the bq2060A
is unsealed. The scan tool called Dwell is useful for scanning a specific
location.
Figure 511. Pro Screen
Schematic
5-13 Operation
5.7 Schematic
(The schematic diagram is appended to the PDF document).