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Advanced bqMTester Instructions

4.4 Station Setup (StationSetup.exe)

NOTE: For the first run through the installation procedures, use only one station. You can install up

to 12 stations, but ensure the first station is running properly and then repeat the procedures

for each subsequent station.

When setting up for the first time or adding testing stations to the PC, run the StationSetup.exe program

to identify and setup the configurations for all the test stations connected to the PC. Follow these steps to

prepare all stations:

Figure 4. Station Setup Program

NOTE: Do not use two generations of boards at the same time: Use either a new board, HPA495,

or an old board, HPA169, in a setup. Do not use the two together.

1. Once you have connected the first station as described in the previous section, run the

StationSetup.exe program.

2. To unlock the StationSetup.exe program, click Unlock Configuration. You will be prompted to input

a password. The default password is bq20z80. Click OK next to the password input field after typing

the password. When relocking the software, you will be prompted to change the password.

3. Click Search for Connected Boards so the software can detect all the stations you have connected to

the PC. The software will detect and display all stations connected to the PC. If a textbox appears with

a message saying Detected EV2x00 with an old firmware version, update the EV2x00 to a version 3.1L

or later. If required, contact TI for assistance.

4. Note the asterisk (*) next to the board fields. An asterisk indicates that the board is an

HPA495/Advanced board as opposed to the older generation HPA169 board.

5. Type a unique text name in the Station ID field to help identify each station. Use a simple name.

SLUU397A– February 2011– Revised May 2011 Advanced bqMTester

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