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4.6.14 Save

Clicking Save Configuration and Proceed will cause the current configuration settings to be saved.

4.6.15 Data Flash Image File

Input the location of the Golden Image File that will be stored in all parts to be tested when running the

bqMTester.exe program. Clicking the browse ( ) button gives the option to browse for the Golden

Image File. If the Update Data Flash Image checkbox is not checked, then no data flash image will be

installed in any parts. It is always recommended that an Image file be used.

4.6.16 Device and Version

Use the select ( ) button to select the proper device and firmware version of the modules to test from

the dialog box that appears. If the device or version are not available, check the Texas Instruments web

site for an updated version of the bqMTester software on the bqMTester page on www.ti.com.

4.6.16.1 Adding New Parts

For special/custom parts, it is possible that the device can be added to the file that holds all allowed parts

compatible with bqMTester. Using this option is sometimes tricky. It is recommended that TI be contacted

before using this option to ensure that the bqMTester has been tested with the requested device. The file

to be edited is called Targets and is located in the directory where bqMTester is installed. If this file is

modified, it is advised to thoroughly test it before it is deployed to manufacturing.

Figure 8. Example Targets File

When using this option, very carefully verify that some modules are tested and calibrated with bqMTester

software for accuracy and DF compatibility prior to production testing to ensure the bqMTester is

compatible with the custom device.

4.7 Multi-Station (bqMultiStationTester.exe)

To start testing modules, run the MultiStationTester.exe file. This brings up the main Multi-Station Tester

window. This window keeps track of all tests at each station, then logs and displays the information from

the stations that were initialized and setup in Section 3 of this document.

When the software opens, the Start button is disabled by default until the voltage, current, and

temperature of all the references are verified by clicking on the Configure VTI button. The purpose of this

is to secure the configuration via engineering approval prior to testing modules and as a reminder to

ensure that the reference data is accurate before allowing testing.

NOTE: Note that the Configure VTI button is disabled if no VTI items have been enabled in the

Station Setup.

SLUU397A– February 2011– Revised May 2011 Advanced bqMTester

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