Datasheet

Software Installation
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4.1 Software Installation
The following steps install the EV2200231 software:
1) Insert disk 1 into a 3 1/2 inch floppy drive.
2) Select the 3 1/2 inch drive using My Computer or Windows Explorer.
3) Double-click the Setup.exe icon.
4) The setup program prompts for the remaining disks and installs a
Windows application group.
4.2 Starting the Program
The installation process creates an icon labeled EV2200-231. Find this icon
and double-click it. Run this EV2200-231 from the Start|Programs|Texas
Instruments menu sequence. The software defaults to PC com port 1 for
communication. The evaluation software loads in 3 to 10 seconds, depending
on the speed of the PC. During this time the EV2200 software is testing the
communications to the EV2200. The subsequent message indicates the
board status. After the communications port is detected, the software displays
the bq26231 Registers screen. See Figure 41.
If bq26231 Registers screen is not displayed, then the software is not
communicating with the EV2200 interface board. In such case, you will see a
window as in Figure 42 when you first clicked on the EV2200-231 icon, which
indicates that the serial link is not connected correctly. Secure the serial cable
connection at the EV2200 and the PC and check with the computer manual
to verify the com port selection. Once an appropriate com port is selected, the
program loads the initial register screen.