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EVM Hardware and Software Setup

4.3 bq3060/bq29412 Circuit Module Performance Specification Summary

This section summarizes the performance specifications of the bq3060/bq29412 circuit module.

Table 4. Performance Specification Summary

Specification Minimum Typical Maximum Units

Input voltage Pack+ to Pack– 6 15 25 V

Charge and discharge current 0 2 7 A

5 EVM Hardware and Software Setup

This section describes how to install the bq3060EVM-001 PC software, and how to connect the different

components of the EVM.

5.1 System Requirements

The bq3060EVSW software requires Windows™ 2000 or Windows XP. Drivers for Windows 98SE are

provided, but Microsoft™ no longer supports Windows 98; and there may be issues in Windows 98 with

USB driver support. The EV2300 USB drivers have been tested for Windows 98SE, but no assurance is

made for problem-free operation with specific system configurations.

5.2 Software Installation

Find the latest software version in the bq3060 tool folder on power.ti.com. Use the following steps to install

the bq3060EVSW software:

1. Save the archive to a temporary directory. Open the archive containing the installation package, and

copy its contents in a temporary directory. The executable filename can consist of several component

names and versions. Double-click on the executable filename, and follow the installer instructions to

complete the bq3060 EVM installation.

2. If the EV2300 was not previously installed, after bq3060 EVM installation, a TI USB DRIVER

INSTALLER pops up. Click "Yes" for the agreement message and follow its instructions.

3. Plug the EV2300 into a USB port.

6 Troubleshooting Unexpected Dialog Boxes

Ensure that the files were extracted from the zip file using the Preserve Folder names option.

Ensure that all the files were extracted from the zip file.

The user that is downloading the files must be logged in as the administrator.

The driver is not signed, so the administrator must allow installation of unsigned drivers in the operating

system policy.

7 Hardware Connection

The bq3060EVM-001 comprises three hardware components: the bq3060/bq29412 circuit module, the

EV2300 PC interface board, and the PC.

7.1 Connecting bq3060/bq29412 Circuit Module to Battery Pack

Figure 9 shows how to connect the bq3060/bq29412 circuit module to the cells and system load/charger.

The cells should be connected in the following order:

1. 4-Cell Pack: 1N (BAT–), 1P, 2P, 3P, and 4P (see Section 2.1 for definitions).

2. 3-Cell Pack: 1N (BAT–), 1P, 2P, and then connect 4P and 3P together.

3. 2-Cell Pack: 1N (BAT–), 1P, and then connect 4P, 3P, and 2P together

SLUU342–October 2009 bq3060EVM-001 SBS 1.1 Compliant Advanced Gas Gauge Battery

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