EVM Hardware and Software Setup
7
SLUUAP3A – January 2014 – Revised July 2016
Copyright © 2014–2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated
bq27411 EVM: System-Side Impedance Track™ Technology
4.1
Software Installation
Find the latest software version at
http://www.ti.com/tool/bqStudio
. Use the following steps to install
Battery Management Studio:
1. Ensure that the EV2300 is not connected to the PC through a USB cable before starting this
procedure.
2. Select the
Tool and Software
tab in the product folder.
3. Under the
Software
section, click on
Battery Management Studio (bqStudio) Software Suite
.
4. Click the
Download
button to download the software.
5. Download software to hard drive.
6. Double-click the software executable and follow all instructions and prompts.
5
Troubleshooting Unexpected Dialog Boxes
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. If using Windows 7,
install the software with administrator privileges.
6
Hardware Connection
The bq27411 evaluation system comprises three hardware components: the bq27411 circuit module, the
EV2300 or EV2400 PC interface board, and the PC.
6.1
Connecting the bq27411 Circuit Module to a Battery Pack
shows how to connect the bq27411 circuit module to the cells and system load/charger.
Figure 5. bq27411 Circuit Module Connection to Pack and System Load/Charger
