2 bq34z100 Quick Start Guide
This section provides the step-by-step procedures required to take a new EVM and configure it for operation in a
laboratory environment.
2.1 Items Needed for EVM Setup and Evaluation
• bq34z100 circuit module
• EV2300 or EV2400 Communications Interface Adapter
• Cable to connect the EVM to an EV2300 or EV2400 Communications Interface Adapter
• USB cable to the Communications Interface Adapter to the computer
• Computer setup with Windows XP, or higher, operating system
• Access to the internet to download the
• Battery cells or 1-kΩ resistors to configure a cell simulator
• A DC power supply that can supply 50 V and 3 A (Constant current/constant voltage capability is desirable)
2.2 Software Installation
Find the latest software version in the
tool folder on www.ti.com. Use the following steps to install the
bq34z100-G1 Battery Management Studio software:
1. Download and run the Battery Management Studio setup program from the
. See
for detailed information on using the tools in the Battery Management Studio.
2. If the Communications Interface Adapter was not previously installed, after the Battery Management Studio
installation, a TI USB driver installer pops up. Click “Yes” for the agreement message and follow the
instructions. Two drivers are associated with the EV2300 and an additional file may be required for the
EV2400. Follow the instructions to install both. Do not reboot the computer, even if asked to do so.
3. Plug the Communications Interface Adapter into a USB port using the USB cable. The Windows system
may show a prompt that new hardware has been found. When asked, "Can Windows connect to Windows
Update to search for software?", select "No, not this time", and click "Next". In the next dialog window, it
indicates "This wizard helps you install software for: TI USB Firmware Updater". Select "Install the software
automatically (Recommended)" and click "Next". It is common for the next screen to be the Confirm File
Replace screen. Click "No" to continue. If this screen does not appear, then go to the next step. After
Windows indicates that the installation was finished, a similar dialog window pops up to install the second
driver. Proceed with the same installation preference as the first one. The second driver is the TI USB
bq80xx Driver.
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