Quick Start - Active-semi ACT2861EVK1-201 User Manual

Quick Start

Hardware Connections for Charge Mode
Refer to Figure 2 for hardware connections to quickly configure the EVK for Charging Mode.
1. Connect a DC power supply to J1. Please ensure the correct power supply polarity.
2. Connect a 2S Li-Battery to J8. Please make sure the correct battery polarity.
3. Connect Digital Multi-Meters to VIN and VBAT to monitor the input voltage and battery voltages.
4. Add a digital Multi-Meter in series with VIN and VBAT if want to observe input and output current.
5. Be careful to keep the input voltage and battery voltage within the specifications.
6. Optional – Connect the EVK to the PC with the USB dongle.
7. Add a jumper to J2 to connect EN_CHG to V_IO.
8. Add a jumper to J7 to connect INTBP to V_IO.
9. Apply 12V input power.
GUI Setup (optional)
1. Refer to the end of this document for detailed instructions to install the ACT2861 GUI.
2. Connect the USB-TO-I2C dongle to the computer.
3. Connect the USB-TO-I2C dongle to the EVK J5 connector. Refer to Figure 3 to ensure the correct cable
connector polarity. As a guide, use the "Active-Semi" logo on the top of the dongle to ensure the black
wire is connected to the Dongle GND pin.
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Figure 3 – USB-TO-I2C Dongle Connection
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