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bq76PL536A and bq76PL536A-Q1 EVM Quick Start Guide
1
Scope
This document covers the initial connection and installation of the Texas Instruments bq76PL536A and
bq76PL536A-Q1 Evaluation Module (EVM), supplied in kit form including the EVM board, the Aardvark
USB-SPI adapter, and the connectors to make cells-to-EVM connection. While the EVM includes only
bq76PL536A devices, given the very small difference in features between the bq76PL536A and the
bq76PL536A-Q1, the EVM can also be used to evaluate the bq76PL536A-Q1. The bq76PL536 EVM
Quick Start Guide is not meant as a comprehensive guide to using the bq76PL536A and bq76PL536A-Q1
integrated circuits (ICs) and their features. See the corresponding device data sheets for details
(SLUSAD3
and SLUSAM3).
2
Software Installation
2.1
PC Requirements
1. Pentium
1.66GHz (Core™2 or better recommended)
®
2. Windows
.NET™ 2.0 or later, with updates
®
3. Available USB powered-port (hub OK, if wall adapter used)
2.2
Installing the Aardvark Driver
The Aardvark driver must be installed before attaching the adapter for the first
time.
The Aardvark driver should be installed prior to installing the TI supplied bq76PL536A and bq76PL536A-
Q1 Evaluation software.
1. Download the USB Drivers - Windows from the Aardvark web site,
http://www.totalphase.com/downloads#aardvark.
2. Select USB Drivers - Windows.
3. A window will open, then select the USB Drivers - Windows vXXX link under Download Software Here.
A registration may be necessary.
4. Go to the location where the file was downloaded and run the file
"Tools/Aardvark/Drivers/TotalPhaseUSB-v2.xx.exe" to install the drivers.
5. If prompted to do so, plug in the Aardvark to an available USB port using the supplied cable. The port
must be a powered-port, typically directly from a PC. Use of a USB non-powered hub may not provide
sufficient operating current for the Aardvark or the EVM to operate correctly.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
.NET is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SLUU437D – October 2010 – Revised July 2015
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bq76PL536A and bq76PL536A-Q1 EVM Quick Start Guide
Copyright © 2010–2015, Texas Instruments Incorporated
User's Guide
SLUU437D – October 2010 – Revised July 2015
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  • Page 1 EVM can also be used to evaluate the bq76PL536A-Q1. The bq76PL536 EVM Quick Start Guide is not meant as a comprehensive guide to using the bq76PL536A and bq76PL536A-Q1 integrated circuits (ICs) and their features. See the corresponding device data sheets for details (SLUSAD3 and SLUSAM3).
  • Page 2 Software Installation www.ti.com Installing the bq76PL536A and bq76PL536A-Q1 Evaluation Software Download the bq76PL536A and bq76PL536A-Q1 Evaluation Software from the tool folder on TI.com located here: http://www.ti.com/tool/BQ76PL536EVM-3-SW. Run the file "Software/bq76PL536 Evaluation Software x_x_x.msi" to install, where the "x_x_x" indicates the current build number. Installation is automatic. This process installs the GUI (Graphical User Interface) software for Windows.
  • Page 3 NOTE: TI recommends using an external power supply that complies with applicable regional safety standards such as (by example) UL, CSA, VDE, CCC, PSE, etc. SLUU437D – October 2010 – Revised July 2015 bq76PL536A and bq76PL536A-Q1 EVM Quick Start Guide Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2010–2015, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 4 ± Power Supply bq76PL536EVM-3 220µF 220µF 220µF Figure 2. Alternate Connection for a Single 54-V Supply bq76PL536A and bq76PL536A-Q1 EVM Quick Start Guide SLUU437D – October 2010 – Revised July 2015 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2010–2015, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 5 (18K) does not supply sufficient current to ICs Figure 4. Incorrect Connections, Insufficient V Per IC SLUU437D – October 2010 – Revised July 2015 bq76PL536A and bq76PL536A-Q1 EVM Quick Start Guide Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2010–2015, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 6 Any odd behavior or unexpected fault conditions should be ignored until verified with the EVM correctly powered by three isolated supplies. bq76PL536A and bq76PL536A-Q1 EVM Quick Start Guide SLUU437D – October 2010 – Revised July 2015 Submit Documentation Feedback...

  • Page 7: Connection Order

    EVM VSS to the PC/Aardvark VSS by connecting two probe grounds or otherwise forming a ground loop through external wiring, including the building wiring. SLUU437D – October 2010 – Revised July 2015 bq76PL536A and bq76PL536A-Q1 EVM Quick Start Guide Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2010–2015, Texas Instruments Incorporated...

  • Page 8: Quick Check

    Quick Check The first step in communicating with the bq76PL536A is to set a unique address for each device in a stack. This is required even if you are only using a single device. This occurs automatically when the Evaluation software is first started.
  • Page 9 The STATUS, COV_FAULT, and CUV_FAULT bits are either white (logic 0) or red (logic 1) for asserted. In most cases, the asserted state indicates an error condition sensed by the bq76PL536A. To clear a fault, first remove the physical condition causing the fault, then click on the ALERT or FAULT bit to reset the state of the bit.
  • Page 10 Note that in HW I/O mode, the REFRESH button toggles the hardware CONV line, but the user may optionally use the CONVERT_CTRL[CONV] bit to force software initiated conversions by clicking on the bit. bq76PL536A and bq76PL536A-Q1 EVM Quick Start Guide SLUU437D – October 2010 – Revised July 2015 Submit Documentation Feedback...

  • Page 11: Menus And Commands

    The Copy Measurement Data to Clipboard command allows copying the current measurement data (VCn, VBRICK, and TS1, TS2, in that order) to the clipboard, and subsequent copying to a document or spreadsheet. The command will also create EPROM programmable image for bq76PL536A OTP EPROM Programmer.
  • Page 12 (no filtering), but it can be set from 1 (no filtering) to 20 (heavy filtering). COMMUNICATIONS MONITOR opens the SPI-spy text box. All SPI traffic to and from the bq76PL536A is copied into this box in an easy to read hex format shown below. When first opened, a warning message is displayed advising the user that the monitor should only be used for short periods to avoid consuming too much PC memory.
  • Page 13 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Evaluation Software Details www.ti.com Figure 7. SPI Monitor Showing Communications Error SLUU437D – October 2010 – Revised July 2015 bq76PL536A and bq76PL536A-Q1 EVM Quick Start Guide Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2010–2015, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 14 This checkbox also causes the GUI to set the ADC_CTRL[ADC_ON] bit before each conversion, convert, then set the ADC_ON bit back to 0. This is done around each conversion request, whether hardware or software bq76PL536A and bq76PL536A-Q1 EVM Quick Start Guide SLUU437D – October 2010 – Revised July 2015 Submit Documentation Feedback...

  • Page 15: Plot View

    Plot View Figure 8. Magnified Window View of the Effect of Cell Balancing for Cells 1-3-5. SLUU437D – October 2010 – Revised July 2015 bq76PL536A and bq76PL536A-Q1 EVM Quick Start Guide Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2010–2015, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 16 PRINT – the graphic to a printer PRINT PREVIEW – see what the graphic will look like on your printer before printing. bq76PL536A and bq76PL536A-Q1 EVM Quick Start Guide SLUU437D – October 2010 – Revised July 2015 Submit Documentation Feedback...

  • Page 17: Packing List

    Changes from B Revision (May 2011) to D Revision ...................... Page ......................• Revision C was deprecated ................... • Changed device from bq76PL536 to bq76PL536A ................... • Added device part numbers throughout document ............• Changed literature number and added literature number for Q1 device ...................

  • Page 18: Evaluation Board/Kit Important Notice

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Evaluation Board/Kit Important Notice Texas Instruments (TI) provides the enclosed product(s) under the following conditions: This evaluation board/kit is intended for use for ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT, DEMONSTRATION, OR EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY and is not considered by TI to be a finished end-product fit for general consumer use. Persons handling the product(s) must have electronics training and observe good engineering practice standards.
  • Page 19 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR EVALUATION MODULES Delivery: TI delivers TI evaluation boards, kits, or modules, including any accompanying demonstration software, components, or documentation (collectively, an “EVM” or “EVMs”) to the User (“User”) in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein. Acceptance of the EVM is expressly subject to the following terms and conditions.
  • Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FCC Interference Statement for Class B EVM devices NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 21 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 【無線電波を送信する製品の開発キットをお使いになる際の注意事項】 開発キットの中には技術基準適合証明を受けて いないものがあります。 技術適合証明を受けていないもののご使用に際しては、電波法遵守のため、以下のいずれかの 措置を取っていただく必要がありますのでご注意ください。 1. 電波法施行規則第6条第1項第1号に基づく平成18年3月28日総務省告示第173号で定められた電波暗室等の試験設備でご使用 いただく。 2. 実験局の免許を取得後ご使用いただく。 3. 技術基準適合証明を取得後ご使用いただく。 なお、本製品は、上記の「ご使用にあたっての注意」を譲渡先、移転先に通知しない限り、譲渡、移転できないものとします。 上記を遵守頂けない場合は、電波法の罰則が適用される可能性があることをご留意ください。 日本テキサス・イ ンスツルメンツ株式会社 東京都新宿区西新宿６丁目２４番１号 西新宿三井ビル 3.3.3 Notice for EVMs for Power Line Communication: Please see http://www.tij.co.jp/lsds/ti_ja/general/eStore/notice_02.page 電力線搬送波通信についての開発キットをお使いになる際の注意事項については、次のところをご覧くださ い。http://www.tij.co.jp/lsds/ti_ja/general/eStore/notice_02.page SPACER EVM Use Restrictions and Warnings: 4.1 EVMS ARE NOT FOR USE IN FUNCTIONAL SAFETY AND/OR SAFETY CRITICAL EVALUATIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EVALUATIONS OF LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS.
  • Page 22 Notwithstanding the foregoing, any judgment may be enforced in any United States or foreign court, and TI may seek injunctive relief in any United States or foreign court. Mailing Address: Texas Instruments, Post Office Box 655303, Dallas, Texas 75265 Copyright © 2015, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 23 IMPORTANT NOTICE Texas Instruments Incorporated and its subsidiaries (TI) reserve the right to make corrections, enhancements, improvements and other changes to its semiconductor products and services per JESD46, latest issue, and to discontinue any product or service per JESD48, latest issue.
  • Page 24 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Mouser Electronics Authorized Distributor Click to View Pricing, Inventory, Delivery & Lifecycle Information: Texas Instruments BQ76PL536EVM-3...

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