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ISL94212EVKIT1Z
As mentioned in the
"Quick Hardware Setup Guide" on page
while each board is operation in 60V range, total voltage across
multiple packs can be dangerous.
PCB Layout Guidelines
The ISL94212 layout has been optimized for electrical and
protection during hot plug conditions.
During layout the designer should consider:
• While the ISL94212 does not dissipate much power itself, the
internal temperature sensor might be more functional if a
thermal array is incorporated under the QFN thermal slug. The
user is invited to review Intersil's Technical Brief
regarding the thermal vias and the package pad.
• The user should review closely the artwork, component values
and routing of the daisy chain circuitry.
• The standard evaluation board accommodates both
connector-to-connector or cabled communication paths. If
multiple devices are being used, physical placement/size of
the cells should be reviewed in starting you product's layout.
• Finally, the mechanical aspects of the battery pack should be
considered. Much as been written regarding damaged BMS
PCBs as a result of slight shifting of battery cells. (Cells tend to
be heavy and therefore can impart significant force)
Software Installation
This version of software supports both ISL94212 or ISL78600
devices. It has been tested on XP, Win7 and Win8 platforms.
Step 1:
Run the Intersil_BMS_Vxxx.exe file. This installs the
BMS GUI software to the PC. Depending on your IT
department there are a couple of items to address
when performing an installation.
Select "Run As Administrator" option when available (Right click
in installation program)
When setting up project installation and shortcut paths, consider
using Users\Public instead of program directory.
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Step 2:
Quick Hardware Setup Guide
Single Board
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
Connecting the evaluation board will result in
automatic USB enumeration under the Human
Interface section of the Windows device manager.
A "Startup" screen in the GUI (will wait for you to select
the combo box. Compete steps below.)
Connect the MCB_MICRO_EVZ board (J1) to the
ISL94212EVZ board (J2). (See
Set the power supply voltage to 39.6V (3.3V per cell). If
there are fewer cells being tested, reduce the power
supply voltage such that it equals 3.3V times the
number of cells.)
Connect the power supply to the MCB_PS2_Z board.
The positive terminal of the MCB_PS2_Z board is
J5/J11 and the negative terminal is J8/J12. Connector
J7 can also be used to provide power to the board. The
J7 tip is positive and the ring is negative. Check that the
voltages on the J3 connector of the board are +3.3V
from PIN(n) to Pin(n-1).
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