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4 Software
4.1 Battery Management Studio Software
The Battery Management Studio software is used for evaluation of the BQ76905 monitor. This software is also
identified as BQStudio for a compact name. If an earlier version of the BQStudio software is already installed
from another product evaluation, then install BQStudio software again to load the configuration files and tools
specific to the current version of the BQ76905.
4.1.1 System Requirements
The BQStudio software requires a Windows 7, or later, operating system. Additional items are required and are
described in the installation windows.
4.1.2 Installing BQStudio
Find the latest software version in the software section of the product folder
or search from ti.com. There are multiple versions available, but the BQSTUDIO-TEST version needs to be the
version used with the BQ76905 EVM. Check periodically for software updates. Use the following steps to install
the BQStudio software:
1. Uninstall older versions of BQStudio software. After uninstalling, delete the BatteryManagementStudio
program directory.
2. Copy the archive file to a directory of your choice, extract all files and run the Battery Management Studio-
xxxxxx-Setup.exe application.
3. Follow the instructions and make selections as required on the setup windows selecting Next, as required.
TI recommends installing the software in the default location.
4. On the last window select option check-boxes desired and Finish to complete the BQStudio software
installation.
4.1.3 BQ76905 bqz File Installation
The BQStudio software uses a .bqz file to configure the displays for the BQ76905 device family or specific family
device. This is normally provided in the BQStudio installation. If provided separately, copy the .bqz file to the
config directory in the installation, typically C:\ti\BatteryManagementStudio\config.
4.1.4 BQStudio Operation and Registers View
BQStudio is used to communicate to the BQ76905 for evaluation. BQStudio includes several tools to aid in
configuration, calibration and data display of the BQ76905 during evaluation.
Although the software runs without connection to an interface board or powered device, TI recommends to have
the interface connected and the device on when starting the software. Follow the directions in
3-1
shows typical connections for operation with the BQStudio software.
Start the software from the desktop shortcut Battery Management Studio or from the Start menu.
When started, the software looks for the communication interface and the device. If the device is not found, then
the device opens a Target Selection Wizard. On the first window select the Monitor or All class and click the Next
button. On the second window select the newest or appropriate BQ76905 version in the list and click the Finish
button. This selection is remembered until the software is re-started. If the device is not found, then the user is
presented with a Proceed? window, which must be acknowledged. If the software still cannot find the device,
then a Battery Management Studio pop-up window appears indicating communication status. Acknowledge the
message to proceed.
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