8.2.2.2.1.2 END-OF-SERVICE (Resistance Correlation) Mode
END-OF-SERVICE mode is only used with lithium thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2) cells. To configure the BQ35100 device to use END-OF-SERVICE mode, the following data flash configuration variables must be configured correctly. For more details, including information on Operation Config A [GMSEL], R Data Seconds, see the BQ35100 Technical Reference Manual (SLUUBH1).
To use END-OF-SERVICE mode, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Set GE high to power up the BQ35100 device and wait for ALERT to go low due to INITCOMP = 1.
- Step 2: Clear ALERT (read BatteryStatus()).
- Step 3: Send GAUGE_START() 1 s prior to the high load pulse starting.
- Step 4: Send GAUGE_STOP() directly after the high load pulse has stopped. During the time between Step4 and Step 5 there should be no other pulse load. A low current DC load is acceptable.
- Step 5: Wait for ALERT to go low due to G_DONE = 1.
- Step 6: Read BatteryStatus() for an [EOS] decision and other data, such as State-Of-Health().
- Step 7: Set GE low to power down the BQ35100 device.