SLUUCH4A October 2021 – October 2023 BQ27Z746
The hardware setup for performing a learning cycle consists of the same setup as used in the Chemical ID process. This setup is described in Section 8.2 and shown in Figure 8-2. The charging and discharging process is very similar to a ChemID, except the first step is an initial discharge of the battery to its terminal voltage.
Before beginning the learning cycle process, starting a log in bqStudio is recommended to allow for debugging of any issues that might occur during the learning cycle.
Conducting a learning cycle consists of the following steps:
Test is performed at room temperature. If the cell was at a different temperature, let the cell relax for two hours at room temperature prior to the test.
Use the GAUGE_EN command in the Command window. Use the RESET command in the Command window. Confirm that the [LStatus] register has updated to 0x04.
Discharge the battery at C/5 until it reaches Term Voltage.
Relax the battery for 5 hours.
Charge using CC until the battery reaches the Full Charge Voltage.
Charge using CV at the Full Charge Voltage. Cut off CV charging at a point in between [CHG Current Threshold] and [Quit Current Threshold].
Let the battery relax for two hours to reach full equilibrium open circuit voltage (OCV). The [LStatus] register should update to 0x05.
Discharge the battery at C/10 rate until the [Term Voltage] is reached.
Let the battery relax for five hours to reach full equilibrium OCV. The [LStatus] register should have updated to 0x06.