SLUUCH4A October   2021  – October 2023 BQ27Z746

 

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  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1 Software Setup
    1. 1.1 System Requirements
    2. 1.2 Software Installation
  5. 2 Troubleshooting Unexpected Dialog Boxes
  6. 3 Hardware Setup
    1. 3.1 Hardware Requirements
    2. 3.2 Connecting the BQ27Z746 Circuit Module to a Battery Pack
    3. 3.3 EVM Jumpers Description
  7. 4 Using bqStudio
    1. 4.1 Starting the Program
    2. 4.2 Setting Programmable BQ27Z746 Options
  8. 5 Calibrating Gauge Measurements
    1. 5.1 Voltage Calibration
    2. 5.2 Current Calibration
  9. 6 Protections
    1. 6.1 Protector Calibration in bqStudio
    2. 6.2 Protector Threshold Process
  10. 7 Chemical ID
    1. 7.1 Chemical ID Selection Process Description
    2. 7.2 Hardware Requirements and Setup
    3. 7.3 Logging Data in bqStudio
    4. 7.4 GPCChem Tool
    5. 7.5 Programming a Chemical ID
    6. 7.6 Further Resources for Chemical ID Process
  11. 8 Learning Cycle and Golden Image
    1. 8.1 Learning Cycle Process Description
    2. 8.2 Data Memory Configuration
    3. 8.3 Learning Cycle Steps
    4. 8.4 Low Temperature Optimization
    5. 8.5 Creating the Golden Image File
    6. 8.6 Programming the Golden Image File
  12. 9 Gauge Communication
    1. 9.1 Advanced Communication in bqStudio
    2. 9.2 Standard Data Commands
    3. 9.3 Manufacturer Access Commands
    4. 9.4 Further Resources on Gauge Communication
  13. 10BQ27Z746-Based Circuit Module
    1. 10.1 Circuit Module Connections
    2. 10.2 Pin Descriptions
  14. 11Circuit Module Physical Layout, Bill of Materials, and Schematic
    1. 11.1 Board Layout
    2. 11.2 Schematic
    3. 11.3 Bill of Materials
    4. 11.4 BQ27Z746 Circuits Module Performance Specification Summary
  15.   Revision History

8.5 Creating the Golden Image File

The current EVM has completed all optimization steps at this point. The Golden Gauge can be used to program all other gauges in production using a Golden Image. This will ensure gauges begin with an accurate starting point to begin reporting on and further learning about a battery’s chemistry.

To get the necessary file for programming gauges, navigate to the Golden Image window in bqStudio. Change the output directory and base file name if needed. FlashStream is a file type created by Texas Instruments, though SREC files are preferred in some production environments. BQFS files are used when updating the flash memory as well as the firmware; this is an alternative to an SREC file for production. DFFS files are used for transferring data flash parameters.

Uncheck the undesired output formats and click Create Image Files to export the selected output format to the chosen output directory.