SLUUCP8 June 2024 BQ41Z50
The BQ41Z50 calls the cell balancing algorithm every 1 s during normal operation. Cell balancing is not called when the device is in SLEEP mode. All algorithm decisions are made on this same 1-s timer.
In RELAX mode, if cell balancing at rest is enabled, Balancing Configuration[CBR] = 1, the gauge will verify if the dv/dt condition is met at the entry of the RELAX mode. If so, then the cell balance at rest will start when all of the conditions below are met:
The gauge will attempt to recalculate the cell balancing time in RELAX mode every Relax Balance Interval. The cell balancing time is updated if the conditions below are met:
On exit of the RELAX mode, cell balancing time is recalculated as long as a valid OCV update is available.
Cell balancing is paused during OCV measurement.
When the BQ41Z50 is in CHARGE mode, it follows these steps during cell balancing:
There are no SOC restrictions controlling the enabling of cell balancing in CHARGE mode.
Cell balancing in sleep can be enabled, by setting Balancing Configuration[CBS].
Once enabled, cell balancing in sleep will start under the following conditions:
Once the cell balancing in sleep is started, it will end when The value of RSOC < End Rsoc for Bal in Sleep (default 60%).