BQ-BATTERY-PROGRAMMER-SW software development kit (SDK) is a collection of robust software command line tools that assist with the process of programming, testing, or assembling packs that use TI Battery management products. The executables in this software work with the MKST-3P-ALT-EV2300 MKS Technology alternative for EV2300 communications transceiver. The executables work with a single station but can be extended to multiple stations by using additional software and GUI from MKS Technology Inc. . Support for multiple stations is not included in this software.
There are multiple executables in the download, usually one per family of products. Older products such as BQ20xxx and BQ30xxx are also supported. Examples using the C++ programming language API and Python® programming language are provided for custom development.
Requirements:
Hardware: MKST-3P-ALT-EV2300
Supported operating systems: Windows (32 and 64 bits)
Software: Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 C++ Runtime redistributable
Features:
Collection of command line executables for Windows
Small executable size with few dependencies
Fast programming
Supports BQFS/DFFS and SREC file formats
Provides C API for custom code development
Callable from other programs for automation
Portable design simplifies deployment
Separately downloadable support software to enable legacy software like BQEVSW and ADVANCED-BQMTESTER to work with MKST-3P-ALT-EV2300
Getting started:
1. Download the software
2. Run the installer
3. The executables, C API and Python API files can be found in the install location
4. Run the command line executable without arguments to get usage help. Refer to Readme.txt in the install folder for more information and how to get help using the command line.
What's new
Added support for BQ78350 and BQ34Z100
Download options
BQ28Z610-DEVICE-FW—Firmware for BQ28Z610 family of gauges
The R1B version of BQ28Z610-DEVICE-FW is a firmware (FW) upgrade for the BQ78Z100 hardware. It is identical to BQ28Z610-R1. Programming the R1B firmware on BQ78Z100 hardware will effectively convert the BQ78Z100 to a BQ28Z610-R1(Rev. A). BQ28Z610-R1 is a highly integrated, accurate, 1-series to 2-series cell gas gauge with protection solution, providing autonomous charger control and cell balancing. This firmware is compatible with bq28z610-R1 hardware. Note: This firmware is not compatible with bq28z610 hardware.
Features
Autonomous battery charging control, using a dedicated Main mode I²C interface
Cell balancing with an internal bypass to optimize battery health
A high-side protection N-channel FET drive enables serial bus communication during fault conditions
Programmable protection levels for voltage, current and temperature
Support for simultaneous current and voltage sampling
Supports battery trip point (BTP) function for Windows integration
SHA-1 authentication responder for increased battery pack security
400-kHz I²C bus communications interface for high-speed programming and data access
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