The BQ40Z80 needs updated firmware. Contact TI
support if the device is pre-release, or find the latest firmware version in the
appropriate bq40z80 folder on www.ti.com. Use the following steps to install the
bq40z80 Battery Management Studio software:
- Run Battery Management Studio from the
Start | Programs | Texas Instruments | Battery
Management Studio menu sequence, or the Battery Management Studio
shortcut.
- Follow the directions in Section 2.2.5, select the firmware .srec file downloaded from www.ti.com, and click the
Program button.
- Once programming is finished, the EVM is ready to use with the latest firmware.