SLVUDW8 May   2026

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Features
  4.   4
  5. Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Specifications
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  6. Hardware Setup
    1. 2.1 Hardware Requirements
    2. 2.2 Connecting the BQ27Z846 Circuit Module to a Battery Pack
    3. 2.3 EVM Jumpers and Terminal Block Description
  7. Software Setup
    1. 3.1 System Requirements
    2. 3.2 Software Installation
    3. 3.3 Updating Firmware
    4. 3.4 Troubleshooting Unexpected Dialog Boxes
    5. 3.5 Using bqStudio
      1. 3.5.1 Starting the Program
      2. 3.5.2 Setting Programmable BQ27Z846 Options
  8. Calibrating Gauge Measurements
    1. 4.1 Voltage Calibration
    2. 4.2 Current Calibration
  9. Chemical ID
    1. 5.1 Chemical ID Selection Process
    2. 5.2 Hardware Requirements and Setup
    3. 5.3 Logging Data in bqStudio
    4. 5.4 GPCCHEM Tool
    5. 5.5 Programming a Chemical ID
    6. 5.6 Further Resources for Chemical ID Process
  10. Learning Cycle and Golden Image
    1. 6.1 Learning Cycle Process Description
    2. 6.2 Data Memory Configuration
    3. 6.3 Learning Cycle Steps
    4. 6.4 Low Temperature Optimization
    5. 6.5 Creating the Golden Image File
    6. 6.6 Programming the Golden Image File
  11. Gauge Communication
    1. 7.1 Advanced Communication in bqStudio
    2. 7.2 Standard Data Commands
    3. 7.3 Manufacturer Access Commands
    4. 7.4 Further Resources on Gauge Communication
  12. BQ27Z846-Based Circuit Module
    1. 8.1 Circuit Module Connections
    2. 8.2 Pin Descriptions
  13. Hardware Design Files
    1. 9.1 Board Layout
    2. 9.2 Schematic
    3. 9.3 Bill of Materials
  14. 10Additional Information
    1.     Trademarks
  15. 11Revision History

Updating Firmware

Find the latest firmware version in the appropriate BQ27Z846 folder on www.ti.com. Use the following steps to install the BQ27Z846 Battery Management Studio software:

  1. Run Battery Management Studio from the Start | Programs | Texas Instruments | Battery Management Studio menu sequence, or the Battery Management Studio shortcut.
  2. Follow the directions in Programming Screen, select the firmware .bq.fs file downloaded from www.ti.com, and click the Program button.
  3. Once programming is finished, restart Battery Management Studio, then the EVM is ready to use with the latest firmware.