MAX17055GEVKIT# Analog Devices

MAX17055 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX17055 General Description Quick Start The MAX17055G/MAX17055X evaluation kits (EV kits) Required Equipment are fully assembled and tested surface-mount PCBs that MAX17055G/MAX17055X EV kit evaluate the stand-alone ModelGauge m5 host-side 1-cell lithium-ion battery pack fuel gauge ICs for lithium-ion (Li+) batteries in handheld and portable equipment. Battery charger or power supply The MAX17055G/MAX17055X EV kits include the Maxim Load circuit DS91230+ USB interface, IC evaluation board, and DS91230+ USB adapter RJ-11 connection cable. Windows based graphical RJ-11 6pos reverse modular cord user interface (GUI) software is available for use with the EV kit and can be downloaded from Maxims website PC with Windows 7 or newer Windows operating www.maximintegrated.com/evkitsoftware. Windows 7 system and USB port or newer Windows operating system is required to use the Procedure EV kit GUI software. The EV kits are fully assembled and tested. Follow the steps below to install the EV kit software, make required Features hardware connections, and start operation of the kits. ModelGauge m5 Algorithm The EV kit software can run without hardware attached. It Monitors 1-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery Packs automatically locates the hardware when connections are Battery Pack Input Voltage Range of +2.3V to +4.9V made. Note that after communication is established, the IC must still be configured correctly for the fuel gauge to On-chip Temperature Measurement and External be accurate. See the Battery Selection section for details. Thermistor Measurement Network 1) Visit www.maximintegrated.com/evkitsoftware to Optional On-Board PCB Trace Sense Resistor download the latest version of the MAX17055K EV Windows 7 or Newer Compatible Software kit software. Save the EV kit software to a temporary Proven PCB Layout folder and unpack the ZIP file. Fully Assembled and Tested 2) Install the EV kit software on your computer by run- ning the MAX17055K Install.exe program inside the temporary folder. The program files are copied and MAX17055K EV Kit Files icons are created in the Windows Start menu. The FILE DECRIPTION software requires the .NET Framework 4.5 or later. If you are connected to the Internet, Windows auto- Installs all EV kit files MAX17055K Vx x x x Install.exe matically updates .NET framework as needed. on your computer Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet. ModelGauge is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark and registered service mark of Microsoft Corporation. 19-8760 Rev 0 1/17+ + MAX17055 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX17055 3) The EV kit software launches automatically after 6) Connect the RJ-11 cable between the USB adapter install or alternatively it can be launched by clicking and the EV kit board. The GUI software establishes on its icon in the Windows Start menu. communication automatically. 4) Connect the DS91230+ adapter to a USB port on the 7) At initial power-up, a battery profile must be created. PC. The DS91230+ is a HID device and is located The battery selection window opens and allows the automatically by Windows without the need to install user to generate a profile for the battery they are additional drivers. using. They can either select EZ configuration or if a custom .INI characterization file is available for the 5) Make connections to the EV kit board based on cell battery it can be selected at this time. See the pack configuration as shown in Figure 1. The load or Battery Selection section for details. charger circuit can be connected at this time as well. The cell connects between the PACK- and PACK+ pads and the charger/load connect between the SYSGND- and SYSPWR+ pads. J6 J7 J8 ALRT1 SDA SCL J10 SYSGND J9 DS91230+/PC J4 MAX17055G/MAX17055X RJ-11 PACK- J2 J3 J1 J5 RT1+ RT1- PACK+ SYSPWR PROTECTOR - CELL CIRCUIT - CHARGER/LOAD Figure 1. MAX17055 Board Connections Maxim Integrated 2 www.maximintegrated.com