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PS4200EV

1.0

INTRODUCTION

The PS4200EV evaluation kit provides the opportunity

to evaluate the PS402 IC quickly and easily. The eval-

uation kit contains all of the hardware and software

necessary to implement a fully functional smart battery

and demonstrate all operating modes. The included

PS4200 module is a complete smart battery controller

subsystem, based on the Microchip PS402 battery

manager with patented Accuron™ technology. The

module is designed to operate in a battery pack con-

sisting of six (6) to ten (10) series connected Ni-based

cells. The module consists of the Microchip PS402 bat-

tery manager IC, with a four LED SOC display and an

optional connection for an external thermistor.

can be used to modify the programming in the pre-

programmed evaluation module. Although many inter-

dependent parameters must be taken into account

when programming the battery manager, the process is

simplified with the PowerTool configuration wizard.

1.1

Evaluation Kit Contents

The PS4200 Evaluation Kit contains the following

hardware, software, and documentation:

• PS4200

• PS041

• PS4200EV CD-ROM

• Power Supply Unit (120V input, 12V output)

• RS-232 Cable

The PS4200EV CD-ROM contains:

• PS040 PowerTool Development Software

• PS041 Data Sheet (DS40234)

• PS402 Data Sheet (DS21766)

• PS4200 Data Sheet (DS21768)

• This Product Brief (DS21787)

FIGURE 1-1:

BOARD PHOTO

PS4200 Evaluation Kit