Hardware Guide

Components and Connections

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Figure 1 EVAL-ADBMS1816WLC Components

No.

Component

Function

1

Battery Cell Connector

Connector for Cell Input (for example, DC2472A cell emulator)

2

ADBMS1816W (U3)

16-Cell BMS Monitoring Chip

3a

Arduino Headers

Arduino Header Connector left side

3b

Arduino Headers

Arduino Header Connector right side

4

isoSPI Connectors

Duraclik isoSPI Connector terminals

Hardware Setup

Requirements

Jumper Configuration

Configure the shunt connectors in P17, P24, P34, P30, P18, and P35. Refer to the pin positions in the figure below for proper shunt configuration.

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Figure 2 EVAL-ADBMS1816WLC Daughter Board Shunt Configuration

Battery Emulator Setup

Note

The DC2472A Battery Emulator Board is used for cell voltage input in this setup.

  • Plug the screw-terminal block into the cell voltage connector of the DC2472A battery emulator.

  • Connect the DC2472A battery emulator to the EVAL-ADBMS1816WLC daughterboard through the cell connector.

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    Figure 3 EVAL-ADBMS1816WLC to Battery Emulator Setup

  • Connect a 5V external power source to the DC2472A battery emulator (J1) using a USB cable. An external power supply is recommended for adequate power.

  • Alternatively, power it through a PC using a USB cable.


    Power Verification

    After powering up:

    • On DC2472A:

      • Blue LED (LED1) should turn ON

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      Figure 4 DC2472A Emulator Power LED

Cell Voltage Measurement Using DMM

Using a Digital Multimeter (DMM):

Rotate the knob of the DC2472A clockwise to set it to the lowest voltage. Record the measurement for each cell voltage (C1 to C16).

  • Set the DMM to voltage mode

  • Place the probes (+) and (–) between adjacent cells to measure voltage

  • The reading should fall within the specified range to be considered “good”; otherwise, mark it as “bad”

  • Do not remove the supply during measurement

  • Clockwise → lowest voltage (1.3V to 1.7V)

  • Counterclockwise → highest voltage (4.0V to 4.5V)

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Figure 5 DC2472A Battery Emulator Potentiometer

Expected Reading between Cells for EVAL-ADBMS1816WLC

RANGE (V)

C1

C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

C7

C8

C9

C10

C11

C12

C13

C14

C15

C16

ASSESSMENT

4.0 to 5.0

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

GOOD

1.3 to 1.7

1.431

1.431

1.431

1.431

1.431

1.431

1.431

1.431

1.431

1.431

1.431

1.431

1.43

1.43

1.43

1.43

GOOD

Full System Integration Setup

Requirements

  • 1 × AD-BMSE2E3WLC-48V Baseboard

  • 1 × EVAL-ADBMS1816WLC Daughter Board

  • 2 × DC2472A Battery Emulator

  • 1 × MAX32666FTHR Microcontroller

  • 1 × MAX32625PICO Programming Board

  • 2 × isoSPI twisted-pair cables

  • 1 × 10-pin SWD debugger cable

  • 3 × Micro-USB to USB cables

  • 1 × PC/Laptop

  • 2 × Red Alligator-to-Banana Plug Cables (1166-12-0)

  • 2 × Black Alligator-to-Banana Plug Cables (1166-12-0)

  • 12 × Pin Header Shunts (if not yet installed)

  • 1 × Digital Multimeter (DMM)

AD-BMSE2E3WLC-48V Baseboard Setup

From the list of required hardware, select the AD-BMSE2E3WLC-48V Baseboard.

  • Install the shunt connectors (if not yet installed) and ensure correct positions, as highlighted in red in the figure below.

    Important

    Header P16 must be configured with the shunt installed between pin 2 and pin 3. This setting configures the board for 48V operation.

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    Figure 6 AD-BMSE2E3WLC-48V Baseboard Shunt Configuration

  • Connect the second DC2472A battery emulator to the EVAL-ADBMS1816WLC Daughter Board through the cell connector.

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    Figure 7 AD-BMSE2E3WLC-48V to Battery Emulator Setup

Microcontroller Connection

  • Attach the MAX32666FTHR microcontroller to the AD-BMSE2E3WLC-48V Baseboard through the Featherwing connector.

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    Figure 8 MAX32666FTHR Mounted to the AD-BMSE2E3WLC-48V Baseboard

48V Connection

  • Connect the red alligator to banana jack cable between 48V and TP11 on the AD-BMSE2E3WLC-48V as shown below.

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    Figure 9 48V Connection

Cable and PC Connection

(A). Plug the micro-USB cable to the first DC2472A battery emulator

that is connected to AD-BMSE2E3WLC-48V.

(B). Plug the micro-USB cable to the second DC2472A battery emulator

that is connected to EVAL-ADBMS1816WLC.

(C). Plug the micro-USB cable into the MAX32666FTHR.

(D). Connect the 2-wire isoSPI cable from P10 of AD-BMSE2E3WLC-48V.

(E). Connect the other end of the 2-wire isoSPI cable to P10 of

EVAL-ADBMS1816WLC.

(F). Connect all USB cables to a USB hub (preferred).

Note

If your PC/laptop USB ports can supply ≥1 A, you may connect devices directly without a USB hub.

Your setup should look like below:

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Figure 10 Full Hardware Evaluation Setup

Sample Application Setup

Refer to the diagram below for the sample application setup for Charge and Discharge applications.

Charge Application

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Figure 11 Charge Application Setup

Discharge Application

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Figure 12 Discharge Application Setup

Tip

The EVAL-ADBMS1816WLC can be evaluated through the ACE GUI by running the AD-BMSE2E3WLC software package. Access the software resources and see the setup procedure in the Software User Guide.