For the most optimum gauging, the
pack/cell must undergo a learning cycle with the gauge. The gauge indicates the
progress of the learning cycle with the following control flag bits:
- VOK: This bit
tracks when the gauge
updates
the Qmax. This bit is normally set when charging/discharging
starts, and is cleared when
the
gauge has detected that the battery voltage has stabilized, and
Qmax
has been updated. It is a good way to track
Qmax
update.
- RUP_DIS: If set,
the gauge cannot determine its current state and calculations, and will not
update the battery resistance tables with its presently measured data. It is
cleared when a good OCV measurement is taken, as the gauge acknowledges the
absolute state of charge based on this value.
- FC: This flag
indicates whether or not the gauge detects the battery as "full."
- Update Status: This
data flash value contains the current status of the learning cycle.
Figure 11-1 shows the voltage and current.
Figure 11-2 shows the value of the control flag bits and the Update Status for
each state.