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bq27541-V200: "SOH Status" = 0x00 and SOH not changing.

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The datasheet (bq27541-v200.pdf, page 15)  describes the parameter "SOH Status" at address 0x2f. 

When I read this parameter, its value is always 0x00.  I believe I have properly configured the gauge.

I did a test to see if the SOH would change (despite the SOH Status is not valid).  See the figure below.

I configured the fuel-gauge to a battery with 2-parallel cells (design capacity = 4540mAh).  I did the steps in the bqEasy wizard to create the golden image.   I flashed this golden image and enabled IT (0x0021) and sealed (0x0020).

Then I removed one of the cells to halve the capacity of the battery.  Using a Cadex C7400 C-Series analyzer, I cycled the battery multiple times.  The charge and discharge rate is about 0.3*C = 1.3A.  There is a 30 minute rest after charging and after discharging during each cycle.

I expected the SOH to decrease to about 50% after several cycles, however it remains at 100%.  SOH Status is still 0x00.

Did I miss a step or mis-configure something? 

Here's my gg file (removed auth codes). (Please visit the site to view this file)


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