It would seem as though this configuration can only handle up to 5V with VC1 tied to VC2. The datasheet in section 7.3 Shows VIN (VC1) = VSS to VSS+5V.
I am trying to do this very setup with a 2S1P 4.2V/cell. It is an external battery which does not have the cell balancing terminal.
The Bat Pin voltage and Pack Pin voltage are reading correctly, however, The voltage measurement (register 0x08/0x09) goes to zero when the pack voltage reaches > 6V.
Thoughts?