7. Open a File Explorer window. The programming adapter shows as a new USB drive.
8. Drag and drop the downloaded .bin file onto the icon for the new USB drive. The LED
begins to flash red while the MAX32630FTHR is being programmed.
9. When the LED stops flashing, remove the ribbon. Press the reset button on the
MAX32630FTHR and verify the operation of the MAX32630FTHR
Quick Start Guide
Installation Procedure
1. Assemble and connect the reference design hardware.
a. Remove the MAX32630FTHR and MAXREFDES220# sensor board from
the package.
b. Connect the MAX32630FTHR and Smart Sensor Boards together.
c. Connect a mini-USB cable between the PC and the MAX32630FTHR.
2. Verify the operation of the MAX32630FTHR host
a. Immediately after connecting the USB cable, observe the LED on the
MAX32630FTHR.
b. If the LED briefly turns yellow, and then blinks green, the MAX32630FTHR
is programmed correctly and ready for use.
c. If the LED blinks yellow, then the MAX62630FTHR has been initialized but
the sensor board is not responding. Unplug the USB cable. Separate and
then reconnect the sensor board and MAX32630FTHR, and then connect the
USB cable again. If the condition persists, please contact Maxim technical
support for assistance.
d. If the LED turns red or blinks any other pattern or does not illuminate at all,
update the MAX32630FTHR as described below.
3. Download and install the Maxim licensed MAX32644A firmware.
4. Download and install the Maxim DeviceStudio GUI software.
a. Navigate to the Maxim Integrated website, enter MAXREFDES220# into
the search tool. Select the entry for MAXREFDES220# in the Product Results
section.
b. On the product QuickView page, select Design Resources and download
the files under “Software Files”.
c. Extract the downloaded files into any directory.
Operating the GUI
1. After the hardware and software installations have been completed, make sure the
MAX32630FTHR is connected to the PC using the USB cable.
2. Launch the Maxim DeviceStudio application.
3. Uncheck “ADB“ under Scan Options
