XB24-DK Digi International/Maxstream, XB24-DK Datasheet

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XB24-DK

Manufacturer Part Number
XB24-DK
Description
KIT DEV ZIGBEE
Manufacturer
Digi International/Maxstream
Series
XBee™r
Type
802.15.4/Zigbeer
Datasheets

Specifications of XB24-DK

Contents
OEM Modules, Interface Boards, Cables, Battery Clip, Adapters and Software
For Use With/related Products
XBee and XBee Pro Radios
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status
Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant
This guide provides instructions for setting up, developing, and testing programs on the available
host processor of the XBee-PRO ZB programmable module. The guide includes information on
how to:
Software Setup
Step 1: Download and Install X-CTU Software
X-CTU is a stand-alone tool for configuring XBee modules. This software can be downloaded
from our ftp site at ftp://ftp1.digi.com/support/documentation/XBP_ZB_Programmable_DK/.
1. Click on the X-CTU Setup file. X-CTU version 5250 or newer is needed for uploading
2. Click Save or Save File. In Internet Explorer, you will be prompted to specify a location for
3. Browse to where the file is stored.
4. Double-click on the installer file and follow the X-CTU Setup Wizard.
5. When asked if you would like to check Digi’s website for firmware updates, click Yes.
6. After the firmware updates are complete, click Close.
7. Start X-CTU by double-clicking on the X-CTU icon placed on your desktop or by selecting:
The X-CTU software is now available for use.
Step 2: Download and Install USB Drivers (Hardware USB Bus & Virtual
COM Port Drivers)
The USB interface board is a “plug-and-play” device that should be detected by the PC
automatically. To interface between the modem and a PC, two drivers must be installed: a USB
applications.
the file. Most other browsers have a designated area for downloads. Make note of where the
file is being saved for future use.
Start > Programs > Digi International > X-CTU
Download and install software tools
Connect the hardware
Compile and upload the bootloader
Run an application
Getting Started Guide 
XBee-PRO
Development Kit
®
ZB Programmable
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XB24-DK Summary of contents

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Getting Started Guide  XBee-PRO Development Kit This guide provides instructions for setting up, developing, and testing programs on the available host processor of the XBee-PRO ZB programmable module. The guide includes information on how to: • Download and install software tools • ...

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COM port driver that makes the USB port look and perform like a physical COM port. After the modem is detected, a wizard for installing the USB driver is launched. To install the two USB drivers: ...

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Follow the CodeWarrior Setup Wizard. 5. Upon completion of the installation process, open CodeWarrior by selecting Start > Programs > Freescale CodeWarrior > CodeWarrior Development Studio > CodeWarrior IDE. 6. Click Start using CodeWarrior. Step 4: Download the Bootloader/Sample ...

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The debugger plugs into two locations: the PC’s USB port and the 6-pin header on the development board. a. Verify that the power is off and the debugger and the XBee interface board are not connected to the PC. ...

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Apply power to the interface board by connecting the USB cable to the PC. You will need to install the USB driver for the interface board/module assembly at this point. Follow the same steps as installing the Digi XStick, ...

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A Programmer window will open and run through the uploading sequence. Once the bootloader is successfully loaded, that window will automatically close. Close the Real-Time Simulator/Debugger window. Note possible to skip this step in production and use one ...

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Next click the Make button or click Project > Make from the menu bar [Fig 7] to compile your application the same path (\AppTransparent \XbeeProZBProgrammable\) that you found the App32Transparent.mcp file you will find a Bin folder. ...

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In the XModem window, click Send. The ‘C’ characters are a visual indication of the timeout during which the app file can be sent. If you miss that timeout, you can type start the process ...

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Type your desired string into the window and click Send Data. The resulting API packet is shown as received by the XStick in both ASCII and Hex as an API Receive Packet. [Fig 10] Figure 10: Transparent Data Transfer ...

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The sample application also has some built-in functionality for sampling ADC and Digital I/O lines as well as sending this data over the air. Try out these features and find out more by going to the CodeWarrior window, and clicking ...

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