A24-HASM-450 Digi International/Maxstream, A24-HASM-450 Datasheet

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XBee™ Series 2 OEM RF Modules XBee Series 2 OEM RF Modules ZigBee™ Networks RF Module Operation RF Module Configuration Appendices Product Manual v1.x.1x For OEM RF Module Part Numbers: XB24-BxIT-00x ZigBee OEM RF Modules by MaxStream, Inc ...

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XBee OEM RF Modules‐ ZigBee ‐ v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] © 2007 Digi International, Inc. All rights reserved No part of the contents of this manual may be transmitted or reproduced in any  form or by any means without the written permission of Digi International, Inc. ® ZigBee  is a registered trademark of the ZigBee Alliance. XBee™ Series 2  is a trademark of Digi International, Inc. Technical Support:  © 2007 Digi International, Inc. Phone: (801) 765‐9885 Live Chat: www.maxstream.net E‐mail: rf‐xperts@maxstream.net      ii ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO OEM RF Modules ‐ ZigBee ‐ v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] Contents 1. XBee Series 2 OEM RF Modules 1.1. Key Features 4 1.1.1. Worldwide Acceptance 1.2. Specifications 5 1.3. Mechanical Drawings 6 1.4. Mounting Considerations 6 1.5. Pin Signals 7 1.6. Electrical Characteristics Module Operation 2.1. ...

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The XBee Series 2 OEM RF Modules were engineered to operate within the ZigBee protocol and support the unique needs of low-cost, low-power wireless sensor networks. The modules require minimal power and provide reliable delivery of data between remote ...

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XBee Series 2 OEM RF Modules ‐ ZigBee ‐ v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] 1.2. Specifications Table 1‐01. Specifications of the XBee Series 2 OEM RF Module (PRELIMINARY)    Specification Performance Indoor/Urban Range Outdoor RF line-of-sight Range Transmit Power Output (software selectable) RF Data Rate Serial Interface Data Rate (software selectable) Receiver Sensitivity Power Requirements Supply Voltage Operating Current (Transmit) Operating Current (Receive) Power-down ...

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XBee Series 2 OEM RF Modules ‐ ZigBee ‐ v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] 1.3. Mechanical Drawings Figure 1‐01. Mechanical drawings of the XBee Series 2 OEM RF Modules (antenna options not shown) .  1.4. Mounting Considerations The XBee Series 2 RF Module (through-hole) was designed to mount into a receptacle (socket) and therefore does not require any soldering when mounting board. The XBee ...

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XBee Series 2 OEM RF Modules ‐ ZigBee ‐ v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] 1.5. Pin Signals Figure 1‐03. XBee Series 2 RF Module Pin Number (top sides shown ‐ shields on bottom) Table 1‐02. Pin Assignments for the XBee Series 2 Modules Pin # Design Notes: • Minimum connections: VCC, GND, DOUT & ...

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XBee Series 2 OEM RF Modules ‐ ZigBee ‐ v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] 1.6. Electrical Characteristics Table 1‐03. DC Characteristics of the XBee Series 2 (VCC = 2.8 ‐ 3.4 VDC) Symbol Parameter VIL Input Low Voltage V Input High Voltage IH V Output Low Voltage OL V Output High Voltage OH II Input Leakage Current IN TX Transmit Current RX Receive Current PWR-DWN Power-down ...

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Serial Communications The XBee Series 2 OEM RF Modules interface to a host device through a logic-level asynchronous serial port. Through its serial port, the module can communicate with any logic and voltage compatible UART; or through a ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO OEM RF Modules ‐ ZigBee ‐ v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] Hardware Flow Control (CTS). When the serial receive buffer is 17 bytes away from being full, by default, the module de-asserts CTS (high) to signal to the host device to stop sending data [refer to D7 (DIO7 Configuration) parameter]. ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO OEM RF Modules ‐ ZigBee ‐ v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] 2.1.3. Transparent Operation RF modules that contain the following firmware versions will support Transparent Mode: 1.0xx (coordinator) and 1.2xx (router/end device). When operating in Transparent Mode, modules are configured using AT Commands and API operation is not supported. The ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO OEM RF Modules ‐ ZigBee ‐ v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] 2.2. Modes of Operation 2.2.1. Idle Mode When not receiving or transmitting data, the RF module is in Idle Mode. During Idle Mode, the RF module is also checking for valid RF data. The module shifts into the other ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO OEM RF Modules ‐ ZigBee ‐ v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] 2.2.3. Receive Mode If a valid RF packet is received and its address matches the RF module’s MY (16-bit Source Address) parameter, the data is transferred to the serial transmit buffer. 2.2.4. Command Mode To modify or read RF ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO OEM RF Modules ‐ ZigBee ‐ v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] For an example of programming the RF module using AT Commands and descriptions of each configurable parameter, refer to the "RF Module Configuration" chapter. 2.2.5. Sleep Mode Sleep modes are supported on end devices only. Router and coordinator devices ...

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ZigBee Network Formation A ZigBee Personal Area Network (PAN) consists of one coordinator and one or more routers and/or end devices. A ZigBee Personal Area Network (PAN) is created when a coordinator selects a channel and PAN ID ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO OEM RF Modules ‐ ZigBee ‐ v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] 3.1.3. Joining an End Device When an end device first comes up, it must also locate and join a PAN. End devices follow the same process as a router to join a PAN. Once the end device has successfully ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO OEM RF Modules ‐ ZigBee ‐ v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] 3.2. ZigBee Network Communications Zigbee supports device addressing and application layer addressing. Device addressing specifies the destination address of the device a packet is destined to. Application layer addressing indicates a particular application recipient, known as a Zigbee endpoint, ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO OEM RF Modules ‐ ZigBee ‐ v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] Figure 3‐03. ZigBee Data Transmission Higher Layer Addressing Fields Src Address Dest Address Network Layer Figure 3‐04. ZigBee Layer‐Addressing Example  ZigBee Device A Endpoint 1 Endpoint 2 Endpoint 3 (radio A) 3.2.3. Data Transmission and Routing All data packets are addressed using both device and application layer addressing fields. ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO OEM RF Modules ‐ ZigBee ‐ v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] address that corresponds to a known 64-bit address. Once the 16-bit address is known, a route to the destination device must be discovered. ZigBee employs mesh routing using the Ad-hoc On- demand Distance Vector routing (AODV) protocol to establish ...

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XBee Series 2 Network Formation To create a ZigBee network, a coordinator must be started on a channel and PAN ID. Once the coordinator has started, routers and end device can join the network. Routers and coordinator devices ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] address of the end device can be read using the MY (16-bit Source Address) command. If API is enabled (AP parameter > 0), the API modem status “Joined” is sent out the UART. The AI (Association Indication) command can ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] 4.2. XBee Series 2 Addressing XBee modules support both ZigBee device addressing and application-layer addressing. 4.2.1. Device Addressing All XBee/XBee-Pro modules can be identified by their unique 64-bit adresses or a user- configurable ASCII string identifier The 64-bit address ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] take place to establish a new route to the correct node. Upon successful packet delivery, the TX Status Frame will indicate the correct Network Address of the remote. Table 4‐01. Sample table mapping 64‐bit Addresses to 16‐bit Network Addresses NI-String Addressing The NI string can alternatively be used ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01 firmware, application-layer addressing must be enabled using the ZA command. When application-layer addressing is enabled, the DE and SE commands specify the source and destination endpoints, and the CI command sets the cluster ID that will be ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] Figure 4‐05. Demonstration of how entries in the received data bindings are replaced when an RF data  3rd 2nd 1st INV 3 Data entries + 1 invalid entry User Bindings These entries can be created and maintained by the application if needed. The following commands can be used to modify the user bindings. See ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] The XBee Series 2 endpoint table operates similar to the binding table. Entries may be added, removed, or viewed using the E+, E-, and EV commands respectively. Some table entries are reserved for special purposes Table 4‐04. Endpoint Table Index ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] 4.4. I.O. Line Configuration The XBee Series 2 modules support both analog input and digital IO line modes on several configurable pins. Configuring A/D and Digital Lines The following table lists the pin functions supported on the modules . ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] See the command table for more information. Pullup resistors for each digital input can be enabled using the PR command. Sampling A/D and Digital Input Lines The IS command can be used to read the current value of all ...

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Special Table 5‐08. Special Commands AT Name and Description Command Write. Write parameter values to non-volatile memory so that parameter modifications persist through subsequent resets. WR Note: Once WR is issued, no additional characters should be sent to the module until ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] Table 5‐09. Addressing Commands (Sub‐categories designated within {brackets}) AT Name and Description Command Node Identifier. Stores a string identifier. The register only accepts printable ASCII data Command Mode, a string can not start with a space. A carriage return ends NI the command. ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] Table 5‐010. Networking Commands (Sub‐categories designated within {brackets}) AT Name and Description Command Scan Channels. Set/Read the list of channels to scan. Coordinator - Bit field list of channels to choose from prior to starting network. Router/End Device - Bit field list of channels that ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] Table 5‐012. Serial Interfacing Commands AT Name and Description Command API Options. Configure options for API. Current options select the type of API RF data 2 AO receive frame that is used. Interface Data Rate. Set/Read the serial interface data rate for ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] Table 5‐013. Serial Interfacing Commands AT Name and Description Command RSSI PWM Timer. Time RSSI signal will be output after last transmission. When 0xFF, output will always be on. IS Force Sample Forces a read of all enabled digital ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] Table 5‐015. AT Command Options Commands AT Name and Description Command Command Sequence Character. Set/Read the ASCII character value to be used between Guard Times of the AT Command Mode Sequence ( GT). The AT 2 Command Mode Sequence enters ...

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As an alternative to Transparent Operation, API (Application Programming Interface) Operations are available. API operation requires that communication with the module be done through a structured interface (data is communicated in frames in a defined order). The API specifies ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] Data bytes that need to be escaped: • 0x7E – Frame Delimiter • 0x7D – Escape • 0x11 – XON • 0x13 – XOFF Example - Raw UART Data Frame (before escaping interfering bytes): 0x11 needs to be escaped ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] Advanced Modem Status Frame (0x8C) API Identifier Name: Advanced Modem Status Frame API Identifier Value: 0x8C Product support: XBEE Series 2 Start delim inator 0x7E © 2007 Digi International, Inc. Length Fram e D ata M SB LSB API-specific Structure Identifier specific data ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] AT Command API Identifier Value: 0x08 Allows for module parameter registers to be queried or set. Figure 6‐10. AT Command Frames Start Delimiter 0x7E Frame ID (Byte 5) Identifies the UART data frame for the host to correlate with a subsequent ACK ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] AT Command Response API Identifier Value: 0x88 Response to previous command. In response Command message, the module will send an AT Command Response message. Some commands will send back multiple frames (for example, the ND (Node ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] Explicit Addressing ZigBee Command Frame (0x11) API Identifier Name: Explicit Addressing ZigBee Command Frame API Identifier Value: 0x11 Product support: XBee Series 2 © 2007 Digi International, Inc. Start delimiter Length Frame Data 0x7E MSB LSB API-specific Structure API Identifier 0x11 Frame ID ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] Binding Table ZigBee Command Frame (0x12) API Identifier Name: Binding Table ZigBee Command Frame API Identifier Value: 0x12 Product support: XBee Series 2 Start delimiter 0x7E Identifies the UART data frame for the host correlate with a subsequent ACK ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] ZigBee Transmit Status API Identifier Value: 0x8B When a TX Request is completed, the module sends a TX Status message. This message will indicate if the packet was transmitted successfully or if there was a failure. Figure 6‐15. TX Status Frames Start ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] ZigBee Explicit Rx Indicator (0x91) API Identifier Name: ZigBee Explicit RX Indicator API Identifier Value: 0x91 Product support: XBee Series 2 When the modem receives a ZigBee RF packet it is sent out the UART using this message type ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] ZigBee Binding Rx Indicator (0x92) API Identifier Name: ZigBee Binding RX Indicator API Identifier Value: 0x92 Product support: XBee Series 2 When the modem receives a ZigBee RF packet it is sent out the UART using this message type ...

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Starting an XBee Network Start the coordinator 1. Determine the operating channels list using the SC (Scan Channels) command and the PAN ID to operate using the ID (PAN ID) command. The default SD (Scan Duration) parameter value ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] 7.0.2. AT Command Programming Examples Setup The programming examples in this section require the installation of MaxStream's X-CTU Soft- ware and a serial connection to a PC. (MaxStream stocks RS-232 and USB boards to facilitate Refer to the ‘X‐CTU’ sec‐ interfacing with a ...

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Interoperability with other EM250 Devices The XBee module may integrate functionality to some extent with other EM250 based devices. The following should be considered when communicating between a MaxStream XBee module and another EM250-based device. 8.1.1. XBee Data ...

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Appendix A:Definitions Definitions Table A‐01. Terms and Definitions ZigBee Node Types Coordinator Router End device ZigBee Protocol PAN © 2007 Digi International, Inc. A node that has the unique function of forming a network. The coordinator is responsible for establishing the operating channel and PAN ID for an ...

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XBee Series 2 OEM RF Modules ‐ ZigBee ‐ v1.x1x [2007.06.01] Table A‐01. Terms and Definitions Joining Network Address Operating Channel Energy Scan Route Request Route Reply Route Discovery ZigBee Stack © 2007 Digi International, Inc. The process of a node becoming part of a ZigBee PAN. A node becomes part of a network by joining to ...

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Appendix B:Migrating from the 802.15.4  This following are some of the differences in the ZigBee firmware assuming familiarity with the 802.15.4 application: • ZigBee Command Set • Address Assignment • API / AT Firmware Versions Also, refer to the “Getting Started” section for more ...

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Appendix C: Agency Certifications FCC, IC, and ETSI approvals pending. © 2007 MaxStream, Inc.      51 ...

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... Adapter for connecting RPSMA antenna to U.FL connector 1 Documentation and Software Step-by-step instruction on how to create wireless links 1 & test range capabilities of the modules Part # XB24-BWIt-002 XB24-BWIT-004 XB24-BUIT-004 XB24-BCIT-004 XB24-BSIT-004 XBIB-R XBIB-U JD2D3-CDS-6F JU1U2-CSB-6F JD2D3-CDL-A JD2D2-CDN-A JD3D3-CDN-A JP5P2-9V11-6F JP2P3-C2C-4I A24-HASM-450 JF1R6-CR3-4I MD0030 MD0026      52 ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] Note: In the following sections, an OEM RF Module mounted to an interface board will be referred "Module Assembly". RS-232 Development Board External Interface Figure B‐01. Front View B‐01c. DB‐9 Serial Port B‐01d RSSI LEDs B‐01b. I/O & Power LEDs B‐01e. Power Connector B‐01a. Config Switch ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] RS-232 Pin Signals Figure B‐03. Pins used on the female RS‐232 (DB‐9) Serial Connector   Table D‐02. Pin Assignments and Implementations DB-9 Pin * Functions listed in the implementation column may not be available at the time of release. © 2007 Digi International, Inc.  RS-232 Name Description DCD Data-Carrier-Detect RXD Receive Data TXD Transmit Data DTR Data-Terminal-Ready GND Ground Signal DSR Data-Set-Ready Request-to-Send ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] Wiring Diagrams Figure B‐04. DTE node (RS‐232, male DB‐9 connector) wired to a DCE Module Assembly (female DB‐9)   Figure B‐05. DCE Module Assembly (female DB‐9 connector) wired to a DCE node (RS‐232, male DB‐9)   Sample Wireless Connection: DTE <--> DCE <--> DCE <--> DCE Figure B‐06. Typical wireless link between DTE and DCE nodes © 2007 Digi International, Inc.  Development Guide      55 ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] Adapters The development kit includes several adapters that support the following functions: • Performing Range Tests • Testing Cables • Connecting to other RS-232 DCE and DTE nodes • Connecting to terminal blocks or RJ-45 (for RS-485/422 nodes) NULL ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] USB Development Board External Interface Figure D‐02. Front View B‐11c. USB Port B‐11b. RSSI LEDs B‐11a. I/O & Power LEDs Figure D‐03. Back View B‐12a. Reset Switch B‐12a. DIP Switch © 2007 Digi International, Inc.  B-11a. I/O & Power LEDs LEDs indicate RF module activity as follows: Yellow (top LED) = Serial Data Out ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] USB Pin Signals Table D‐03. USB signals and their implantations on the XBee/XBee‐PRO RF Module Pin Name 1 VBUS GND X-CTU Software X-CTU is a MaxStream-provided software program used to interface with and configure MaxStream RF Modules. The software application is organized into the ...

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XBee/XBee‐PRO ZigBee OEM RF Modules v1.x1x  [2007.06.01] NOTE: To read a parameter value stored in a register, leave the parameter field blank. The example above issues the DL (Destination Address Low) command to change destination address of the module to "0x1F". To save the new value ...

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Appendix E:Additional Information 1-Year Warranty XBee Series 2 RF Modules from MaxStream, Inc. (the "Product") are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, for a period of 1-year from the date of purchase. In the event of a product ...