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ZigBee SMT RF Module Development Kit GETTING STARTED GUIDE 90002013_B ...
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Objectives..............................................................................................4 Installing and Using Software ................................................................5 Setting Up the Network..........................................................................5 Performing a Range Test .................................................................... 11 Running the Range Test...................................................................... 13 Exploring Advanced Configurations .................................................... 15 Managing the Network......................................................................... 18 Table of Contents Table of Contents 3 ...
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Section 1: Objectives This guide demonstrates how to set up a wireless link using the XBee ZB SMT RF Module, allowing the user to evaluate the hardware over varying ranges and conditions. It covers these tasks: • Installing software • ...
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Section 2: Installing and Using Software Installing USB Drivers The USB interface board is a “plug-and-play” device that should be detected by the PC automatically. If you are using Windows 7, driver installation is not required, and the USB interface ...
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The X-CTU baud rate must match the module’s BD parameter for proper communication. The module default is 9600 baud. 2. Verify that the baud rate and data settings match the internal settings of the modules. The default settings for the ...
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In the X-CTU Modem Configuration tab, click Read. X-CTU displays the available settings for the module. 4. Every network must start with a coordinator. The following procedure will set one device as the coordinator. a. Click ...
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Use the parameter window shown above to designate one device as the coordinator. 5. (Optional) If you are working in an area where other ZigBee networks are running possible for non-coordinator modules to join an unintended network. To ...
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Note: You can set multiple parameters at once and then click the Write button to save them in the module. 7. Once the modules are configured, a network can be established. To establish network connections, do the following: a. Connect ...
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COM port. Note: X-CTU only looks for available COM ports on start-up. If you plug in a USB interface board ...
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Section 3: Performing a Range Test What Is a Range Test? A range test demonstrates the real-world RF range of the XBee embedded modules in the Development Kit. This range information is useful when planning for and deploying an actual ...
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Select one module to be the loopback module, and install the jumper as shown below: Remove the USB cable. For the other modules, the jumper can either be removed or placed only on one pin, as shown ...
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Running the Range Test 1. In X-CTU, select the Range Test tab. Clicking the Advanced>>> button displays several more options. If you run the range test with several more mesh radios acting as intermediaries, you will want to increase the ...
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To increase the range, move to a position where you are receiving packets. Put another module from the kit in this position and connect power supply. Within ten seconds, your roving module should be able to ...
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Section 4: Exploring Advanced Configurations Embedding the RF Module XBee modules are designed for embedding into systems. They are designed for both UART and SPI capability for ease of communication with other parts of the system. Information on UART and ...
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Configuring Remote Modules XBee modules can also be configured “over-the-air” using X-CTU. In order to use this feature, your base device must be configured for API mode. To configure parameters on a remote module, set AP-API Enable = 1 API ...
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Section 4: Exploring Advanced Configurations 17 ...
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Setting Module as End Device 1. In the Modem Configuration tab, click Read. 2. Scroll through the list of displayed parameters and find the Sleep Modes section. 3. Click on SM-Sleep Mode and select 4-Cyclic Sleep from the drop-down box. ...
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Managing the Network Using Gateways Now that you have an RF network running important to know how to manage the network. X-CTU software and the various RF module features provide good tools for on-site XBee configuration, firmware upgrades, ...
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The image above shows the secure connection to your gateway or end device after logging on to your iDigi account. Learn more about managing your remote devices at www.idigi.com. Digi provides end-to-end products and services in order to make wireless ...