XK-Z11-S Digi International, XK-Z11-S Datasheet - Page 5

• Manufacturer Part Number: XK-Z11-S
• Description: ZIGBEE MODULE DEVELOPMENT KIT
• Manufacturer: Digi International
• Series: XBee™r
• Type: Transceiver, ZigBeer

Specifications of XK-Z11-S

• Frequency: 2.4GHz
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Other names: 602-1193

Section 2: Installing and Using Software
Installing USB Drivers
Installing X-CTU Software
Setting Up the Network
Running the X-CTU Software
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 board can be connected to the computer immediately. If you are
using Windows XP, Vista, or 2000, download and install the driver as per the
directions below.
To install the USB driver:
1. Download the driver setup file at:
2. Double-click on the setup file. A window will pop up during installation and
The USB interface board may now be connected to the computer.
The software needed to use this kit is called X-CTU. Please download it at
http://ftp1.digi.com/support/utilities/40003002_a.exe.
X-CTU is a stand-alone tool for configuring XBee modules and running a range test.
To install X-CTU:
1. Browse to the folder to which you saved the above install file.
2. Double click on the installer file and follow the X-CTU Setup Wizard.
3. When asked if you would like to check Digi’s website for firmware updates, click
4. After the firmware updates are complete, click Close.
5. Start X-CTU by double clicking on the X-CTU icon placed on your desktop, or by
The X-CTU software is now ready to be used.
Each network requires one and only one coordinator. For more information on the
function of the coordinator, see the Product Manual for the XBee ZB SMT RF Module,
available online at
smt.jsp#docs.
1. Under the PC Settings tab, select the PC serial COM port that will be used. The
http://ftp1.digi.com/support/driver/FTDI_Windows_Driver_Setup.exe.
automatically close when the process is complete.
Yes.
selecting Start > Programs > Digi > X-CTU.
standard COM port for the 9-pin serial port is COM 1. The USB ports will be
labeled as USB Serial Port and are assigned a number based on your PC’s
settings.
http://www.digi.com/products/wireless/zigbee-mesh/xbee-
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