Digi XBee ZigBee S2C Manuale utente

XBee S2C DigiMesh 2.4 Kit

Radio Frequency (RF) Module

Getting Started Guide

Revision history—90001526

Revision Date Description

A August2016 Initial release.

B June 2017 Modified regulatory and certification information as required by RED

(Radio Equipment Directive).

C May 2018 Updated the SMTinsertion picture. Added a warning to never insert or

remove the XBee device while the power is on.

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XBee S2C DigiMesh 2.4 Kit Getting Started Guide 2

Contents

XBee S2C DigiMesh 2.4 Kit Getting Started Guide

Set up your XBee devices

Before you begin 7

Verify XBee RF module kit contents 7

Gather required materials 8

Step 1: Assemble the hardware 9

How to unplug an XBee module 10

Step 2: Download and install XCTU 10

Install XCTU - Windows 11

Install XCTU - Linux 11

Install XCTU - OSX 11

Optional: Install XCTU updates 12

Step 3: Set up your first wireless connection 12

Add XBee modules to XCTU 12

Configure the first two XBee modules in transparent mode 15

Check the network 17

Send messages through XCTU 17

Step 4: Create a mesh network 19

Connect a loopback jumper to an XBee module 19

Set up a third XBee module to create a mesh network 20

Step 5: Use API mode to talk to XBee modules 23

Configure an XBee module in APImode 23

Send an API Tx frame from an XBee module to another module 23

Do more with your XBee devices

Update the firmware of your XBee modules 30

Configure remote XBee modules 30

Set up and perform a range test 32

Configure the XBee modules for a range test 32

Perform a range test 33

Troubleshooting

Cannot find the serial port for the module 38

Cannot identify XBee modules 38

Cannot install device driver 38

Potential cause 38

XBee S2C DigiMesh 2.4 Kit Getting Started Guide 3

XBee S2C DigiMesh 2.4 Kit Getting Started Guide 4

Resolution 39

Use LEDs to identify XBee modules 39

Resolution 39

No remote devices to select for a range test 39

Check cables 39

Check that the XBee module is fully seated in the XBee development board 39

Check the XBee module orientation 39

Check that the XBee modules are in the same network 40

Restore default settings 40

Port in use 40

Potential cause 40

Resolution 40

XCTU cannot discover devices 41

Check the configuration of your USB serial converter 41

Check cables 41

Check that the XBee module is fully seated in the XBee development board 41

Check the XBee module orientation 41

Check that the XBee modules are in the same network 41

Check driver installation 41

Check if the modules are sleeping 42

Check the loopback jumper 42

XCTUcannot discover remote devices 43

Potential cause 43

Resolution 43

XCTUcannot discover remote devices for a range test 43

Potential cause 43

Resolution 43

XCTU installation error 43

Potential cause 43

Resolution 43

Regulatory information

Europe (CE) 45

Maximum power and frequency specifications 45

XBee S2C DigiMesh 2.4 Kit Getting Started Guide

The XBee S2C DigiMesh 2.4 Kit modules support low-cost, low-power, peer-to-peer or wireless mesh

networks. The XBee S2C DigiMesh 2.4 Kits provide reliable delivery of data between remote devices.

This guide shows you how to set up an XBee mesh network using the DigiMesh protocol, send data

between devices, and adjust device settings.

XBee S2C DigiMesh 2.4 Kit Getting Started Guide 5

Set up your XBee devices

Before you begin 7

Step 1: Assemble the hardware 9

Step 2: Download and install XCTU 10

Step 3: Set up your first wireless connection 12

Step 4: Create a mesh network 19

Step 5: Use API mode to talk to XBee modules 23

XBee S2C DigiMesh 2.4 Kit Getting Started Guide 6

Set up your XBee devices Before you begin

XBee S2C DigiMesh 2.4 Kit Getting Started Guide 7

Before you begin

To get started with your XBee RF module development kit, verify that your kit has all of the

components and that you meet the system requirements.

Verify XBee RF module kit contents

Your XBee S2C DigiMesh 2.4 Kitmodule development kit contains the following components:

Qty. Part

1 XBee SMT Grove Development Board

2 XBee TH Grove Development Boards

1 XBee DigiMesh S2C SMT module (PCB Antenna)

Set up your XBee devices Before you begin

XBee S2C DigiMesh 2.4 Kit Getting Started Guide 8

Qty. Part

2 XBee DigiMesh S2C Through-Hole module (Wire

Antenna)

3 Micro USB cables

2 XBee stickers

Gather required materials

To complete the steps in this guide, you need the following items:

Item Description

Computer One of the following operating systems:

nWindows Vista/7/8 (32-bit or 64-bit versions)

nMac OS X v10.6 and higher versions (64-bit only)

nLinux with KDE or GNOME window managers (32-bit or 64-bit versions)

System requirements:

nHDD space: 500 MB minimum, 1 GB recommended

nRAM memory: 2 GB minimum, 4 GB recommended

nCPU: Dual-core processor minimum, Quad-core processor recommended

USB ports:

nThree available USB ports for the XBee/XBee-PRO DigiMesh 2.4 development kit

Note Only one computer is required to follow along with the steps in this guide.

However, you can use two or more computers—one for each XBee module. For range

testing, we recommend a laptop.

XCTU

software

Version 6.1.3 or later. See Download and install XCTU.

USB

drivers

Windows Vista and later: USB drivers automatically install through plug-and-play.

Set up your XBee devices Step 1: Assemble the hardware

XBee S2C DigiMesh 2.4 Kit Getting Started Guide 9

Step 1: Assemble the hardware

This kit includes three XBee Grove Development Boards. For more information about this hardware,

see the XBee Grove Development Board documentation.

To assemble the XBee module:

1. Attach the XBee modules to the XBee Grove Development Boards.

2. Connect the USB cables to the XBee Grove Development Boards.

Make sure the board is NOT powered by either the micro USB or a battery when you

plug in the XBee module.

3. Plug the XBee S2C DigiMesh 2.4 Kit modules into the XBee Grove Development Board.

XBee TH modules have a flat edge and a more angular/diagonal edge. Match that footprint

with the white lines on your board and carefully insert it, taking care not to bend any of the

pins.

For XBee SMT modules, align all XBee pins with the spring header and carefully push the

module until it is hooked to the board.

WARNING! Never insert or remove the XBee device while the power is on!

Set up your XBee devices Step 2: Download and install XCTU

XBee S2C DigiMesh 2.4 Kit Getting Started Guide 10

4. After you plug the XBee module into the board, connect the board to your computer using the

micro USB cables provided.

5. Ensure the loopback jumper is in the UART position.

How to unplug an XBee module

To disconnect your XBee module from the XBee Grove Development Board:

1. Disconnect the micro USB cable (or the battery) from the board so it is not powered.

2. Remove the XBee module from the board socket, taking care not to bend any of the pins.

Make sure the board is not powered when you remove the XBee module.

Step 2: Download and install XCTU

This section contains download and install instructions based on operating system. XCTU is

compatible with Linux, OSX, and Windows. It may be necessary to configure your system prior to

installing XCTU for the first time.

If you get stuck, see XCTU installation error.

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