Xbee s2c is a rf module designed for wireless communication or data exchange and it works on zigbee mesh communication protocols that sit on top of ieee 802. The xbee pro xsc is a longrange, lowpower 900 mhz rf module featuring an analog devices transceiver. This unit works with all xbee modules including the series 1 and 2, standard and pro versions. The new version of xbee shield is a standardized and stackable shield compatible with arduino. For more information, check out the exploring xbees and xctu tutorial. Pin 6 on the xbee xsc series uses it as a configuration pin as stated on page 96 of the datasheet, instead of having an rssi pin on pin 6 like most xbees. Chip antenna rf connector whip antenna rf connector whip antenna. Check to make sure your kit comes with the following parts. A unicast has bidirectional communication between two arduinos. We suggest this module for those starting out as it is the easiest to get going. The xbee shield simplifies the task of interfacing an xbee with your arduino. It is used to connect two seeeduinos using zigbee bluetooth bee or connect a seeeduino with pc wirelessly. When i first got started with xbee i had a hard time getting the right information to help me on the projects i was working on. I have verified this by uploading the blink sketch.
Xbee oem rf module xbeepro oem rf module xbee and xbeepro oem rf modules are pinforpin compatible with each other. It is designed to be used with xbee module from maxstream. Digi xbee rf modules provide oems with a common footprint shared by multiple. Load cell wheatstone amplifier shield 2ch product code. Xbeepro868 xbeepro 868 embedded rf modules provide extendedrange. Zigbee pro feature set, these modules are interoperable with other zigbee devices, including devices from other vendors. In spite of that, it is also equipped with function of level conversion. Originally, this tutorial was written to configure an xbee series 1 to communicate in transparency mode. You can easily stack any modules from the bee series onto it, and build a wireless network for your project. The xbee shield has two jumpers the small removable plastic. The xbee shield gives your arduino a seamless interface to xbee one of.
Xbee and xbee pro zb embedded rf modules provide costeffective wireless connectivity to devices in zigbee mesh networks. I forgot to mention that the xbee wifi module has a current peak when powering up of 750ma, the peak takes almost no time page 17 on the xbee manual reading again the shield s datasheet i noticed that the maximum current draw is 800ma voltage regulator. For xbee 2 to transmit to xbee 1, xbee 2 dl atdl needs to match xbee 1 my atmy. Arduino shields manual 2010 18 control pin table shield name control pin io shield none motor shield 6,7,85,94.
Whether it is simple wireless sensors and remote actuators or cordless joysticks, streetlight management, precision agriculture, or smartenergy management for businesses and residences, xbee is an attractive and easy way to bring wireless connectivity to designs. The xbee shield makes all of the connections youll need between arduino and xbee. This is the same behavior when im trying to get 2 xbees to communicate. This shield v03 can achieve a simple two crunodalv for zigbee network, achieve wireless communication between ardu and allows the ardu to wireless communicate over a modified for zigbee protocol using the popular for xbee module. Xbee pro900 pointtomultipoint embedded rf modules for oems.
Creating a simple zigbee communication network using xbee ece480 ss dt2. Xbee pro modules are poweramplified, worldwide deployment gateways modules adapters lowpower xbee or extendedrange xbee pro pin. Xbee modules are easy to use, share a common hardware. The xbee shield allows an arduino board to communicate wirelessly using zigbee. I configured both xbee modules with xctu correctly same pan id, same ch channel, my adress and 1001 resprectively, ap mode disabled, dh set to 0, dl set to. Digi xbee is the brand name of a popular family of form factor compatible wireless connectivity modules from digi international. Fl s2d modules xb24dz7pis004 xbee zigbee thread ready smt, pcb antenna xb24dz7ris004 xbee zigbee thread ready smt, rf pad antenna xb24dz7uis004 xbee zigbee thread ready smt, u. The xbeepro 900hp requires no programming and can be configured easily using digis free xctu software or via a simplified at command set. It is based on the xbee modules from digi, but can use any module with the same footprint. Pro oem rf modules antenna options not shown the xbee and xbee. Xbee series 2 oem rf modules the xbee series 2 oem rf modules were engineered to operate within the zigbee prot ocol and support the unique needs of lowcost, lowpower wireless sensor networks.
Creating a simple zigbee communication network using xbee. Xbeepro900 pointtomultipoint embedded rf modules for oems. Xbp24cz7risb003 programmable xbee pro zigbee smt, rf pad xbp24cz7uisb003 programmable xbee pro zigbee smt, u. This patentpending frequency scan occurs automatically and in a matter of microseconds so as not to impact performance. The xbee development kits contain rs232 and usb interface boards which use two 20pin receptacles to receive modules. Sparkfun xbee shield wrl12847 sparkfun electronics. The module is easy to use, low power consumption, and the provision of critical data between devices reliable transmission. Digi international subject \r xbee pro 900hp rf modules offer bestinclass range and mesh or multipoint topologies with advanced sleep modes.
Jimb0 introduction the xbee shield gives your arduino a seamless interface to xbee one of the most popular wireless platforms around. The module can communicate up to 100 feet indoors or 300 feet outdoors with lineofsight. The xbee shield has two jumpers the small removable. The programmable version of the xbee 868lp module makes. The xbee shield for arduino an expansion board without xbee module is a compliant solution designed to meet lowcost, lowpower wireless sensor networks with special needs. Using xbee and xbee shields dxarts university of washington. Xbee module series 1 1mw with wire antenna xb24awi. When i disconnect the xbee shield, blink loads and runs. Xbee can do wireless topologies of mesh, pointtopoint and pointtomultipoint. Fl xbp24cz7sit004 digi xbee pro zigbee throughhole, rpsma xbp24cz7pitb003 programmable digi xbee pro zigbee throughhole, pcb antenna xbp24cz7witb003 programmable digi xbee pro zigbee throughhole, u. This xbee shield for arduino can be directly stack on top of arduino uno leonardo and mega. Xbeeproxsc digis latest xbeepro xsc module features two times the throughput and 20 times less current draw than the previous xsc module, making it ideal for longrange sensor applications. Xbee modules are precertified for use in multiple countries, further reducing development costs and time to market. With xbee, instead of being tied down by a serial cable inches away from a paired device your arduino can pass data over the air to another device hundreds of feet.
The arduino xbee shield is designed to meet wireless sensor networks such as wifi, bluetooth 2. The xbee series 2 oem rf modules were engineered to operate within the zigbee prot ocol and support the unique needs of lowcost, lowpower wireless sensor networks. Mounting considerations the xbeexbeepro rf module was designed to mount into a receptacle socket and therefore does not require any soldering when mounting it to a board. Digis latest xbee pro xsc module features two times the throughput and 20 times less current draw than the. Xbee s2 quick reference guidecheat sheet and video. Xbee proxsc digis latest xbee pro xsc module features two times the throughput and 20 times less current draw than the previous xsc module, making it ideal for longrange sensor applications. Xbee shield sparkfun xbee wireless kit kit197 this shield mates directly with any dev board that has an arduino standard footprint and equips it with the wireless communication capabilities using the popular xbee modules. The shield formfactor mates directly with any dev board that has an arduino standard footprint and equips it with wireless communication capabilities using the popular xbee module. Below is a cheat sheet or quick reference guide that i use now to reference whenever im working on. Providing critical endpoint connectivity to digi s dropin networking product family, xbee multipoint rf modules are lowcost and easy to deploy. The module provides wireless connectivity to endpoint devices in any zigbee mesh networks including devices from other vendors. This means that you can use, configure or upgrade the adapter painlessly simply by plugging in a cable. It can be used as a serialusb replacement or you can put it into a command mode and configure it for a variety.
The xbee shield was created in collaboration with libelium, who developed it for use in their squidbee motes used for creating sensor networks. The first xbee modules were introduced under the maxstream brand in 2005 and were based on the ieee 802. It is a fully assembled shield without the for xbee module. These determine how the xbees serial communication connects to the serial. Xbee mechanical drawings xbee oem rf module xbee pro oem rf module xbee and xbee pro oem rf modules are pinforpin compatible with each other. For those using an xbee xsc series, the pinout is slightly different in the xbee family. I am trying to make a arduino mega equipped with a seeedstudio xbee shield v2. This unit works with all xbee modules including the series 1 and series 2 and 2. It can be used as a serialusb replacement or you can put it into a command mode and configure it for a variety of broadcast and. Xbee pro868 xbee pro 868 embedded rf modules provide extendedrange. Its good for pointtopoint, multipoint and convertible to a mesh network point. Xbee oem rf modules are part of digis dropin networking family. Common digi xbee footprint for a variety of rf modules. Xbee modules are ideal for lowpower, lowcost applications.
In this chapter many configuration settings of the xbee will be explored, but not all. The xbee shield has two jumpers the small removable plastic sleeves that each fit onto two of the three pins labelled xbeeusb. I put my project on hold and spent a few months simply trying to understand xbee specifically using it with arduino. A xbee shield allows an arduino or seeeduino board to communicate wirelessly using bee compatible modules like zigbee or bluetooth bee. Xbp24cz7wit004 digi xbee pro zigbee throughhole, wire antenna xbp24cz7uit004 digi xbee pro zigbee throughhole, u. When the xbee shield is plugged in doesnt matter whether the jumpers are in the usb or xbee position, blink wont load, evidenced by the led fast blinking 3 times. Solvedbustedincompatible xbee wifi and arduino uno. May 10, 2020 for use with any xbee pro pincompatible module check your module datasheet to verify power needs works with xbee series 1 and 2.
However, this can apply to the xbee series 3 module as long as you configure the firmware to the legacy 802. The xbee xbee pro rf module was designed to mount into a receptacle socket and therefore does not require any soldering when mounting it to a board. Xbee pro 900hp rf modules offer bestinclass range and mesh or multipoint topologies with advanced sleep modes. Digi international subject \r\nxbeepro 900hp rf modules offer bestinclass range and mesh or multipoint topologies with advanced sleep modes. Xbee 4214a 1846axbeexsc xbee xbee series 1 4214a xbee pro series 2 4214a xbee direct sequence spread spectrum xbee pro 4214a. The modules require minimal power and provide reliable delivery of data between remote devices. That will connect the xbee s dout and din pins to arduino pins 2 and 3. The wireless proto shield allows an arduino board to communicate wirelessly using a wireless module. Lazurite 920j xbee shield lazurite 920j xbee shield for arduino, bx. Xbee xbee pros2czigbeerfmodule 7 networklayersecurity 98 apslayersecurity 99 trustcenter 101 formingorjoiningasecurenetwork 101 implementingsecurityonthexbee 101. Xbee module series 1 1mw with wire antenna xb24awi001. Well begin by examining the schematics and hardware of the xbee shield, then move on to.
Specifications wwwdigicom specifications performance transceiver chipset silicon labs em357 soc silicon labs em3587 soc data rate rf 250 kbps, serial up to 1 mbps indoorurban range up to 200 ft 60 mup to 300 ft 90 m outdoorrf lineofsight range up to 4000 ft 1200 m up to 2 miles 3200 m up to 4000 ft 1200 m. Sometimes we make mistakes so double check everything and email email protected if you need replacements please note that an xbee radio module is not included, check the user manual for suggested modules and distributors. Rf modules rf data throughput up to 20 kbps 900 mhz licensefree ism band operation. Please refer to digi internationals xbee manual for more information. Sainsmart bluetooth xbee shield v03 wireless control for.
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