A version number is reported by atvr with 3 or 4 numbers. Configuration is pretty simple and so many sites will walk you through it. Zigbee networking with xbee series 2 and seeeds products. Download and install software tools configure the modules perform a range test explore advanced configurations manage your rf network.
The new version of xbee usb adapter is also welded with the female pin for ftdi so that users can directly use the adapter as a ftdi program writer, such as arduino fiopromini. Changing or upgrading the xbee firmware is a delicate process that may harm permanently the xbee module. Contains features from previous versions, plus adds support for xbee wi fi. Download the xbee xbeepro zb zigbee oem module docs. Xctu can either be downloaded from digis web site or an installation cd. Two tools exist for downloading code to the xbee or xbeepro modules. We have 10 digi xbee manuals available for free pdf download. Dec 05, 2012 programing the xbee is a simple task, once hooked up and connected to your pcmac you run the x ctu software, pick your com port for the xbee that is connected and go to the modem configuration tab. Jul 18, 2016 xbee is not the same as zigbeeinstead, xbee is a brand of radio communication modules made by digi that can support a number of protocols, including zigbee, 802. Xbeepro zb s2b extended range module, wire antenna. The xctu software is free to download and provides a simple interface to configure and update your xbee transceivers.
Once xctu has been downloaded, the next step is to install the program. Once the modules are configured, they can be used in an embedded application. Feb 14, 2019 as we will make the second xbee as end device so in ce drop down menu, select the end device and hit the write button. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The blue color text is typed and transmitted out from laptop to xbee s2c, and wireless transmitted over the air and received by xbee s2 module on another skxbee and transmitted back to another xctu window on the right at the coordinator xctu window and appears as red color text. The only way we can configure the network settings of our modules is to download the program xctu by digi digi are the xbee manufacturers.
Series 1 are the best choice for most people as they are the easiest to configure. Xctu is free software, provided by digi the manufacturer of xbee, which we use to configure and manage xbees, and test xbee networks. I copied the update folder files from the machine that i did get the web update to work on and replaced the folder 500 files on the machine that couldnt receive the updates. Xctu next gen configuration platform for xbeerf solutions. Series 2 xbee radios feature zigbee and require a firmware update to use this software. If you are looking for a simple pointtopoint configuration, you might want to try the series 1 instead. Now, our xbee modules are ready to interface with the arduino board. In this video, i go through the steps of installing the digi internationals radio configuration software, called xctu. When the current inventory is sold out, this product will be replaced by the xbp24cz7wit004 read about the xbee product line changes here. You could use one of our own adapter boards and easy interfacing within any project. Changing settings in your xbee is vital when working in certain environments, and with. Computador con entrada usb y software xctu version windows esta vez. So im trying first to establish a simple communication txrx between two arduino with xbee series 2, using the xbeearduino library in arduino 1. Xctu is a free multiplatform application designed to enable developers to interact with digi rf modules through a simpletouse graphical interface.
Therefore xbee series 1 s1 cannot communicate with zigbee device in the market. How to network xbee and the arduino tutorial australia. Simple communication between two arduino with xbee s2. Utilizing the zigbee pro feature set, these modules are interoperable with other zigbee devices, including devices from other vendors. The xctu software provided for free by digi international is still required to configure the xbee modules as coordinators, routers, or end devices, and to switch between at and api mode.
I know that for some modules digimesh, 868 they support an atno setting of 2, which adds the rssi value as a field to the node discovery responses. Libelium supplies the xbee transceivers with the desired firmware version 802. Tutorial arduino conexion xbee punto a punto geeky theory. Mar 15, 2016 this is the first part video about configuration of xbee modules using x ctu software and introduction to serial data transfer. The xbee or xbee pro is basically the same protocol, just pro module have better transmit power and better receiver sensitivity. Received strength signal intensity performance analysis in. This xbee module, similar to its predecessors has 2 mm pin spacing. The blue color text is typed and transmitted out from laptop to xbee s2c, and wireless transmitted over the air and received by xbee s2 module on another skxbee and transmitted back to another x ctu window on the right at the coordinator x ctu window and appears as red color text.
Get started with xbee a beginners tutorial atomic spin. All numbers are hexadecimal and can have a range from 00xf. Xbee s2c replacement of xbee series 2 tutorials of. If the testquery fails, try unchecking or checking enable api under host setup. Im using older xbee pro s1 models, which are still very available. I use the xbee zb non pro modules for a variety of uses. The image below shows an xbee series 1 connected to the xctu. Instead of using xbee shield, i connected xbee and pi with dupont linespin. Xctu is free software from digi that allows you to configure the xbees. Click on the download link on the website to get the software. Im not sure how its compiling link quality information, you could monitor the serial communications between xctu and the xbee radio module to determine how. Xbee version numbers will have 4 significant digits.
When properly installed it can be launched by clicking on the icon on the pc desktop see figure 1 or from the start menu see figure 2. The program is called xctu, and can be downloaded here. Mar 31, 2011 digi int does have manuals on the xbee modules on their web site under the support menu. In most cases youll want a separate module to interface with the xbee. Mar 07, 2018 type any character on the left small window at the router x ctu window, shown here. Dec 20, 2014 to configure the xbees i use the xctu software from digi, you can download it free from digis website. Anyway i don think many care because they just want to communicate among xbee, or wanted to have simple wireless communication. Sending a remote atmp to end devices will give you the 16bit network address of their parent. All maxstream xbib interface boards contain a sixpin header that will interface to this. At this point, carefully insert the module into the interface board.
Xctu is free software, provided by digi the manufacturer of xbee, which we use to. Two 2 series 1 xbee antenna modules, available here. Free xctu software testing and configuration software at and api command modes for configuring module parameters extensive command set small form factor. Mar 08, 2012 therefore xbee series 1 s1 cannot communicate with zigbee device in the market. Digi xbee xctu software rebuild network discovery tool. Im not sure how its compiling link quality information, you could monitor the serial communications between x ctu and the xbee radio module to determine how. Xbee learning practice with xbee series 2 starter kit. When the program asks for updating from digi, we must answer yes so as to download all the firmware versions for all the xbee modules.
Type any character on the left small window at the router xctu window, shown here. An xbee pro hooked via usb to a pc using x ctu to watch the data stream. A screenshot of x ctu software with the important buttons shown. The greater power means longer range 1 mile instead of 300ft so if you need the range or like to spend more money, then use the pros, otherwise stick with the regular. The xbee pro s1 is not zigbee, though the xbee zigbee modules are zigbee compatible. Im repeating this experiment twice and got the same results. Getting started with xbee pro x ctu part i youtube. A 3 pc settings tab some displays of a successful testquery may show xb24b to reflect znet firmware instead of xb24zb to reflect the zb firmware that is actually on the xbee zb rf module. If you havent already, head over to their website and download the latest release and follow their instructions to install the software. This is the first part video about configuration of xbee modules using xctu software and introduction to serial data transfer. Arduino pro single serial port xbee radios come in two models.
It includes new tools that make it easy to setup, configure and test xbee rf modules. Get xctu software in modem configuration download new versions get the latest module firmware click read change the version drop down to the latest version if my memory serves me correctly, the function set for one of them should be router and one should be end device doesnt matter which for simple point to point. Contains features from previous versions, plus adds support for xbee wifi. Regular vs pro there are a few difference between the regular xbees and the xbee pros. In case the direct link does not work, search on the website of digi for the software in the search field with the keyword xctu. The default 9600 baud and other settings will be correct should the xbee be brand new. I want to know if i can be able to developp software with a zigbee device that i don. How to use pc to control and monitor electronics arduino project through xbee.
Xbee s2c replacement of xbee series 2 tutorials of cytron. For examples of how to configure xbee modules using xctu software, click here. After about 16 minutes, data ceased to flow to the receiver and to the x ctu utility. The basics of this type of connection will be covered in this section. Show you the basic simple example of using xbee and arduino. Using xctu to download firmware and profiles to xbee rf modules. Connect the xbee usb development board usb cable to the computer. In addition, we measure packet loss for different transmission, distances and environments with respect to an arduino mega board, and radio modules xbee pro s1 and xbee pro s2. The next step is to connect each xbee module to an arduino, so we can. The folder api is further subdivided in pro with profiles for the xbee pro, and regular for the normal xbees. Xctu includes all of the tools a developer needs to quickly get up and running with xbee. Digi int does have manuals on the xbee modules on their web site under the support menu. Receiver with the led displays with a standard xbee. To get started we need to download a program directly from digi, the manufacture of xbee modules.
Xbee zb zigbee modules provide costeffective wireless connectivity to devices in zigbee mesh networks. On a mesh network, coordinators and routers wont have a parent. The only way we can configure the network settings of our modules is to download the program x ctu by digi digi are the xbee manufacturers. Xctu is a standalone tool for configuring xbee modules. The upgraded dfrobot xbee usb adapter is designed for the xbee module configuration parameters to facilitate using or to work as a ftdi writer. X ctu is free software, provided by digi the manufacturer of xbee, which we use to configure and manage xbees, and test xbee networks. To start with, atnd will give you a list of nodes on the network. It makes communicating with xbees very easy, and provides a nice interface to modify all of the modules settings. Hello everybody, i plan to make multiple arduino communicate with each other in a mesh network using xbees. An xbee pro hooked via usb to a pc using xctu to watch the data stream. When xctu has been properly installed, the waspmote gateway can be connected to. The software can be downloaded from digis website found here.
To configure the xbees i use the xctu software from digi, you can download it free from digis website. We will connect the transmitter xbee to the laptop and receiver xbee with the arduino board. Run through the install as you would with any windows application. To upgrade xbee firmware, x ctu application needs to be used. When properly installed it can be launched by clicking on the icon on the pc desktop see figure 1 or selecting from the start menu see figure 2. Xbee series 2 point to point communication tutorials of. Lets learn how to configure xbee s2c radio module in zigbee api mode using xbee xctu software. I try to make two raspberry pi communicate text with each other via xbee s2 module.
Using xctu to download firmware and profiles to xbee rf. When using it with the xbee wifis, it even provides a wifi network scanning and connection interface to make connecting to networks a breeze. The x ctu software is free to download and provides a simple interface to configure and update your xbee transceivers. Using x ctu to download firmware and profiles to xbee rf modules introduction x ctu is a graphical windowsbased serial utility provided by digi to program and configure the firmware on its rf products, including the xbee zb and xbee znet rf modules and the digi xbee usb. To use the xctu software to program application code into the modules. The xbee pro series have the same pinout and command set of the basic series with an increase output power of 60mw.
In case the direct link does not work, search on the website of digi for the software in the search field with the keyword x ctu. The objective of this project is to provide a flexible and simple to use api to interact with xbee radios. I use the legacy xctu for configuring my modules and next generation xctu for issuing commands. This is a java api for communication with xbeexbeepro series 1 802. Get x ctu software in modem configuration download new versions get the latest module firmware click read change the version drop down to the latest version if my memory serves me correctly, the function set for one of them should be router and one should be end device doesnt matter which for simple point to point. I go into the modem configurator and when i first hit read, it tells me the modem configuration file was not found. In this video, we have demonstrated how to setup and configure xbee module. After about 16 minutes, data ceased to flow to the receiver and to the xctu utility. The pros are a bit longer, use more power and cost more money. Systems that contain xbeexbeepro rf modules inherit digi certifications. A screenshot of xctu software with the important buttons shown. Then give commands to the receiver part using laptop. This guide will show the main steps to change the firmware version from 802. The tests for the packet loss and received strength signal intensity level show the best performance for the xbee pro s2 in the indoor, outdoor, and rural scenarios.
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