Xbee zb zigbee modules provide costeffective wireless connectivity to devices in zigbee mesh networks. Wireless connectivity using the zigbee protocol xbeepro zb s2b embedded rf modules provide costeffective wireless connectivity to devices in zigbee mesh networks. Simple communication between two arduino with xbee s2. This is the first part video about configuration of xbee modules using xctu software and introduction to serial data transfer. The xbee 2mw wire antenna s2c, the latest of its kind in series 2, offers point to multipoint device connectivity with ease, providing costeffective wireless solutions for electronic devices. Libelium supplies the xbee transceivers with the desired firmware version. Digi xbeepro s2b manuals manuals and user guides for digi. You may have more than one xctu software for xbee on serial portfor exampleyou wanna test the wireless xgee and connect two xbee to your pc. Its equipped with a minib usb connector, so youll need the proper usb cable to connect it to your computer. Because xbee modules have 2 mm pin spacing, we recommend one of our adapter boards for each module. 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. Jul 21, 2010 download the firmware versions for your xbee modules from this link. So im trying first to establish a simple communication txrx between two arduino with xbee series 2, using the xbee arduino library in arduino 1. Xbee pro 63mw rpsma series 2b zigbee mesh wrl10419.
This is a java api for communication with xbee xbee pro series 1 802. The xctu software is free to download and provides a simple interface to configure and update your xbee transceivers. Xbee wifi modules can be connected to another microcontroller via their serial port, but what makes them special is theyve got a whole host of io pins of their own. When the current inventory is sold out, this product will be replaced by the xbp24cz7wit004 read about the xbee product line changes here. Xctu can either be downloaded from digis web site or an installation cd. Xbee at communication between pc and arduino stack overflow. One router connected to the laptop via a uart cable. Xbee s2c replacement of xbee series 2 tutorials of cytron. In this video, we have demonstrated how to setup and configure xbee module. Xbeepro zb s2b extended range module, wire antenna.
In contrast to the s2, the pro s2b provides a menu with several options. Utilizing the zigbee pro feature set, these modules are interoperable with other zigbee devices, including devices from other vendors. Our adapter boards provide several advantages to the xbee modules such breadboard. Xctu is a standalone tool for configuring xbee modules. The xbee xbee pro zb rf modules are designed to operate within the zigbee protocol and support the unique needs of lowcost, lowpower wireless sensor networks. Open the xctu sofware and type the arduino xbee modules com port number into the com port number field. Not a full answer but io7 appears to be cts flow control. Configuring xbee using xctu software page 1 eevblog electronics community forum. Overview this manual describes the operation of the xbeexbeepro zb rf module, which consists of zigbee firmware loaded onto xbee s2 and s2b hardware, models. This is a java api for communication with xbeexbeepro series 1 802. If another xbee module wants to be upgraded, the process is similar but selecting the appropriate firmware version. This section contains download and install instructions based on operating system. Get started with xbee python library read the docs.
I dont know if its good news or bad, but with that setup the transmitter board using an xbee pro to transmit, and another xbee pro mounted on a parallax usb adaptor board hooked up to a pc using the x ctu utility, there is no interruption of transmission or reception. View online or download digi xbeepro s2b user manual. If youre using the xbee modules in at mode, then it isnt much different than. Wireless connectivity using the zigbee protocol xbee pro zb s2b embedded rf modules provide costeffective wireless connectivity to devices in zigbee mesh networks. The modules are specifically the xbeepro zb s2b module w wire antenna ones. I mounted the xbee pro s2b onto the sparkfun xbee explorer usb and opened a serial port with putty. View online or download digi xbee pro s2b user manual. The pros are a bit longer, use more power and cost more money. Product support rss feed for digi xbee xbeepro zigbee modules s2b formerly zb search our knowledge base for articles related to this product. Using xbee module, recovering your xbee, xbee series 2 point to point. Usb drivers are required to use xctu with the xbibu usb interface board and the pkgu modems.
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 highlight of this board is an ft231x usbtoserial converter. Using the xctu software i know the coordinator detects the routers because when i switch from configuration. With an xbee explorer connected between your computer and your xbee, and with the help of the xctu software, you can easily configure xbees, test. X ctu is free software, provided by digi the manufacturer of xbee, which we use to configure and manage xbees, and test xbee networks. If you havent already, head over to their website and download the latest release and follow their instructions to install the software. The xbee explorer usb is the most popular of the explorers. At first, i used 3 xbees xbee pro s2b zigbee without controllers. 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. Nov 08, 2015 to configure the xbee modules you need xctu only windows download it here.
With the xbee module and shield connected to the arduino, and the shields. The software can be downloaded from digis website found here. Hi i use xbee s2 for making a wireless sensor network i could make communication betwen 2 xbee configurated rooter at and coordnator at but i didnt. Contact digi for complete list of government agency approvals. Now click on the other xbee module xbee s2, xctu will load the.
It falls under the xbee pro extended range embedded rf modules section. This documentation describes the use of the shield with the xbee zb zigbee rf modules module. Pro s2b zigbee xbee wireless data transmission module imported brief introduction xbee module is a wireless module using zigbee technology, through the serial port and mcu and other. Using xctu to download firmware and profiles to xbee rf. Download, install and run x ctu in windows could be inside a virtual box. The xbee pro series have the same pinout and command set of the basic series with an increase output power of 60mw. These modules may look just like normal xbee s theyre even the same size and pinout but theyre built to seamlessly connect to 802. Using xctu to download firmware and profiles to xbee rf modules. The xctu software is free to download and provides a simple interface to configure and update. The blue color text is typed and transmitted out from laptop to xbee s2c, and wireless. This program was designed to interact with the firmware files found on digis rf products and to provide a simpletouse graphical. Getting started with xbee pro x ctu part ii youtube. So im trying first to establish a simple communication txrx.
Digi xbee application note migration from xbeexbeepro zb s2s2b to xbeexbeepro zb s2c this guide will assist you with migrating from the xbeexbeepro zb s2s2b to the. Show you the basic simple example of using xbee and arduino. Type any character on the left small window at the router xctu window, shown here. 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. Buy zigbees xbee s2c w xb24cz7wit 004 w wire antenna online.
Getting started with xbee rf modules jameco electronics. After installing xctu, update it and then connect the arduino with the wireless shield and the module to pcthe serial select lever must be on usb side. Xctu was developed by digi and it is only available for windows, macos and linux. Xbeepro2 xbee pro series 2 oem rf module user manual xbee. Product support rss feed for digi xbee xbeepro zigbee modules s2b. Xbee wireless communication setup wireless eewiki digikey. Download the xctu software for windows, available from. Simple communication between two arduino with xbee s2 help. The arduino wireless shield allows your arduino board to communicate wirelessly using zigbee. I dont know if its good news or bad, but with that setup the transmitter board.
For old zigbee devices s2 and s2b, make sure the devices are using api firmware. Digis xbee wifi modules are a nifty, allinone solution to get your project connected to a wireless network and up into the \ cloud\. Overview this manual describes the operation of the xbee xbee pro zb rf module, which consists of zigbee firmware loaded onto xbee s2 and s2b hardware, models. Unfortunately, thats about as much information one is going to get from digi. Download and install software tools configure the modules perform a range test explore advanced configurations manage your rf network. Xctu is a windowsbased application provided by digi. The new series 2b improves upon the power output and data protocol of the pro series2. Mar 07, 2018 type any character on the left small window at the router x ctu window, shown here.
Xctu configuration tool 116 xbee bootloader 116 programming xbee. Download, install and run xctu in windows could be inside a virtual box. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. This program was designed to interact with the firmware files found on digis rf products and to provide a simpletouse graphical user interface to them. What i would like to do now is to have the data displayed on the xctu on. This module is automatically downloaded when you install the xbee python library.
Product support rss feed for digi xbee xbee pro zigbee modules s2b formerly zb search our knowledge base for articles related to this product. Connect arduino to computer, and run the xctu software. The xbee pro series have the same pinout and command set. Systems that contain xbeexbeepro rf modules inherit digi certifications. To configure the xbee modules you need xctu only windows download it here. Xbee and xbee pro are registered trademarks of digi international inc. The other coordinator connected to an arduino mega with the sketch below.
Lets learn how to configure xbee s2c radio module in zigbee api mode using xbee xctu software. Again, plug in coordinator xbee s2 module, open xctu, read the information. I used a multimeter and discovered that the xbee pro s2b cts dio7 port is high, while the one from the xbee s2 is low, and so constantly resetting the arduino. Linux and mac users are advised to download drivers directly from ftdi. Once xctu has been downloaded, the next step is to install the program. Hello everybody, i plan to make multiple arduino communicate with each other in a mesh network using xbees. To get the firmware, you can still download it manually, and then use the file option in the x ctu download tool to get x ctu to use the latest firmware. Thats what translates data between your computer and the xbee.
Regular vs pro there are a few difference between the regular xbees and the xbee pros. I set up and xbee pro to receive using the xctu utility. Changing or upgrading the xbee firmware is a delicate process that may harm permanently the xbee module. I set up and xbee pro to receive using the x ctu utility. The modules are specifically the xbee pro zb s2b module w wire antenna ones.
The x ctu software is free to download and provides a simple interface to configure and update your xbee transceivers. The objective of this project is to provide a flexible and simple to use api to interact with xbee radios. Xbeexbeepro smart energy rf modules are optimized for use in us, canada, europe, australia, and japan contact digi for complete list of agency approvals. After that, it will show a list of settings in the right half of the screen. Buy now xbee s2c with xb24czwit 004 online at indias best shopping store we offer 23 days delivery in metropolitan cities order today. 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.