Required fcc label for oem products containing the xbee wifi s6b. Our adapter boards provide several advantages to the xbee modules such breadboardfriendly standard 0. Xctu is a free multiplatform application designed to enable developers to interact with digi rf modules through a simpletouse graphical interface. This is the updated version of the series 2 xb24z7wit004 module. I dont know how to update the firmware without xctu, perhaps i dont need to if its possible to configure the modules to be a coordinator etc. The software can be downloaded from digis website found here. Thats what translates data between your computer and the xbee. 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. Its equipped with a minib usb connector, so youll need the proper usb cable to connect it to your computer. I then have a second arduino, connected to a xbee with in 2 arduino connected to dout xbee and pin 3 connected to din same as the.
Mar 07, 2018 type any character on the left small window at the router x ctu window, shown here. Hello everybody, i plan to make multiple arduino communicate with each other in a mesh network using xbees. Firmware can be updated locally via xctu a free testing and configuration. Xbee s2c replacement of xbee series 2 tutorials of cytron. If you are familiar with xbee, you might have experience of the module does not response to your xctu or terminal program or microcontroller. For this, select write from the menu, as shown in the screenshot. Changing or upgrading the xbee firmware is a delicate process that may harm permanently the xbee module. It includes new tools that make it easy to setup, configure and test xbee rf modules. For examples of how to configure xbee modules using xctu software.
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. By bridging the lowpowerlowcost requirements of wireless device networking with the proven infrastructure of 802. Download the xctu software from digi and install it. Xbee needs reset for every action i do in xctu electrical. So im trying first to establish a simple communication txrx between two. The blue color text is typed and transmitted out from laptop to xbee s2c, and wireless transmitted. Xbee wifi s6b module, wire antenna xb2bwfwt001 32412. The ip address, socket,ssid and other parameters of the xbee may be changed by using the xctu software. Dec 31, 2016 series 2 xbee radios feature zigbee and require a firmware update to use this software. Yup, xctu is free software from digi international, the company that design. Xctu includes all of the tools a developer needs to quickly get up and running with xbee.
Connect the xbee usb development board usb cable to the computer. How to network xbee and the arduino tutorial australia. 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. The digi xctu software is a handy windows application to configure the large amount of settings on the xbee. Simple communication between two arduino with xbee s2. One socket allows you to connect to iot networks around the globe. You may be notified about xctu software updates once xctu has loaded. For examples of how to configure xbee modules using xctu software, click here. Previously, i had this standalone arduino xbee use the rxtx pins 01 but then switched to softwareserial as a test, but same results.
This should also set the modem to the modem of the xbee. Not to forget your dead xbee module, i will be using xbeewifi s6b for demo. X ctu seems to get confused because of the stream of data arriving from the other xbee s and isnt able to talk to the module for some reason. Digimesh is an alternative to zigbee that changes a few things, and adds some features to make it generally better to work with. Jun 25, 2014 if you are familiar with xbee, you might have experience of the module does not response to your xctu or terminal program or microcontroller. Its a complete ecosystem of wireless modules, gateways, adapters, and software, all engineered to accelerate wireless development for global deployments. The software is written in java and is crossplatform, so it can be used on windows, osx and linux. Simple communication between two arduino with xbee s2 help. The s6b will work in the activity board revision b b has a 1 uf capacitor on the xbee power supply. Development software and sample code product support rss feed for digi xbee wifi s6b search our knowledge base for articles related to this product learn more about the digi xbee wifi family expert support. Xctu can update firmware on the xbee wifi rf module over the uart port, but not. Considering the lack of documentation and code support for xbee s6b, this would be a good template for general usage. Net and uwp library package for xbee wireless controllers support for series1, series 2, 900hp, and cellular.
Xctu seems to get confused because of the stream of data arriving from the other xbees and isnt able to talk to the module for some reason. The xctu has such functionality, as you can see in the picture below. How to send serial data from arduino to xbee and from xbee. 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. Once the modules are configured, they can be used in an embedded application.
Xbee wireless communication setup wireless eewiki digikey. Reading data over serial arduino and xbee stack overflow. If you click the test button, the xctu software will use the com1 serial port to communicate with the xbee module. The modem type and version should now be an available option in the drop down boxes, however, we will continue where we left off in step 5 and try an read the firmware settings from the xbee module, by pressing the read button in the modem configurations tab on the xctu software. You can now close the radio again by selecting the cross, see where the mouse cursor is xctu software for xbee the screenshot. It provides basic uart support for sending and receiving data to and from the device. With this software firmware updates are a breeze and configuration is simple.
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. Note that these xbee s6b modules supports only wpa and wpa2. Xbee series 2 zigbee the arduino xbee shield is the easiest option for connecting the xbee to an arduino. Then i connected the xbee to an arduino tx to pin 3, rx to 2, vcc and gnd respectively. I also am working with the xbee wifi s6b and using xctu and a basic stamp 2 i have it connecting to my router and able to send data to a url and receive data set up port forwarding and all is well using. Yup, for unknown reason, xbee module might be dead. Xctu will start communicates with xbee module base on your selection and reload the firmware to the xbee. One of the possible reason for this issue might be configuration mismatch between how your access point and your xbee is setup. Using xbee wifi modules to communicate to a computer using python, also to gather and use the data in general. Because xbee modules have 2 mm pin spacing, we recommend one of our adapter boards for each module.
Oct 10, 2012 the software should tell you that it has updated successfully or something to that effect. Firmware can also be updated using the radios rf interface overtheair updating. The xbeexbeepro zb firmware release can be installed on xbee znet or zb modules. There are two version of xctu generally, of course the latest version is more user friendly and reliable you should try it. The arduino sends a character of the alphabet to the xbee every second. These devices are typically configured using digis xctu windows software, however it is possible of course to configure. The modules can be loaded with various firmwares to support zigbee zigbee pro digimesh and come in several frequency bands. Libelium supplies the xbee transceivers with the desired firmware version 802. If you click the test button, the xctu software will use the com1 serial port to communicate with the xbee module by reading what verison it is and reporting that back to you.
Hence, make sure that your access point supports and work on psk. Yup, xctu is free software from digi international, the company that design and manufacture xbee modules. Digis xbee wifi modules are a nifty, allinone solution to get your project connected to a wireless network and up into the \ cloud\. Overtheair firmware upgrades the xbee wifi rf modules provide two methods of updating the firmware on the module.
You might again get the message of action require window, just reset the skxbee and try. Product support rss feed for digi xbee wifi s6b search our knowledge base for articles related to this product learn more about the digi xbee wifi family. Digi proposes the windowsbased xctu tool for xbee configuration which works quite fine. Normally to set up the xbees you would use digis windows only xctu software. Systemonmodules single board computers iot development kits. Read xbee 2 to make sure it has the expected sl and sh values.
I am trying to send serial data from arduino to xbee series1 and then send to another xbee series1 wirelessly in api mode with escapes. Once x ctu read the xbee it will set the modem type and function set boxes and show a list of parameters. When you start the xctu software, you will see the following screen. With the authentic digi xbee footprint, you can futureproof your design and know that digi. Expert support upgrade to handson support from our team learn more. How to use pc to control and monitor electronics arduino project through xbee. Why your xbee does not response to xctu or your controller. The arduino wireless shield allows your arduino board to communicate wirelessly using zigbee. 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. These modules may look just like normal xbee s theyre even the same size and pinout but theyre built to seamlessly connect to 802. Serial communications with the arduino uno configure xbees with xctu a screenshot of xctu software with the important buttons shown 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. Firmware can be updated locally via x ctu a free testing and configuration utility provided by digi using the radios serial port interface. Xbee xbee pro are product names for radio communications modules made by digi.
The xbee explorer usb is the most popular of the explorers. How to send serial data from arduino to xbee and from xbee to. My solution is to go into the terminal tab, click in the ascii. Show you the basic simple example of using xbee and arduino. This tutorial will help to setup xbee sb6 or other wifi xbee to work with the transmitted data using a client. Xbeepro zb s2b extended range module, wire antenna. To download, try this link or search for xctu download. You can control xbee devices through the 00017 api software.
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. The xbee module can be plugged on a sensor board as the communication module, see figure. Mar 31, 2011 this should read out of the xbee all of the parameters. Run through the install as you would with any windows application. Government regulations wireless communication has different restrictions in different countries. Xbee series 1 product page the product page for the series 1 module. The s6 cant be used in any propeller activity boards because of the requirement for the large capacitor. When the current inventory is sold out, this product will be replaced by the xbp24cz7wit004 read about the xbee product line changes here. It has an updated firmware which can be configured as routerendpointetc. Now we will change the baud rate for the modem using x ctu. Wireless mesh networking with xbee semantic scholar. Xctu software this is what you need to configure the xbee modules.
Xbee zb product page the product page for the current series2ish module. This documentation describes the use of the shield with the. Different controls indicating the number of packets sent, lost, etc. 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.
Xctu and arduino both send ascii which is also what the serial. For s6b wifi modules, the table displays the following fields. You can find xbee shields from several vendors and even on ebay. Xbee module configuration install xctu pyroelectro. Recovering your xbee tutorials of cytron technologies. First a, then b, all the way to z, then a again, ad infinitum. The new xctu software doesnt work at all, so you have to use the legacy version and it is subject to frequent freezes, missing features, and very slow operation. Xbee s2c replacement of xbee series 2 tutorials of. Serial communications with the arduino uno configure xbees with xctu a screenshot of xctu software with the important buttons shown the only way we can configure the network settings of our. Digi xbee rf modules digi xbee cellular modems digi xbee gateways digi xbee tools. The modules can be loaded with various firmwares to support zigbee zigbee pro digimesh and come in several. The highlight of this board is an ft231x usbtoserial converter.
It seems the xbee 1 modules allow you to set the address and destination of each module to point to each other but this isnt possible through the fireware currently running on my xbee pro 2 modules. These boards exist as a translator between the xctu software on your computer, and the xbee wifi module. Plug the first xbee unit into the xbeeexplorer and attach it to the computer. In case the direct link does not work, search on the website of digi for the software. Recovering your xbee indian online store rc hobby robotics. Jan 28, 2009 the digi xctu software is a handy windows application to configure the large amount of settings on the xbee.
Series 2 xbee radios feature zigbee and require a firmware update to use this software. The xctu software provided for free by digi international is still required to configure the xbee modules as coordinators, routers, or end. The software should tell you that it has updated successfully or something to that effect. They are configured through xctu, based on the one tutorial found on. Once xctu read the xbee it will set the modem type and function set boxes and show a list of parameters. Pro oem rf modules antenna options not shown the xbee and xbee. The first step in setting up our network is setting up the xbees. By bridging the lowpowerlowcost requirements of wireless device networking with the proven infrastructure of. The xctu software is free to download and provides a simple interface to configure and update your xbee transceivers. Type any character on the left small window at the router xctu window, shown here. The rssi value reported by xbee pro module is between 36 to 100 dbm while that of a standard xbee module is between 23 to 92 dbm. Note that these xbee s6b modules supports only wpa and wpa2 protocol in psk mode.
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