XBee /XBee-PRO RF Modules - SparkFun Electronics

1 Digi International Bren Road EastMinnetonka, MN 55343 877 912-3444 or 952 912-3444 XBee /XBee-PRO RF ModulesXBee /XBee-PRO RF ModulesRF Module OperationRF Module ConfigurationAppendicesProduct Manual - ProtocolFor RF Module Part Numbers: , RF Modules by Digi International /XBee PRO RF Modules [ ] 2009 Digi International, Inc. ii 2009 Digi International, Inc. All rights reservedThe contents of this manual may not be transmitted or reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of Digi, and XBee PRO are registered trademarks of Digi, Support: Phone:(866) 765-9885 toll-free & Canada (801) 765-9885 Worldwide8:00 am - 5:00 pm [ Mountain Time]Live Online Support: : /XBee PRO RF Modules [ ] 2009 Digi International, Inc.

2 Iii1. XBee /XBee-PRO RF Modules4 Key Features 4 Worldwide Acceptance 4 Specifications 5 Mechanical Drawings 5 Mounting Considerations 6 Pin Signals 7 Electrical Characteristics 82. RF Module Operation10 Serial Communications 10 UART Data Flow 10 Transparent Operation 11 API Operation 11 Flow Control 12 ADC and Digital I/O Line Support 13I/O Data Format 13 API Support 14 Sleep Support 14 DIO Pin Change Detect 14 Sample Rate (Interval) 14I/O Line Passing 15 Configuration Example 15 XBee /XBee-PRO Networks 16 Peer-to-Peer 16 NonBeacon (w/ Coordinator) 16 Association 17 XBee /XBee-PRO Addressing 20 Unicast Mode 20 Broadcast Mode 20 Modes of Operation 21 Idle Mode 21 Transmit/Receive Modes 21 Sleep Mode 23 Command Mode 253.

3 RF Module Configuration26 Programming the RF Module 26 Programming Examples 26 Remote Configuration Commands 27 Sending a Remote Command 27 Applying Changes on Remote 27 Remote Command Responses 27 Command Reference Tables 27 Command Descriptions 36 API Operation 57 API Frame Specifications 57 API Types 58 Appendix A: Agency Certifications64 United States (FCC) 64 OEM Labeling Requirements 64 FCC Notices 64 FCC-Approved Antennas ( GHz) 65 Approved Antennas 67 Canada (IC) 68 Labeling Requirements 68 Japan 68 Labeling Requirements 68 Appendix B: Additional Information691-Year Warranty 69 2009 Digi International Inc. 41. XBee /XBee PRO RF ModulesThe XBee and XBee-PRO RF Modules were engineered to meet IEEE standards and support the unique needs of low-cost, low-power wireless sensor networks.

4 The Modules require minimal power and provide reliable delivery of data between Modules operate within the ISM GHz frequency band and are pin-for-pin compatible with each FeaturesWorldwide AcceptanceFCC Approval (USA) Refer to Appendix A [p64] for FCC Requirements. Systems that contain XBee /XBee-PRO RF Modules inherit Digi (Industrial, Scientific & Medical) GHz frequency bandManufactured under ISO 9001:2000 registered standardsXBee /XBee-PRO RF Modules are optimized for use in the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Europe. Contact Digi for complete list of government agency Range Data IntegrityXBee Indoor/Urban: up to 100 (30 m) Outdoor line-of-sight: up to 300 (90 m) Transmit Power: 1 mW (0 dBm) Receiver Sensitivity: -92 dBmXBee-PRO Indoor/Urban: up to 300 (90 m), 200' (60 m) for International variant Outdoor line-of-sight: up to 1 mile (1600 m), 2500' (750 m) for International variant Transmit Power: 63mW (18dBm), 10mW (10dBm) for International variant Receiver Sensitivity: -100 dBmRF Data Rate.

5 250,000 bpsAdvanced Networking & SecurityRetries and AcknowledgementsDSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)Each direct sequence channels has over 65,000 unique network addresses availableSource/Destination AddressingUnicast & Broadcast CommunicationsPoint-to-point, point-to-multipoint and peer-to-peer topologies supportedLow PowerXBee TX Peak Current: 45 mA V) RX Current: 50 mA V) Power-down Current: < 10 AXBee-PRO TX Peak Current: 250mA (150mA for international variant) TX Peak Current (RPSMA module only): 340mA (180mA for international variant RX Current: 55 mA V) Power-down Current: < 10 AADC and I/O line supportAnalog-to-digital conversion, Digital I/OI/O Line PassingEasy-to-UseNo configuration necessary for out-of box RF communicationsFree X-CTU Software (Testing and configuration software)AT and API Command Modes for configuring module parametersExtensive command setSmall form factor XBee /XBee PRO RF Modules [ ] 2009 Digi Internatonal, Inc.

6 5 Specifications* See Appendix A for region specific certification Options: The ranges specified are typical when using the integrated Whip ( dBi) and Dipole ( dBi) anten-nas. The Chip antenna option provides advantages in its form factor; however, it typically yields shorter range than the Whip and Dipole antenna options when transmitting more information, refer to the "XBee Antennas" Knowl-edgebase Article located on Digi's Support Web siteMechanical DrawingsFigure 1 01. Mechanical drawings of the XBee /XBee PRO RF Modules (antenna options not shown) Table 1 01. Specifications of the XBee /XBee PRO RF ModulesSpecificationXBeeXBee-PROP erformanceIndoor/Urban RangeUp to 100 ft (30 m) Up to 300 ft. (90 m), up to 200 ft (60 m) International variantOutdoor RF line-of-sight RangeUp to 300 ft (90 m) Up to 1 mile (1600 m), up to 2500 ft (750 m) international variantTransmit Power Output (software selectable)1mW (0 dBm)63mW (18dBm)*10mW (10 dBm) for International variantRF Data Rate250,000 bps250,000 bpsSerial Interface Data Rate(software selectable)1200 bps - 250 kbps(non-standard baud rates also supported)1200 bps - 250 kbps(non-standard baud rates also supported)Receiver Sensitivity-92 dBm (1% packet error rate)-100 dBm (1% packet error rate)Power RequirementsSupply VTransmit Current (typical)45mA (@ V)250mA V) (150mA for international variant) RPSMA module only.

7 340mA V) (180mA for international variant)Idle / Receive Current (typical)50mA (@ V)55mA (@ V)Power-down Current< 10 A< 10 AGeneralOperating FrequencyISM GHzISM x ( x ) x ( x )Operating Temperature-40 to 85 C (industrial)-40 to 85 C (industrial)Antenna OptionsIntegrated Whip, Chip or Connector, RPSMA Connector Integrated Whip, Chip or Connector, RPSMA Connector Networking & SecuritySupported Network TopologiesPoint-to-point, Point-to-multipoint & Peer-to-peerNumber of Channels(software selectable)16 Direct Sequence Channels12 Direct Sequence ChannelsAddressing OptionsPAN ID, Channel and AddressesPAN ID, Channel and AddressesAgency ApprovalsUnited States (FCC Part )OUR-XBEEOUR-XBEEPROI ndustry Canada (IC)4214A XBEE4214A XBEEPROE urope (CE) ETSIETSI (Max.

8 10 dBm transmit power output)*JapanR201WW07215214R201WW0821511 1 (Max. 10 dBm transmit power output)*AustrailaC-Tick C-Tick XBee /XBee PRO RF Modules [ ] 2009 Digi Internatonal, Inc. 6 The XBee and XBee PRO RF Modules are pin for pin compatible. Mounting ConsiderationsThe XBee /XBee-PRO RF Module was designed to mount into a receptacle (socket) and there-fore does not require any soldering when mounting it to a board. The XBee Development Kits con-tain RS-232 and USB interface boards which use two 20-pin receptacles to receive 1 02. XBee Module Mounting to an RS 232 Interface Board.

9 The receptacles used on Digi development boards are manufactured by Century Interconnect. Several other manufacturers provide comparable mounting solutions; however, Digi currently uses the following receptacles: Through-hole single-row receptacles - Samtec P/N: MMS-110-01-L-SV (or equivalent) Surface-mount double-row receptacles - Century Interconnect P/N: CPRMSL20-D-0-1 (or equivalent) Surface-mount single-row receptacles - Samtec P/N: SMM-110-02-SM-SDigi also recommends printing an outline of the module on the board to indicate the orientation the module should be /XBee PRO RF Modules [ ] 2009 Digi Internatonal, Inc. 7 Pin SignalsFigure 1 03. XBee /XBee PRO RF Module Pin Numbers(top sides shown shields on bottom)* Function is not supported at the time of this releaseDesign Notes: Minimum connections: VCC, GND, DOUT & DIN Minimum connections for updating firmware: VCC, GND, DIN, DOUT, RTS & DTR Signal Direction is specified with respect to the module Module includes a 50k pull-up resistor attached to RESET Several of the input pull-ups can be configured using the PR command Unused pins should be left disconnectedTable 1 02.

10 Pin Assignments for the XBee and XBee PRO Modules (Low asserted signals are distinguished with a horizontal line above signal name.)Pin #NameDirectionDescription1 VCC-Power supply2 DOUTO utputUART Data Out3 DIN / CONFIG InputUART Data In4DO8*OutputDigital Output 85 RESET InputModule Reset (reset pulse must be at least 200 ns)6 PWM0 / RSSIO utputPWM Output 0 / RX Signal Strength Indicator7 PWM1 OutputPWM Output 18[reserved]-Do not connect9 DTR / SLEEP_RQ / DI8 InputPin Sleep Control Line or Digital Input 810 GND-Ground11AD4 / DIO4 EitherAnalog Input 4 or Digital I/O 412 CTS / DIO7 EitherClear-to-Send Flow Control or Digital I/O 713ON / SLEEPO utputModule Status Indicator14 VREFI nputVoltage Reference for A/D Inputs15 Associate / AD5 / DIO5 EitherAssociated Indicator, Analog Input 5 or Digital I/O 516 RTS / AD6 / DIO6 EitherRequest-to-Send Flow Control.