Were going to show you how to do all of that in this tutorial. With a general understanding of how to configure your xbee modules and the information in the linked pdf you should now. This is a java api for communication with xbeexbeepro series 1 802. Hi, ive bought two xbeepro xsc with two xbee explorer regulated boards and a ftdi cable from sparkfun store.
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. Mar 07, 2018 type any character on the left small window at the router x ctu window, shown here. 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. However, this can apply to the xbee series 3 module as long as you. Previously, i had this standalone arduino xbee use the rxtx pins 01 but then switched to softwareserial as a test, but same results. Buy now xbee s2c with xb24czwit 004 online at indias best shopping store we offer 23 days delivery in metropolitan cities order today. Computador con entrada usb y software xctu version windows esta vez. The modules require minimal power and provide reliable delivery of data between devices. In order to set up a network at least one of the modules must be configured as a coordinator, this differs from the examples in the book. No you cant change the address even in your xctu software, we use xctu to let the device know with which other device it can communicate. If you fail to do this step, you will have problems trying to read the xbee module settings and firmware using the xctu software.
It includes new tools that make it easy to setup, configure and test xbee rf modules. Now click on the other xbee module xbee s2, xctu will load the parameters of the module. The xbee and the arduino are communication well, but i cant view such data. The program is called xctu, and can be downloaded here. Next connect the rx line input of the xbee to the tx line output of the microcontroller and vice versa. This video demonstrates how to configure the new xbee s2c modules using xctu software. I wasnt able to get any communication between two series 2 modules until i had configured one of them as a coordinator. The xbeexbeepro zb firmware release can be installed on xbee znet or zb modules. In this video, we have demonstrated how to setup and configure xbee module into coordinator api mode. I did try however to switch the jumpers to the usb position, and i did receive the some of the data. Xbee buying guide we highly recommend series 1 xbees, if this is your first. This is a java api for communication with xbee xbee pro series 1 802. The pro series have the same pinout and command set of the basic series with an increase output power of 60mw. With the xbee module and shield connected to the arduino, and the shields white switch in usb mode.
In this tutorial we will interface xbee module with arduino uno board. Windows runs the xctu software that interacts with the xbee. I just found this out myself after accidentally writing the wrong firmware to a s1. Initializing xbee s1 by an arduino mini pro stack overflow. I set up and xbee pro to receive using the xctu utility. You may return any new computer purchased from that is dead on arrival, arrives in damaged condition, or is still in unopened boxes, for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. Xctu is a free software that is provided by the makers of the xbee and is used to configure and manage xbees. Buy now xbee s2c with xb24czwit 004 online at indias best shopping store we offer 23 days delivery in metropolitan cities.
If you like to know how to enable xbee s2c to communicate with xbee s1. The module is easytouse, requires minimal power and provides reliable delivery of critical data between devices. Contains features from previous versions, plus adds support for xbee wifi modules, compatible with windows 2000, xp, 2003. Once xctu read the xbee it will set the modem type and function set boxes and show a list of parameters.
Utilizing the zigbee pro feature set, these modules are interoperable with other zigbee devices, including devices from other vendors. Oct 14, 2017 lets learn how to configure xbee s2c radio module in zigbee api mode using xbee xctu software. Iot software and services digi remote manager digi foundations wireless design services professional services trustfence security framework. Pro oem rf modules antenna options not shown the xbee and xbee. Xbee xbee pro dropin networking adapters and accessories user guide. How to use pc to control and monitor electronics arduino project through xbee.
Xbeexbee pro wireless communicate with microcontroller. Mar 08, 2012 now, you can use this pair of xbee s2 as wireless point to point communication. If sm0, sleep mode is disabled and the device operates as a router. Xctu next gen configuration platform for xbeerf solutions. If sm changes from 0 to a nonzero value, the router leaves the zigbee network and. Maybe youve heard of it, maybe you havent, either way you are in for a fun ride. Xbee s2c replacement of xbee series 2 tutorials of.
It makes communicating with xbees very easy, and provides a nice interface to modify all of the modules settings. 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 standalone board and the following code. Connect arduino to computer, and run the xctu software. Using xctu for address setting, skxbee is no necessary connect to microcontroller before the setting process is done. The arduino sends a character of the alphabet to the xbee. 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. Lets learn how to configure xbee s2c radio module in zigbee api mode using xbee xctu software. It has become same as the xbee s1 if you configure the dl and sl correctly. Tutorial arduino conexion xbee punto a punto geeky theory. Pro rf modules the xbee and xbeepro rf modules were engineered to meet ieee 802. Xbee s2c is a 20 pin module as given in xbee s2c pinout diagram and the description for each pin is given below. Download the xbee xbee pro zb zigbee oem module docs.
Run through the install as you would with any windows application. Jan 25, 2017 this video demonstrates how to configure the new xbee s2c modules using xctu software. The xctu software is free to download and provides a simple interface to configure and update your xbee transceivers. This is intended to educate with basic xbee api mode setup, and how the xbee frame format works. Iot software and services digi remote manager digi. This can be done with the xctu software which is a must haveat least for me.
These include other xbee modules, connectports gateways, xbee and xbeepro adapters, xbee sensors and other products that are designated with zb product name. Series 2, standard, and pro versions of the xbee module. The first screen that comes up when using xctu is the one below, to add a new device click on. Libgbee library for handling xbee xbee pro rf modules. The software can be downloaded from digis website found here. Xbee series 2 point to point communication tutorials of. Intro to the arduino xbee shield april 25, 2017 by ebony calloway. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Ive tried to use them many times, but they dont work. Libelium supplies the xbee transceivers with the desired firmware version 802. 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 connections, and pass data between your computer and remote xbees. The latest digi xbee pro xsc s3b hardware is firmware compatible with the legacy 9xstream and the legacy digi xbee pro xsc modules.
I tried to make a communication between pic microcontroller and matlab software. Xbeepro zb s2b extended range module, wire antenna. Changing settings in your xbee is vital when working in certain environments, and with specific projects. In addition, it can be easily configured via a simplified at command set.
Jun 01, 2014 xbee api mode tutorial using python and arduino jun 1, 2014 00. 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 xctu utility, there is. The software is written in java and is crossplatform, so it can be use. You can now close the radio again by selecting the cross, see where the mouse cursor is xctu software for xbee the screenshot. Xbee api mode tutorial using python and arduino steven. From digis documentation, the section end device sleep configuration on page 43.
Product support rss feed for digi xbee xbeepro s1 802. Xbee learning practice with xbee series 2 starter kit. Support both at and api mode support both s1 and s2 series list the node in list mode, tree mode and diagram mode. This guide will show the main steps to change the firmware version from 802. How to network xbee and the arduino tutorial australia. Usb drivers are required to use xctu with the xbibu usb interface board and the pkgu modems and. Getting xctu 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. With this software firmware updates are a breeze and configuration is simple. Also, here you can find a very useful datasheet for the xbee and xbeepro modules. When using it with the xbee wifis, it even provides a wifi network scanning and connection interface to make connecting to networks a breeze. So call them if you cant get the xbees working or if xctu isnt working correctly. Software setup bm next program your raspberry pi 3 with arduino create bm next. For this, select write from the menu, as shown in the screenshot. Xctu is a standalone tool for configuring xbee modules. Starting with xctu configuring networks troubleshooting resources and going further introduction heads up.
The arduino is connected via 4 wires to another xbee module. Once xctu has been downloaded, the next step is to install the program. Xbee and xbee pro are registered trademarks of digi international inc. Xctu which is a computer based software to communicate with xbee, to change configuration or transmitreceive data. However, this can apply to the xbee series 3 module as long as you configure the firmware to the legacy 802.
I go into the modem configurator and when i first hit read, it tells me the modem configuration file was not found. I have to close and reopen the com port through x ctu to get the next chunk of data and so on. Running xctu on linux and testing the xbee module and the usb xbee adapter. For the arduinoboarduino below i will be using a software serial program and. So you will have to set the power level to 0 in order to be. Free xctu software testing and configuration software at and api command modes for configuring module parameters extensive command set small form factor. At this point, carefully insert the module into the interface board. 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. Xbee zb zigbee modules provide costeffective wireless connectivity to devices in zigbee mesh networks. The software is written in java and is crossplatform, so it can be used on windows, osx and linux. I say some because i kind of receive a chunk of data, then it stops.
Contact digi for complete list of government agency approvals. It may be necessary to configure your system prior to installing xctu for the first time. Xctu software and parallaxs xbee usb adapter board, interfacing with the. When the current inventory is sold out, this product will be replaced by the xbp24cz7wit004 read about the xbee product line changes here. Xctu is a free multiplatform application designed to enable developers to interact with digi rf modules through a simpletouse graphical interface. Digi int does have manuals on the xbee modules on their web site under the support menu. Show you the basic simple example of using xbee and arduino. Digis free xctu configuration utility simplifies the configuration of the xsc module, which requires no programming. Xbees are tiny blue chips that can communicate wirelessly with each other. I am using xbee pro s1 modules with rhydzo labz xbee explorer regulated with 3v3 to 5v converter and xbee explorer usb in order to connect them to microcontrolleratmega 16and laptop. I use the xbee zb non pro modules for a variety of uses.
The objective of this project is to provide a flexible and simple to use api to interact with xbee radios. To upgrade xbee firmware, x ctu application needs to be used. The international version of the xbee pro has a higher power level than is generally allowed in europe. We have yet to explore the mesh and complicated communication, if you wanted to do that, do come to our technical forum and discuss. Changing or upgrading the xbee firmware is a delicate process that may harm permanently the xbee module. Xbee s2c replacement of xbee series 2 tutorials of cytron. Ive tried to manage them by xctu, xbee module has been connect using sparkfun xbee explorer regulated board and ftdi usb cable. Libelium supplies the xbee transceivers with the desired firmware version. The xbee connected with arduino board will act as a receiver and it will communicate wirelessly with other xbee module which is serially connected with the laptop using a explorer board.