Digi XBee User's Guide

XBee™ Adapters, Routers, and SensorsUser’s GuideXBee ZNet 2.5 (Series 2) Adapters: XBee RS-232 AdapterXBee RS-232 PH (Power Harvester) AdapterXBee RS-

XBee RS-232 PH Adapter 10OverviewThe XBee RS-232 PH Adapter provides short range wireless connectivity to any RS-232 serial device, with available sol

XBee RS-232 PH Adapter 11PinoutsThe RS232 connector is an industry-standard DB9 male connector with a DTE configuration, similar to a PC serial port.

XBee RS-232 PH Adapter 12ConfigurationThere are four key attributes of the Serial PH adapter’s firmware that allow it to have a net charge on its batt

XBee RS-232 PH Adapter 13LEDs and buttonsAssocResetIdentAssoc LED: Indicates the adapter’s ZigBee network association status:LED status Network associ

XBee RS-485 Adapter 14OverviewThe XBee RS-485 PH Adapter provides short range wireless connectivity to any RS-485 serial device, with available soluti

XBee RS-485 Adapter 15PinoutsThe connector for the adapter is a 6-position wire terminal block. The figure shows Pin 1 of the connector when the adapt

XBee RS-485 Adapter 16DIP switchesThe XBee RS-485 Adapter has several DIP switches on the underside of the unit, with these settings:Data retrievalRet

XBee RS-485 Adapter 17Power LED: Indicates that power is on. Illuminated only when adapter is connected to external power only, not when powered by ba

XBee Analog I/O Adapter 18OverviewThe XBee Analog I/O Adapter provides short range wireless connectivity to any analog device, with available solution

XBee Analog I/O Adapter 19Power options Depending on adapter model, there are several powering options. Alkaline battery modelThis product can be powe

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XBee Analog I/O Adapter 20PinoutsUsing the orientation in the previous figure, from right to left, the pinouts are:DIP switchesThe XBee Analog I/O Ada

XBee Analog I/O Adapter 21Configuring inputs and outputsInput selectionSix control lines from the XBee module are used to place the four external term

XBee Analog I/O Adapter 22Enable a terminal line for measurementTo enable a terminal line for measurement, the following analog I/O lines have to be s

XBee Analog I/O Adapter 23Power output specificationsExternal terminal 6 is a power-out pin. It can be set to either battery pack voltage out or +12V

XBee Analog I/O Adapter 24Python modules for configuring inputs and outputsDigi provides a library of Python modules for configuring inputs and output

XBee Analog I/O Adapter 25Use xbeeain.py functions in Python programsTo use the functions in the module xbeeain.py, any Python programs must contain t

XBee Analog I/O Adapter 26Data retrievalTo retrieve measurement data from the XBee Analog I/O Adapter, use these Python modules, provided in the XBee

XBee Analog I/O Adapter 27Bitmask for digital samplingIn this bitmask, bit 0 is the lease significant bit. The measurement associated with AD0 is from

XBee Analog I/O Adapter 28Digital sampleThis field should be ignored.Analog sampleContains the measured results from the analog-enabled digital I/O li

XBee Analog I/O Adapter 29Power LED: Indicates that power is on. Illuminated only when adapter is connected to external power only, not when powered b

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XBee Digital I/O Adapter 30OverviewThe XBee Digital I/O Adapter provides short range wireless connectivity to any digital device, as well as an interf

XBee Digital I/O Adapter 31Connection and power-on1. Connect the wires for the desired digital device to the connector for the adapter. The connector

XBee Digital I/O Adapter 32DIP switchesThe XBee Digital I/O Adapter has several DIP switches on the underside of the unit, with these settings:Note: •

XBee Digital I/O Adapter 33Configuring inputs and outputsAs shown in the pinouts table, the XBee Digital I/O Adapter product has four external termina

XBee Digital I/O Adapter 34Power output specificationsExternal terminal 6 is a power-out pin. It can be set to either battery pack voltage out or +12V

XBee Digital I/O Adapter 35Python modules for configuring inputs and outputsDigi provides a library of Python modules for configuring inputs and outpu

XBee Digital I/O Adapter 36Use xbeedin.py functions in Python programsTo use the functions in the module xbeedin.py for programming inputs and outputs

XBee Digital I/O Adapter 37Data retrievalTo retrieve measurement data from the XBee Digital I/O Adapter, use these Python modules, provided in the XBe

XBee Digital I/O Adapter 38Bit mask for digital sampling In this bitmask, bit 0 is the lease significant bit. The measurement associated with AD0 is f

XBee Digital I/O Adapter 39LEDs and buttonsAsscIdentPowerblinking greensolid greenReset buttonPower LED: Indicates that power is on. Illuminated only

General information 4This section includes information that applies to all XBee™ Adapter, Router, and Sensor products. About this guideThis guide desc

XBee Digital I/O Adapter 40Reset button: Recessed button on underside of the adapter. Performs equivalent of a power-cycle. Use a small non-conducive

XBee Sensor Adapter 41OverviewThe XBee Sensor Adapter provides short range wireless connectivity to Digi Watchport® Sensors, with available solutions

XBee Sensor Adapter 42PinoutsThe XBee Sensor Adapter uses an industry-standard RJ45 10 pin modular jack with these pinouts:Pin Function1 Not used.2 No

XBee Sensor Adapter 43Sensor function configuration and data retrievalDigi provides a Python module for configuring sensor functions and retrieving da

XBee Sensor Adapter 44LEDs and buttonsAsscIdentPowerblinking greensolid greenPower LED: Indicates that power is on. Illuminated only when adapter is c

XBee Sensor Adapter 45Button pressNetwork associationActionSingle Associated • If adapter is asleep, wakes unit for 30 seconds.• Sends a Node Identifi

XBee USB Adapter 46OverviewThe XBee USB Adapter provides short range wireless connectivity to any USB device, with available solutions for both mesh (

XBee USB Adapter 47LEDs and buttonsThere is one LED and one button on the end of the adapter opposite the USB connector:Associate/Power LED; blinking

XStick ZNet 2.5 48OverviewThe XStick ZNet 2.5 is a USB peripheral module adapter that provides short-range wireless connectivity to a ZigBee Mesh netw

XBee Wall Router 49OverviewZigBee technology enables low-cost, low-power networking of sensors, controllers and other such devices in self-configuring

General information 5Additional reference materialFor additional information about the features and functions of XBee RF modules in XBee Adapters, see

XBee Wall Router 50Connection and startup1. Plug the XBee Wall Router into an outlet. 2. To make sure your XBee Wall Router is properly connected to t

XBee Wall Router 51Upload Python modules to gateway1. Go to www.digi.com/din/docs.2. In the list of downloadable files, select and download file XBee

XBee Wall Router 52Data retrievalTo retrieve measurement data from the XBee Wall Router, use these Python modules, provided in the XBee Adapter Librar

XBee Wall Router 53Associate/Power LED:Indicates power and the Wall Router’s ZigBee network association status:LED status Network associationOn, solid

XBee Sensors 54OverviewThe XBee Sensor family is a group of Zigbee-enabled, battery-powered sensors incorporating an XBee module. Part of Digi's

XBee Sensors 55Connection and power-onInsert batteries. Device power is indicated by the green ASSC LED on the front panel of the XBee Sensor.Discover

XBee Sensors 56Upload Python modules to gateway1. Go to www.digi.com/din/docs.2. In the list of downloadable files, select and download file XBee Adap

XBee Sensors 57Use xbeelth.py functions in Python programsTo use the functions in the module xbeelth.py for programming light, temperature, and humidi

XBee Sensors 58Additional programming resourcesFor further information on writing Python programs and using Python functions, see:• Digi Python Progra

XBee Sensors 59LEDs, buttons, and integrated sensorsXBee Sensors have one button and one LED.XBee Sensor /L/T models have integrated light and tempera

General information 6Questions and technical supportFor technical assistance with your product, contact Digi Technical Support at: 801-765-9885 or 877

XBee Sensors 60Associate/Power LED:Indicates power and the XBee Sensor’s ZigBee network association status:LED status Network associationOn, solid gre

Configure XBee radio settings 61There are several configurable radio settings in XBee Adapter, Router, and Sensor products, including the PAN ID, the

Configure XBee radio settings 62Discover the device and view the network1. In the gateway’s web interface, select Administration > System Informati

Configure XBee radio settings 632. From the list of System Information links, click Mesh Network. The Mesh Network page is displayed. It shows several

Configure XBee radio settings 642. In the list under Network View of the Mesh Devices, locate your product by its physical address. This address is pr

Configure XBee radio settings 65Basic radio settings control basic operation of the XBee Module in a ZigBee network.• PAN ID: Sets the PAN (Personal A

Configure XBee radio settings 66Advanced radio settings control behavior of the XBee Module at a more detailed level. Generally, these settings can be

Hardware specifications 67XBee AdaptersChapter 13Hardware specificationsHardware specifications for XBee Adapters (Sheet 1 of 3) Specification ValueE

Hardware specifications 68Power requirementsDC power inputXBee RS-232 Adapter, XBee RS-485 Adapter, XBee Analog I/O Adapter, XBee Digital I/O Adapter,

Hardware specifications 69Dimensions XBee RS-232 Adapter, XBee RS-485 Adapter, XBee Analog I/O Adapter, XBee Digital I/O Adapter, XBee Sensor Adapter:

XBee RS-232 Adapter 7OverviewThe XBee RS-232 Adapter provides short range wireless connectivity to any RS-232 serial device, with available solutions

Hardware specifications 70XStick ZNet 2.5Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) thi

Hardware specifications 71XBee Wall RouterIntegrated sensorsSpecification ValueEnvironmental Operating temperature-20° C to 75° C (-4° F to 167° F)Rel

Hardware specifications 72XBee SensorsIntegrated sensorsSpecification ValueEnvironmental Operating temperature-18° C to +55° C (-64.4° F to 131° F)Rel

Safety statements 73Class I Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D Hazardous locationXBee Adapter, Sensor, and Router products are intended for use in ordinary

XBee RS-232 Adapter 8PinoutsThe RS-232 connector is an industry-standard DB9 male connector with a DTE configuration, similar to a PC serial port. Pin

XBee RS-232 Adapter 9Power LED: Indicates that power is on. Illuminated only when adapter is connected to external power only, not when powered by bat