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| − | [http://www. | + | XBee is a wireless communication module that [http://www.digi.com/products/wireless/zigbee-mesh/ Digi] built to the 802.15.4/ZigBee standard. The beauty of the 802.15.4/ZigBee wireless standard is that it can form self-healing mesh networks. These are great for making a wireless control network that spans from one corner of your house to the other. |
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| − | [http://www. | + | By default, the modules are configured from the factory to be a wireless serial line replacement. It can be programmed to do other functions like behave as a "wireless wire" where a level transition on an input pin of one module is sent out as the same level transition on a different module output pin. There is also a special API mode, where the modules accept bytes of data from the host to transmit into the network. |
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| + | There are two versions of the Xbee modules; 802.15.4 (DigiMesh 2.4) ) and ZB ZigBee. The difference being that the ZB modules are compatible with normal ZigBee networks, where the DigiMesh is a proprietary mesh solution. Each version comes in 2 flavors: XBee and XBee-Pro. The XBee-Pro modules have a more powerful radio, thus have a longer range. | ||
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| + | ===XBee 802.15.4=== | ||
| + | * Power output: 1 mW (+0 dBm) | ||
| + | * Indoor/Urban range: Up to 100 ft (30 m) | ||
| + | * Outdoor/RF line-of-sight range: Up to 300 ft (90 m) | ||
| + | * RF data rate: 250 Kbps | ||
| + | * Interface data rate: Up to 115.2 Kbps | ||
| + | * Operating frequency: 2.4 GHz | ||
| + | * Receiver sensitivity: -92 dBm | ||
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| + | ===XBee-PRO 802.15.4=== | ||
| + | * Power output: | ||
| + | :* 63 mW (+18 dBm) North American version | ||
| + | :* 10 mW (+10 dBm) International version | ||
| + | * Indoor/Urban range: Up to 300 ft (90 m) | ||
| + | * Outdoor/RF line-of-sight range: Up to 1 mile (1.6 km) RF LOS | ||
| + | * RF data rate: 250 Kbps | ||
| + | * Interface data rate: Up to 115.2 Kbps | ||
| + | * Operating frequency: 2.4 GHz | ||
| + | * Receiver sensitivity: -100 dBm (all variants) | ||
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| + | ===XBee ZB ZigBee === | ||
| + | * Power output: | ||
| + | :* 2mW (+3 dBm) boost mode | ||
| + | :* 1.25 mW (+1 dBm) normal mode | ||
| + | * Indoor/Urban range: Up to 133 ft (40 m) | ||
| + | * Outdoor/RF line-of-sight range: Up to 400 ft (120 m) | ||
| + | * RF data rate: 250 Kbps | ||
| + | * Interface data rate: Up to 1 Mbps software selectable | ||
| + | * Operating frequency: 2.4 GHz | ||
| + | * Receiver sensitivity: | ||
| + | :* -96 dBm boost mode | ||
| + | :* -95 dBm normal mode | ||
| + | * TX Current: 45 mA (@3.3 V) | ||
| + | * RX Current: 50 mA (@3.3 V) | ||
| + | * Power-down Current: < 10 μA | ||
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| + | ===XBee-Pro ZB ZigBee === | ||
| + | * Power output: | ||
| + | :* 50 mW (+17 dBm) North American version | ||
| + | :* 10 mW (+10 dBm) International version | ||
| + | * Indoor/Urban range: Up to 400 ft (120 m) | ||
| + | * Outdoor/RF line-of-sight range: Up to 1 mile (1.6 km) RF LOS | ||
| + | * RF data rate: 250 Kbps | ||
| + | * Interface data rate: Up to 1 Mbps software selectable | ||
| + | * Operating frequency: 2.4 GHz | ||
| + | * Receiver sensitivity: -102 dBm (all variants) | ||
| + | * TX Current: 215 mA (@3.3 V) | ||
| + | * RX Current: 55 mA (@3.3 V) | ||
| + | * Power-down Current: < 10 μA | ||
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| + | =Documents= | ||
| + | [http://ftp1.digi.com/support/documentation/90000866_C.pdf XBee/Xbee-Pro ZB ZigBee] PDF <br> | ||
| + | [http://ftp1.digi.com/support/documentation/90000982_A.pdf XBee/XBee-Pro 802.15.4] PDF | ||
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| + | =Where to buy= | ||
| + | [http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=xbee&x=0&y=0&search_section=products Sparkfun electronics] now makes/sells several items related to XBee: modules themselves, breakout boards, pin headers, USB adapters & Arduino shields. | ||
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| + | [http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=xbee Cool Components] in Europe now sells several items related to XBee: modules themselves, breakout boards, pin headers, USB adapters & Arduino shields. | ||
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| + | A new adapter is now available to give a simple interface to the XBee. | ||
| + | [http://www.pic-bee.com PIC-BEE] | ||
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| + | See Wireless Security for home | ||
| + | [http://www.wirelesshome-securitycamera.com Wireless Home Security Camera] | ||
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| + | A low-cost multi-mode XBee/USB/RS232 interface module is available from [http://www.technologicalarts.ca/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=457 Technological Arts]. They also make [http://www.technologicalarts.ca/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=456 an XBee-to-solderless breadboard adapter]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:10, 21 September 2010
Contents
Description[edit]
XBee is a wireless communication module that Digi built to the 802.15.4/ZigBee standard. The beauty of the 802.15.4/ZigBee wireless standard is that it can form self-healing mesh networks. These are great for making a wireless control network that spans from one corner of your house to the other.
By default, the modules are configured from the factory to be a wireless serial line replacement. It can be programmed to do other functions like behave as a "wireless wire" where a level transition on an input pin of one module is sent out as the same level transition on a different module output pin. There is also a special API mode, where the modules accept bytes of data from the host to transmit into the network.
There are two versions of the Xbee modules; 802.15.4 (DigiMesh 2.4) ) and ZB ZigBee. The difference being that the ZB modules are compatible with normal ZigBee networks, where the DigiMesh is a proprietary mesh solution. Each version comes in 2 flavors: XBee and XBee-Pro. The XBee-Pro modules have a more powerful radio, thus have a longer range.
XBee 802.15.4[edit]
- Power output: 1 mW (+0 dBm)
- Indoor/Urban range: Up to 100 ft (30 m)
- Outdoor/RF line-of-sight range: Up to 300 ft (90 m)
- RF data rate: 250 Kbps
- Interface data rate: Up to 115.2 Kbps
- Operating frequency: 2.4 GHz
- Receiver sensitivity: -92 dBm
XBee-PRO 802.15.4[edit]
- Power output:
- 63 mW (+18 dBm) North American version
- 10 mW (+10 dBm) International version
- Indoor/Urban range: Up to 300 ft (90 m)
- Outdoor/RF line-of-sight range: Up to 1 mile (1.6 km) RF LOS
- RF data rate: 250 Kbps
- Interface data rate: Up to 115.2 Kbps
- Operating frequency: 2.4 GHz
- Receiver sensitivity: -100 dBm (all variants)
XBee ZB ZigBee[edit]
- Power output:
- 2mW (+3 dBm) boost mode
- 1.25 mW (+1 dBm) normal mode
- Indoor/Urban range: Up to 133 ft (40 m)
- Outdoor/RF line-of-sight range: Up to 400 ft (120 m)
- RF data rate: 250 Kbps
- Interface data rate: Up to 1 Mbps software selectable
- Operating frequency: 2.4 GHz
- Receiver sensitivity:
- -96 dBm boost mode
- -95 dBm normal mode
- TX Current: 45 mA (@3.3 V)
- RX Current: 50 mA (@3.3 V)
- Power-down Current: < 10 μA
XBee-Pro ZB ZigBee[edit]
- Power output:
- 50 mW (+17 dBm) North American version
- 10 mW (+10 dBm) International version
- Indoor/Urban range: Up to 400 ft (120 m)
- Outdoor/RF line-of-sight range: Up to 1 mile (1.6 km) RF LOS
- RF data rate: 250 Kbps
- Interface data rate: Up to 1 Mbps software selectable
- Operating frequency: 2.4 GHz
- Receiver sensitivity: -102 dBm (all variants)
- TX Current: 215 mA (@3.3 V)
- RX Current: 55 mA (@3.3 V)
- Power-down Current: < 10 μA
Documents[edit]
XBee/Xbee-Pro ZB ZigBee PDF
XBee/XBee-Pro 802.15.4 PDF
Where to buy[edit]
Sparkfun electronics now makes/sells several items related to XBee: modules themselves, breakout boards, pin headers, USB adapters & Arduino shields.
Cool Components in Europe now sells several items related to XBee: modules themselves, breakout boards, pin headers, USB adapters & Arduino shields.
A new adapter is now available to give a simple interface to the XBee. PIC-BEE
See Wireless Security for home Wireless Home Security Camera
A low-cost multi-mode XBee/USB/RS232 interface module is available from Technological Arts. They also make an XBee-to-solderless breadboard adapter.
