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<b>Description:</b><br>
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=Description=
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Xbee is a wireless communication module that[http://www.digi.com/products/wireless/zigbee-mesh/ Digi] built to the 802.15.4 standard. By default it is configured from the factory to be a wireless serial line replacement. It can be programmed to do other functions like join [http://www.zigbee.org ZigBee] networks or transmit level changes of certain module I/O pins.  
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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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There are two versions of the Xbee modules, DigiMesh 2.4 (a.k.a. 802.15.4) and ZNet 2.5. The difference being that the ZNet modules are compatible with normal ZigBee networks, where the DigiMesh is a propriatary 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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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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XBee
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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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*Indoor/Urban: up to 100’ (30 m)
 
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*Outdoor line-of-sight: up to 300’ (100 m)
 
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*TX Current: 45 mA (@3.3 V)
 
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*RX Current: 50 mA (@3.3 V)
 
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*Power-down Current: < 10 μA
 
  
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XBee-PRO
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===XBee 802.15.4===
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*Indoor/Urban: up to 300’ (100 m)
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*  Power output: 1 mW (+0 dBm)
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*Outdoor line-of-sight: up to 1 mile (1500 m)
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* Indoor/Urban range: Up to 100 ft  (30 m)
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*TX Current: 215 mA (@3.3 V)
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* Outdoor/RF line-of-sight range: Up to 300 ft (90 m)
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*RX Current: 55 mA (@3.3 V)
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* RF data rate: 250 Kbps
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*Power-down Current: < 10 μA
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* Interface data rate: Up to 115.2 Kbps
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* Operating frequency: 2.4 GHz
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* Receiver sensitivity: -92 dBm
  
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===XBee-PRO 802.15.4===
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*  Power output:
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:* 63 mW (+18 dBm) North American version
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:* 10 mW (+10 dBm) International version
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* Indoor/Urban range: Up to 300 ft (90 m)
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* Outdoor/RF line-of-sight range: Up to 1 mile (1.6 km) RF LOS
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* RF data rate: 250 Kbps
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* Interface data rate: Up to 115.2 Kbps
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* Operating frequency: 2.4 GHz
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* Receiver sensitivity: -100 dBm (all variants)
  
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<b>Documents:</b><br>
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===XBee ZB ZigBee ===
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[http://www.maxstream.net/products/xbee/datasheet_XBee_OEM_RF-Modules.pdf Datasheet] from [http://www.maxstream.net Maxstream]<br>
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*  Power output:
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[http://www.maxstream.net/products/xbee/manual_xb_oem-rf-modules_802.15.4.pdf 804.15.2] mode of operation<br>
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:* 2mW (+3 dBm) boost mode
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[http://www.maxstream.net/products/xbee/manual_xb_oem-rf-modules_zigbee.pdf ZigBee] mode of operation<br> <br>
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:* 1.25 mW (+1 dBm) normal mode
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* Indoor/Urban range: Up to 133 ft (40 m)
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* Outdoor/RF line-of-sight range: Up to 400 ft (120 m)
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* RF data rate: 250 Kbps
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* Interface data rate: Up to 1 Mbps software selectable
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* Operating frequency: 2.4 GHz
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* Receiver sensitivity:
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:* -96 dBm boost mode
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:* -95 dBm normal mode
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* TX Current: 45 mA (@3.3 V)
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* RX Current: 50 mA (@3.3 V)
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* Power-down Current: < 10 μA
  
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===XBee-Pro ZB ZigBee ===
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*  Power output:
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:* 50 mW (+17 dBm) North American version
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:* 10 mW (+10 dBm) International version
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* Indoor/Urban range: Up to 400 ft (120 m)
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* Outdoor/RF line-of-sight range: Up to 1 mile (1.6 km) RF LOS
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* RF data rate: 250 Kbps
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* Interface data rate: Up to 1 Mbps software selectable
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* Operating frequency: 2.4 GHz
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* Receiver sensitivity: -102 dBm (all variants)
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* TX Current: 215 mA (@3.3 V)
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* RX Current: 55 mA (@3.3 V)
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* Power-down Current: < 10 μA
  
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<b>Footprints:</b><br>
 
  
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The module is mounted on a mini-pcb with 2 10pin 2mm pitch headers. See the datasheet for more info.
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=Documents=
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[http://ftp1.digi.com/support/documentation/90000866_C.pdf XBee/Xbee-Pro ZB ZigBee] PDF <br>
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[http://ftp1.digi.com/support/documentation/90000982_A.pdf XBee/XBee-Pro 802.15.4] PDF
  
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[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 the modules: breakout boards, pin headers, USB adapters, Arduino shields, etc.  
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=Where to buy=
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[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.
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[http://www.pic-bee.com PIC-BEE]
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See Wireless Security for home
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[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 16:10, 21 September 2010

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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.

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