How do I program XBee?
Follow the steps below:
- Plug your XBee into your XBee Explorer, and plug the Explorer into your computer.
- Open XCTU.
- Hit Test/Query to make sure you can communicate with your XBee WiFi.
- Click over to the “Modem Configuration” tab.
- Select “Active Scan” near the top of the scrolling window.
Is XBee the same as Zigbee?
XBee is a family of radio modules and is a registered trademark of Digi International. Zigbee is a wireless communications protocol and a registered trademark of the Zigbee Alliance. Many people confuse these two names because both are involved in radio networking and have “Bee” in their branding.
Does Arduino support ZigBee?
The Arduino Wireless Shield allows your Arduino board to communicate wirelessly using ZigBee. This documentation describes the use of the shield with the XBee® ZB ZigBee® RF Modules module.
How do I connect my XBee to my smartphone?
Install the XBee Mobile App The XBee Mobile application is a free download for both Android and iOS. Download it onto your tablet or smartphone and launch the app to continue. Be sure to review the XBee Mobile App documentation. Once the app is installed with your XBee 3 radio module powered on, youre ready to connect.
What is the range of XBee?
The Digi XBee SX 868/900 includes DigiMesh and can be configured for a range of 65 miles.
How far can XBee communicate?
What is XCTU?
XCTU is a free multi-platform application designed to enable developers to interact with Digi RF modules through a simple-to-use graphical interface. It includes new tools that make it easy to set-up, configure and test XBee® RF modules.
How do I connect XBee to XCTU?
Add XBee modules to XCTU
- Connect two XBee modules to your computer using the USB cables.
- Launch XCTU.
- Click the Configuration working modes button .
- Click the Discover radio modules button .
- In the Discover radio devices dialog, select the serial ports where you want to look for XBee modules, and click Next.
How do I program a Zigbee module?
How to configure ZigBee/Xbee Pro
- XBee connection with USB adapter. Place the XBee module on XBee USB adapter:
- Download and Install XCTU software 6.1.
- Now configure the first radio as COORDINATOR.
- Now click on the second radio and configure this as ROUTER.
- Communication between Coordinator and Router.
- Check the Output.
Is XBee compatible with Zigbee?
Digi XBee® and Digi XBee-PRO Zigbee RF modules provide cost effective wireless connectivity to electronic devices. They are interoperable with other Zigbee PRO feature set devices, including devices from other vendors*.
How do I use XCTU software?
Launch XCTU. Click the Configuration working modes button . Click the Discover radio modules button ….Optional: Add a radio module
- Click the Add a radio module specifying the port settings button .
- In the Add radio device dialog, select the COM port for the device you want to add.
- Click Finish.
How do I program a ZigBee module?
How does XBee work with Arduino?
Once the power is on the Arduino board continuously sends a string to the Xbee module with a small delay and the same string appears in the serial monitor window of the PC where the other Xbee module is connected.
How to install XBee module in xctu?
Step 1: Open XCTU software and click on “Discover boards”. Step 2: Select the COM port to which the XBee module is connected and click on “Next”. Step 3: Keep the default settings and click on “Finish”. Step 4: Now, on the pop-up window, click on “Add Selected Devices”.
Why do we use NodeMCU in XBee?
We used NodeMCU for showing the compatibility of XBee with different microcontrollers. Also, NodeMCU can be used to send data to the internet in case if we transmit sensor data. The complete circuit diagram to interface XBee with NodeMCU is as shown below.
How to use ZigBee with Arduino/NodeMCU?
To establish Zigbee communication, we need a receiver (endpoint). For this, an XBee module connected with Arduino/NodeMCU will do, and this will communicate wirelessly with another XBee module (coordinator) that sends data, will be connected to another Arduino board.