In this video, we have demonstrated how to setup and configure xbee module. Xbee xbee pro dropin networking adapters and accessories user guide. Programing the xbee is a simple task, once hooked up and connected to your pcmac you run the xctu software, pick your com port for the xbee that is connected and go to the modem configuration tab. So call them if you cant get the xbees working or if xctu isnt working correctly. I copied the update folder files from the machine that i did get the web update to work on and replaced the folder 500 files on.
However, this can apply to the xbee series 3 module as. Using x ctu to download firmware and profiles to xbee rf modules introduction x ctu is a graphical windowsbased serial utility provided by digi to program and configure the firmware on its rf products, including the xbee zb and xbee znet rf modules and the digi xbee usb. Using xctu to download firmware and profiles to xbee rf. Pro oem rf modules antenna options not shown the xbee and xbee. Using xctu to download firmware and profiles to xbee rf modules. Download and install xctu this section contains download and install instructions based on operating system. The default 9600 baud and other settings will be correct should the xbee be brand new. Show you the basic simple example of using xbee and arduino. Serial terminal basics the xctu software well use has an integrated serial terminal called the console. Xctu includes all of the tools a developer needs to quickly get up and running with xbee. There are other threads here about using series 1 xbees, go through this forum and read them. Dec 05, 2012 programing the xbee is a simple task, once hooked up and connected to your pcmac you run the x ctu software, pick your com port for the xbee that is connected and go to the modem configuration tab. Therefore, you need to put one of your xbee modules into coordinator mode using the function set dropdown box in xctu. Xbee is not the same as zigbeeinstead, xbee is a brand of radio communication modules made by digi that can support a number of protocols, including zigbee, 802.
The module provides wireless connectivity to endpoint devices in any zigbee mesh networks including devices from other vendors. You will typically compilelink the files directly into your application, instead of compiling them into a shareddynamiclink library. With this software firmware updates are a breeze and configuration is simple. Xctu software 69 installation 69 serial communications software 69 appendix c. Jul 18, 2016 xbee is not the same as zigbeeinstead, xbee is a brand of radio communication modules made by digi that can support a number of protocols, including zigbee, 802. I try to make two raspberry pi communicate text with each other via xbee s2 module. Introduction xbee is very easy and popular wireless device. We have 10 digi xbee manuals available for free pdf download. Changing or upgrading the xbee firmware is a delicate process that may harm permanently the xbee module. Im not sure how its compiling link quality information, you could monitor the serial communications between xctu and the xbee radio module to determine how. For more information, check out the exploring xbees and xctu tutorial. Xbee modules need to be configured with the x ctu software. When xctu is installed, open the software and go to pc settings tab.
Instead of using xbee shield, i connected xbee and pi with dupont linespin. This tutorial does assume you are familiar with digi xctu and arduino software. The xctu software provided for free by digi international is still required to configure the xbee modules as coordinators, routers, or end devices, and to switch between at and api mode. Xctu is a standalone tool for configuring xbee modules. The xctu has such functionality, as you can see in the picture below.
Wirelesss servo controller using xbee tutorials of cytron. These modules allow a very reliable and simple communication between microcontrollers, computers, systems, really anything with a serial port. How to network xbee and the arduino tutorial australia. If you click the test button, the x ctu software will use the com1 serial port to communicate with the xbee module by reading what verison it is and reporting that back to you.
Xctu next gen configuration platform for xbeerf solutions. The software can be downloaded from digis website found here. Xbee series 1 product page the product page for the series 1 module. The arduino sends a character of the alphabet to the xbee every second. The modules require minimal power and provide reliable delivery of data between devices. Dec 20, 2014 to configure the xbees i use the xctu software from digi, you can download it free from digis website.
However, this can apply to the xbee series 3 module as long as you configure the firmware to the legacy 802. For examples of how to configure xbee modules using xctu software, click here. When you start the x ctu software, you will see the following screen. Serial communications with the arduino uno configure xbees with x ctu a screenshot of x ctu software with the important buttons shown the only way we can configure the network settings of our modules is to download the program x ctu by digi digi are the xbee manufacturers. Im not sure how its compiling link quality information, you could monitor the serial communications between x ctu and the xbee radio module to determine how. Arduinos software rx xbees din rx is connected to pin 3 arduinos software tx.
Wirelesss servo controller using xbee tutorials of. Xctu is a software from digi the company which produces xbee that let you update the firmware. When the program asks for updating from digi, we must answer yes so as to download all the firmware versions for all the xbee modules. Pro rf modules the xbee and xbeepro rf modules were engineered to meet ieee 802. Mar 08, 2012 introduction xbee is very easy and popular wireless device. The image below shows an xbee series 1 connected to the xctu. Once x ctu read the xbee it will set the modem type and function set boxes and show a list of parameters. There are several types of xbee module and it might be confusing.
Xbee api mode tutorial using python and arduino steven. Product support rss feed for xctu software search our knowledge base for articles related to this product learn more about the xctu family. Were using series 1 modules as they are the easiest to work with but beware, they arent. I am starting the xctu software pcsettings test query shows. Oems deploying the xbee can substitute one xbee for another, depending upon dynamic application needs, with minimal development, reduced risk and shorter timeto.
Open the xctu sofware and type the arduino xbee modules com port number into the com port number field. I know that for some modules digimesh, 868 they support an atno setting of 2, which adds the rssi value as a field to the node discovery responses. How to use pc to control and monitor electronics arduino project through xbee. Xctu seems to get confused because of the stream of data arriving from the other xbees and isnt able to talk to the module for some reason. This covers xbee series 1, a software xctu configuration for xbee direct wireless setup this is part 2 of my first video about xbee to xbee. A 3 pc settings tab some displays of a successful testquery may show xb24b to reflect znet firmware instead of xb24zb to reflect the zb firmware that is actually on the xbee zb rf module.
Get xctu software in modem configuration download new versions get the latest module firmware click read change the version drop down to the latest version if my memory serves me correctly, the function set for one of them should be router and one should be end device doesnt matter which for simple point to point. 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. Contact digi for complete list of government agency approvals. Xbeexbeepro oem rf modules xbeexbeepro oem rf modules rf module operation rf module configuration appendices product manual v1. If you click the test button, the xctu software will use the com1 serial port to communicate with the xbee module by reading what verison it is and reporting that back to. Tools usb type must be set to serial before upload to teensy. It is a transceiver, it can transmits data wirelessly and it can also receives data wirelessly. Configuration is pretty simple and so many sites will walk you through it. Government regulations wireless communication has different restrictions in different countries. First a, then b, all the way to z, then a again, ad infinitum. It may be necessary to configure your system prior to installing xctu for the first time. The basics of this type of connection will be covered in this section. When you run x ctu, select the usb serial port which is teensy running the usbtoserial sketch, and. This video demonstrates how to configure the new xbee s2c modules using xctu software.
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. If the testquery fails, try unchecking or checking enable api under host setup. Please note that xbee is a module designed by digi and zigbee is the name of. Digi international offers a convenient tools for xbee module programming xctu. You will be instructed what to do in xctu and arduino e. The xctu software is free to download and provides a simple interface to configure and update your xbee transceivers. Did you set one of your modules into coordinator mode. If you havent already, head over to their website and download the latest release and follow their instructions to install the software. Run through the install as you would with any windows application. Hello i was purchasing 2 xbee s1 modules with an usb explorer shield. Digi xbee xctu software rebuild network discovery tool. His are s2 anyways and the xctu programming is slightly different, but be forewarned. X ctu software this is what you need to configure the xbee modules.
Once the modules are configured, they can be used in an embedded application. 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. Configuring xbee with xctu software xbee modules need to be configured with the xctu software. The com port you created will appear in the two text boxes on the left. The coordinator has the fixed address 0, so you need to set dl and hl address parts of the other module to 0. The project is a collection of portable ansi c code for communicating with digi internationals xbee wireless radio modules in api mode.
Xbee s2c is a rf module designed for wireless communication or data exchange and it works on zigbee mesh communication protocols that sit on top of ieee 802. Free xctu software testing and configuration software at and api command modes for configuring module parameters extensive command set small form factor. Xbee series 2 point to point communication tutorials of. Xctu is a free multiplatform application designed to enable developers to interact with digi rf modules through a simpletouse graphical interface. In this report we will focus on the functions of digis xctu software. Once xctu read the xbee it will set the modem type and function set boxes and show a list of parameters. Upgrade to handson support from our team learn more. Xbee zb product page the product page for the current series2ish module. Get x ctu software in modem configuration download new versions get the latest module firmware click read change the version drop down to the latest version if my memory serves me correctly, the function set for one of them should be router and one should be end device doesnt matter which for simple point to point. Connect skxbee board to the host computer and plug in xbee onto xbee socket. The software is easy to use and allows digi customers to test the radio modems in the actual environment with just a computer and the items included with the radio modems. Also, dig up the thread in this forum titled better xbee documents that contains links to info on using xbees.
Doubleclick on the installer file and follow the xctu setup wizard. Doubleclick on the installer file and follow the x ctu setup wizard. It includes new tools that make it easy to setup, configure and test xbee rf modules. Select both and then click the test query button, will appear a screen like this.
This presentation will give u an insight about how zigbees are configured and used in. See other knowledge articles for information on installing or using the x ctu software. After that, launch the xctu software through the shortcut on desktop. Xctu is free software, provided by digi the manufacturer of xbee, which we use to configure and manage xbees, and test xbee networks. Click on the download link on the website to get the software. This section contains download and install instructions based on operating system.
I use the legacy xctu for configuring my modules and next generation xctu for issuing commands. The x ctu has such functionality, as you can see in the picture below. To configure the xbees i use the xctu software from digi, you can download it free from digis website. With this software, the user be able to upgrade the firmware, update the parameters, perform communication. X ctu is a standalone tool for configuring xbee modules. Xbee module configuration install xctu pyroelectro. For configuring the module the user has to use x ctu software developed by digi international. Mar 31, 2011 this should read out of the xbee all of the parameters. The settings that are most important are the pan id.
Computador con entrada usb y software xctu version windows esta vez. Choose the usb serial port com26, in this case and press the testquery button. In case the direct link does not work, search on the website of digi for the software in the search field with the keyword x ctu. Xbee api mode read remote adc example wireless eewiki. Connect the xbee usb development board usb cable to the computer. The x ctu software is free to download and provides a simple interface to configure and update your xbee transceivers. Xctu is free software from digi that allows you to configure the xbees. Xctu is free software, provided by digi the manufacturer of xbee, which we use to. 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. Jun 01, 2014 this tutorial does assume you are familiar with digi xctu and arduino software. When xctu has been properly installed, the waspmote gateway can be connected to.