User Manual

ATZB-X0-256-4-0-C [ZigBit 900 MHz Wireless Modules]

1. Introduction

1.1 Summary

ATZB-X0-256-4-0-CN ZigBit

is an ultra-compact and low-power 900 MHz IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee

OEM module from

Atmel

. Based on the innovative mixed-signal hardware platform from Atmel, this module uses the ATXMEGA256A3U

[1] Microcontroller and AT86RF212B [5] 700/800/900 MHz ISM band Transceiver. The radio transceiver provides high

data rates from 20 kb/s up to 1 Mb/s, frame handling, outstanding receiver sensitivity and high transmit output power

enabling a very robust wireless communication. The module is designed for wireless sensing, monitoring, control, data

acquisition applications, to name a few. This ZigBit module eliminates the need for costly and time-consuming RF

development, and shortens time-to-market for wireless applications.

The module has an MS-147 RF connector that can be used as an RF test port. The built-in chip antenna is designed

and tuned for the ZigBit design to enable quick integration of the ZigBit into any application.

1.2 Applications

The ZigBit module is compatible with robust IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee stack that supports a self-healing, self-organizing

mesh network, while optimizing network traffic and minimizing power consumption.

For detailed Software support information, please visit www.atmel.com/wireless

The applications include, but are not limited to:

 Building automation & monitoring

o Lighting controls

o Wireless smoke- and CO-detectors

o Structural integrity monitoring

 HVAC monitoring & control

 Inventory management

 Environmental monitoring

 Security

 Water metering

 Industrial monitoring

o Machinery condition and performance monitoring

o Monitoring of plant system parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow, tank level, humidity, vibration, etc.

 Automated meter reading (AMR)

1.3 Abbreviations and acronyms

ADC Analog-to-Digital Converter

API Application Programming Interface

DC Direct Current

DTR Data Terminal Ready

EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory

ESD Electrostatic Discharge

GPIO General Purpose Input/Output

HAF High Frequency