User Manual
ATZB-S1-256-3-0-U ZigBit 2.4GHz Single chip Wireless Module [DATASHEET]
42199AWIRELESS10/2013
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1. Introduction
1.1 Summary
ATZB-S1-256-3-0-U ZigBit
®
is an ultra-compact and low-power 2.4GHz IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee
®
OEM module from
Atmel
®
. Based on the innovative mixed-signal hardware platform from Atmel, this module uses the ATmega256RFR2
SoC with the AVR 8-Bit Microcontroller and a high data rate transceiver for the 2.4GHz ISM band. The radio transceiver
provides high data rates from 250kb/s up to 2Mb/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 U.FL RF connector that can be used to connect any of the approved antenna – cable assembly.
This give freedom to applications to choose the external antenna
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that can be mounted on an end product.
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)
1.2 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
HVAC Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
Notes: 1. External antenna must be selected from a list of approved antennae.