User`s guide

XBee Sensors

Overview

The XBee Sensor family is a group of Zigbee-enabled, battery-powered

sensors incorporating an XBee module. Part of Digi's Drop-in Networking

solutions, XBee Sensors read real-time data from sensors such as

temperature, humidity, and light. This data can be retrieved and transmitted

through wireless communications in a ZigBee infrastructure. Compact size

and battery power enable XBee Sensors to be dropped into facilities easily

and unobtrusively while providing reliable communications. Applications

include building automation, environmental monitoring, security, asset

monitoring, and more.

Installation is easy: simply insert batteries, add the XBee Sensor to the

ZigBee network, and configure inputs and outputs, using Digi-provided

modules written in the Python programming language. Next, mount the

device in a desired out-of-the-way location and begin collecting data. XBee

Sensors can be used with ConnectPort X gateways, XBee embedded

modules, XBee adapters or XBee Wall Routers to "drop-in" end-to-end

device networks, without the need for a wired network infrastructure.

Sensor options

There are currently two XBee Sensor product options available:

• XBee Sensor /L/T: Integrated ambient light and temperature sensors

• XBee Sensor /L/T/H: Integrated ambient light, temperature, and

humidity sensors

Power options

Alkaline Battery Model: This product is powered by three AA batteries

(1.5V). To install/replace batteries, remove the two outer case screws and

insert batteries according to the polarity diagram printed on the board.

Chapter 11

XBee Sensors