User Guide

Contents
XBee®/XBeePRO®RFModules‐802.15.4‐v1.xEx[2009.09.23]
©2009DigiInternational,Inc. iii
1. XBee®/XBee-PRO® RF Modules 4
Key Features 4
Worldwide Acceptance 4
Specifications 5
Mechanical Drawings 5
Mounting Considerations 6
Pin Signals 7
Electrical Characteristics 8
2. RF Module Operation 10
Serial Communications 10
UART Data Flow 10
Transparent Operation 11
API Operation 11
Flow Control 12
ADC and Digital I/O Line Support 13
I/O Data Format 13
API Support 14
Sleep Support 14
DIO Pin Change Detect 14
Sample Rate (Interval) 14
I/O Line Passing 15
Configuration Example 15
XBee®/XBee-PRO® Networks 16
Peer-to-Peer 16
NonBeacon (w/ Coordinator) 16
Association 17
XBee®/XBee-PRO® Addressing 20
Unicast Mode 20
Broadcast Mode 20
Modes of Operation 21
Idle Mode 21
Transmit/Receive Modes 21
Sleep Mode 23
Command Mode 25
3. RF Module Configuration 26
Programming the RF Module 26
Programming Examples 26
Remote Configuration Commands 27
Sending a Remote Command 27
Applying Changes on Remote 27
Remote Command Responses 27
Command Reference Tables 27
Command Descriptions 36
API Operation 57
API Frame Specifications 57
API Types 58
Appendix A: Agency Certifications 64
United States (FCC) 64
OEM Labeling Requirements 64
FCC Notices 64
FCC-Approved Antennas (2.4 GHz) 65
Approved Antennas 67
Canada (IC) 68
Labeling Requirements 68
Japan 68
Labeling Requirements 68
Appendix B: Additional Information 69
1-Year Warranty 69