User Manual

Table Of Contents
Contents
XBee®/XBeePRO®RFModules‐802.15.4‐v1.xEx[2011.06.1]
©2011DigiInternational,Inc. iii
1. XBee®/XBee-PRO® RF Modules 4
Key Features 4
Worldwide Acceptance 4
Specifications 5
Mechanical Drawings 6
Mounting Considerations 6
Pin Signals 7
Design Notes 7
Power Supply Design 7
Recommended Pin Connections 8
Board Layout 8
Antenna Performance 8
Electrical Characteristics 10
2. RF Module Operation 12
Serial Communications 12
UART Data Flow 12
Transparent Operation 13
API Operation 13
Flow Control 14
ADC and Digital I/O Line Support 15
I/O Data Format 15
API Support 16
Sleep Support 16
DIO Pin Change Detect 16
Sample Rate (Interval) 16
I/O Line Passing 17
Configuration Example 17
XBee®/XBee-PRO® Networks 18
Peer-to-Peer 18
NonBeacon (w/ Coordinator) 18
Association 19
XBee®/XBee-PRO® Addressing 22
Unicast Mode 22
Broadcast Mode 22
Modes of Operation 23
Idle Mode 23
Transmit/Receive Modes 23
Sleep Mode 25
Command Mode 27
3. RF Module Configuration 28
Programming the RF Module 28
Programming Examples 28
Remote Configuration Commands 29
Sending a Remote Command 29
Applying Changes on Remote 29
Remote Command Responses 29
Command Reference Tables 29
Command Descriptions 38
API Operation 59
API Frame Specifications 59
API Types 60
4. Agency Certifications 66
United States (FCC) 66
OEM Labeling Requirements 66
FCC Notices 66
FCC-Approved Antennas (2.4 GHz) 67
Approved Antennas 69
Canada (IC) 70
Labeling Requirements 70
Japan 70
Labeling Requirements 70
5. Additional Information 71
1-Year Warranty 71