User Manual

XBee®/XBee‐PRO®RFModules‐802.15.4‐v1.xEx[2011.06.1]
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FCC-Approved Antennas (2.4 GHz)
XBee/XBee-PRO RF Modules can be installed using antennas and cables constructed with standard connectors (Type-
N, SMA, TNC, etc.) if the installation is performed professionally and according to FCC guidelines. For installations
not performed by a professional, non-standard connectors (RPSMA, RPTNC, etc) must be used.
The modules are FCC-approved for fixed base station and mobile applications on channels 0x0B - 0x1A (XBee) and
0x0C - 0x17 (XBee-PRO). If the antenna is mounted at least 20cm (8 in.) from nearby persons, the application is
considered a mobile application. Antennas not listed in the table must be tested to comply with FCC Section 15.203
(Unique Antenna Connectors) and Section 15.247 (Emissions).
XBee RF Modules (1 mW): XBee Modules have been tested and approved for use with the antennas listed in the
first and second tables below (Cable loss is required as shown).
XBee-PRO RF Modules (60 mW): XBee-PRO Modules have been tested and approved for use with the antennas
listed in the first and third tables below (Cable loss is required as shown).
The antennas in the tables below have been approved for use with this module. Digi does not carry all of these
antenna variants. Contact Digi Sales for available antennas.
AntennasapprovedforusewiththeXBee®/XBee‐PRO®RFModules(Cablelossisnotrequired.)
AntennasapprovedforusewiththeXBeeRFMod ules(Cablelossisrequired)
Part Number Type (Description) Gain Application* Min. Separation
A24-HASM-450 Dipole (Half-wave articulated RPSMA - 4.5”) 2.1 dBi Fixed/Mobile 20 cm
A24-HABSM Dipole (Articulated RPSMA) 2.1 dBi Fixed 20 cm
A24-HABUF-P5I Dipole (Half-wave articulated bulkhead mount U.FL. w/ 5” pigtail) 2.1 dBi Fixed 20 cm
A24-HASM-525 Dipole (Half-wave articulated RPSMA - 5.25") 2.1 dBi Fixed/Mobile 20 cm
A24-QI Monopole (Integrated whip) 1.5 dBi Fixed 20 cm
A24-C1 Surface Mount -1.5 dBi Fixed/Mobile 20 cm
Part Number Type (Description) Gain Application* Min. Separation Required Cable-loss
Yagi Class Antennas
A24-Y6NF Yagi (6-element) 8.8 dBi Fixed 2 m 1.7 dB
A24-Y7NF Yagi (7-element) 9.0 dBi Fixed 2 m 1.9 dB
A24-Y9NF Yagi (9-element) 10.0 dBi Fixed 2 m 2.9 dB
A24-Y10NF Yagi (10-element) 11.0 dBi Fixed 2 m 3.9 dB
A24-Y12NF Yagi (12-element) 12.0 dBi Fixed 2 m 4.9 dB
A24-Y13NF Yagi (13-element) 12.0 dBi Fixed 2 m 4.9 dB
A24-Y15NF Yagi (15-element) 12.5 dBi Fixed 2 m 5.4 dB
A24-Y16NF Yagi (16-element) 13.5 dBi Fixed 2 m 6.4 dB
A24-Y16RM Yagi (16-element, RPSMA connector) 13.5 dBi Fixed 2 m 6.4 dB
A24-Y18NF Yagi (18-element) 15.0 dBi Fixed 2 m 7.9 dB
Omni-Directional Class Antennas
29000430 Integrated PCB Antenna -0.5dBi Fixed/Mobile 20 cm
A24-F2NF Omni-directional (Fiberglass base station) 2.1 dBi Fixed/Mobile 20 cm
A24-F3NF Omni-directional (Fiberglass base station) 3.0 dBi Fixed/Mobile 20 cm
A24-F5NF Omni-directional (Fiberglass base station) 5.0 dBi Fixed/Mobile 20 cm
A24-F8NF Omni-directional (Fiberglass base station) 8.0 dBi Fixed 2 m
A24-F9NF Omni-directional (Fiberglass base station) 9.5 dBi Fixed 2 m 0.2 dB
A24-F10NF Omni-directional (Fiberglass base station) 10.0 dBi Fixed 2 m 0.7 dB
A24-F12NF Omni-directional (Fiberglass base station) 12.0 dBi Fixed 2 m 2.7 dB
A24-F15NF Omni-directional (Fiberglass base station) 15.0 dBi Fixed 2 m 5.7 dB
A24-W7NF Omni-directional (Base station) 7.2 dBi Fixed 2 m
A24-M7NF Omni-directional (Mag-mount base station) 7.2 dBi Fixed 2 m
Panel Class Antennas
A24-P8SF Flat Panel 8.5 dBi Fixed 2 m 1.5 dB
A24-P8NF Flat Panel 8.5 dBi Fixed 2 m 1.5 dB
A24-P13NF Flat Panel 13.0 dBi Fixed 2 m 6 dB
A24-P14NF Flat Panel 14.0 dBi Fixed 2 m 7 dB
A24-P15NF Flat Panel 15.0 dBi Fixed 2 m 8 dB