User's Manual
Contents
XBee®/XBee‐PRO®RFModules‐802.15.4‐v1.xEx[2011.012.6]
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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 11
Serial Communications 11
UART Data Flow 11
Transparent Operation 12
API Operation 12
Flow Control 13
ADC and Digital I/O Line Support 14
I/O Data Format 14
API Support 15
Sleep Support 15
DIO Pin Change Detect 15
Sample Rate (Interval) 15
I/O Line Passing 16
Configuration Example 16
XBee®/XBee-PRO® Networks 17
Peer-to-Peer 17
NonBeacon (w/ Coordinator) 17
Association 18
XBee®/XBee-PRO® Addressing 21
Unicast Mode 21
Broadcast Mode 21
Modes of Operation 22
Idle Mode 22
Transmit/Receive Modes 22
Sleep Mode 24
Command Mode 26
3. RF Module Configuration 27
Programming the RF Module 27
Programming Examples 27
Remote Configuration Commands 28
Sending a Remote Command 28
Applying Changes on Remote 28
Remote Command Responses 28
Command Reference Tables 28
Command Descriptions 36
API Operation 56
API Frame Specifications 56
API Types 57
4. Agency Certifications 63
United States (FCC) 63
OEM Labeling Requirements 63
FCC Notices 63
FCC-Approved Antennas (2.4 GHz) 64
Approved Antennas 66
Canada (IC) 67
Labeling Requirements 67
Japan 67
Labeling Requirements 67
5. Additional Information 68
1-Year Warranty 68