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Digi XBee-PRO XSC RS-232 Product Manual

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XBee-PRO® XSC RS-232/RS-485/USB RF Modem
Overview
Interfacing Protocol
Product Manual
For XBee-PRO XSC RF Modem Part Numbers:
XM-C91-2P...
XM-C92-2P...
XM-C91-4P...
XM-C92-4P...
XM-C91-UP...
XM-C92-UP...
900 MHz Stand-alone RF Modems by Digi International, Inc.
Digi International
World Headquarters
11001 Bren Road East
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Phone: 952-912-3444 or
877-912-3444
Fax: 952-912-4952
90001355_A
2013.8.12

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  • Page 1 Product Manual For XBee-PRO XSC RF Modem Part Numbers: XM-C91-2P... XM-C92-2P... XM-C91-4P... XM-C92-4P... XM-C91-UP... XM-C92-UP... 900 MHz Stand-alone RF Modems by Digi International, Inc. Digi International World Headquarters 11001 Bren Road East Minnetonka, MN 55343 Phone: 952-912-3444 or 90001355_A 877-912-3444...
  • Page 2 XBee‐PRO® XSC RS‐232/RS‐485/USB RF Modem‐ Product Manual © 2013 Digi International, Inc. All rights reserved No part of the contents of this manual may be transmitted or reproduced in any  form or by any means without the written permission of Digi International, Inc. XBee‐PRO® XSC RF Modem is a trademark of Digi International, Inc. Technical Support:                          Phone:                    (866) 765‐9885 toll‐free U.S.A. & Canada                                                     (801) 765‐9885 Worldwide                                                     8:00 am ‐ 5:00 pm [U.S. Mountain Time]                    Online Support:    http://www.digi.com/support/eservice/login.jsp                    Email:                      rf‐experts@digi.com © 2013 Digi International, Inc.       ii...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wiring Diagrams RS-485/422 Connection Guidelines USB Operation 16 Pin Signals Appendix A: Agency Certifications 18 FCC (United States) Certification 18 Labeling Requirements FCC Notices Limited Modular Approval FCC-approved Antennas IC (Industry Canada) Certification 19 Appendix B: Additional Information 23  © 2013 Digi Internaitonal, Inc.      iii...

  • Page 4: Overview

    RS-232, RS-485, and USB interfaces. It allows the user to easily make their existing wired systems wireless simply by connecting to this product. The XBee-PRO XSC RF Modem is a market replacement of Digi’s 9XStream PKG and is able to fully communi- cate with existing 9XStream RF Modems.

  • Page 5: Worldwide Acceptance

    XBee‐PRO® XSC RS‐232/RS‐485/USB RF Modem‐ Product Manual 1.1.1. Worldwide Acceptance FCC Approved (USA) Refer to Appendix A for FCC Requirements. Systems that include XBee®/XBee-PRO® XSC RF modems inherit Digi Certifications. ISM (Industrial, Scientific & Medical) 900 GHz frequency band Manufactured under ISO 9001:2000 registered standards XBee®/XBee-PRO® XSC (900 MHz) RF Modems are approved for use in US, Canada, and Australia.

  • Page 6: External Interface

    1-01c. Reset Button The Reset Switch is used to reset (re-boot) the XBee-PRO XSC RF Modem. This switch only applies when using the configuration tabs of Digi's X-CTU Software. 1-02a. RSSI LEDs Figure 1‐02. Back View (RS232) Not applicable to XBee-PRO XSC RF Modem.
  • Page 7 1-03d. Reset Button The Reset Switch is used to reset (re-boot) the XBee-PRO XSC RF Modem. This switch only applies when using the configuration tabs of Digi’s X-CTU Software. 1-04a. RSSI LEDs Figure 1‐04. Back View (RS485) Not applicable to XBee-PRO XSC RF Modem.
  • Page 8 1-05c. Reset Button The Reset Switch is used to reset (re-boot) the XBee-PRO XSC RF Modem. This switch only applies when using the configuration tabs of Digi's X-CTU Software. 1-06a. RSSI LEDs Figure 1‐06. Back View (USB) Not applicable to XBee-PRO XSC RF Modem.

  • Page 9: Rf Modem Symbols

    XBee‐PRO® XSC RS‐232/RS‐485/USB RF Modem‐ Product Manual 1.4. RF Modem Symbols The following symbols are found on top of the RF Modem. The description of the symbol is next to the symbol. © 2013 Digi International, Inc.       9...

  • Page 10: Interfacing Protocol

    XBee‐PRO® XSC RS‐232/RS‐485/USB RF Modem‐ Product Manual 2. Interfacing Protocol The XBee-PRO XSC RS-232/485/USB RF Modem supports the following interfacing protocols: • RS-232 • RS-485 (2-wire) Half-duplex • RS-485 (4-wire) and RS-422 • USB 2.1. RS-232 Operation 2.1.1. Pin Signals Figure 2‐01. Pins used on the female RS‐232 (DB‐9) Serial Connector   Table 2‐01. RS‐232 Pin Assignments and Implementation  DB-9 Pin RS-232 Name...

  • Page 11: Wiring Diagrams

    XBee‐PRO® XSC RS‐232/RS‐485/USB RF Modem‐ Product Manual 2.1.2. Wiring Diagrams Figure 2‐02. RS‐232 Device DTE Device (male DB‐9 connector) wired to a DCE RF modem (female DB‐9)  XBee‐PRORF Modem   DCE RF Modem to an DCE RS-232 Device Figure 2‐03. DCE RF Modem (female DB‐9 connector) wired to an RS‐232 DCE Device (male DB‐9)XBee‐ PRORF Modem © 2013 Digi International, Inc.       11...

  • Page 12: Rs-485 (2-Wire) Operation

    USB mini cable should be plugged into the modem to reconfigure it. The reconfiguration can be done by using Digi’s X-CTU. With the USB plugged in, open X-CTU and select the Com port of the USB. Select the Terminal tab and type '+++'.

  • Page 13: Pin Signals

    Transmit serial to and from the RF modem Ground Signal Ground Optional power input (protection circuitry to prevent Power Signal back flow from other power sources internal to the board) 3, 4 Not Used 2.2.2. Wiring Diagram Figure 2‐06. RF Modem in an RS‐ 485 (2‐wire) half duplex © 2013 Digi International, Inc.       13...

  • Page 14: Rs-485 (4-Wire) Operation & Rs-422 Operation

    USB mini cable should be plugged into the modem to reconfigure it. The reconfiguration can be done by using Digi's X-CTU. With the USB plugged in, open X-CTU and select the Com port of the USB. Select the Terminal tab and type '+++'.

  • Page 15: Pin Signals

    Receive Negative Data Line Serial data received by the RF modem Ground Signal Ground Optional power input (protection circuitry to prevent Power Signal back flow from other power sources internal to the board) 2.3.2. Wiring Diagrams Figure 2‐08. XSC RF Modem in an RS‐485 (4‐wire) environment © 2013 Digi International, Inc.       15...

  • Page 16: Rs-485/422 Connection Guidelines

    To restore communication with other interfaces, the USB cable should be unplugged. **The Mini-B USB Connector is intended as a configuration port. The RF Modem should not transmit data when the Mini USB cable is connected. 2.4.1. Pin Signals Figure 2‐010.Pins used on the Type B USB Connector © 2013 Digi International, Inc.       16...
  • Page 17 Power the RF modem Negative Data Line Transmit data to and from the RF modem Positive Data Line Transmit data to and from the RF modem Permits distinction of host connection from slave Not connected connection Ground Signal Ground © 2013 Digi International, Inc.       17...

  • Page 18: Appendix A: Agency Certifications

    IMPORTANT: The XBee-PRO® XSC RS-232/RS-485/USB RF Module has been certified by the FCC for use with other products without any further certification (as per FCC section 2.1091). Modifications not expressly approved by Digi could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 19: Fcc-Approved Antennas

    Section 15.203 (unique antenna connectors) and Section 15.247 (emissions). Fixed Base Station and Mobile Applications Digi RF modules are pre-FCC approved for use in fixed base station and mobile applications. When the antenna is mounted at least 20cm (8") from nearby persons, the application is considered a mobile application.
  • Page 20 XBee‐PRO® XSC RS‐232/RS‐485/USB RF Modem‐ Product Manual Antenna Options: 900 MHz Antenna Listings The antennas in the tables below have been approved for use with this product. Digi does not carry all of these antenna variants. Contact Digi Sales for available antennas. Table A-01. Antennas approved for use with the XBee-PRO XSC RF Modem...
  • Page 21 Fixed / Mobile A09-Y8 4 Element Yagi 8.1 dBi Fixed / Mobile A09-Y9 4 Element Yagi 9.1 dBi Fixed / Mobile A09-Y10 5 Element Yagi 10.1 dBi Fixed / Mobile A09-Y11 6 Element Yagi 11.1 dBi Fixed / Mobile © 2013 Digi International, Inc.       21...
  • Page 22 Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire àl'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante. © 2013 Digi International, Inc.       22...

  • Page 23: Appendix B: Additional Information

    1-year from the date of purchase. In the event of a product failure due to materials or workmanship, Digi will repair or replace the defective product. For warranty service, return the defective product to Digi International, ship- ping prepaid, for prompt repair or replacement.

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