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- Page 1 XBee DigiMesh 2.4 Radio Frequency (RF) Modules Getting Started Guide...
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Page 2: Customer Support
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Digi International. Digi provides this document “as is,” without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of fitness or merchantability for a particular purpose. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Check that the XBee module is fully seated in the XBee development board Check the XBee module orientation Check driver installation Check if the modules are sleeping XCTU cannot discover remote devices Potential cause Resolution XBee DigiMesh 2.4 Getting Started Guide... - Page 4 XCTU cannot discover remote devices for a range test Potential cause Resolution XCTU installation error Potential cause Resolution XBee DigiMesh 2.4 Getting Started Guide...
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Page 5: Xbee/Xbee Pro Digimesh 2.4 Getting Started Guide
One advantage of DigiMesh is that it allows all nodes in the network to both route data and enter low- power states. The synchronous sleep feature makes it possible for all nodes in the network to XBee DigiMesh 2.4 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 6: Mesh Networking
Note Mesh networks use more bandwidth for administration and therefore have less available for payloads. They can also be more complex to configure and debug in some cases. XBee DigiMesh 2.4 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 7: Do More With Your Xbee Devices
Do more with your XBee devices Update the firmware of your XBee modules Configure remote XBee modules Set up and perform a range test Set up basic encryption for your XBee network XBee DigiMesh 2.4 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 8: Update The Firmware Of Your Xbee Modules
7. Click Add selected devices in the Discovering remote devices dialog. The discovered remote device appears below XBEE_A. 8. Select the remote device XBEE_B, and configure the following parameter: LT: FF (hexidecimal representation for 2550 ms) XBee DigiMesh 2.4 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 9: Set Up And Perform A Range Test
9. Connect XBEE_B to a power supply (or laptop or portable battery) and move it away from XBEE_A to the desired location for your range test. XBee module Indoor range (approximate) Outdoor range (approximate) XBee DigiMesh 2.4 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 10: Perform A Range Test
1. In XCTU, open the Tools menu and select the Range Test option. The Radio Range Test window opens. Your local device appears on the left side of the Device Selection area. XBee DigiMesh 2.4 Getting Started Guide... - Page 11 2. Select XBEE_A and click the Discover remote devices button The discovery of remote devices starts. When the discovery process finishes, the other device (XBEE_B) appears in the Discovering remote devices dialog. 3. Click Add selected devices. XBee DigiMesh 2.4 Getting Started Guide...
- Page 12 Place a metal box over an XBee module. Move the remote XBee module to a different room or floor of the building. The Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) value will decrease and some packets may even be lost. XBee DigiMesh 2.4 Getting Started Guide...
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Page 13: Set Up Basic Encryption For Your Xbee Network
Set up basic encryption for your XBee network The information transmitted in an XBee network sometimes needs to be protected. For example, an XBee network transferring financial information must be carefully protected against external agents. XBee DigiMesh 2.4 Getting Started Guide... - Page 14 If you add more XBee modules, give them the same encryption key so they can communicate with the other XBee modules. 8. To return to the encryption disabled setting, change the EE parameter back to 0 for XBEE_A and XBEE_B. XBee DigiMesh 2.4 Getting Started Guide...
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Page 15: Troubleshooting
Use LEDs to identify XBee modules No remote devices to select for a range test Port in use XCTU can't discover devices XCTU cannot discover remote devices XCTU cannot discover remote devices for a range test XCTU installation error XBee DigiMesh 2.4 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 16: Cannot Install Device Driver
When the XBee module is correctly installed, it is pushed fully into the board and no air or metal is visible between the plastic of the adapter socket and the XBee module headers. Also, check that all XBee DigiMesh 2.4 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 17: Check The Xbee Module Orientation
2. Under Serial Bus controllers, double-click the first USB Serial Converter to open the USB Serial Converter dialog. 3. Click the Advanced tab, make sure Load VCP is selected, and click OK. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each USB Serial Converter listed in the Device Manager. XBee DigiMesh 2.4 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 18: Check Cables
Commissioning button to wake it up for 30 seconds. XCTU cannot discover remote devices XCTU does not discover remote XBee module. Potential cause The XBee modules do not have the appropriate values for the following parameters: XBee module development kit Parameters XBee DigiMesh 2.4 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 19: Resolution
XCTU program. You must answer yes when prompted to allow the program to make changes to your computer, or XCTU will not work correctly. Note that you may also need to talk to your network manager to gain permission to install or run applications as administrator. XBee DigiMesh 2.4 Getting Started Guide...