Interacting With Waspmote; Receiving Xbee Frames With Waspmote Gateway; Waspmote Gateway - Libelium Waspmote Technical Manual

Interacting with Waspmote

30. Interacting with Waspmote

30.1. Receiving XBee frames with Waspmote Gateway

30.1.1. Waspmote Gateway

This device allows to collect data which flows through the sensor network into a PC or device with a standard USB
port. Waspmote Gateway will act as a "data bridge or access point" between the sensor network and the receiving
equipment. This receiving equipment will be responsible for storing and using the data received depending on the
specific needs of the application.
Figure: Waspmote Gateway
The receiving equipment can be a PC with Linux, Windows or Mac-OS, or any device compatible with standard
USB connectivity. The gateway offers a male USB A connector, so the receiving device has to have a female USB
A connector.
Once the Gateway is correctly installed, a new communication serial port connecting directly to the XBee module's
UART appears in the receiving equipment, which allows the XBee to communicate directly with the device, being
able to both receive data packets from the sensor network as well as modify and/or consult the XBee's configuration
parameters.
Another important function worth pointing out is the possibility of updating or changing the XBee module's
firmware.
Figure: Waspmote Gateway connected to a PC
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