Zigbee Mesh Network Operation; Why Is Zigbee Technology Key For Data Logging; Figure 1: Zigbee Network Diagram - Fourier DataNet User Manual

many coordinators, routers and end units in environments
where multiple applications are being monitored.
1.3.1. ZigBee Mesh Network
Operation

Figure 1: ZigBee network diagram

In a mesh network, all the router units are aware of their
environment meaning a router knows with units are close by.
When a router sends a message to a specific unit, it relays the
message until it gets to the destination.
Network recovery from a unit failure
In a mesh network, when a router fails, the network
automatically finds a different path via a different router for the
message relay.
This ensures maximum protection against a network
breakdown.
1.3.2. Why is ZigBee Technology Key
for Data Logging?
ZigBee technology has proved to be ideal for data acquisition
networks which require meter reading, parametric display of
data such as temperature or humidity and responsive action
when parameters are crossed. This is due to the fully
automated, flexible and reliable nature of the protocol. With
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