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- Page 1 XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Radio Frequency (RF) Modules Getting Started Guide...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Configure the radio Wire up the circuit View it Use it Do more with your XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Configure your XBee Wi-Fi module Configure your XBee Wi-Fi module with Remote Manager Configure your XBee Wi-Fi module with XCTU Create XBee Wi-Fi applications... - Page 4 Check if the changes made to the XBee Wi-Fi development board are reflected on the XBee Wi-Fi dashboard Check if certain functions within the XBee Wi-Fi sample web application are working as expected XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Getting Started Guide...
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Page 5: Introduction To Your Xbee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit
Introduction to your XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit The XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit shows you how to set up your XBee Wi-Fi hardware and configure its sample web application. You can see sensor data from your development board on the web, as well as send data and commands from the web to your device. -
Page 6: Xbee Wi-Fi Development Board Components And Descriptions
XBee Wi-Fi development board components and descriptions The following table provides descriptions of the XBee Wi-Fi development board components. XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Getting Started Guide... - Page 7 The USB jack has two purposes: 1. To power the development board up to 5V. 2. To provide serial port access to the XBee Wi-Fi for configuration or sending and receiving data to and from Remote Manager. XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Getting Started Guide...
- Page 8 14 Commissioning Press the commissioning button four times to reset the network parameters button and reactivate Soft AP mode. XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Getting Started Guide...
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Page 9: Set Up Your Xbee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit
Set up your XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit The XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit includes access to a sample web application that makes it quick and easy to work with your XBee device. The XBee Wi-Fi sample web application integrates with Remote Manager to enable two-way communication over the Internet, giving you remote control of your device wherever you are. -
Page 10: Configure Your Xbee Wi-Fi Module Using The Wi-Fi Interface
Add your XBee Wi-Fi module to your Remote Manager account The XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit includes access to a sample web application that makes it quick and easy to work with your XBee device. The XBee Wi-Fi sample web application integrates with Remote Manager to enable two-way communication over the Internet, giving you remote control of your device wherever you are. -
Page 11: Add Your Xbee Wi-Fi Module To Remote Manager
Set up your XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Add your XBee Wi-Fi module to your Remote Manager account 1. Navigate to www.digi.com/cloud/digi-device-cloud. 2. Click the Free Developer Account/Login button. 3. Follow the steps for creating your account. If you need help creating an account, see the Remote Manager User Guide. -
Page 12: Configure Widgets On Your Xbee Wi-Fi Sample Web Application
Set up your XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Configure widgets on your XBee Wi-Fi sample web application 4. In the pop-up window, enter the MAC address and a name or description for your XBee Wi-Fi module. Note Refer to section two of the Quick Start Guide where you wrote down the MAC address. -
Page 13: Add Widgets To Your Dashboard
Set up your XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Configure widgets on your XBee Wi-Fi sample web application Note If you do not see your changes to the development board, refresh the web page and try again. Add widgets to your dashboard You can add widgets to your XBee Wi-Fi dashboard and customize them for your needs. -
Page 14: Edit (And Customize) Widget Settings
Set up your XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Configure widgets on your XBee Wi-Fi sample web application 2. Type the description of your widget in the Label text box. For example: Temperature. 3. Select the XBee device ID you would like to attach to this widget. -
Page 15: Remove Widgets From Your Dashboard
Set up your XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Configure widgets on your XBee Wi-Fi sample web application Widget Setting Description Checks that the module's firmware configuration is appropriate for the Device selected input or output stream. For example, if the Input Stream is set to... -
Page 16: Viewing Widget Source Code
Set up your XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Configure widgets on your XBee Wi-Fi sample web application 2. Click the Remove Widget button located on the upper right corner of your XBee Wi-Fi dashboard. Viewing widget source code If you are an advanced user, you can create your own widgets and write your own applications in source code. - Page 17 Set up your XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Configure widgets on your XBee Wi-Fi sample web application XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Getting Started Guide...
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Page 18: Xbee Wi-Fi Application Exercise
XBee Wi-Fi application exercise The exercise in this section shows you how to use your XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit to create custom connected device applications. The exercise uses some of the loose components that came with your kit to create a simple application that interacts with your online dashboard. This example is also... -
Page 19: Create A Temperature Sensor
Measuring temperature is a popular method for getting started with analog sensing. This example uses the TMP36 low-voltage linear sensor that is included in the XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit. The TMP36 is simple to set up and does not require any complicated circuits or calculations. -
Page 20: Wire Up The Circuit
2. Connect a red jumper wire from a socket in the same row as pin 1 of the TMP36 to 3.3 volts power. 3. Connect a black jumper wire so that pin 3 of the TMP36 is connected to GND (ground). XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Getting Started Guide... - Page 21 6. Connect one end of a yellow (or any other color) jumper wire to the row where the first and second resistors meet. Connect the other end of this wire to the XBee's AD2 pin. 7. Use a black wire to connect the open end of the fourth resistor to GND. XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Getting Started Guide...
- Page 22 8. Set the DIP switch for AD2 on the PCB to OFF to disconnect the soldered-on component. The following image provides an example of how the board appears when you have finished connecting all the circuits: XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Getting Started Guide...
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Page 23: View It
XBee Wi-Fi application exercise View it View it Use the XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit's web application to configure a widget for viewing the temperature readings from your sensor. 1. Log in to the XBee Wi-Fi sample web application. 2. Click Add Widget located on the bottom corner of your screen to create a new display widget. -
Page 24: Use It
If you want to experiment with rapidly changing sensor data, try building a light sensor. You can follow the instructions located on the XBee Wi-Fi Examples and Guides page. XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Getting Started Guide... -
Page 25: Do More With Your Xbee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit
Do more with your XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit This section provides some additional guidance about how to work with your XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit. Configure your XBee Wi-Fi module Create XBee Wi-Fi applications XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Getting Started Guide... -
Page 26: Configure Your Xbee Wi-Fi Module
Do more with your XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Configure your XBee Wi-Fi module Configure your XBee Wi-Fi module The instructions in this section show you how to configure the XBee Wi-Fi module using Remote Manager online or XCTU software locally. In each case, they show you how to: Configure the KP parameter to establish a Remote Manager description for the module. - Page 27 Do more with your XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Configure your XBee Wi-Fi module 4. Select Input and Output Settings. From the (P2) drop-down menu, select Digital Input, and click Save to complete. 5. Click Devices. Right-click the XBee Wi-Fi device, and select Firmware > Update Firmware. Be sure you have downloaded and installed the current version of the firmware.
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Page 28: Configure Your Xbee Wi-Fi Module With Xctu
Do more with your XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Configure your XBee Wi-Fi module Note Firmware updates are available for download on our Support site: www.digi.com/support/productdetail?pid=5585&type=firmware Configure your XBee Wi-Fi module with XCTU This tutorial assumes you have installed XBee Wi-Fi on the development board and connected to the... - Page 29 Do more with your XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Configure your XBee Wi-Fi module After you have finished adding the device, it appears under Radio Modules. 3. Click the Radio Module to read the current configuration. The radio configuration appears on the right side of the screen.
- Page 30 Do more with your XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Configure your XBee Wi-Fi module 4. Locate the "Addressing" section in the Radio Configuration tool, and find the 'KP Remote Manager Description' parameter. 5. Add a description (0-20 ASCII characters) in the field, and click the pencil icon to write the change.
- Page 31 Do more with your XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Configure your XBee Wi-Fi module 6. Locate the "I/O Settings" section and find the 'P2 DIO12/SPI_MISO' parameter. Click the drop- down menu and select Digital Input [3]. XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Getting Started Guide...
- Page 32 Do more with your XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Configure your XBee Wi-Fi module 6. Click Write. 7. Click the Update Firmware icon at the top of the Radio Configuration section. The Update Firmware window appears and lists the firmware options available for your module.
- Page 33 To verify that the most current firmware versions are listed, click the help button and select Update the Radio Firmware Library. This automatically checks the Digi XBee firmware library and downloads any newly released firmware. For advanced questions, see the XBee Wi-Fi RF Module User Guide on www.digi.com.
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Page 34: Create Xbee Wi-Fi Applications
Create XBee Wi-Fi applications Create XBee Wi-Fi applications To learn more about the full capabilities and features of your XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit, see the tutorials listed below. These tutorials show you how to create simple applications that interact with your online dashboard by using the loose components that came with your kit. -
Page 35: Learn More About Xbee Wi-Fi
Learn more about XBee Wi-Fi This section provides some additional information for working with your XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit. You can also find more information about the Digi devices and applications in the kit at XBee Wi-FI product page. Connect your application to the cloud... -
Page 36: Connect Your Application To The Cloud
Need support? Digi offers multiple technical support plans and service packages to help our customers get the most out of their Digi product. For information on Technical Support plans and pricing, contact us at 877.912.3444 or visit us at http://www.digi.com/support. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you need help while performing any of the tasks in your XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit, try one of these troubleshooting tips. XBee device fails to join wireless network XBee device does not show up under listed devices XBee device is listed in the wireless networks but cannot connect... -
Page 38: Xbee Device Fails To Join Wireless Network
Remote Manager. 1. Verify that your local AP has internet connectivity and that you can access the appropriate Remote Manager login page, https://devicecloud.digi.com. XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Getting Started Guide... -
Page 39: Check If The Associate Led Is Lit
3. Make sure the DIP switch for this LED on the development board is set to ON. If you have verified that the previous scenarios are not an issue, contact Digi Technical Support at (952) 912-3444 or (877) 912-3444, or online at http://www.digi.com/support. -
Page 40: Xbee Wi-Fi Dashboard Does Not Work With The Xbee Device
XBee Wi-Fi dashboard does not work with the XBee device If you are still having trouble connecting to your device, please contact Digi's Technical Support at (952) 912-3444 or (877) 912-3444, or visit the Digi Support site online at https://devicecloud.digi.com/.