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Configure the device using XCTU
XBee Configuration and Test Utility (XCTU) is a multi-platform program that enables users to interact
with Digi radio frequency (RF) devices through a graphical interface. The application includes built-in
tools that make it easy to set up, configure, and test Digi RF devices.
For instructions on downloading and using XCTU, see
Click Discover devices and follow the instructions. XCTU should discover the connected XBee SX 868
RF Modules using the provided settings.
Click Add selected devices. The devices appear in the Radio Modules list. You can click a module to
view and configure its individual settings. For more information on these items, see
Configure the devices for a range test
For devices to communicate with each other, you must configure them so they are in the same
network. To obtain all possible data from the remote device, you must also set the local device to API
mode. For more information on API mode, see
For devices to communicate with each other, you configure them so they are in the same network.
You also set the local device to API mode to obtain all possible data of the remote device.
When you connect the development board to a PC for the first time, the PC automatically installs
drivers, which may take a few minutes to complete.
1. Add the two devices to XCTU.
2. Select the first module and click the Load default firmware settings button.
3. Configure the following parameters:
ID: 2015
NI: LOCAL_DEVICE
AP: API Mode Without Escapes [1]
4. Click the Write radio settings button.
5. Select the other module and click the Default firmware settings button.
6. Configure the following parameters:
ID: 2015
NI: REMOTE_DEVICE
AP: Transparent Mode [0]
7. Click the Write radio settings button.
After you write the radio settings for each device, their names appear in the Radio Modules
area. The Port indicates that the LOCAL_DEVICE is in API mode.
8. Disconnect REMOTE_DEVICE from the computer, remove it from XCTU, and connect it to its
own power supply.
9. Leave LOCAL_DEVICE connected to the computer. Connect LOCAL_DEVICE to its own power
supply.
10. Place REMOTE_DEVICE at the testing location and connect its power supply.
Configure remote devices
You can communicate with remote devices over the air through a corresponding local device.
Configure the local device in API mode because remote commands only work in API mode. Configure
remote devices in either API or Transparent mode.
XBee® SX 868 RF Module User Guide
Configure the device using XCTU
the XCTU User
Guide.
Operate in API
mode.
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commands.
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