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802.15.4 RF Modems by MaxStream, Inc.
355 South 520 West, Suite 180
Lindon, UT 84042
Phone: (801) 765-9885
Fax: (801) 765-9895
rf-xperts@maxstream.net
www.MaxStream.net (live chat suport)
v1.0
XBP24-PKI-...-R...
M100280
2005.08.10
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- Page 1 Appendices Product Manual v1.0 For XBee-PRO RF Modem Part Numbers: XBP24-PKI-...-R... ® ZigBee™/IEEE 802.15.4 RF Modems by MaxStream, Inc. 355 South 520 West, Suite 180 Lindon, UT 84042 Phone: (801) 765-9885 Fax: (801) 765-9895 rf-xperts@maxstream.net M100280 www.MaxStream.net (live chat suport)
- Page 2 XBee‐PRO PKG‐R™ RS‐232 RF Modem – Product Manual v1.0 © 2005 MaxStream, Inc. All rights reserved No part of the contents of this manual may be transmitted or reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of MaxStream, Inc. XBee‐PRO PKG‐R™ is a trademark of MaxStream, Inc. ZigBee™ is a registered trademark of the ZigBee Alliance. Technical Support: Phone: (801) 765‐9885 Live Chat: www.maxstream.net E‐mail: rf‐xperts@maxstream.net © 2005 MaxStream, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary ii...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.1.2. Wiring Diagrams 8 1-Year Warranty 25 3. RF Modem Operation Ordering Information 25 3.1. Serial Communications 9 Contact MaxStream 26 3.1.1. RS-232 Data Flow 9 3.1.2. Host and RF Modem Settings 9 3.1.3. Flow Control 10 3.2. Modes of Operation 11 3.2.1. -
Page 4: Xbee-Pro Rs-232 Rf Modem
1.1.1. Worldwide Acceptance FCC Approval PENDING (USA) Refer to Appendix A [p23] for FCC Requirements. Systems that include XBee-PRO RF Modems inherit MaxStream’s FCC Certifications. ISM (Industrial, Scientific & Medical) 2.4 GHz frequency band Manufactured under ISO 9001:2000 registered standards XBee-PRO RF Modems are optimized for use in US, Canada, Australia, Israel and Europe (contact MaxStream for complete list of approvals). -
Page 5: Specifications
4.500” x 2.750” x 1.125” (11.4cm x 7.0cm x 2.9cm) Weight 5.25 oz. (150 g) Data Connection Female DB-9 Operating Temperature -40 - 85º C (Industrial) Certifications (partial list) FCC Part 15.247 pending Industry Canada pending Europe pending © 2005 MaxStream, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary 5... -
Page 6: Physical Interface
The Reset Switch is used to reset (re-boot) the XBee-PRO RS-232 RF Figure 1‐01. Front View modem. This switch only applies when using the configuration tabs of MaxStream’s X-CTU Software. 1-01b. I/O & Power LEDs LEDs indicate RF modem activity as follows:... -
Page 7: Interfacing Protocol
Provides RTS flow control or RTS / CMD Command Mode enables "Command Mode" on the RF Modem Clear-to-Send Provides CTS flow control Optional power input that is connected internally to Ring Indicator the positive lead of the front power connector * Functions listed in the implementation column may not be available at the time of release. © 2005 MaxStream, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary 7... -
Page 8: Wiring Diagrams
XBee‐PRO PKG‐R™ RS‐232 RF Modem – Product Manual v1.0 2.1.2. Wiring Diagrams RS-232 DTE Device to a DCE RF Modem Figure 2‐02. RS‐232 Device (DTE ‐ male connector) wired to an XBee‐PRO RF Modem (DCE ‐ female) DCE RF Modem to an RS-232 DCE Device Figure 2‐03. XBee‐PRO RF Modem (DCE ‐ female connector) wired to an RS‐232 device (DCE) Sample Wireless Connection: DTE <--> DCE <--> DCE <--> DCE Figure 2‐04. Typical wireless link between DTE and DCE devices © 2005 MaxStream, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary 8... -
Page 9: Rf Modem Operation
NOTE: Failure to enter AT Command Mode is most commonly due to baud rate mismatch. Ensure the ‘Baud’ setting on the “PC Settings tab matches the interface data rate of the RF modem (by default, BD parameter = 3 (which is associated to 9600 bps)). © 2005 MaxStream, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary 9... -
Page 10: Flow Control
If the host does not allow the modem to transmit data out from the DO buffer because of being held off by hardware or software flow control. © 2005 MaxStream, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary 10... -
Page 11: Modes Of Operation
Idle Mode and then enter the state of sleep. The modem will not respond to either serial or RF activity while in pin sleep. The modem will wake when DTR is asserted and is ready to transmit or receive when the CTS line is low. © 2005 MaxStream, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary 11... - Page 12 The coordinator is always awake so that any remote unit can transmit either a poll request or a data message at any time. © 2005 MaxStream, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary 12...
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Page 13: Command Mode
If no valid AT Commands are received within the time specified by CT (Command Mode Timeout) Command, the RF modem automatically returns to Idle Mode. For an example that illustrates programming the RF modem using AT Commands, refer to the "RF Modem Configuration" chapter [p15]. © 2005 MaxStream, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary 13... -
Page 14: Networking Modes
NOTE: When programming the modem, parameters are entered in hexadecimal notation (without the “0x” prefix). Leading zeros may be omitted. For more information regarding RF modem parameter modification, refer to the “Command Mode” [p13] and “RF Modem Configuration” [p15] sections. © 2005 MaxStream, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary 14... -
Page 15: Rf Modem Configuration
RS-232 connection to a PC. Install MaxStream's X-CTU Software to a PC by double-clicking the "setup_X-CTU.exe" file. (The file is located on the MaxStream CD and under the 'Software' section of the following web page: www.maxstream.net/helpdesk/download.php) Connect the RF modem to a PC. -
Page 16: Xbee-Pro Command Reference Table
Sleep settings (SM = 4 - 6). Set ST on Cyclic Sleep Coordinator to match Cyclic Sleep (5000d) Remotes. Diagnostics Firmware Version. Read firmware version of the RF modem. 0 - 0xFFFF [read-only] Factory-set Write. Write parameter values to RF modem's non-volatile memory so that (Special) modifications persist through subsequent power-up or reset. © 2005 MaxStream, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary 16... -
Page 17: Xbee-Pro Command Descriptions
RF modem into AT Command Mode so that Related Commands: GT (Guard Times) data entering the modem from the host is recog- nized as commands instead of payload. Refer to the Command Mode section [p13] for more information regarding the AT Command Mode Sequence. © 2005 MaxStream, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary 17... - Page 18 To transmit using a 16-bit address, set the DL parameter to zero and the DH parameter less than 0xFFFF. 0x000000000000FFFF (DH concatenated to DL) is the broadcast address for the PAN. Refer to the “Addressing Overview” section [p14] for more information. © 2005 MaxStream, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary 18...
- Page 19 16-bit address is disabled. The High), DL (Destination Address Low), CH 64-bit address is the module serial number and is (Channel), ID (PAN ID) always enabled. Refer to the “Addressing Overview” section [p14] for more information. © 2005 MaxStream, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary 19...
- Page 20 If the channel is not clear, the RF modem waits for a randomly selected period of time, then checks again to see if the channel is clear. After a time, the process ends and the data is lost. © 2005 MaxStream, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary 20...
- Page 21 32 bits of the RF modem's unique IEEE Parameter Range: 0 - 0xFFFFFFFF [read-only] 64-bit address. Related Commands: SH (Serial Number High), The RF modem serial number is set at the factory MY (Source Address) and is read-only. © 2005 MaxStream, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary 21...
- Page 22 WR Command). If changes are made without writing them to non-volatile memory, the RF modem reverts back to previously saved parameters the next time the RF modem is powered-on. © 2005 MaxStream, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary 22...
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Page 23: Appendix A: Agency Certifications
(as per FCC section 2.1091). Changes or modifications not expressly approved by MaxStream could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. IMPORTANT: OEMs must test final product to comply with unintentional radiators (FCC section 15.107 &... -
Page 24: European Certification (Pending)
EMC and safety. Files are located in the 'documentation' folder of the MaxStream CD. Important Note MaxStream does not list the entire set of standards that must be met for each country. MaxStream customers assume full responsibility for learning and meeting the required guidelines for each country in their distribution market. -
Page 25: Appendix B: Additional Information
1-year from the date of purchase. In the event of a product failure due to materials or workmanship, MaxStream will repair or replace the defective product. For warranty service, return the defective product to MaxStream, shipping prepaid, for prompt repair or replacement. -
Page 26: Contact Maxstream
XBee‐PRO PKG‐R™ RS‐232 RF Modem – Product Manual v1.0 Contact MaxStream Free and unlimited technical support is included with every MaxStream Radio Modem sold. For the best in wireless data solutions and support, please use the following resources: Documentation: www.maxstream.net/helpdesk/download.php Technical Support: Phone. (866) 765-9885 toll-free U.S.A. & Canada (801) 765-9885 Worldwide Live Chat.
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