Digi xbee xctu software rebuild network discovery tool. Libelium supplies the xbee transceivers with the desired firmware version 802. I set up and xbee pro to receive using the xctu utility. Changing or upgrading the xbee firmware is a delicate process that may harm permanently the xbee module. I copied the update folder files from the machine that i did get the web update to work on and replaced the folder 500 files on. Ive tried to manage them by xctu, xbee module has been connect using sparkfun xbee explorer regulated board and ftdi usb cable. Zigbee networking with xbee series 2 and seeeds products. I chose arduinos because i happened to have two on hand. Xctu is a free multiplatform application designed to enable developers to interact with digi rf modules through a simpletouse graphical interface.
This tutorial makes use of xbee series 2 modules and does not use the old series 1 modules. In case the direct link does not work, search on the website of digi for the software in the search field with the keyword xctu. If you havent already, head over to their website and download the latest release and follow their instructions to install the software. Xbee module configuration install xctu pyroelectro. The objective of this project is to provide a flexible and simple to use api to interact with xbee radios. When you start the xctu software, you will see the following screen. Ive tried to use them many times, but they dont work. When xctu has been properly installed, the waspmote gateway can be connected to.
Remote at command request api 1 api 1 means without escapesplease see the digi manual. Product support rss feed for digi xbee xbee pro 802. Here is what the xctu software looks like when it loads up. Dec 31, 2016 an xbee explorer is highly recommended for updating firmware and configuring the radio. There are several types of xbee module and it might be confusing. The arduino wireless shield allows your arduino board to communicate wirelessly using zigbee. Click on the download link on the website to get the software. Hi, ive bought two xbee pro xsc with two xbee explorer regulated boards and a ftdi cable from sparkfun store. These products makes life easier for working with xbee zb modules. In this video, we have demonstrated how to setup and configure xbee module. When properly installed it can be launched by clicking on the icon on the pc desktop see figure 1 or from the start menu see figure 2.
With this software firmware updates are a breeze and configuration is simple. They are designed for highthroughput applications requiring low latency and predictable communication timing. If you are using series 2 radios youll need an xbee explorer to upload api firmware to the radio, via x ctu they ship with at firmware. After that, it will show a list of settings in the right half of the screen.
So call them if you cant get the xbees working or if x ctu isnt working correctly. Xctu is free software, provided by digi the manufacturer of xbee, which we use to configure and manage xbees, and test xbee networks. When you start the x ctu software, you will see the following screen. This tutorial demonstrates how to use the new xctu interface with the xbee s1 modules. This is a java api for communication with xbee xbee pro series 1 802. Xctu next gen configuration platform for xbeerf solutions. Mar 31, 2011 it shouldnt need a configuration file. The update firmware checkbox is unckecked by default and i havent touched it.
The 2mm ptich to pitch female header soldered on board allows you to plug in the xbee module without soldering. This is a java api for communication with xbeexbeepro series 1 802. Type any character on the left small window at the router xctu window, shown here. Introduction xbee is very easy and popular wireless device. Programing the xbee is a simple task, once hooked up and connected to your pcmac you run the xctu software, pick your com port for the xbee that is connected and go to the modem configuration tab. May 11, 2018 this section contains download and install instructions based on operating system. Using xctu to download firmware and profiles to xbee rf modules introduction xctu is a graphical windowsbased serial utility provided by digi to program and configure the firmware on its rf products, including the xbee zb and xbee znet rf modules and the digi xbee usb. Xbee radios are an easy way to make your project wireless.
The transmitter xbee connects directly to the ftdi cablecomputer and the receiver is wired to the target arduino. Xbee according to digi xbee modules are embedded solutions providing wireless endpoint connectivity to devices. In this video, i go through the steps of installing the digi internationals radio. Lets learn how to configure xbee s2c radio module in zigbee api mode using xbee xctu software. X ctu is a standalone tool for configuring xbee modules. In xctu test that the xbee is seen with a testquery from the pc settings tab.
The xbee development kits contain rs232 and usb interface boards which use two 20pin receptacles to receive modules. The x ctu software is free to download and provides a simple interface to configure and update your xbee transceivers. Dec 05, 2012 programing the xbee is a simple task, once hooked up and connected to your pcmac you run the x ctu software, pick your com port for the xbee that is connected and go to the modem configuration tab. After you load xctu, a message about software updates. The x ctu has such functionality, as you can see in the picture below. I try to make two raspberry pi communicate text with each other via xbee s2 module. I open xctu add the com5 port and click the test query button but the following window appears. How to use pc to control and monitor electronics arduino project through xbee. Get started with xbee python library read the docs. X ctu seems to get confused because of the stream of data arriving from the other xbee s and isnt able to talk to the module for some reason. In x ctu test that the xbee is seen with a testquery from the pc settings tab. Connect arduino to computer, and run the xctu software. When i set the baudrate right it doesnt ask for a reset. Doubleclick on the installer file and follow the xctu setup wizard.
If you havent already, head over to their website and download the latest release and. Once x ctu read the xbee it will set the modem type and function set boxes and show a list of parameters. Xbee series 2 point to point communication tutorials of. It is a transceiver, it can transmits data wirelessly and it can also receives data wirelessly. Xctu can either be downloaded from digis web site or an installation cd. Xctu is free software from digi that allows you to configure the xbees. You may have more than one xctu software for xbee on serial portfor exampleyou wanna test the wireless xgee and connect two xbee to your pc. If its the latter, x ctu makes it very simple to scan the network that the xbee radio connected to your computer via usb dongle is joined to. This is also useful for interfacing an xbee with a computer. The new version of xbee usb adapter is also welded with the female pin for ftdi so that users can directly use the adapter as a ftdi program writer, such as arduino fiopromini.
The xctu software is free to download and provides a simple interface to configure and update your xbee transceivers. Once xctu read the xbee it will set the modem type and function set boxes and show a list of parameters. Review of arduino with xbeeinstruction is given by xbee running on xctusend serial n and c. When my baud rate in xctu isnt the same baudrate as my xbee module, it asks for a reset of the xbee module. The software is written in java and is crossplatform, so it can be used on windows, osx and linux. Run through the install as you would with any windows application. Does the xbee module turn to the default baudrate for a short period of time after a reset or is it able to connect with reset because of other reasons. Getting started with xbee rf modules jameco electronics. When the program asks for updating from digi, we must answer yes so as to download all the firmware versions for all the xbee modules. The other xbee should be in the usb exlporer and plugged into the pc. With the xbee module and shield connected to the arduino, and the shields white switch in usb mode. The only way we can configure the network settings of our modules is to download the program xctu by digi digi are the xbee manufacturers.
How to network xbee and the arduino tutorial australia. This section contains download and install instructions based on operating system. X ctu is free software, provided by digi the manufacturer of xbee, which we use to configure and manage xbees, and test xbee networks. It is mesh communication protocols, also xbee supports peertopeer as well as point to multipoint network communications wirelessly with the speed of 250 kbitss, to operate xbee you need a. Oems deploying the xbee can substitute one xbee for another, depending upon dynamic application needs, with minimal development, reduced risk and shorter timeto. Fi modules using an access point or wireless router. Ctu software and usb drivers will need to be on each computer used in conjunction.
Using xctu to download firmware and profiles to xbee rf. Using x ctu to download firmware and profiles to xbee rf modules introduction x ctu is a graphical windowsbased serial utility provided by digi to program and configure the firmware on its rf products, including the xbee zb and xbee znet rf modules and the digi xbee usb. Xctu is a next generation configuration platform for xbeerf solutions. Once xctu has been downloaded, the next step is to install the program. Xctu is a standalone tool for configuring xbee modules. Mar 07, 2018 type any character on the left small window at the router x ctu window, shown here. Xbee s2c replacement of xbee series 2 tutorials of. Xbee needs reset for every action i do in xctu electrical. Once you have downloaded xctu, run the installer and follow the steps to finish the installation process. The blue color text is typed and transmitted out from laptop to xbee s2c, and wireless transmitted over the air and received by xbee s2 module on another skxbee and transmitted back to another xctu window on the right at the coordinator xctu window and appears as. Instead of using xbee shield, i connected xbee and pi with dupont linespin. Download the xctu software for windows, available from. It may be necessary to configure your system prior to installing xctu for the first time. The default 9600 baud and other settings will be correct should the xbee be brand new.
I know that for some modules digimesh, 868 they support an atno setting of 2, which adds the rssi value as a field to the node discovery responses. Im not sure how its compiling link quality information, you could monitor the serial communications between x ctu and the xbee radio module to determine how. Graphical network view for simple wireless network configuration and. Doubleclick on the installer file and follow the x ctu setup wizard. Xbee s2c replacement of xbee series 2 tutorials of cytron. The xctu has such functionality, as you can see in the picture below. Each one has to be programmed accordingly programming using the newest x ctu software and the usb programming controller is simple and almost painless. When the program asks for updating from digi, we must answer yes so as to download. Download the xbee xbeepro zb zigbee oem module docs. The upgraded dfrobot xbee usb adapter is designed for the xbee module configuration parameters to facilitate using or to work as a ftdi writer. This board is basically a usb to uart beakout board for xbee module and it comes along with the usb minib type cable. A screenshot of x ctu software with the important buttons shown. Show you the basic simple example of using xbee and arduino. When my baud rate in x ctu isnt the same baudrate as my xbee module, it asks for a reset of the xbee module.
Using xctu to download firmware and profiles to xbee rf modules. The blue color text is typed and transmitted out from laptop to xbee s2c, and wireless transmitted over the air and received by xbee s2 module on another skxbee and transmitted back to another x ctu window on the right at the coordinator x ctu window and appears as red color text. Here is the data used in the construction of the frame as i removed it from the xctu xbee api frame interpreter. Download and install xctu software for proper kit configuration and operation x. G2 application note for installing xctu and adding xbee s1 modules on mac osx part introduction. Product support rss feed for digi xbee xbee pro s1 802. Tutorial arduino conexion xbee punto a punto geeky theory. This is the skxbeeskxbeepro board without the module.
The tutorial covers how to install xctu and add your xbee device for configuration. His are s2 anyways and the x ctu programming is slightly different, but be forewarned. It includes new tools that make it easy to setup, configure and test xbee rf modules. Were going to show you how to do all of that in this tutorial. I dont have any reset button on the explorer board im using to connect the xbee to the pc. I dont know if its good news or bad, but with that setup the transmitter board using an xbee pro to transmit, and another xbee pro mounted on a parallax usb adaptor board hooked up to a pc using the xctu utility, there is no interruption of transmission or reception. Xctu seems to get confused because of the stream of data arriving from the other xbees and isnt able to talk to the module for some reason. Xctu includes all of the tools a developer needs to quickly get up and running with xbee. With an xbee explorer connected between your computer and your xbee, and with the help of the xctu software, you can easily configure xbees, test connections, and pass data between your computer and remote xbees. In case the direct link does not work, search on the website of digi for the software in the search field with the keyword x ctu. If you click the test button, the xctu software will use the com1 serial port to communicate with the xbee module by reading what verison it is and reporting that back to. Xbee is an rf module mainly used as a radio communication transceiver and receiver.
In this video we can learn how to install xctu terminal for more interesting videos please subscribe. The software can be downloaded from digis website found here. You could use any dev boards that have a serial port. The xbeexbeepro rf module was designed to mount into a receptacle socket and therefore does not require any soldering when mounting it to a board.
G2 application note for install xctu xbee s1 modules. If you click the test button, the x ctu software will use the com1 serial port to communicate with the xbee module by reading what verison it is and reporting that back to you. Solder a wire from pin d3 on the receiver xbee adapter, so that you can plug it. G2 application note for install xctu xbee s1 modules using xctu.
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