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XBee™ & XBee-PRO™ OEM RF Modules

XBee & XBee-PRO OEM RF Modules Module Operation Module Configuration

Product Manual v1.0
For XBee Module Part Numbers that begin with: XB24-…-001 XB24-…-002 XBP24-…-001XBP24-…-002

ZigBee™/IEEE® 802.15.4 OEM RF Modules 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 support)

2005.06.14

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© 2005 MaxStream, Inc. All rights reservedNo 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™ and XBee‐PRO™ are registered trademarks 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          

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Contents 
1. XBee & XBee-PRO OEM RF Modules
1.1. Features Overview 4 1.1.1. Worldwide Acceptance 4 1.2. Specifications 5 1.3. Mechanical Drawings 5 1.4. Pin Signals 6 1.5. Electrical Characteristics 6

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Appendix A: Agency Certifications
FCC Certification (PENDING) FCC Notices 22 OEMLabeling Requirements 23 European Compliance (PENDING) OEM Labeling Requirements 23 Restrictions 23 Declarations of Conformity 24 Notifications and Required Information 24 23 22

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2. Module Operation
2.1. Serial Communications 7 2.1.1. UART Data Flow 7 2.1.2. Flow Control 8 2.2. Modes of Operation 9 2.2.1. Sleep Mode 9 2.2.2. Command Mode 11 2.3. Networking Modes 12 2.3.1. AddressingOverview 12 2.3.2. Unicast Mode 12 2.3.3. Broadcast Mode 12

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Appendix B: Additional Information
1-Year Warranty 25 Ordering Information 25 Contact MaxStream 26

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3. Module Configuration
3.1. Programming the Module 13 3.1.1. Programming Examples 13 3.2. XBee Command Reference Table 14 3.3. XBee Command Descriptions 16

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1. XBee & XBee‐PRO OEM RF Modules 
XBee and XBee-PRO Modules were engineered to meet ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4 standards and address the unique needs of low-cost, low-power wireless sensor networks. The modules require minimal power and provide reliable delivery of critical data between devices. The modules operate within theISM 2.4 GHz frequency band and are pin-for-pin compatible with each other.

1.1. Features Overview
High Performance at a Low Cost XBee • Indoor/Urban: up to 100’ (30 m) • Outdoor line-of-sight: up to 300’ (100 m) • Transmit Power: 1 mW (0 dBm) • Receiver Sensitivity: -92 dBm XBee-PRO • Indoor/Urban: up to 300’ (100 m) • Outdoor line-of-sight: up to 4000’ (300 m) • Transmit Power: 100 mW (20dBm) EIRP • Receiver Sensitivity: -100 dBm RF Data Rate: 250,000 bps Advanced Networking & Security Retries and Acknowledgements DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) for reliable long range delivery 16 direct sequence channels, each with over 65,000 unique network addresses available 128-bit Encryption (coming soon) Self-routing/Self-healing mesh networking (coming soon) Low Power XBee • TXCurrent: 45 mA (@3.3 V) • RX Current: 50 mA (@3.3 V) • Power-down Current: < 10 µA XBee-PRO • TX Current: 270 mA (@3.3 V) • RX Current: 55 mA (@3.3 V) • Power-down Current: < 10 µA Easy-to-Use XBee & XBee-PRO Modules are interchangeable & pin-for-pin compatible Small Form Factor No configuration necessary for out-of-box RF communications Free Testing and Configuration Software...