How do I use XBee modules?
How do I use XBee modules?
Follow the steps below:
- Plug your XBee into your XBee Explorer, and plug the Explorer into your computer.
- Open XCTU.
- Hit Test/Query to make sure you can communicate with your XBee WiFi.
- Click over to the “Modem Configuration” tab.
- Select “Active Scan” near the top of the scrolling window.
What is XBee transmitter?
XBee is an RF module mainly used as a radio communication transceiver and receiver. It is mesh communication protocols, also XBee supports peer-to-peer as well as point to multi-point network communications wirelessly with the speed of 250 kbits/s, to operate XBee you need a transmitter and a receiver.
How do I connect my XBee to my smartphone?
Install the XBee Mobile App The XBee Mobile application is a free download for both Android and iOS. Download it onto your tablet or smartphone and launch the app to continue. Be sure to review the XBee Mobile App documentation. Once the app is installed with your XBee 3 radio module powered on, youre ready to connect.
Can XBee transmit and receive at the same time?
a. You cannot send data from both the routers simultaneously. You’ll only get jumbled output if you do so.
What is XBee used for?
XBee – According to Digi “XBee modules are embedded solutions providing wireless end-point connectivity to devices. These modules use the IEEE 802.15. 4 networking protocol for fast point-to-multipoint or peer-to-peer networking.
How do I connect XBee to Arduino?
Just hook up the XBee module to the Explorer board and plug it with the laptop using USB cable. If you don’t have any converter or explorer board, then an Arduino board can be used as a USB to serial device which can easily communicate with the XBee and laptop.
What is the range of XBee module?
Regular, Pro and other things
| XBee Device | Range | Power Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| XBee 3 Module – PCB Antenna | 4000 Ft, (1.2km) | 40 mA @ 3.3V |
| XBee 3 Pro Module – PCB Antenna | 2 Miles, (3.2km) | 135mA @ 3.3V |
| XBee 3 Module – U.FL Antenna | 4000 Ft, (1.2km) | 40 mA @ 3.3V |
| XBee 3 Pro Module – U.FL Antenna | 2 Miles, (3.2km) | 135mA @ 3.3V |
Is XBee a Bluetooth?
Digi XBee® 3 RF modules support BLE, which allows you to connect XBee 3 modules with other Bluetooth-capable devices such as mobile devices or sensors, as well as development of applications that use Bluetooth beaconing.