Yestoday, I have introduced the series 1. (check here to review). Let’s go on with this XBee XBP24-BZ7WIT-004 module from Digi. These are often called Series 2 modules, it may not be the correct term, but it does distinguish these from the Series 1 modules. They can run in a transparent mode or work with API commands. They can also run in a mesh network making them highly configurable and awesome modules. Series 2 improves on the power output and data protocol. Series 2 modules allow you to create complex mesh networks based on the XBee ZB mesh firmware. These modules allow a very reliable and simple communication between microcontrollers, computers, systems, really anything with a serial port! Point to point and multi-point networks are supported.
These are essentially the same hardware as the older Series 2.5, but have updated firmware. They will work with Series 2.5 modules if you update the firmware through X-CTU.
Note: If you are looking for a simple point-to-point configuration, you might want to try the Series 1 instead. The Series 2 requires considerable setup and configuration.
Note: Series 1 and Series 2 XBee modules have exactly the same pin-out. However, Series 1 modules cannot communicate with Series 2 modules.
Note: If you are using these outside, please check with your local laws regarding radio communication.
Performance
RF Data Rate: 250 Kbps
Indoor/Urban Range; 133 ft (40 m)
Outdoor/RF Line-of-Sight Range: 400 ft (120 m)
Transmit Power： 1.25 mW (+1 dBm) / 2 mW (+3 dBm) boost mode
Receiver Sensitivity (1% PER)： -96 dBm in boost mode
Features
Adjustable Power： Yes
I/O Interface： 3.3V CMOS UART, ADC, DIO
Configuration Method： API or AT commands, local or over-the-air
Frequency Band： 2.4 GHz
Interference Immunity： DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
Serial Data Rate： 1200 bps – 1 Mbps
ADC Inputs： (4) 10-bit ADC inputs
Digital I/O： 10
Operating Temperature & Humidity: -40° C to +85° C, 0-95% humidity non-condensing
Programmability
Memory: N/A
CPU/Clock Speed： N/A
Networking & Security
Encryption： 128-bit AES
Reliable Packet Delivery： Retries/Acknowledgments
IDs and Channels： PAN ID, 64-bit IEEE MAC, 16 channels
Power Requirements
Supply Voltage： 2.1 – 3.6VDC
Transmit Current: 40 mA (@3.3 V)
Receive Current: 38 mA / 40 mA boost mode @ 3.3VDC
Power-Down Current: <1 ua=”” 25=”” c=”” p=””>
Physical Properties
Weight: 3g
Size: 2.8cm x 2.5cm
Antenna: wired whip antenna
Here are some usefull documents and pages you may be interested in:
- Digi XBee Series 2 page
- Datasheet
- Dimensional Drawings
- Digi Examples and Guides
- http://examples.digi.com/
So much for XBee Series 2, tomorrow we will continue with the XBee Series 2B. Stay tuned.
