Xbee and xbeepro zigbee modules are ideal for applications in the energy and controls markets where manufacturing efficiencies are critical. Show you the basic simple example of using xbee and arduino. By wirelessly turning relays on and off by sending commands from a pc to a microcontroller we can change the total load current to our simulated home. Tutorials for arduino serviceteam this version of our tutorials in english language is a new one april 2016. Youritronics blog archive wireless relay control with xbee. The contents of this manual may not be transmitted or reproduced in any form or. Digi has made multiple protocols and rf features available in the popular xbee footprint, giving customers enormous flexibility to choose the best technology for their needs without sourcing from multiple vendors. You will learn how to plug it in and have fun with it. Introduction we designed a system for wirelessly controlling relays and monitoring current. The modules operate within the srd 868 mhz frequency band. The module is easy to use, low power consumption, and the provision of critical data between devices reliable transmission. The modules require minimal power and provide reliable delivery of data between remote devices. Xb24cz7ris004 xbee zigbee smt, rf pad xb24cz7uis004 xbee zigbee smt, u. Xbeexbee pros2czigbeerfmodule 22 gpioelectricalspecification value lowschmittswitchingthreshold 0.
Jul 18, 2016 your tutorial is a very nice way to get going on xbee. With the xbee form socket and 315433mhz rf module interface, the relay shield can. Example project the light switch xbee is a wireless wall switch that can control lamps, fans, motors or your homemade robot. This demonstration has lots of practical applications.
Development kit download and install software tools configure the modules perform a range test explore advanced. The xbee and xbeepro rf modules were engineered to. The goal of this tutorial is to set up wireless xbee communication between a computer and an arduino xbee shield combo. Connect an illumra 4 channel low voltage relay receiver. The xbee series 2 oem rf modules were engineered to operate within the zigbee prot ocol and support the unique needs of lowcost, lowpower wireless sensor networks. Xbeexbeepro s2c zigbee rf module digi international. Your tutorial is a very nice way to get going on xbee. So here in this tutorial i will show you how to setup two modules for simple two way pointtopoint communication using the new firmware zigbee th reg and also how to setup the modules using the older firmware 802. Its good for pointtopoint, multipoint and convertible to a mesh network point. In this sample connection diagram it shows how led can. However, this can apply to the xbee series 3 module as long as you configure the firmware to the legacy 802. Opens the relay console page to communicate with other xbee interfaces. It needs an external powered to use an xbee module.
This way you can use the guide effectively as well as learn all about xbees. In this tutorial we will use two xbee series 1 modules with the arduino uno board. Xbeexbee pro 868 rf modules user guide 6 xbee 868 rf modules the xbee and xbeepro 868 rf modules were engineered to support the unique needs of lowcost, lowpower wireless sensor networks. Digi xbee family of rf modules is a series of modular products that make deploying wireless technology easy and costeffective. Lastly, end devices cannot relay data, but only talk to a parent node either.
I remember when i first was trying to setup wireless connection between two arduinos back in 2010. This xbee shield for arduino can be directly stack on top of arduino uno leonardo and mega. Github repo this is where youll find the latest and. Bluno m0 mainboard sku dfr0416 bluno m3 reference manual bluno m3 sku dfr0329. The dtr, rts, reset and rx pins going into the xbee pass through a level converter chip that brings the levels to 3. The arduino wireless shield allows your arduino board to communicate wirelessly using zigbee. Each xbee has a unique 64bit serial address that is not changeable by the user, it is printed on. I then have a second arduino, connected to a xbee with in 2 arduino connected to dout xbee and pin 3 connected to din same as the standalone board and the following code. The xbee and xbeepro oem rf modules were engineered. Digi key has the product portfolio, service, tools, resources, and knowhow to support students and educators in their quest for stem education.
Xbee explorer usb schematic pdf if youre confused about how parts are interconnected on the breakout, check out this pdf for the usb explorer. Xbee s2c 3mw module setup pointtopoint hobbytronics. Xbee and xbeepro zigbee datasheet mouser electronics. Module xbee pdf the xbee and xbeepro rf modules were engineered to meet ieee. For the getting started guide for the current wireless shield, visit here the arduino xbee shield allows your arduino board to communicate wirelessly using zigbee. We suggest this module for those starting out as it is the easiest to get going. Zigbee pro feature set, these modules are interoperable with other zigbee devices, including devices from. Apr 21, 2009 in this video we show how we use xbee wireless modules to control relays handy for turning on and off things from up to 150 feet away wirelessly and programatically. The breakout pins on the bottom of the board are not level shifted and you should try to keep data going directly into the xbee pins under 3. The relay shield is an arduino compatible smart module with 4 mechanical relays.
Zigbee wireless relay control and power monitoring system. The setup and some background knowledge needed for a basic xbee setuptutorial includes stepbystep instructions, screen grabs, and sample code. The arduino xbee shield is designed to meet wireless sensor networks such as wifi, bluetooth 2. Originally, this tutorial was written to configure an xbee series 1 to communicate in transparency mode. Leverage the powerful arduino and xbee platforms to monitor and control your surroundings about this book build your own lowpower, wireless network using readymade arduino and xbee hardware create a selection from building wireless sensor networks using arduino book. Each xbee has a unique 64bit serial address that is not changeable by the user, it is printed on the backside of. Changing or upgrading the xbee firmware is a delicate process that may harm permanently the xbee module.
Gareth branwyn is a freelance writer and the former editorial director of maker media. This tutorial builds on some lowerlevel electronics concepts. In this video we show how we use xbee wireless modules to control relays handy for turning on and off things from up to 150 feet away wirelessly and programatically. You can substitute any number of digital inputs, like a. The serial peripheral interface spi provides a highspeed interface and optimizes integration with embedded microcontrollers, lowering development costs and. With the built in xbee socket, it can be wirelessly controlled via xbeebluetoothwpm. Very versatile and having small dimensions it is easy to add it to your projects. The xbee development kits contain rs232 and usb interface boards which use two 20pin receptacles to receive modules. How to use pc to control and monitor electronics arduino project through xbee. Can a funnel io board with xbee radio send commands to read and write to an xbee radio attached to a relay.
Xbee buying guide we highly recommend series 1 xbee s, if this is your first time playing with them. Specification xbee xbeepro supportednetworktopologies pointtopoint,pointtomultipointand peertopeer numberofchannelssoftware selectable 16directsequencechannels 12directsequence channels addressingoptions panid,channelandaddresses panid,channeland addresses item specification. If you use 8 channel usb relay module you must use a dc5v power supply. Setting up xbee networks and addresses is also simplified with digis free software xctu which we explain in a separate tutorial. Creating a simple zigbee communication network using xbee. Xbee and xbeepro zb embedded rf modules provide costeffective wireless connectivity to devices in zigbee mesh networks.
The major question, can xbee s2 perform point to point communication. If youre curious about other xbee classes, check out this guide. Default xbee coordinator serial port communication speed is 115200 bps. Now is the time to get your xbee explorer out, connect a radio preferably the coordinator to it and connect the thing to your computer. Building wireless sensor networks using arduino book. Xbee module series 1 1mw with wire antenna xb24awi001. Xbee series 2 point to point communication tutorials of.
The setup and some background knowledge needed for a basic xbee setup tutorial includes stepbystep instructions, screen grabs, and sample code. He is currently a contributor to boing boing, wink books, and wink fun. Xbeexbeepros2czigbeerfmodule 7 networklayersecurity 98 apslayersecurity 99 trustcenter 101 formingorjoiningasecurenetwork 101 implementingsecurityonthexbee 101. Using xbees to control relays adafruit industries makers. 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. We will configure them to act as a receiver and transmitter to control the brightness of an led wirelessly by using one potentiometer. Xbee series 2 oem rf modules the xbee series 2 oem rf modules were engineered to operate within the zigbee prot ocol and support the unique needs of lowcost, lowpower wireless sensor networks. Xbee module series 1 1mw with wire antenna xb24awi. I have created 5 videos that walk you through everything on the quick reference guide above. You can connect almost anything to those relays or use the digital output of the module with a buffer to control other devices or transmit information. Many times you need to remotely control a relay, electrovalve or some other electronic or electromechanical device, and many times wirelessly.
Previously, i had this standalone arduino xbee use the rxtx pins 01 but then switched to softwareserial as a test, but same results. Xbee s2 quick reference guidecheat sheet and video. My circuit is quite a bit like the arduino shown above, but id like to poll the xbee to see how strong the rf connection is between them. Besides sending control command to it, you also want to have feedback such as light, temperature, battery voltage, etc. Ok, you want to do simple remote control between your control panel, computer or microcontroller to your robot. Xbees are tiny blue chips that can communicate wirelessly with each other. There is no need for pullup resistors because this is done internally in the xbee.
A single zigbee node supports up to 240 application objects. Each application object supports endpoints numbered between 1 and 240 with endpoint 0 reserved for the zigbee device object zdo. Schematic if you confused about the layout of the schematic, check out this pdf. Mar 08, 2012 the major question, can xbee s2 perform point to point communication. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, diy, and geek culture. Maybe youve heard of it, maybe you havent, either way you are in for a fun ride. I have bought this wireless zigbee relay board i was wandering about an arduino sketch to get started, i have searched for 2 days now but with no results. Each application object supports endpoints numbered between 1 and 240 with endpoint 0. Xbee series 2 point to point communication tutorial by cytron. What i was thinking of is to have an arduino with zigbee module to send signal to another zigbee device on top of the relay, to be able to openclose relay. This documentation describes the use of the shield with the xbee 802. I used a lot of time searching the web for a good tutorial, just to find out there wasnt any. If youre not familiar with the subjects below, we recommend checking out those tutorials first. Xbee xbee pros2czigbeerfmodule 7 networklayersecurity 98 apslayersecurity 99 trustcenter 101 formingorjoiningasecurenetwork 101 implementingsecurityonthexbee 101.