ZigBee technology enables low-cost, low-power networking of sensors, controllers and other such devices in self-configuring, self-healing wireless mesh networks. Digi's XBee adapters are used to retrofit existing devices for ZigBee connectivity. Available with multiple interface options, these adapters deliver the benefits of ZigBee mesh networking off-the-shelf, without the development time required when using an embedded solution. As part of Digi's Drop-in Networking product family, XBee adapters can be used with ConnectPort X gateways to "drop-in" end-to-end device networks without the need for a wired network infrastructure.
Each XBee ZNet 2.5 (formerly Series 2) adapter contains a wireless RF module for network connectivity and a physical interface for device connectivity. Interfaces include RS-232 (powered and power harvesting), RS-485, USB, 1-Wire Sensor (for use with Digi's Watchport® sensors), Digital I/O and Analog I/O. Each is offered in a small, easily-mountable enclosure and can be powered with an external power adapter or (3) N-cell batteries. The USB and RS-232PH versions both harvest power from the device to which they are connected. XBee adapters do not ship with a power adapter or batteries. Both are available separately.
Two performance levels of XBee adapters are available: XBee and XBee-PRO. The PRO version provides greater transmit power and approximately three-times the range of the regular version.
Compatibility Note:
XBee adapters are offered in multiple wireless platforms. Users must standardize on one platform - ZNet 2.5 (mesh)/formerly Series 2 or 802.15.4 (point-to-multipoint)/formerly Series 1 - when using products within the Drop-in Networking family.
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| XBee-PRO ZB USB adapter, internal wire antenna View details |
XA-Z14-CE1P-A |
XA-Z14-CE1P-W |
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| XBee-PRO RS-232 adapter, external RPSMA antenna included (9 - 30V) View details |
XA-Z14-CS2PH-A |
XA-Z14-CS2PH-W |
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| XBee-PRO RS-485 adapter, external RPSMA antenna included (9 - 30V) View details |
XA-Z14-CS3PH-A |
XA-Z14-CS3PH-W |
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| XBee-PRO DIO adapter, external RPSMA antenna included (9 - 30V) View details |
XA-Z14-CS4PH-A |
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| XBee-PRO AIO adapter, external RPSMA antenna included (9 - 30V) View details |
XA-Z14-CS5PH-A |
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| Specifications | XBee® ZB | XBee-PRO® ZB |
| Performance | ||
| RF Data Rate | 250 kbps | |
| Indoor/Urban Range | Up to 133 ft (40 m) | Up to 300 ft (90 m) / 200 ft (60 m) Int’l variant |
| Outdoor/RF Line-of-Sight Range | Up to 400 ft (120 m) | Up to 2 miles (3200 km) / 5000 ft (1500 m) Int’l variant |
| Transmit Power | 1.25 mW (+1 dBm) / 2 mW (+3 dBm) boost mode | 63 mW (+18 dBm) Int’l version |
| Receiver Sensitivity (1% PER) | -96 dBm in boost mode | -102 dBm |
| Features | ||
| Antenna Type | XBee ZB Adapters: Internal Antenna; XBee-PRO ZB Adapters: External RPSMA Antenna | |
| Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz | |
| Serial Data Interface | RS-232 DB9M/DTE or RS-485 (6-position wire terminal block) switch selectable between RS-422 half-duplex, RS-422 full duplex and RS-485 |
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| USB Data Interface | USB 2.0 Full Speed (with ESD protection); connects to host via captive 1-meter cable | |
| Analog IO (AIO) & Digital IO (DIO) |
6-position wire terminal block; Analog IO: 0 - 10V, 4 - 20 mA, or +/- 2VDC Differential; Digital IO: Digital Input or sinking driver output |
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| Networking & Security | ||
| Network Topologies | Point-to-point, Point-to-multipoint, Mesh | |
| Number of Channels | 16 | 14 |
| Spread Spectrum Type | Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum | |
| Filtration Options | PAN ID, 64-bit MAC, channel | |
| Addressing | 65,000 available addresses for each channel | |
| Other | ||
| LEDs | Power: Glows green when external power is supplied (not active when battery powered to limit power drain) Associate: Blinks when unit is connected and associated on an RF network |
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| Controls | Device reset (internal push button); Identification (internal push button) – relays ID to gateway | |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) & Weight | RS-232, RS-485, AIO, DIO models: 3.60 in x 1.90 in x 1.20 in (9.14 cm x 4.82 cm x 3.04 cm) 2.29 oz (64.92 g) USB models: 2.87 in x 1.80 in x 0.83 in (7.29 cm x 4.57 cm x 2.10 cm) 1.60 oz (45.36 g) |
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| Operating Temperature | -40° C to +70° C | |
| Power Requirements | ||
| Input Voltage | RS-232, RS-485, AIO, DIO models: 3.7-6VDC and 9-30 VDC USB models: Bus powered (+5V) |
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| Power Consumption | USB: 70 mA (normal operation) / 200 uA (suspend mode) |
USB: 70 mA Rx and 250 mA Tx (normal operation) / 200 uA (suspend mode) |
| Regulatory Approvals | ||
| Emissions | FCC Part 15.247, IC, ETSI/CE, Telec, EN55022 (Class B) | |
| Safety | UL60950, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950 | |
| RoHS | Yes | |
