DIGI XBee RR USB Adapter User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- DIGI
Table of Contents
- DIGI XBee RR USB Adapter
- Compatibility with other XBee devices
- LEDs
- Safety instructions
- Technical specifications
- Power, sensitivity, and performance specifications
- Dimensions
- Connect the XBee® RR USB Adapter
- Regulatory information
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
DIGI XBee RR USB Adapter
Compatibility with other XBee devices
The XBee® RR USB Adapter can be programmed with Zigbee, 802.15.4, or DigiMesh 2.4 firmware. If your network does not operate on the same protocol that the XBee® RR USB Adapter is programmed with, it will not be able to connect to your network. You can change the firmware on the XBee® RR USB Adapter through XCTU.
LEDs
Characters sent from the computer to the XBee® RR USB Adapter through DIN
illuminate the white LED.
Characters sent from the XBee® RR USB Adapter to the computer through DOUT
illuminate the yellow LED.
The XBee Associate/DIO5 line is connected to the Blue LED. It indicates
whether the XBee® RR USB Adapter is powered and its network association
status. This LED functions differently depending on the RF protocol for the
product, or you can configure it.
Safety instructions
XBee adapter, gateways, and routers
- The XBee Adapter, Gateway, or Router products cannot be guaranteed operation due to the radio link and so should not be used for interlocks in safety critical devices such as machines or automotive applications.
- The XBee Adapter, Gateway, or Router products have not been approved for use in (this list is not exhaustive):
- medical devices
- nuclear applications
- explosive or flammable atmospheres
- There are no user serviceable components inside the XBee Adapter, Gateway, or Router product. Do not remove the product covers or modify the Gateway or Router in any way. Modifications may exclude the product from any warranty and can cause the gateway or router to operate outside of regulatory compliance for a given country, leading to the possible illegal operation of the product.
- Use industry standard ESD protection when handling the XBee Adapter, Gateway, or Router product.
- Take care while handling to avoid electrical damage to the PCB and components.
- Do not expose the XBee Adapter, Gateway, or Router products to water or moisture.
- Use this product with the antennas specified in the XBee Adapter, Gateway, or Router product user guides.
- The end user must be told how to remove power from the XBee Adapter, Gateway, or Router product or to locate the antennas 20 cm from humans or animals.
Technical specifications
Environmental specifications
The following table provides the environmental specifications for the XBee® RR
USB Adapter.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature | -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) |
| Relative humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Power, sensitivity, and performance specifications
The following table describes the power, sensitivity, and performance specifications for the XBee® RR USB Adapter.
| Specification | XBee® RR USB Adapter | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Supply voltage, from USB port of PC1 | 5.0 ± 0.25 | VDC |
| XBee power at 3.3 V (802.15.4) | 8 | dBm |
| 6.3 | mW | |
| XBee receiver sensitivity (802.15.4) | -103 | dBm |
| TX current | 45 | mA |
| RX current | 26 | mA |
| Sleep current | Do not put the XBee® RR USB Adapter into sleep mode. | |
| RF data rate (802.15.4) | 250 | kb/s |
| Serial interface data rate (Software selectable) | 1.2 — 921.6 | kb/s |
| Outdoor RF line-of-sight range (802.15.4) | 600 | m |
Note Range figure estimates are based on free-air terrain with limited sources of interference. Actual range will vary based on transmitting power, orientation of transmitter and receiver, height of transmitting antenna, height of receiving antenna, weather conditions, interference sources in the area, and terrain between receiver and transmitter, including indoor and outdoor structures such as walls, trees, buildings, hills, and mountains.
Dimensions
The following table provides the dimensions for the XBee® RR USB Adapter.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.29 in (5.83 cm) |
| Width | 0.80 in (2.03 cm) |
| Height | 0.44 in (1.12 cm) |
RF operation specifications
The following table describes the RF operation specifications for the XBee®
RR USB Adapter.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating frequency band | 2.4 GHz ISM |
| Connector | USB Type A |
| Antenna options | Internal antenna only |
Networking and security specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported network topologies | DigiMesh, 802.15.4, Zigbee |
| Specification | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of channels (software selectable) | 16 |
| Addressing options | PAN, Channel, and address |
Regulatory conformity summary
Approval
United States (FCC Part 15.247)| Approved, contains FCC ID: MCQ- XBRR
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)| Approved, contains
IC: 1846A- XBRR
European compliance| CE marked
United Kingdom| UKCA marked
Connect the XBee® RR USB Adapter
The XBee® RR USB Adapter requires a device driver, FT232R. To download this
device driver, go to
ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp.htm and select
the download appropriate for your operating system.
The USB connection is converted to UART communications and are connected to
DIN, DOUT, RTS, CTS and DTR of the XBee® RR USB Adapter device.
Programming options
There are many options to consider when making wireless programmatic access to
an XBee network of devices or device adapters. In broad terms, you can write a
program which runs on a computer to interact with a network or you can use a
gateway device.
When using a computer, consider using Command mode for the XBee device
attached to the computer. Although using this mode is straight forward it does
not offer you as fine of control as when using the API mode option.
You can also use Digi Remote Manager to program the XBee® RR USB Adapter; see
the Digi Remote Manager Programming Guide.
Configure the XBee® RR USB Adapter
For information on configuring the XBee® RR USB Adapter, see the user guide
for the protocol you are running:
XBee RR Zigbee RF Module User Guide
Hardware reset
There is no external access to the hardware reset pin on the XBee® RR USB
Adapter. If a hardware reset is required, hold the UART break line for an
extended time to hardware reset the XBee® RR USB Adapter.
Hardware reset will occur between 4 and 20 seconds.
Regulatory information
FCC notices
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Digi International Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ISED notices
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference.
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Europe (CE)
The XBee® RR USB Adapter conforms to the Radio Equipment Directive
(2014/53/EU). A declaration of conformity is at:
digi.com/resources/certifications.
United Kingdom (UKCA)
The XBee® RR USB Adapter conforms to the following United Kingdom regulations:
- Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 S.I. 2016 No. 1101
- Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 S.I. 2016 No. 1091
- Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 S.I. 2017 No. 1206
A declaration of conformity is at: digi.com/resources/certifications.
References
- Certifications and Radio Equipment Directive (RED) | Digi International
- VCP Drivers - FTDI
- Support Services | Digi International
- Digi Remote Manager Programmer Guide
- Digi XBee® RR Zigbee RF Module User Guide