DIGI XBee RR Pro USB Adapter User Guide

DIGI XBee RR Pro USB Adapter

Product Information

USB Adapter Pro

The USB Adapter Pro is a product manufactured by Digi International. It is designed to enable communication between a computer and other XBee devices. The adapter provides a
The USB-to-serial interface allows users to configure and manage their XBee networks. It is compatible with multiple XBee devices and can be used with Windows, Linux, and MacOS operating systems.

Technical Specifications

• Environmental specifications: Operating temperature range: -40°C to 85°C
• Power, sensitivity, and performance specifications: Input
• voltage: 3.3V DC; Transmit power: Up to 63 mW (18 dBm) EIRP;
• Receive sensitivity: -102 dBm (1% packet error rate)
• Dimensions: 1.75 x 1.10 x 0.60 inches
• RF operation specifications: Frequency range: 2.4 GHz ISM band;
• Channels: 16 Direct Sequence (DSSS) channels
• Networking and security specifications: Network topologies:
  Point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and peer-to-peer; Security: AES-128 encryption

Safety Instructions

The following safety instructions must be followed while using the USB Adapter Pro:

• The adapter should not be used for interlocks in safety-critical devices such as machines or automotive applications.
• The adapter has not been approved for use in medical devices, nuclear applications, explosive or flammable atmospheres, or any other safety-critical applications.

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.

Compatibility

The USB Adapter Pro is compatible with other XBee devices. It can be used with XBee adapters, gateways, and routers. The product provides a reliable and efficient solution for users to manage and configure their XBee networks.

Product Usage Instructions

USB Adapter Pro

To use the USB Adapter Pro, follow the steps below:

1. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.
2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the USB Adapter Pro.
3. Connect the XBee device(s) to the adapter using the appropriate pins.
4. Install any necessary drivers for the adapter on your computer.
5. Open a terminal program on your computer and configure the settings to match the adapter’s serial settings (baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity, etc.)
6. You can now communicate with your XBee network through the terminal program.

If you encounter any issues with the USB Adapter Pro, gather the necessary information (product name and model, product serial number(s), firmware version, operating system/browser, logs, trace, description of issue, steps to reproduce) and contact Digi technical support for assistance.

Technical specifications

Environmental specifications

The following table provides the environmental specifications for the XBee® RR USB Adapter Pro.

Power, sensitivity, and performance specifications

The following table describes the power, sensitivity, and performance specifications for the XBee® RR USB Adapter Pro.

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 Pro.

RF operation specifications

The following table describes the RF operation specifications for the XBee® RR USB Adapter Pro.

Networking and security specifications

Regulatory conformity summary

Approval

United States (FCC Part 15.247)| Approved, contains FCC ID: MCQ- XBPRR
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)| Approved, contains IC: 1846A- XBPRR

Connect the XBee® RR USB Adapter Pro

• The XBee® RR USB Adapter Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro; see the Digi Remote Manager Programming Guide.

Configure the XBee® RR USB Adapter Pro

• For information on configuring the XBee® RR USB Adapter Pro, 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 Pro. If a hardware reset is required, hold the UART break line for an extended time to hardware reset the XBee® RR USB Adapter Pro.
• Hardware reset will occur between 4 and 20 seconds.

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,
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:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Revision history—90002557

Trademarks and copyright

Digi, Digi International, and the Digi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks in the United States and other countries worldwide. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.
© 2023 Digi International Inc. All rights reserved.

Disclaimers

Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Digi International. Digi provides this document “as is,” without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of fitness or merchantability for a particular purpose. Digi may make improvements and/or changes in this manual or in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this manual at any time.

Warranty

To view product warranty information, go to the following website: www.digi.com/howtobuy/terms

Customer support

• Gather support information: Before contacting Digi technical support for help, gather the following information:
• Product name and model
• Product serial number (s)
• Firmware version
• Operating system/browser (if applicable) Logs (from time of reported issue) Trace (if possible)
• Description of issue
• Steps to reproduce
• Contact Digi technical support: Digi offers multiple technical support plans and service packages. Contact us at +1 952.912.3444 or visit us at www.digi.com/support.

Feedback

• To provide feedback on this document, email your comments to [email protected]
  Include the document title and part number (Digi XBee® RR USB Adapter Pro User Guide, 90002557 A) in the subject line of your email.

Compatibility with other XBee devices

• The XBee® RR USB Adapter Pro 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 Pro is programmed with, it will not be able to connect to your network. You can change the firmware on the XBee® RR USB Adapter Pro through XCTU.

LEDs

• Characters sent from the computer to the XBee® RR USB Adapter Pro through DIN illuminate the white LED.
• Characters sent from the XBee® RR USB Adapter Pro 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 Pro is powered and its network association status. This LED functions differently depending on the RF protocol for the product, or you can configure it.

References

• VCP Drivers - FTDI
• Technical Support | Digi International
• Digi Remote Manager Programmer Guide
• Digi XBee® RR Zigbee RF Module User Guide

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