Product Datasheet
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ZigBee®/802.15.4 Device Adapters for Drop-in Networks
XBee adapters provide easy ZigBee/802.15.4 wireless
connectivity to sensors, controllers and other devices
used for remote monitoring and control. All XBee
adapters can be used with Digi’s ConnectPort™ IP
gateways to build wireless Drop-in Networks.
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Central Facilities
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Internet/
Frame Relay/
VPN
Wireless
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• Compatible with Digi’s
ConnectPort X family of IP
gateways for LAN/WAN
connectivity
• Multiple interface options
provide broad device support:
Serial, USB, 1-Wire, Digital I/O,
Analog I/O
• Small form factor for easy
handling and installation
• Flexible powering options
include external power, N-Cell
battery or both for power
redundancy
• Two versions available: XBee
and XBee-PRO™ (longer range)
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• ZigBee/802.15.4 wireless mesh
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Overview
ZigBee/802.15.4 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/802.15.4 connectivity. Available with multiple
interface options, these adapters deliver the benefits of ZigBee/802.15.4 mesh networking
off-the-shelf, without the development time required when using an embedded solution. As part
of Digi's Drop-in Networks 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 Digi XBee adapter contains a ZigBee/802.15.4 wireless module for network connectivity
and a physical interface for device connectivity. Available interfaces include RS-232 (powered
power harvesting), RS-485, USB, 1-Wire, Digital I/O and Analog I/O. Each is offered in a small
form factor with various powering options that include external power supply, N-cell
battery, both external and battery power for redundancy, or parasitic power drawn from the
connected device. 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:
Two sets of XBee and XBee-PRO adapters are offered: Series 1 and Series 2. Though overall
performance and product specifications are largley similar, the two series are built on distinct
and non-compatible technology platforms. Thus, users must standardize on one series or the
other for operability. The same is true for compatibility with the ConnectPort X gateways.
Series 1 XBee adapters are compatible only with Series 1 gateways, while Series 2 XBee adapters
are compatible only with Series 2 gateways. Series 1 XBee specifications appear on page 2 of this
datasheet. Series 2 XBee specifications are on page 3.
Features/Specifications - Series 1 XBee Adapters
REGULATORY
APPROVALS
FEATURES
INTERFACES
General
• Frequency: 2.4 GHz (ISM)
• Antenna options: Integrated whip
antenna
Performance: XBee
• Indoor/Urban range: Up to 100 ft (30 m)
• Outdoor RF line of sight range:
Up to 300 ft (100 m)
• Transmit power output:
1 mW (0 dBm)
• RF data rate: 250,000 bps
• Receiver sensitivity: -92 dBm (1% PER)
Performance: XBee-PRO
• Indoor/Urban range: Up to 300 ft (100 m)
• Outdoor RF line of sight range:
Up to 1 mile (1.6 km)
• Transmit power output:
60 mW (18 dBm)*, 100 mW EIRP*
• RF data rate: 250,000 bps
• Receiver sensitivity: -100 dBm (1% PER)
Networking and Security
• Network topologies: Point-to-Point,
Point-to-Multipoint, Peer-to-Peer, Mesh
• Number of channels:
XBee: 16 - 5 MHz channels (Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum)
XBee-PRO: 12 Direct Sequence
Channels (software selectable)
• Filtration options: PAN ID, Channel,
Source/Destination Addresses
LEDs
• Power: Glows green when external
power is supplied (not active when
battery powered to limit power drain)
• Associate: Glows when unit is
connected and associated on an RF
network
Controls
• Device reset (internal push button)
• Identification (internal push button):
Relays identification to ConnectPort
X gateway
Serial
• RS-232 (DB-9M)
• RS-232PH (DB-9M); power
harvesting version
• RS-485 (6-position wire terminal
block)
- Switch selectable between
RS-422 half duplex, RS-422 full
duplex and RS-485
• 1-Wire (RJ-45)
USB
• USB 2.0 Full Speed (with ESD
protection); connects to host via
captive 2-meter cable
ENVIRONMENTAL
XBee 232, 485, 1-Wire,
Analog I/O and Digital I/O
• Operating temperature:
Externally powered: -40C to 85C
Battery powered: -18C to 55C
XBee USB
• Operating temperature:
-40° C to 85° C
XBee 232PH
• Operating temperature:
0° C to 65° C
DIMENSIONS
XBee 232, 485, 1-Wire,
Analog I/O and Digital I/O
Width: 1.68 in (4.26 cm)
Height: 0.99 in (2.53 cm)
Length: 3.87 in (9.84 cm)
Weight: 2.29 oz (6.50 g)
XBee USB and 232PH
Width: 1.80 in (4.57 cm)
Height: 0.83 in (2.10 cm)
Length: 2.87 in (7.29 cm)
Weight: 1.60 oz (45.36 g)
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FCC Part 15.247 - Pending
Industry Canada (IC) - Pending
Europe (CE) - Pending
EN55022, Class A - Pending
UL60950 - Pending
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950 - Pending
EN60950 - Pending
RoHS compliant
POWER
REQUIREMENTS
XBee 232, 485, 1-Wire,
Analog I/O and Digital I/O
• Externally powered: 9-30 VDC,
locking connector
• Battery powered: 3 internal N cell
batteries
XBee USB
• Bus powered: +5V from USB bus
• Power consumption during normal
operation:
- XBee: 70mA
- XBee-PRO: 70 mA (Rx) and 250 mA (Tx)
• Power consumption during suspend
mode:
- XBee and XBee-PRO: 200 uA
XBee 232PH
• Internal battery provides power when
unit is operating and recharges from
the serial port when in sleep mode
• Requires a sleep/wake duty cycle as
part of its normal operation.
• Requires a fully functional serial port
conforming to the RS232c standard
for optimal operation.
• Sleep/wake duty cycle requirements
will vary based on the current output
of serial port
• Serial ports with more than 14VDC
output (rare) are not supported and
may cause malfunction
• Serial ports that provide hard power
of 5 to 14VDC on one or more pins
will allow the device to operate
continually without a sleep/wake cycle
MODEL......................PART NUMBERS
Model/Interface
XBee/XBee-PRO RS-485
XBee/XBee-PRO RS-232
XBee/XBee-PRO 1-Wire
XBee/XBee-PRO Analog I/O
XBee/XBee-PRO Digital I/O
XBee/XBee-PRO USB
XBee/XBee-PRO RS-232PH (power harvesting)
XBee
XA-A14-CS3R
XA-A14-CS2R
XA-A14-CS1R
XA-A14-CS5R
XA-A14-CS4R
XA-A14-CE1R
XA-A14-CE2R
XBee-PRO
XA-A14-CS3P
XA-A14-CS2P
XA-A14-CS1P
XA-A14-CS5P
XA-A14-CS4P
XA-A14-CE1P
XA-A14-CE2P
Series 1 XBee Adapters are compatible only with Series 1 ConnectPort X gateways.
* When operating in Europe: XBee-PRO adapters must be configured
to operate at a maximum TX power output level (power output level
is set using the PL command). Additionally, European regulations
stipulate an EIRP power maximum of 12.86 dBm (1 mW).
Features/Specifications - Series 2 XBee Adapters
FEATURES
INTERFACES
General
• Frequency: 2.4 GHz (ISM)
• Antenna options: Integrated whip
antenna
Performance
• Indoor/Urban range: Up to 100 ft (30 m)
• Outdoor RF line of sight range:
Up to 300 ft (100 m)
• Transmit power output:
1 mW (0 dBm)
• RF data rate: 250,000 bps
• Receiver sensitivity: -95 dBm (1% PER)
Networking and Security
• Network topologies: Point-to-Point,
Point-to-Multipoint, Peer-to-Peer, Mesh
• Number of channels: 16 - 5 MHz
channels (Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum)
• Filtration options: PAN ID, Channel,
264 (64-bit) addresses
LEDs
• Power: Glows green when external
power is supplied (not active when
battery powered to limit power drain)
• Associate: Glows when unit is
connected and associated on an RF
network
Controls
• Device reset (internal push button)
• Identification (internal push button):
Relays identification to ConnectPort
X gateway
Serial
• RS-232 (DB-9M)
• RS-232PH (DB-9M); power
harvesting version
• RS-485 (6-position wire terminal
block)
- Switch selectable between
RS-422 half duplex, RS-422 full
duplex and RS-485
• 1-Wire (RJ-45)
USB
• USB 2.0 Full Speed (with ESD
protection); Connects to host via
captive 2-meter cable
DIMENSIONS
XBee 232, 485, 1-Wire,
Analog I/O and Digital I/O
Width: 1.68 in (4.26 cm)
Height: 0.99 in (2.53 cm)
Length: 3.87 in (9.84 cm)
Weight: 2.29 oz (6.50 g)
XBee USB and 232PH
Width: 1.80 in (4.57 cm)
Height: 0.83 in (2.10 cm)
Length: 2.87 in (7.29 cm)
Weight: 1.60 oz (45.36 g)
ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATORY
APPROVALS
XBee 232, 485, 1-Wire,
Analog I/O and Digital I/O
• Operating temperature:
Externally powered: -40C to 85C
Battery powered: -18C to 55C
XBee USB
• Operating temperature:
-40° C to 85° C
XBee 232PH
• Operating temperature:
0° C to 65° C
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•
FCC Part 15.247 - Pending
Industry Canada (IC) - Pending
Europe (CE) - Pending
EN55022, Class A - Pending
UL60950 - Pending
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950 - Pending
EN60950 - Pending
RoHS compliant
MODEL......................PART NUMBERS
Model/Interface
XBee/XBee-PRO RS-485
XBee/XBee-PRO RS-232
XBee/XBee-PRO 1-Wire
XBee/XBee-PRO Analog I/O
XBee/XBee-PRO Digital I/O
XBee/XBee-PRO USB
XBee/XBee-PRO RS-232PH (power harvesting)
XBee
XA-B14-CS3R
XA-B14-CS2R
XA-B14-CS1R
XA-B14-CS5R
XA-B14-CS4R
XA-B14-CE1R
XA-B14-CE2R
XBee-PRO
Available Sep 07
Available Sep 07
Available Sep 07
Available Sep 07
Available Sep 07
Available Sep 07
Available Sep 07
Series 2 XBee Adapters are compatible only with Series 2 ConnectPort X gateways.
POWER
REQUIREMENTS
XBee 232, 485, 1-Wire,
Analog I/O and Digital I/O
• Externally powered: 9-30 VDC,
locking connector
• Battery powered: 3 internal N cell
batteries
XBee USB
• Bus powered: +5V from USB bus
• Power consumption during normal
operation:
- XBee: 70mA
- XBee-PRO: 70 mA (Rx) and 250 mA (Tx)
• Power consumption during suspend
mode:
- XBee and XBee-PRO: 200 uA
XBee 232PH
• Internal battery provides power when
unit is operating and recharges from
the serial port when in sleep mode
• Requires a sleep/wake duty cycle as
part of its normal operation.
• Requires a fully functional serial port
conforming to the RS232c standard
for optimal operation.
• Sleep/wake duty cycle requirements
will vary based on the current output
of serial port
• Serial ports with more than 14VDC
output (rare) are not supported and
may cause malfunction
• Serial ports that provide hard power
of 5 to 14VDC on one or more pins
will allow the device to operate
continually without a sleep/wake cycle
Line Art/Application Diagram
XBee 232, 485, 1-Wire, Analog I/O, Digital I/O
Front
XBee USB, 232PH
Back
Back
Assc
Ident
Power
Interface Options
Power
232PH
XBee USB
Interface Options
XBee 485
6-position
wire
XBee 1-Wire
XBee 232, Analog I/O,
Digital I/O
RJ-45
USB
DB-9M
DB-9M
Serial
Drop-in Network for Tank Level Monitoring
Headquarters
Servers
Internet/
Frame Relay/
VPN
Ethernet
Wireless
Telco Network
ConnectPort
Gateway
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XBee
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ZigBee/802.15.4
Wireless Mesh Network
Level
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RS-485
Liquid Storage
Tank
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