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Product Name: Drop-in Networking XBee Adapters

Product Description

ZigBee®/802.15.4 wireless connectivity for all types of end-point devices
Compatible with ConnectPort™ X8 IP gateway for LAN/WAN connectivity
Small form factor for easy handling and installation
Flexible powering options
Outdoor RF line-of-sight range up to 1 mile with XBee-PRO™


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 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 and power harvesting), RS-485, USB, Sensor (for use with Digi's Watchport sensors), 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.
Features
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: 
Series 1: -92 dBm (1% PER)
Series 2: -95 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: 
Series 1: PAN ID, Channel, Source/Destination Addresses
Series 2: 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

Interfaces
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: -40° C to 85° C
Battery powered: -18° C to 55° C
XBee USB 
Operating temperature: -40° C to 85° C
XBee 232PH 
Operating temperature: 0° C to 65° C

Regulatory Approvals
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

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)

Company Details

Digi International® was founded in 1985 as DigiBoard. The Company went public as Digi International in 1989 and is traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol DGII. Digi® employs more than 500 people worldwide. We are headquartered in... more