If you need to upgrade the xbee s firmware, x ctu is the tool. The two most common issues arising while using the xctu utility with xbee rf modules on rabbit based products are associated with the pc settings and the sleep mode configuration. This can be done via adafruits usb ftdi ttl232 cable, and the digi xctu serial terminal program. I downloaded an application call coolterm which seems to let me get into the command interface and. I then connected the arduino to the computer, and opened up the xctu software. Click that new module and wait a few seconds as xctu reads the configuration settings of your xbee.
I dont have any reset button on the explorer board im using to connect the xbee to the pc. Just because my droid is finished, doesnt mean that ive stopped working on it. Get the new xctu beta version below, completely redesigned from the ground up with. Hi, ive bought two xbee pro xsc with two xbee explorer regulated boards and a ftdi cable from sparkfun store. Note that these xbee s6b modules supports only wpa and wpa2 protocol in psk mode. Nov 07, 2008 there are several methods for configuring the xbee radio. Xctu is free software, provided by digi the manufacturer of xbee, which we use. By the way, the xctu user guide describes the many more things it can do beyond the configuration shown here. Xctu includes all of the tools a developer needs to quickly get up and running with xbee. How to use pc to control and monitor electronics arduino project through xbee. Digi proposes the windowsbased x ctu tool for xbee configuration which works quite fine.
Take a peak at the very first handful of settings, and you should see some familiar. Click that new module, and wait a few seconds as xctu reads the configuration settings of. If you click the test button, the xctu software will use the com1 serial port to communicate with the xbee module. This board isnt required, but it makes configuration much easier. After the last page, you should already have at least one xbee connected to x ctu. Jun 15, 2009 you need the xctu configuration program to configure an xbee series 2 module as coordinator. Xbee configuration software for mac im really glad that digi has finally built a mac version of their xctu software.
The tutorial covers how to install x ctu and add your xbee device for configuration. After some thumbtwiddling your xbee and its mac address should appear in the list below. Using xctu to download firmware and profiles to xbee rf modules. G2 application note for installing xctu and adding xbee s1 modules on mac osx part introduction. Xbee at mode transmit and command mode example wireless. Note that in europe the output power of the xbee pro must be restricted to 10dbm.
All the parts needed to have two devices talk to each. For now, verify that the configurable settings visible in the. Allows the user to connect xbee module to host pc for configuration using x ctu software. Using xctu to read settings of an xbee using xctu to change settings of an xbee this page describes how to use xctu to load an xbee configuration profile onto an xbee, to prepare the xbee for use with. When properly installed it can be launched by clicking on the icon on the pc desktop see figure 1 or selecting from the start menu see figure 2. As you can see by scrolling down the right half, there are a lot of configuration settings available. Digi proposes the windowsbased xctu tool for xbee configuration which works quite fine. I open x ctu add the com5 port and click the test query button but the following window appears. It includes new tools that make it easy to setup, configure and test xbee rf modules. Depending on the xbee module variant you are using, you may refer to a different guide of the xbee configuration. The image below shows an xbee series 1 connected to the xctu.
They are designed for highthroughput applications requiring low latency and predictable communication timing. Download and install xctu software for proper kit configuration and operation x. Also, i connected the reset with gnd on my arduino to avoid removing the chip. When the program asks for updating from digi, we must answer yes so as to download all the firmware versions for all the xbee modules. Xctu seems to get confused because of the stream of data arriving from the other xbees and isnt able to talk to the module for some reason. This can be done via adafruits usb ftdi ttl232 cable, and the digi xctu. It includes new tools that make it easy to setup, configure. A computer that runs windows use the pcs in the av lab if you dont have a mac that runs parallels.
Added support to configure xbee multi programmer pre and post scripts in the configuration. You may need to add a couple leading 0s to make it 6bytes long. On any machine you can use tom igoes processing terminal program. Xctu can either be downloaded from digis web site or an installation cd. One of the possible reason for this issue might be configuration mismatch between how your access point and your xbee is setup. Show you the basic simple example of using xbee and arduino. This tutorial demonstrates how to use the new xctu interface with the xbee s1 modules. Additionally, if you want to test the range of your xbee link, connect the planeside xbee modules rx and tx pins together to create a loopback circuit and use the xctu utilitys range test function. We can use x ctu to easily configure each of those settings. Jan 11, 2014 xbee configuration software for mac im really glad that digi has finally built a mac version of their xctu software. Xctu is a free, multiplatform application compatible with windows, macos and linux. Note that these xbee s6b modules supports only wpa and wpa2. For mac os x users, there is a beta version of xctu 6. You should then be presented with the entire configuration of your xbee.
Linux being my operating system of choice, ive always felt some frustration at having to dig out a windows machine when i want to update xbee firmware. The xctu has such functionality, as you can see in the picture below. When properly installed it can be launched by clicking on the icon on the pc desktop see figure 1 or from the start menu see figure 2. It may be necessary to configure your system prior to installing xctu for the first time. Also make sure that the enable api box is not checked. The pc settings tab must reflect the state of the xbee rf module at all times for communication to. Get started with xbee python library read the docs. In x ctu go to pc settings and make sure its set for 9600 8n1 with hardware flow control. Configure the first two xbee modules in transparent mode. Added support for for modem update over usb to xbee 3 cellular lte cat 1 and xbee 3 cellular lte. Added support for for modem update over usb to xbee 3 cellular lte cat 1 and xbee 3 cellular ltemnbiot modules. Did you set one of your modules into coordinator mode. In case the direct link does not work, search on the website of digi for the software in the search field with the keyword xctu.
You need a way to communicate withe the xbee, via it adapter, to set it up. Click that new module and wait a few seconds as x ctu reads the configuration settings of your xbee. You will need to configure your xbee modules so they can communicate. My solution is to go into the terminal tab, click in the ascii. Changing or upgrading the xbee firmware is a delicate process that may harm permanently the xbee module. Libelium supplies the xbee transceivers with the desired firmware version 802. Xbee adapter connecting, configuring and upgrading. I am trying to gather information on this through various forums, but most of them cover the configuration issue for pc using xctu which i tried with crossover but it doesn. Then in x ctu select the correct modem model and click show defaults. Then type your xbee s address into the text box nearby.
If youre still over in the console tab, click back over to the configuration tab. G2 application note for install xctu xbee s1 modules using xctu. Either the sparkfun xbee explorer, the new micros xbee dongle, or adafruit model, which will allow you to connect your xbee to your computer. I now know that i was wrong in this theres actually no need at all to run windows in order to run xctu for firmware upgrades. Therefore, you need to put one of your xbee modules into coordinator mode using the function set.
Xbee s are fun, and its nice to be able to configure them without resorting to. The first part of this configuration involves setting the channel, pan id, and address values. Using xctu to download firmware and profiles to xbee rf. Configuring xbee radios with xctu program, at commands in xtu thumb rules for two xbees to communicate. Psoc4 pioneer kit evaluation board for psoc 4 microcontroller.
Hence, make sure that your access point supports and work on psk. If you need to upgrade the xbees firmware, xctu is the tool. Click that new module, and wait a few seconds as xctu reads the configuration settings of your xbee. G2 application note for install xctu xbee s1 modules using.
Plug the devices into the xbee adapters and connect them to your. One other advantage of x ctu is that you can have a quick summary of all the xbee s parameters. If you own a pc or have a dualboot mac then you can use the manufacturers xctu software. Its the official tool to configure and test xbee radios, as well as other digi devices. Windows users can check it out too, its pretty slick. If xctu failed to find a module, check out our troubleshooting page. Once xctu has been downloaded, the next step is to install the program.
The current release of xctu is available on digis website, unfortunately its only available for windows. Xbee s are fun, and its nice to be able to configure them without resorting to windows via a virtual machine. Xctu was developed by digi and it is only available for windows, macos and linux. There are several methods for configuring the xbee radio. Look at the bottom of the rf module and see which model you have. Hi, ive bought two xbeepro xsc with two xbee explorer regulated boards and a ftdi cable from sparkfun store. All the parts needed to have two devices talk to each other are in this kit too, so pick up one and lets get started. This component allows you to manually configure some radio parameters that are not set by the api. Connect xbee explorer regulated to arduino uno sparkfun. We can use xctu to easily configure each of those settings. Were using a windows 10 pc, with the xbee configuration application, x ctu. Xbee needs reset for every action i do in xctu electrical.
You need the xctu configuration program to configure an xbee series 2 module as coordinator. We will be using series 1 xbee modules alongside some xbee explorer usb modules from sparkfun to set up our own personal area network pan. Xctu is a free multiplatform application designed to enable developers to interact with digi rf modules through a simpletouse graphical interface. Xctu displays a dialog to enter the password of the remote xbee device server to authenticate with. How to network xbee and the arduino tutorial australia. Xbee module configuration install xctu pyroelectro. The xbee and xbee pro are plugin replacements for each other. Xbee according to digi xbee modules are embedded solutions providing wireless endpoint connectivity to devices. Configuration utilities for xbee radios jeffs skinner box. In xctu go to pc settings and make sure its set for 9600 8n1 with hardware flow control. For example, if the mac of xbee a is 00a20012345678, then the dh of xbee b should. For the modules we are using you should get around a mile. Port and mac users should look for something like usbserialxxxxxxxx. This section contains download and install instructions based on operating system.
The difference between them is that the xbee pro operates at higher power and has a more sensitive receiver. After the last page, you should already have at least one xbee connected to xctu. Oct 29, 2012 configuring xbee radios with xctu program, at commands in xtu thumb rules for two xbees to communicate. Ive managed to find a mac os x equivalent for configuring the xbee modules. Using x ctu to read settings of an xbee using x ctu to change settings of an xbee this page describes how to use x ctu to load an xbee configuration profile onto an xbee, to prepare the xbee for use with the sensestage minibee.
Ive tried to use them many times, but they dont work. The software is written in java and is crossplatform, so it can be used on windows, osx and linux. Xctu is free software from digi that allows you to configure the xbees. Ive tried to manage them by x ctu, xbee module has been connect using sparkfun xbee explorer regulated board and ftdi usb cable. X ctu seems to get confused because of the stream of data arriving from the other xbee s and isnt able to talk to the module for some reason. Using xctu to configure an xbee sensestage documentation. Without this board, the user must use jumper wires to configure the modules. If you want to create a simple pointtopoint configuration, where the xbee acts as a wireless serial modem between a computer or.
Lately, ive been working on a new droid controller, that will be a lot more stealthy, give a lot more. Graphical network view for simple wireless network configuration and. I dont know if this will help in your specific situations, but here is my solution for using xctu on a mac. Xctu next gen configuration platform for xbeerf solutions. G2 application note for installing x ctu and adding xbee s1 modules on mac osx part introduction.
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