Digi International XBee® and XBee-PRO® ZB Adapters

Digi International XBee® and XBee-PRO® ZB adapters deliver wireless connectivity to electronic devices using self-healing, self-configuring wireless ZigBee mesh networks. Digi International XBee and XBee-PRO ZB adapters are ideal for wirelessly enabling sensors, controllers, and other devices in legacy wired applications without the development time required for embedded solutions. XBee and XBee-PRO ZB adapters can be battery or mains powered and are available in a wide range of physical interfaces, including RS-232, RS-485, USB (power harvesting), digital I/O, and analog I/O. These Digi International devices are compatible with ConnectPort X gateways, XBee modules, and XBee accessories.

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The new Digi International XBee-PRO ZB Programmable Module allows programming directly on the module with no need for a processor.

Features and Benefits

ZigBee mesh wireless connectivity for all types of
end-point devices
Multiple interface options available for a range of
devices including RS-232, RS-485, USB, digital I/O
and analog I/O
ModBus fragmentation support
Flexible powering options
Small form factor for easy handling and installation
Outdoor RF line-of-sight range up to 1 mile with
XBee-PRO
Easy to install and configure for rapid deployment
Low-power XBee or extended-range XBee-PRO

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XBee ZB

Performance

RF Data Rate: 250 kbps
Indoor/Urban Range: Up to 133 ft (40 m)
Outdoor/RF Line-of-Sight Range: Up to 400 ft (120 m)
Transmit Power: 1.25 mW (+1 dBm) / 2 mW (+3 dBm) boost mode
Receiver Sensitivity (1% PER): -96 dBm in boost mode

Features

Antenna Type: Internal Antenna
Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz
Serial Data Interface: RS-232 DB9M/DTE or RS-485 (6-position wire terminal block) switch selectable between RS-422 half-duplex, RS-422 full duplex and RS-485
USB Data Interface: USB 2.0 Full Speed (with ESD protection); connects to host via captive 1-meter cable
Analog IO (AIO) & Digital IO (DIO): 6-position wire terminal block; Analog IO: 0 - 10V, 4 - 20 mA, or +/- 2VDC Differential; Digital IO: Digital Input or sinking driver output
NEMA 4X/IP66 Enclosure (Optional): Fully protected from water, dust and dirt: Internal metal mounting plate; 1 cable inlet with water-tight grommet. Dimensions: 7.50 in x 4.50 in x 3.25 in (19.05 cm x 11.43 cm x 8.25 cm)

Networking & Security

Network Topologies: Point-to-point, Point-to-multipoint, Mesh
Number of Channels: 16
Spread Spectrum Type: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
Filtration Options: PAN ID, 64-bit MAC, channel
Addressing: 65,000 available addresses for each channel

Other

LEDs: Power: Glows green when external power is supplied (not active when battery powered to limit power drain). Associate: Blinks when unit is connected and associated on an RF network
Controls: Device reset (internal push button); Identification (internal push button) – relays ID to gateway
Dimensions (L x W x H) & Weight: RS-232, RS-485, AIO, DIO models: 3.60 in x 1.90 in x 1.20 in (9.14 cm x 4.82 cm x 3.04 cm) 2.29 oz (64.92 g). USB models: 2.87 in x 1.80 in x 0.83 in (7.29 cm x 4.57 cm x 2.10 cm) 1.60 oz (45.36 g)
Operating Temperature: -40° C to +70° C

Power Requirements

Input Voltage: 3-6VDC
Power Supply (RS-232, RS-485, AIO, DIO): 120VAC/240VAC to 5VDC power supply, internal lithium battery pack, or external 6-cell D battery holder (all sold separately)
Power Consumption: USB: 70 mA (normal operation) / 200 uA (suspend mode)
USB Model: Bus powered (+5V)

Regulatory Approvals

Emissions: FCC Part 15.247, IC, ETSI/CE, Telec, EN55022 (Class B)
Safety: UL60950, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950
RoHS: Yes

XBee-PRO ZB