What is x CTU?
XCTU is a free multi-platform application designed to enable developers to interact with Digi RF modules through a simple-to-use graphical interface. It includes new tools that make it easy to set-up, configure and test XBee® RF modules.
How to configure XBee using Xctu?
Add XBee modules to XCTU
- Connect two XBee modules to your computer using the USB cables.
- Launch XCTU.
- Click the Configuration working modes button .
- Click the Discover radio modules button .
- In the Discover radio devices dialog, select the serial ports where you want to look for XBee modules, and click Next.
What is XBEE Arduino?
Overview. The Xbee shield allows an Arduino board to communicate wirelessly using Zigbee. It is based on the Xbee module from MaxStream. The module can communicate up to 100 feet indoors or 300 feet outdoors (with line-of-sight).
How does an XBee work?
XBee devices transmit data coming from the serial input over the air, and they send anything received wirelessly to the serial output. Whether for communication purposes or simply for configuring the device, a combination of both processes makes XBee communication possible.
Which tool is used to recover a radio module that is out of communication?
Launch the XBee recovery tool by selecting XBee recovery from the Tools drop-down menu on the main toolbar. The Recover a radio module dialog appears. Select the serial port where the damaged radio module is attached. Select the firmware you want to use for recovery.
What is XBee IoT?
What Is Digi XBee? The world-renowned XBee module is part of a family of cellular modems and RF modules that provide ultimate flexibility for IoT application developers, with three programmable form factors, and a range of popular wireless protocols.
How do you reset XBee?
Where is a switch “Reset” on XBee module?
- Insert module to adapter-board XBee-USB.
- Connect cable micro-USB to computer.
- Run X-CTU and press “Query/Request”.
- Have dialog-box “Press and release Reset Switch …”
What is X-CTU (XBees)?
X-CTU is free software from Digi that allows you to configure the XBees. The software is written in Java and is crossplatform, so it can be used on Windows, OSX and Linux. Use this direct link to get to the X-CTU page.
How do I program the XBee to the MiniBee?
Click on Load configuration profile and browse to where you unpacked the zip-file with the profiles. Choose enddevice_2017F_10ef.xml if you want to program the XBee for use on top of the MiniBee; choose coordinator_2017F_10ef.xml if you want to program the XBee for use on the coordinator board that is connected to the computer.
Can I change the firmware of the XBee module?
Important: Changing or upgrading the XBee firmware is a delicate process that may harm permanently the XBee module. Only advanced users should use this application.
What is the XBee API frame builder?
Unique features like graphical network view, which graphically represents the XBee network along with the signal strength of each connection, and the XBee API frame builder, which intuitively helps to build and interpret API frames for XBees being used in API mode, combine to make development on the XBee platform easier than ever.