Digi XBee 865 User manual

Getting Started Guide
XBee®
865/868 LP
Development Kit

Digi XBee 865/868 LP Development Kit Getting Started Kit
(Part number 90002127 B)
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Contents
Introduction to the Digi XBee 865/868LP Development Kit
Requirements 4
Additional Documentation 4
Setting up the Digi XBee 865/868LP Development Kit
Digi XBee 865/868LP Kit Components 5
Assembling Digi XBee 856/868LP Development Kit 6
Downloading and Installing the XCTU Software
Installing the USB Drivers 7
Installing the XCTU Software 7
Testing the Communication Link and Establishing a Mesh Network
Channel Mask Settings for Europe and India 9
Performing a Range Test 9
Establish a Mesh Network 13
Configuring Digi XBee Radios Using XCTU
Configuring the Remote XBee Modules Using XCTU 14
Changing from Mesh to Point-to-Multipoint Mode Using XCTU 15
Changing the XBee Firmware Versions using XCTU 16
:Appendix A: Troubleshooting the Digi XBee 865/868LP Development
Kit
Resetting the Digi XBee 865/868LP Development Kit 18
Troubleshooting Communication Failure between Radios 19

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Introduction to the Digi XBee 865/868LP
Development Kit
The XBee 865/868LP Development Kit is designed for simplified setup of XBee mesh networks.
Additionally, this Development Kit enables you to send data between XBee modules and adjust
your XBee settings quickly and easily.
Requirements
To install the software mentioned in this guide, you need a PC running Microsoft Windows 2000,
XP, Vista or Windows 7.
Additional Documentation
• For more information about the software, API operations, AT command modes, or the form
factor please refer to the XBee 865/868LP Product Manual.
• For more information on configuring and using the XCTU utility, please refer to the XCTU
Configuration & Test Utility Software User’s Guide.

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Setting up the Digi XBee 865/868LP
Development Kit
The Digi XBee 865/868LP Development Kit contains the following:
• 3 XBee 868LP Modules
• 3 XBee Interface Boards
• Antennas and Accessories
Digi XBee 865/868LP Kit Components
Carefully unpack and verify the contents of your kit. Your kit should include the following:
XBee Interface Board (3)
Antenna (3)
XBee U.FL
Module (3)
USB Cable (2) Power Supply (2) Power Supply
Adapters (2)

Setting up the Digi XBee 865/868LP Development Kit
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Assembling Digi XBee 856/868LP Development Kit
To assemble your Development Kit, perform the following steps:
1. Install the modules on the XBee Interface Boards (XBIB) by lining the pins up with the headers
and pressing the module into place.
2. Attach the dipole antennas to the modules.
3. Connect the first XBIB to your computer using a USB cable. This first device is designated as
your base radio.
4. Connect the remaining modules and interface boards, and set them aside for now.
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You are now ready to run the XCTU software and to begin configuring your XBee Mesh Network.

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Downloading and Installing the XCTU
Software
For proper kit configuration and operation, you must download and install the XCTU software
(version 5.15 or later). You should install a copy of XCTU software and USB drivers on each
computer that will be a part of your XBee mesh network.
Installing the USB Drivers
The XBee USB interface board is a plug-and-play device that the PC can automatically detect. If
you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the USB drivers should automatically install. A notification
appears in the lower right portion of your screen indicating success or failure.
If the USB drivers fail to install, please follow the USB driver installation instructions found here:
www.digi.com/support/kbase/kbaseresultdetl.jsp?id=3214.
If you are using Windows 2000 or XP, download and install.To install the USB driver:
1. Download the driver setup file at:
ftp1.digi.com/support/driver/FTDI_Windows_Driver_Setup.exe.
2. Double-click on the setup file. A window pops up during installation and automatically closes
when the process is complete.
Installing the XCTU Software
You can install the XCTU software by following these instructions:
1. Download XCTU at www.digi.com/xctu.
2. Browse to the folder where you saved the above install file.
3. Double-click on the installer file and follow the XCTU Setup Wizard.
4. When asked if you would like to check Digi's website for firmware updates, click Yes.
5. After the firmware updates are complete, click Close. Updates may take a few minutes.

Downloading and Installing the XCTU Software
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6. Start XCTU by double-clicking on the XCTU icon on your desktop, or by selecting Start >
Programs > Digi > XCTU.
The XCTU software is now ready for use.

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Testing the Communication Link and
Establishing a Mesh Network
After setting up your Digi XBee 865/868LP Development Kit and installing the XCTU software, you
can test the communication link and establish the mesh network. The following sections provide
instructions for testing the communication link and establishing the mesh network.
Channel Mask Settings for Europe and India
By default, the CM (Channel Mask) parameter is set to 0x3FFFFFFF, which is the approved
frequency range for Europe. For use in India, the CM parameter must be set to 0x0007F800 to
operate in the 865 to 867 MHz frequency band. Please refer to the XBee 865/868LP Product
Manual for details.
Performing a Range Test
Before running a range test, you must establish a connection with the XCTU software:
1. Double-click the XCTU shortcut on your desktop.
2. Under the PC Settings tab, select the serial COM port associated with the development boards
you have just attached to your computer.
3. Verify that the baud rate and data settings match the internal settings of the devices:
• Baud Rate: 9600
• Flow Control: NONE
• Data Bits: 8
•Parity:NONE
• Stop Bits: 1
4. Click the Test/Query button to verify communication with the radio. A pop-up is displayed
showing status and some basic information.
5. Connect power to the second radio using a power supply in a fixed location. This designates as
your remote radio.

Testing the Communication Link and Establishing a Mesh Network
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Note The remote radio requires a P8 jumper on the XBIB loopback header.
CAUTION! Ensure that the P8 jumper is not bridging the two pins together on the
base radio. This could cause XCTU to stall if the jumper is populated and
requests are sent to the radio.