Digi XBEE3 User Manual

Digi XBee3®
USB Adapter
User Guide
Revision history—90002331
Revision Date Description
A February 2019 Initial release.
Trademarks and copyright
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© 2019 Digi International Inc. All rights reserved.
Disclaimers
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Digi International. Digi provides this document “as is,” without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of fitness or merchantability for a particular purpose. Digi may make improvements and/or changes in this manual or in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this manual at any time.
Warranty
To view product warranty information, go to the following website:
www.digi.com/howtobuy/terms

Safety

The XBee3 USB Adapter is not a toy and should only be used under adult supervision.
Customer support
Gather support information: Before contacting Digi technical support for help, gather the following
information:
Product name and model
Product serial number (s)
Firmware version
Operating system/browser (if applicable)
Logs (from time of reported issue)
Trace (if possible)
Description of issue
Steps to reproduce
Contact Digi technical support: Digi offers multiple technical support plans and service packages. Contact us at +1 952.912.3444 or visit us at www.digi.com/support.
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Contents
Safety 2
About the XBee3 USB Adapter
Compatibility with other XBee devices 6 LEDs 6
Technical specifications
Environmental specifications 8 Power requirements 8 Dimensions 8 RF operation specifications 9 RF performance specifications 9 Networking and security specifications 9 Regulatory conformity summary 10
Configure the XBee3 USB Adapter
Connect the XBee3 USB Adapter 12 Programming options 12 Configure the XBee3 USB Adapter 12 Hardware reset 12
Regulatory information
FCC notices 14 ISED notices 14 Europe (CE) 14 Declarations of conformity 15
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About the XBee3 USB Adapter

Digi’s XBee3 USB Adapter is an easy-to-use USB to XBee Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) adapter, providing local connectivity to wireless networks. Simply plug the XBee3 USB Adapter into the USB port of a laptop or PC for instant access to an Digi XBee network and its connected devices. This compact, USB-powered wireless adapter enables local network configuration, diagnostics or device monitoring.
Compatibility with other XBee devices 6 LEDs 6
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About the XBee3 USB Adapter Compatibility with other XBee devices

Compatibility with other XBee devices

The XBee3 USB Adapter can be programmed with Zigbee, 802.15.4, or DigiMesh 2.4 firmware. If your network does not operate on the same protocol that the XBee3 USB Adapter is programmed with, it will not be able to connect to your network. You can change the firmware on the XBee3 USB Adapter through XCTU.

LEDs

Characters sent from the computer to the XBee3 USB Adapter through DIN illuminate the white LED.
Characters sent from the XBee3 USB Adapter to the computer through DOUT illuminate the yellow LED.
The XBee Associate/DIO5 line is connected to the Blue LED. It indicates whether the XBee3 USB Adapter is powered and its network association status. This LED functions differently depending on the RF protocol for the product, or you can configure it.
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Technical specifications

The following tables provide general specifications for the XBee3 USB Adapter.
Environmental specifications 8 Power requirements 8 Dimensions 8 RF operation specifications 9 RF performance specifications 9 Networking and security specifications 9 Regulatory conformity summary 10
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Technical specifications Environmental specifications

Environmental specifications

The following table provides the environmental specifications for the XBee3 USB Adapter.
Specification Value
Operating temperature -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
Relative humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Power requirements

The following table describes the power requirements for the XBee3 USB Adapter.
Specification Value
Supply voltage 5V (± 0.25 V) from USB port of PC
Operating current (transmit, typical) 45 mA
Operating current (receive, typical) 26 mA
1
Power-down current, typical

Dimensions

Do not put the XBee3 USB Adapter into sleep mode.
The following table provides the dimensions for the XBee3 USB Adapter.
1
USB port needs to be SELV limited supply, meeting the USB1 Implementers Forum specification.
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Technical specifications RF operation specifications
Specification Value
Length 2.29 in (5.83 cm)
Width 0.80 in (2.03 cm)
Height 0.44 in (1.12 cm)

RF operation specifications

The following table describes the RF operation specifications for the XBee3 USB Adapter.
Specification Value
Operating frequency band 2.4 GHz ISM
Connector USB Type A
Antenna options Internal antenna only

RF performance specifications

The following table describes the RF performance specifications for the XBee3 USB Adapter.
Specification Value
Outdoor RF line-of-sight Range 600 m
XBee3 Transmit Power Output (nominal 25ºC)
RF data rate 250 kb/s
Serial interface data rate (software selectable) 1200 b/s - 921.6 kb/s
XBee3 receiver sensitivity -103 dBm

Networking and security specifications

The following table describes the networking and security specifications for the XBee3 USB Adapter.
Specification Value
Supported network topologies DigiMesh, 802.15.4, Zigbee
Number of channels (software selectable) 16
Addressing options PAN, Channel, and address
6.3 mW (8 dBm)
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Technical specifications Regulatory conformity summary

Regulatory conformity summary

Approval
United States (FCC Part 15.247)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
European compliance CE marked
Approved, contains FCC ID: MCQ­XBEE3
Approved, contains IC: 1846A-XBEE3
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Configure the XBee3 USB Adapter

Connect the XBee3 USB Adapter 12 Programming options 12 Configure the XBee3 USB Adapter 12 Hardware reset 12
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Configure the XBee3 USB Adapter Connect the XBee3 USB Adapter

Connect the XBee3 USB Adapter

Plug the XBee3 USB Adapter into the USB connector of a PC. Do not use a USB extension cable.
The XBee3 USB Adapter requires a device driver, FT232R. To download this device driver, go to
ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp.htm and select the download appropriate for your operating system.
The USB connection is converted to UART communications and are connected to DIN, DOUT, RTS, CTS and DTR of the XBee3 device.

Programming options

There are many options to consider when making wireless programmatic access to an XBee network of devices or device adapters. In broad terms, you can write a program which runs on a computer to interact with a network or you can use a gateway device.
When using a computer, consider using Command mode for the XBee device attached to the computer. Although using this mode is straight forward it does not offer you as fine of control as when using the API mode option.
You can also use Digi Remote Manager to program the XBee3 USB Adapter; see the Digi Remote
Manager Programming Guide.

Configure the XBee3 USB Adapter

For information on configuring the XBee3 USB Adapter, see the user guide for the protocol you are running:
n XBee3 DigiMesh 2.4 RF Module User Guide
n XBee3 802.15.4 RF Module User Guide
n XBee3 Zigbee RF Module User Guide

Hardware reset

There is no external access to the hardware reset pin on the XBee3 USB Adapter. If a hardware reset is required, hold the UART break line for an extended time to hardware reset the XBee3 USB Adapter.
Hardware reset will occur between 4 and 20 seconds.
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Regulatory information

FCC notices 14 ISED notices 14 Europe (CE) 14 Declarations of conformity 15
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Regulatory information FCC notices

FCC notices

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Digi International Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
n Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
n Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
n Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
n Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

ISED notices

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Europe (CE)

The XBee3 RF Module has been tested for use in several European countries. For a complete list, see
digi.com/resources/certifications.
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Regulatory information Declarations of conformity

Declarations of conformity

Digi has issued Declarations of Conformity for the XBee3 RF Modules concerning emissions, EMC, and
safety. For more information, see digi.com/resources/certifications.
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