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F8913D
User Manual

Documentation No.

Product Version

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V1.10

Product Name：F8913D

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Files Revised Record

Date

Version

Remark

Author

2013-4-15

V1.00

Draft

Tady Chen

2013-07-04

V1.10

Add API configure command description,
and route sleep mode configure.

Tady Chen

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Chapter 1 Brief Introduction of Product ........................................................................................... 9

1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................. 9

1.2 Features and Benefits ............................................................................................ 9

1.3 Specification ......................................................................................................... 10

Chapter 2 Module Interface ............................................................................................................ 13

2.1 Module Signal Definition....................................................................................... 13

2.2 UART .................................................................................................................... 14

2.3 GPIO Specification ............................................................................................... 15

2.4 Antenna Interface ................................................................................................. 16

2.5 Antenna Installation .............................................................................................. 17

2.6 Firmware Performance Specifications ................................................................. 18

2.7 Absolute Maximum Ratings .................................................................................. 18

Chapter 3 Communication Interface Operation .............................................................................. 19

3.1 UART .................................................................................................................... 19

3.1.1 UART signal description ........................................................................................ 19

3.1.2 UART connections ................................................................................................. 19

3.1.3 UART Characteristics ............................................................................................ 20

3.2 Analog and Digital I/O ........................................................................................... 21

3.2.1 Signal Definition .................................................................................................... 21

3.2.2 Function Description .............................................................................................. 21

Chapter 4 Parameter Configuration ................................................................................................ 22

4.1 Zigbee Description ............................................................................................... 22

4.1.1 Device Type Description ........................................................................................ 22

4.1.1.1 Coordinator ................................................................................................. 22

4.1.1.2 Router .......................................................................................................... 22

4.1.1.3 End Device .................................................................................................. 22

4.1.2 ZigBee Network Description ................................................................................. 23

4.1.2.1 Form a ZigBee Network Procedure............................................................. 23

4.1.2.2 Physical Channel ......................................................................................... 23

4.1.2.3 PAN ID ........................................................................................................ 23

4.1.2.4 Node address ............................................................................................... 23

4.2 Configuration Connection ..................................................................................... 24

4.3 Configuration Introduction .................................................................................... 24

4.3.1 Run the configure Tool: ZigbeeConfigure.exe ....................................................... 25

4.4 Modes of Operation .............................................................................................. 26

4.4.1 Transparent mode ................................................................................................... 26

4.4.2 AT command mode................................................................................................. 27

4.4.2.1 Set device PAN ID: AT+PID ....................................................................... 27

4.4.2.2 Query device current PAN ID: AT+PCD..................................................... 28

4.4.2.3 Set device physical channel: AT+CHA ....................................................... 28

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4.4.2.4 Query device MAC address: AT+MID ........................................................ 28

4.4.2.5 Set device type: AT+TYP ............................................................................ 29

4.4.2.6 Set device node address: AT+NID .............................................................. 29

4.5.2.7 Query device current node address : AT+NCD ........................................... 29

4.4.2.8 Set decice transparent address: AT+TID ..................................................... 30

4.4.2.9 Set device serial........................................................................................... 30

4.4.2.9.1 Set device serial baudrate: AT+IPR .................................................. 30

4.4.2.9.2 Set device serial parity: AT+PAR ..................................................... 31

4.4.2.9.3 Set device serial stop bit: AT+STO .................................................. 31

4.4.2.9.4 Set device serial port hardware flow control:AT+UFC.................... 32

4.4.2.10 Set device AT command echo: AT+ECH .................................................. 32

4.4.2.11 Set device to get acknowledge: AT+ACK ................................................. 33

4.4.2.12 Set device debug level: AT+DBL .............................................................. 33

4.4.2.13 Set device whether auto starts network when powered:AT+AST ............. 34

4.4.2.14 Start devcie network : AT+STA................................................................. 34

4.4.2.15 Set device whether RF data output the serial port: AT+PRF ..................... 34

4.4.2.16 Query device softwarte version : AT+VER ............................................... 35

4.4.2.17 Query all devices state in the same network: AT+NWS............................ 35

4.4.2.18 Query a device node address : AT+QNA .................................................. 36

4.4.2.19 Query a device MAC address : AT+QMA ................................................ 36

4.4.2.20 Query device net state: AT+SNS ............................................................... 36

4.4.2.21 Send data (HEX mode): AT+TXH ............................................................ 37

4.4.2.22 Send data (ASCII mode) : AT+TXA ......................................................... 37

4.4.2.23 Receive RF data ........................................................................................ 37

4.4.2.24 Device IO pins command .......................................................................... 38

4.5.2.24.1 Set IO pin mode: AT+DMn ............................................................ 38

4.4.2.24.2 Set IO pin data acquisition time interval : AT+DTn ....................... 39

4.4.2.24.3 Set IO pluse input count value: AT+DSn ....................................... 39

4.4.2.24.4 Query IO pin value : AT+DVn ....................................................... 40

4.4.2.24.5 Query a device IO pin value: AT+NVn .......................................... 40

4.4.2.24.6 Remote set a device IO pin mode : AT+NSn .................................. 40

4.4.2.25 Set device sleep mode:AT+SLE ............................................................... 41

4.4.2.26 Set device sleep time:AT+STC ................................................................. 41

4.4.2.27 Set device wake time:AT+WTC ............................................................... 42

4.4.2.28 Set serial data interval:AT+ITV ................................................................ 42

4.4.2.29 Query device bootload version :AT+BTL................................................. 42

4.4.2.30 Set device work mode：AT+MOD .......................................................... 43

4.4.2.31 Set data route method：AT+SKP ............................................................. 43

4.4.2.32 Set API mode whether echo data send state：AT+MTC .......................... 43

4.4.2.33 Other execute command ............................................................................ 44

4.4.3 API mode................................................................................................................ 45

4.4.3.1 Device send data ......................................................................................... 46

4.4.3.2 Device receive the RF data.......................................................................... 46

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4.4.3.3 Remote query a device IO value ................................................................. 47

4.4.3.4 Remote set a device IO mode ...................................................................... 48

4.4.3.5 Query all devices state in the same network ............................................... 49

4.4.3.6 Query a device MAC address...................................................................... 50

4.4.3.7 Query a device node address ....................................................................... 51

4.4.3.8 Set the node current operating mode ........................................................... 52

4.4.3.9 Set device parameter ................................................................................... 53

4.4.3.9.1 Set device work mode ...................................................................... 53

4.4.3.9.2 Set device physical channel .............................................................. 54

4.4.3.9.3 Set device type ................................................................................. 55

4.4.3.9.4 Set device PAN ID ........................................................................... 56

4.4.3.9.5 Set device node address .................................................................... 57

4.4.3.9.6 Set device serial port baudrate.......................................................... 58

4.4.3.9.7 Set device serial port parity .............................................................. 59

4.4.3.9.8 Set device serial port stop bit ........................................................... 60

4.4.3.9.9 Set device serial port hardware flow control .................................... 61

4.4.3.9.10 Set device serial port data interval.................................................. 62

4.4.3.9.11 Set device debug level .................................................................... 63

4.4.3.9.12 Set device sleep mode .................................................................... 64

4.4.3.9.13 Set device wake time ...................................................................... 65

4.4.3.9.14 Set device sleep time ...................................................................... 66

4.4.3.9.15 Set D0 pin mode ............................................................................. 67

4.4.3.9.16 Set D0 pin data acquisition time interval ....................................... 68

4.4.3.9.17 Query D0 pin value ........................................................................ 69

4.4.3.9.18 Set D1 pin mode ............................................................................. 70

4.4.3.9.19 Set D1 pin data acquisition time interval ....................................... 71

4.4.3.9.20 Query D1 pin value ........................................................................ 72

4.4.3.9.21 Set D2 pin mode ............................................................................. 73

4.4.3.9.22 Set D2 pin data acquisition time interval ....................................... 74

4.4.3.9.23 Query D2 pin value ........................................................................ 75

4.4.3.9.24 Set D3 pin mode ............................................................................. 76

4.4.3.9.25 Set D3 pin data acquisition time interval ....................................... 77

4.4.3.9.26 Query D3 pin value ........................................................................ 78

4.4.3.9.27 Set D4 pin mode ............................................................................. 79

4.4.3.9.28 Set D4 pin data acquisition time interval ....................................... 80

4.4.3.9.29 Query D4 pin value ........................................................................ 81

4.4.3.9.30 Query device current PAN ID ........................................................ 82

4.4.3.9.31 Query device current node address................................................. 82

4.4.3.9.32 Query device current network state ................................................ 83

4.4.3.9.33 Set device whether auto starts network when powered .................. 84

4.4.3.9.34 Set device whether RF data output the serial port .......................... 85

4.4.3.9.35 Set data route method ..................................................................... 86

4.4.3.9.36 Set device to get acknowledge ....................................................... 87

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4.4.3.9.37 Set API mode whether echo data send state ................................... 88

4.4.3.9.38 Set D3 pluse input count value ....................................................... 89

4.4.3.9.39 Set D4 pluse input count value ....................................................... 89

4.4.3.9.40 Set device transparent address ........................................................ 90

4.4.3.10 Device parameter execute command ......................................................... 91

4.4.3.10.1 Parameter save command ............................................................... 91

4.4.3.10.2 Factory command ........................................................................... 91

4.4.3.10.3 Restart device ................................................................................. 92

4.4.3.10.4 Start device network ....................................................................... 92

4.5 Device sleep mode configuration description ........................................................... 93

4.5.1 Timer sleep ..................................................................................................... 93

4.5.2 Deep sleep ...................................................................................................... 93

Chapter 5 Reference Circuit ............................................................................................................ 94

5.1 Power.................................................................................................................... 94

5.2 Communication..................................................................................................... 94

5.3 Reset .................................................................................................................... 95

5.4 Digital I/O .............................................................................................................. 96

5.5 ADC Sampling Circuit ........................................................................................... 96

Chapter 6 Dimension and solder ..................................................................................................... 97

6.1 Outline Dimension ................................................................................................ 97

6.2 PCB Footprint ....................................................................................................... 97

6.3 Re-flow Temperature Specification ...................................................................... 98

Chapter 7 Ordering Information...................................................................................................... 99

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Chapter 1 Brief Introduction of Product

1.1 Overview

F8913D ZigBee terminal is a kind of data terminal device that provides data transfer function
by ZigBee network.

The product uses high-performance industrial-grade ZigBee solution, support transparent
data transmission function; low power consumption design, the lowest working current can less
than 1uA; supply 5 I/O channels, compatible 5 GPIO channels, 3 analog inputs and 2 pulse input
counters.

It has been widely used on M2M fields, such as intelligent transportation, smart grid,
industrial automation, telemetry, finance, POS, water supply, environment protection, post,
weather, and so on.

Figure 1-1 Application Topology

1.2 Features and Benefits

Design for Industrial Application

 High-powered industrial ZigBee chip
 Low power consumption design, support multi-sleep and trigger modes to reduce the power

dissipation farthest

 Support UART
 Power range: DC 2.0~3.6V

Stability and Reliability

 Support hardware and software WDT
 Support auto recovery mechanism

Standard and Convenience

 Adopt a miniature package, support 2.0mm spacing stamp hole for SMT and 2.0mm spacing

through-hole pins simultaneous
 Support intellectual mode, enter into communication state automatically when powered,

support several work modes.

 Convenient configuration and maintenance interface
 Support for serial software upgrades

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High-performance

 Support ZigBee wireless data transmission
 Support repeater and end-device function
 Support Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint, Peer-to -Peer and Mesh network
 Support 65000 nodes
 Support center node, router node and terminal node
 Support broadcast and target address transfer
 Wide communication range
 Supply 5 I/O channels, 5 GPIO output channels, compatible 3 analog inputs and 2 pulse input

counters.

1.3 Specification

F8913D Model Sheet

Model

Content

F8913D-N-NS

Without PA，DIP

F8913D-E-NS

With PA，DIP

ZigBee Specification

Item

Content

MCU

Industrial ZigBee Platform

Communication Protocol

and Band

IEEE 802.15.4
ISM2.4~2.5GHz

Indoor/Urban Range

30m
90m(With PA)

Outdoor/RF Line-of-Sight

Range

500m
2000m(With PA)

Transmit Power

2.82 mw (+4.5dBm)
100 mw (+20dBm) (With PA)

RF Data Rate

250Kbps

Receiver Sensitivity

-97dBm

-103dBm (With PA)

Network Topologies

Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint, Peer-to-Peer and Mesh

Channels

11 to 26

Max Serial Buffer Size

300 Bytes

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Interface Type

Item

Content

UART

Data bits: 8
Stop bits: 1, 2
Checksum: none,odd,even
Baudrate: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400,57600,
115200 bps

Antenna connector

U.FL RF connector, impedance 50 ohm

Package

Support 2.0mm spacing through-hole pins simultaneous

Power Input

Item

Content

Recommended Power

DC 3.3V/0.1A

Power Range

DC 2.0~3.6V

Power Consumption

Working States

Power Consumption

F8913D-N-NS

Coordinator

Idle Mode

28.3～28.4mA@3.3VDC

RX Mode

27.5～27.8mA@3.3VDC

TX Mode

28.8～29.1mA@3.3VDC

Router

Idle Mode

28.2～28.4mA@3.3VDC

RX Mode

27.5～27.8mA@3.3VDC

TX Mode

28.9～29.1mA@3.3VDC

Timing wake up

1.1～1.2uA@3.3VDC

Deep Sleep

0.3～0.4 uA@3.3VDC

EndDevice

Idle Mode

8.6～8.9mA@3.3VDC

RX Mode

10.8～11.5mA@3.3VDC

TX Mode

14.4～15.2mA@3.3VDC

Timing wake up

1.1～1.2uA@3.3VDC

Deep Sleep

0.3～0.4 uA@3.3VDC

F8913D-E-NS

Coordinator

Idle Mode

30.5～31.5mA@3.3VDC

RX Mode

32.2～33.2mA@3.3VDC

TX Mode

41.2～42.4mA@3.3VDC

Router

Idle Mode

30.4～31.5mA@3.3VDC

RX Mode

32.4～33.2mA@3.3VDC

TX Mode

41.2～42.5mA@3.3VDC

Timing wake up

1.2～1.3uA@3.3VDC

Deep Sleep

0.4～0.5 uA@3.3VDC

EndDevice

Idle Mode

9.0～9.6mA@3.3VDC

RX Mode

13.1～14.3mA@3.3VDC

TX Mode

24.5～26.5mA@3.3VDC

Timing wake up

1.2～1.3uA@3.3VDC

Deep Sleep

0.4～0.5 uA@3.3VDC

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Physical Characteristics

Item

Content

Dimensions

37.5 x 22.1 x 2.8 mm

Weight

3.5 g

Environmental Limits

Item

Content

Operating Temperature

-40~+85ºC (-104~+185 ºF)

Storage Temperature

-40~+125ºC (-104~+257ºF)

Operating Humidity

95% ( unfreezing)

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Chapter 2 Module Interface

2.1 Module Signal Definition

Figure 2-1 Module Pin Distributing

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Table 2-1 Module signal definition 1-- DIP

Pin Number

Signal Name

Input/Output

Description

1

VCC

N/A

Power Supply

2

DOUT

Output

UART Data Out

3

DIN

Input

UART Data In

4

RD/DE

Output

RD/DE

5

RST

Input

Module Reset

6

D4

Either

GPIO

7

D3

Either

GPIO

8

[reserved]

N/A

N/A

9

SLEEP_RQ

Both

Pin Sleep Control Line

10

GND

N/A

Ground

11

D2

Input

ADC/GPIO

12

CTS

Output

Clear-to-Send

13

SLEEP/ON

Output

SLEEP/ON

14

AVDD5

N/A

VREF

15

Associate

Either

Associate Indicator

16

RTS

Input

Request-to-Send

17

DD

Either

Debug Data

18

DC

Input

Debug Clock

19

D1

Input

ADC/GPIO

20

D0

Input

ADC/GPIO

2.2 UART

The serial communication prot 1 is UART.The signal define as Table 2-2:
Table 2-2 UART Signal Assignments

UART Signal Name

Pin Number

TX 2 RX 3 CT

12

RT

16

Please reference the chapter 3 for the UART operation details.

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2.3 GPIO Specification

The F8913D have 5 GPIO.The DC characteristics as the Table 2-4.

Table 2-4 GPIO DC Characteristics (Ta=25°C,VCC=3V)

Parameters

Test Conditions

Min Type Max

Logic 0 input voltage (V)

0.5

Logic 1 input voltage (V)

2.5

Logic 0 input current (nA)

Input equals 0V

-50 50

Logic 1 input current (nA)

Input equals VCC

-50 50

I/O-pin pullup and pulldown resistors

20

Logic 0 input voltage,4-mA pins (V)

Output load 4mA

0.5

Logic 1 input voltage,4-mA pins (V)

Output load 4mA

2.4

Logic 0 input voltage,20-mA pins (V)

Output load 20mA

0.5

Logic 1 input voltage,20-mA pins (V)

Output load 20mA

2.4

Please reference the chapter 3 for the GPIO configuration and operation details.

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2.4 Antenna Interface

The Antenna connector part number：MM9329-2700/Murata，as the Figure 2-2:

Figure 2-2 Antenna Connector

MM9329-2700/Murata dimension as the Figure 2-3:

Figure 2-3 The MM9329-2700/Murata dimension

Antenna Conntector

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2.5 Antenna Installation

1、 Install the antenna far away from the large area metal and ground.

2、 Keep the antennas visual.

3、 Minimize obstructions between the antennas.

4、 Reduce the extension cords of the antenna.
The performance of different antenna installation types, as the figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4 Different antenna installation types

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2.6 Firmware Performance Specifications

Table 2-6 Firmware Performance Specfication

UART

Baudrate

115200 (Default)

Configuration

8/N/1 (Default)

Max serial buffer size

300Bytes

XOR

1-byte XOR

Command Mode

AT Command

HEX Command

Network

Max nodes quantity

65000

Node number range

0～65000

0：The center node

65535：Broadcast

Wakeup Mode

Extenal Wakeup Mode

Timer Wakeup Mode

2.7 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Table 2-7 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameters

Min

Max

Unit

Supply Voltage

-0.3

3.9

V

Voltage on any digital pin

VCC-0.3

VCC+0.3 (≤3.9)

V

Input RF level

10

dBm

Storage temperate range

–40

125

°C

Notice: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent
damage to the device.

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Chapter 3 Communication Interface Operation

3.1 UART

3.1.1 UART signal description

 TX: Data transmit
 RX: Data receive
 CT: Clear to Send
 RT: Request to send

3.1.2 UART connections

Figure 3-1 UART connection diagram

Note: device default has no hardware flow control

Example: As the figure 3-2, The UART convert to RF system can be set up when

the device with a UART interface connect to F8913D directly.

Figure 3-2 The UART convert to RF system

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3.1.3 UART Characteristics

UART data format

Start

D0

D1

D2

D3

D4

D5

D6

D7

Stop

Figure 3-3 Data format

1) Communication interface: UART

2) Baudrate: 300,600,1200,2400,4800,9600 ,19200,38400,57600 ,115200 bps (default)

3) Start bit: 1bit

4) Data bit: 8bit

5) Stop bit: 1bit,2bit

6) Checksum: none,odd,even

UART support full-duplex. The communication can launch by an external device or

the module itself.

The 8-N-1 mode, each data byte includes a start bit (low), 8 data, and a stop bit
(high). The following figure 3-3 illustrates the serial data bit patterns.The data packet is
0x1F.

Figure 3-4 0x1F bit patterns

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3.2 Analog and Digital I/O

3.2.1 Signal Definition

The F8913D support ADC and digital I/O line passing.The ADC and digital I/O can be
inquired and configured by AT commands.The pins support ADC and digital I/O fuctions
are listing in the table 3-1

Table 3-1 Analog and Digital I/O pins (SMT)

Pin Number

Pin Name

Default Function

6

D4

GPIO 7 D3

GPIO

11

D2

ADC/GPIO

19

D1

ADC/GPIO

20

D0

ADC/GPIO

3.2.2 Function Description

1.Digital I/O

The Digital D3&D4 support 4mA drive capability.

2.ADC

The ADC support 12 bits of resolution. The ADC input voltage range is 0V to 5V.
Please configure the right value when operate the I/O.

Table 3-3 I/O Configuration

Value

Description

0

Disabled

1

ADC

2

GPIO input

3

GPIO output low

4

GPIO output high

5

Pluse input count

Notice: Please reference the AT command “AT+DMn” in the charpter 4 for the details.

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Chapter 4 Parameter Configuration

4.1 Zigbee Description

4.1.1 Device Type Description

ZigBee device has three types：coordinator,router and end device.They all can transmit and

receive data.

4.1.1.1 Coordinator

This is the device that “starts” a ZigBee network. It is the first device on the network. The

coordinator node scans the RF environment for existing networks, chooses a channel and a
network identifier (also called PAN ID) and then starts the network.

Note that the role of the Coordinator is mainly related to starting up and configuring the
network. Once that is accomplished, the Coordinator behaves like a Router node (or may even go
away). The continued operation of the network does not depend on the presence of the
Coordinator due to the distributed nature of the ZigBee network.

4.1.1.2 Router

A Router performs functions for allowing other devices to join the network multi-hop routing

assisting in communication for its child battery-powered end devices.

In general, Routers are expected to be active all the time and thus have to be mains-powered.

4.1.1.3 End Device

An end-device has no specific responsibility for maintaining the network infrastructure, so it
can sleep and wake up as it chooses. Thus it can be a battery-powered node.

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4.1.2 ZigBee Network Description

4.1.2.1 Form a ZigBee Network Procedure

（1）The coordinator node scans the RF environment for existing networks, chooses a

channel and a network identifier (also called PAN ID) and then starts the network.

（2）Router or end device also scans the RF environment for existing networks, chooses a

channel and a network identifier (also called PAN ID) and then join the network.

（3）The coordinator’s node address fixed to 0x0000，router’s or end device’s node address

can be assigned randomly or configured previously.

（4）The nodes in the network can use node address transmit or receive data.。

NOTE：In a ZigBee network，just only using one coordinator.

4.1.2.2 Physical Channel

ZigBee is based on IEEE 802.15.4 that has defined the MAC layer and physical layer. IEEE

802.15.4 also defined 3 work band 2.5GHz(global),868MHz(Europe) and 915MHz(USA),they
respectively has highest 250kbit/s, 40kbit/s, 20kbit/s transmission rate. On the three band has 27
work channels in total. 2.4GHz has 16 channels, 915MHz has 10 channels, 868MHz has only one
channel.

Four-Faith ZigBee product works on 2.4GHz band, and has 16 physical channel. In AT
command mode ,we send “AT+CHA=N”,(N=11~26) to configure the channel. We recommend
15 ,20 ,25 ,26 channel .

4.1.2.3 PAN ID

ZigBee network also calls personal area network, every personal area network has unique
Pan ID.This Pan ID is used on every device in a same ZigBee network.

Four-Faith ZigBee product can preconfigure a Pan ID and randomly select a Pan ID. In AT
command mode ,we send “AT+PID=N”,(N=0-65531),if PID=65535 ,it will randomly select a Pan

ID.

4.1.2.4 Node address

ZigBee device has two address types: 64 bit MAC address and 16 bit node address. 64 bit
MAC address is unique in the world, and used in the product life. 16 bit node address usually

assigned when the device joined in the network. It’s unique in a same Pan ID network. We use

node address to send and receive data.

Four-Faith ZigBee product can preconfigure a node address and randomly assigned a node
address. In AT command mode ,we send “AT+NID=N”,(N=0-65527), if NID=65535, it will
randomly assigned a node address.

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4.2 Configuration Connection

Before configuration, it’s need to connect the F8913D with a host controller.The host
controller could be a PC or other device which contain UART port. You can connect the F8913D
with PC by the Four-Faith F8913D EVB, as showing in the figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1 F8913D EVB connect with PC

4.3 Configuration Introduction

There are two ways to configure the device:

 Configuration software tool: All the settings are configured through the shipped

software tool. It’s necessary to have one PC to run this tool.

 Extended AT command: All the settings are configured through AT command, so any

device with serial port can configure it. Before configuration with AT command, you
should make device enter configure state.

The following describes how to configure device with AT command .At the same time, it

gives out the corresponding the configure software tool of each configuration item.

Note: When device powers up, it has three second configuration time.During this time, the netwok

not works,and the serial’s baudrate is 115200,no parity, 1 stop bit. Send the 3-character command
sequence“+++”twice through serial port.Then it goes into AT command configuration.

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4.3.1 Run the configure Tool: ZigbeeConfigure.exe

The “Communication Setting” column shows the current serial port settings. To configure

ZigBee modules, please choose the correct serial port parameters ,then open the serial port. If the

button text is“Close”, it shows the serial port now has been opened. If the text is “Open”, you

should open the port first.

When you had configure the correct serial port，please press the
bottom, and follow the prompt,he node will enter configuration state.

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4.4 Modes of Operation

F8913D supports three modes of Operation:Transparent Mode,AT Command Mode and API
Mode.

4.4.1 Transparent mode

When operationg in transparent mode the modules act as a serial line replacement. All
UART data received through the DIN pin is queued up for RF transmission. When data is received,
the data is sent out through the DOUT pin.
Re-power module enter the transparent mode by default.
To enter transparent mode:

 In the AT command mode,send “AT+ESC<CR><LF>”through serial port.
 In the API mode, send “FE 01 21 2A 00 0A” through serial port.

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4.4.2 AT command mode

AT command mode is a multiple function operation. This mode can configure the modules
parameters,send data and recive data.

To enter AT command mode:

 In the transparent mode,send the 3-character command sequence“+++”twice through

serial port.

 In the API mde,send “FE 01 21 2A 00 0A” through serial port.

CHECK the AT command mode,send “AT<CR><LF>” through serial port, it will return

“OK”.

All AT command line should begin with “AT” or “at” and end with “<CR><LF>”.In

general, the AT command includes three forms, as shown in table 3-1.

Table 3-1 AT command forms

Form

Description

Instance

Set

Set the custom parameters

AT+XXX=<……>

Query

Query the current parameters
value

AT+XXX?
Execute

Execute the command

AT+XXX

Note: every configure item is set, it should send save command.Network param(PAN ID,Physical
Channel ,node address or device type changed),sleep param and serial param change should
re-power device.

4.4.2.1 Set device PAN ID: AT+PID

Form

Command

Return

Set

AT+PID=<number strings>
0K

ERROR

Query

AT+PID?

+PID: number strings
OK

Parameter description :

number strings range: 0~65531,Set unique PAN ID
65535, System will assign a stochastic PAN ID
Default:65535

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4.4.2.2 Query device current PAN ID: AT+PCD

Form

Command

Return

Query

AT+PCD?

+PCD: number strings
OK

Attention: This command is different from “AT+PID”. When the PAN ID is assigned by system

and the node joined in the network , we can use this command to query the current PAN ID.

4.4.2.3 Set device physical channel: AT+CHA

Form

Commad

Return

Set

AT+CHA=<number strings>
0K

ERROR

Query

AT+CHA?

+CHA: number string
OK

Parameter description :

number string range: 11~26
Default: 11

4.4.2.4 Query device MAC address: AT+MID

Form

Command

Return

Query

AT+MID?

+MID: hexadecimal strings
OK

Attention: This command is read only. It will return 16 hexadecimal strings.
For example: 0x051B9B01004B1200

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4.4.2.5 Set device type: AT+TYP

Form

Command

Return

Set

AT+TYP=<number string>
0K

ERROR

Query

AT+TYP?

+TYP: number string
OK

Parameter description :

number string range: 0 = Coordiantor
1 = Routerr
2 = End Device
Default:1

4.4.2.6 Set device node address: AT+NID

Form

Command

Return

Set

AT+NID=<number strings>
0K

ERROR

Query

AT+NID?

+NID: number strings
OK

Parameter description :

number string range: 0~65527,Set unique node address
65535, System will assign a stochastic node address
Default:65535
Attention : When coordiantor form a network, its node address is fixed to 0, the router and end
device’s node address must be non-zero.

4.5.2.7 Query device current node address : AT+NCD

Form

Command

Return

Query

AT+NCD?

+NCD: number strings
OK

Attention: This command is different from “AT+NID”. When the node address is assigned by
system and the node joined in the network , we can use this command to query the current node
address.

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4.4.2.8 Set decice transparent address: AT+TID

Form

Command

Return

Set

AT+TID=<number strings>
0K

ERROR

Query

AT+TID?

+TID: number strings
OK

Parameter description :

number strings range: 0~65527,Set unique node trans address
65535, broadcast address
Default:0

4.4.2.9 Set device serial

4.4.2.9.1 Set device serial baudrate: AT+IPR

Form

Command

Return

Set

AT+IPR=<number string>
0K

ERROR

Query

AT+IPR?

+IPR: number string
OK

Parameter description :

number strings range: 0 = 300 1 = 600 2 = 1200
3 = 2400 4 = 4800 5 = 9600
6 = 19200 7 = 38400 8 = 57600
9 = 115200
Default:9