Xctu next gen configuration platform for xbeerf solutions. This program was designed to interact with the firmware files found on digis rf products and to provide a simpletouse graphical user interface to them. Xctu includes all of the tools a developer needs to quickly get up and running with xbee. The coordinator is configured in api mode and the end devices are configured in at mode.
Once xctu has been downloaded, the next step is to install the program. If your xbee does not have these firmware by default, you can update the firmware by using xctu software only pc from digi. Systemonmodules single board computers iot development kits. Using xctu to download firmware and profiles to xbee rf modules. A 3 pc settings tab some displays of a successful testquery may show xb24b to reflect znet firmware instead of xb24zb to reflect the zb firmware that is actually on the xbee zb rf module. Select the port that is connected to the ftdi basic and press the test query button to ensure proper communication can be established with the xbee modem. If the testquery fails, try unchecking or checking enable api under host setup. Xctu is a free multiplatform application designed to enable developers to interact with digi rf modules through a simpletouse graphical interface. Hi, my goal is to establish a network with one xbee coordinator that is attached to an personal computer running a control algorithm and 6 xbee end devices connected to an mbed.
Xbee module configuration the xctu interface pyroelectro. Serial communications with the arduino uno configure xbees with x ctu a screenshot of x ctu software with the important buttons shown the only way we can configure the network settings of our modules is to download the program x ctu by digi digi are the xbee manufacturers. Xbee configuration using x ctu, the configuration of the xbee may be modified and the firmware upgraded. Xbeesetting support software xctu, also used as a usbttl adapter used for the xbee module configuration parameters to facilitate or to use as a wireless data transmission frequently asked questions. On a mesh network, coordinators and routers wont have a parent. How to send serial data from arduino to xbee and from xbee to. I try to make the communication between 2 xbee first, i have an xbee connect with an arduino to send such a simple string a second, i connect another xbee to my laptop for receive the sending string and try to read the string by matlab.
Getting started with xbee pro x ctu part ii youtube. Mar 31, 2011 this should read out of the xbee all of the parameters. This download was checked by our builtin antivirus and was rated as malware free. I try to make two raspberry pi communicate text with each other via xbee s2 module. I dont remember the details of the problem but using a different computer running xp solved it. The remote xbee must have at least one input defined in order for a sample to be taken. If you havent already, head over to their website and download the latest release and follow their instructions to install the software. Click on the download link on the website to get the software. I could enter xbee command mode, where i got reply ok when i type some commands. I know that for some modules digimesh, 868 they support an atno setting of 2, which adds the rssi value as a field to the node discovery responses. Run through the install as you would with any windows application. Our software library provides a free download of xctu 5. Doubleclick on the installer file and follow the x ctu setup wizard.
Furthermore, it can be used with xbeesetting support software xctu. Doubleclick on the installer file and follow the xctu setup wizard. The other xbee should be in the usb exlporer and plugged into the pc. I have had a couple problems when updating or restoring firmware but for the most part it has worked fine. In x ctu test that the xbee is seen with a testquery from the pc settings tab. This is a java api for communication with xbeexbeepro series 1 802. I am just beginning to use xbee with matlab, so i dont really know what is going wrong on my code. The xctu has such functionality, as you can see in the picture below. However, i cannot get the message from each other in minicom. On the arduino side im using the x ctu program in order to see the streaming of data. Open the terminal tab and open the serial connection.
The x ctu interface the x ctu program has 4 main tabs that allow you browse current configurations, send raw text commands or data to the xbee, perform a range test with another xbee or to setup how your local pc should communicate with the xbee module. Contains features from previous versions, plus adds support for xbee wifi modules, compatible with windows 2000, xp, 2003. Digi xctu is a free crossplatform utility that enables developers to interact with digis rf modules through a. I dont have any reset button on the explorer board im using to connect the xbee to the pc.
Digi xctu includes all of the software tools you need to get up and running with digi xbee fast. Xctu is a free multiplatform application designed to enable developers to interact with digi rf modules through a simpletouse graphical. Xctu is a windowsbased application provided by digi. Both of the xbee modules have updated firmware, blank sketches have been loaded to the arduino, and they both work when paired with the explorer. Libelium supplies the xbee transceivers with the desired firmware version 802. When properly installed it can be launched by clicking on the icon on the pc desktop see figure 1 or selecting from the start menu see figure 2. Using xctu to download firmware and profiles to xbee rf.
Xctu is free software, provided by digi the manufacturer of xbee, which we use to configure and manage xbees, and test xbee networks. Xctu is a standalone tool for configuring xbee modules. Favorited favorite 12 this example assumes you have xctu installed and two compatiblyconfigured xbees one connected to your computer via a usb explorer or dongle, or serial explorer and another plugged into the shieldarduino. How to request a sample from a remote xbee using the latest version of xctu. The arduino serial monitor shows that all packets sent from the modem are getting the correct response, but only some of them are making it back to the xctu terminal. The xbee profiles for sensestage are available from. Jul 21, 2010 insert the xbee module into the usb xbee adapter correctly, if you havent already. When the program asks for updating from digi, we must answer yes so as to download all the firmware versions for all the xbee modules. Xbee xctu software does not support windows 7 64bit operating systems.
Product support rss feed for xctu software search our knowledge base for articles related to this product learn more about the xctu family. How to set up an xbee using your computer, the x ctu software, and an xbee explorer interface board. Starting with xctu xctu is free software, provided by digi the manufacturer of xbee, which we use to configure and manage xbees, and test xbee networks. Serial communications with the arduino uno configure xbees with xctu a screenshot of xctu software with the important buttons shown the only way we can configure the network settings of our modules is to download the program xctu by digi digi are the xbee manufacturers. If i try to use the assembly packet for send the data from x ctu to raspberry pi with the enclosure program nothing appear, the raspberry doesnt. Xctu is free software from digi that allows you to configure the xbees. You have set pan id the same on each xbee, and set dl though i dont see how you set it to that value. I try to make the communication between 2 xbee first, i have an xbee connect with an arduino to send such a simple string a\n second, i connect another xbee to my laptop for receive the sending string and try to read the string by matlab. This free program is a product of digi international inc.
Xbee module configuration install xctu pyroelectro. Sending a remote atmp to end devices will give you the 16bit network address of their parent. Digi xbee rf modules digi xbee cellular modems digi xbee gateways digi xbee tools. For example d12, d22, d33 will give you two analog and one digital values.
Using x ctu to download firmware and profiles to xbee rf modules introduction x ctu is a graphical windowsbased serial utility provided by digi to program and configure the firmware on its rf products, including the xbee zb and xbee znet rf modules and the digi xbee usb. Getting the xbee profiles for the sensestage minibee. Xctu can either be downloaded from digis web site or an installation cd. Xbee usb adapter v2xbeesetting support software xctu. How to set up an xbee using your computer, the xctu software, and an xbee explorer interface board.
If i send the data from raspberry py im able to view the data directly on the x ctu terminal without problems. How to send serial data from arduino to xbee and from xbee. Cpi xbee r xbee pi i set same panid and destination address as source address of each other. I open xctu add the com5 port and click the test query button but the following window appears. Show you the basic simple example of using xbee and arduino.
Connect the usb cable from the usb xbee adapter to the usb port on your computer. Digi xbee xctu software rebuild network discovery tool. It includes new tools that make it easy to setup, configure and test xbee rf modules. Through the software, the xbee configuration may be read, changed and written for updates. Xbee3 over the air remote at command using xctu wireless. X ctu is free software from digi that allows you to configure the xbees.
Is it possible to set the xbee parameters such as channel, pan id, node identifier. But, you said nothing about setting my on the two xbees. Launch the xctu software icon should be on the desktop. Im not sure how its compiling link quality information, you could monitor the serial communications between xctu and the xbee radio module to determine how. Connect a radio following any of the methods described in wiring an xbee. The xbeexbeepro zb firmware release can be installed on xbee znet or zb modules. The xbee may also be configured through any terminal interface or from the controller by sending the correct character sequences. If you click the test button, the xctu software will use the com1 serial port to communicate with the xbee module by reading what verison it is and reporting that back to you. Cant configure zigbee sz05adv module with xctu and cant use xbee api in arduino. Im not sure how its compiling link quality information, you could monitor the serial communications between x ctu and the xbee radio module to determine how.
Nov 07, 2008 restart one of the hybrid computing laptops and boot it up at a pc. And the intuitive api frame builder helps you build and interpret api frames for digi xbees being used in api mode. I have had a couple problems when updating or restoring firmware but. The xctu interface the xctu program has 4 main tabs that allow you browse current configurations, send raw text commands or data to the xbee, perform a range test with another xbee or to setup how your local pc should communicate with the xbee module. Matlab communication with xbee 900 matlab answers matlab. To enable the direct xbee communication, you need firmware version 10a1 or later i used 10a5 for xbee series 1 802. Xctu is designed to function with all windowsbased. In case the direct link does not work, search on the website of digi for the software in the search field with the keyword x ctu.
The dfrobot xbee usb adapter is used for the xbee module configuration parameters to facilitate wireless data transmission. How to use pc to control and monitor electronics arduino project through xbee. Xbee3 firmware over the air fota update using xctu wireless. The x ctu has such functionality, as you can see in the picture below. Tutorial use the hobbyduino xbee plug for wireless. I open x ctu add the com5 port and click the test query button but the following window appears. X ctu is free software, provided by digi the manufacturer of xbee, which we use to configure and manage xbees, and test xbee networks. And when i click on the link for the xctu software that should allow me to configure my xbee, i get this page.
In case the direct link does not work, search on the website of digi for the software in the search field with the keyword xctu. Electrical engineering stack exchange is a question and answer site for electronics and electrical engineering professionals, students, and enthusiasts. To start with, atnd will give you a list of nodes on the network. Configure xbee using arduino in less than 5 mins no breakout boards used duration. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. In this video, i go through the steps of installing the digi internationals radio configuration software, called xctu.
I mean, can these parameters be set through the code stored in the programmable. Mar 15, 2016 this is the first part video about configuration of xbee modules using x ctu software and introduction to serial data transfer. This is a java api for communication with xbee xbee pro series 1 802. Xbee setting support software x ctu, also used as a usbttl adapter used for the xbee module configuration parameters to facilitate or to use as a wireless data transmission frequently asked questions. I am unsuccessfully trying to configure two xbee boards to communicate with each other. Tutorial use the hobbyduino xbee plug for wireless arduino. If you click the test button, the x ctu software will use the com1 serial port to communicate with the xbee module by reading what verison it is and reporting that back to you. The network mapping function of digi xctu lets you explore your entire system wirelessly.
Instead of using xbee shield, i connected xbee and pi with dupont linespin. I am using xbee pro s1 modules with rhydzo labz xbee explorer regulated with 3v3 to 5v converter and xbee explorer usb in order to connect them to microcontrolleratmega 16and laptop. My main issue is getting the xbee to connect through the shield and arduino. How to send analog value from xbee to excel file aug 09, 2012, 07. How to network xbee and the arduino tutorial australia. I am trying to send serial data from arduino to xbee series1 and then send to another xbee series1 wirelessly in api mode with escapes. X ctu is a standalone tool for configuring xbee modules. Xctu was developed by digi and it is only available for windows, macos and linux.