Experiment 2

How to Change XBee Module Configurations

Requirements

1 XBee module

1 USB-to-XBee adapter

1 USB cable—type-A to mini-B

Digi X-CTU software running on a Windows PC, with an open USB port

Introduction

In this experiment you will learn how to use the X-CTU software to program an XBee module for specific actions. You will make changes in experiments that will follow, so please do not go on to the next experiment until you understand how to change settings and confirm them.

Step 1. You must have an XBee module plugged into a USB-XBee adapter and the adapter must connect to a Windows PC USB port. You also must run the X-CTU software. If you do not have this equipment set up and the X-CTU software running, please complete Experiment ...

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