Digi XBee 3 User Manual

Contents
Digi XBee® 3 Cellular LTE Cat 1 AT&T Smart Modem User Guide
Applicable firmware and hardware 15
SIM cards 15
Get started with the XBee Smart Modem
Identify the kit contents 17
Connect the hardware 18
Install and upgrade XCTU 19
Add a device to XCTU 19
Update the device and cellular firmware using XCTU 20
Check for cellular registration and connection 20
Cellular service 20
XBee connection examples
Connect to the Echo server 23
Connect to the ELIZA server 25
Connect to the Daytime server 27
Send an SMS message to a phone 29
Perform a (GET) HTTP request 31
Connect to a TCP/IP address 33
Software libraries 33
Get started with MicroPython
About MicroPython 36
Why use MicroPython 36
MicroPython on the XBee Smart Modem 36
Use XCTU to enter the MicroPython environment 36
Use the MicroPython Terminal in XCTU 37
Troubleshooting 37
Example: hello world 37
Example: turn on an LED 37
Example: code a request help button 38
Enter MicroPython paste mode 39
Catch a button press 39
Send a text (SMS) when the button is pressed 41
Add the time the button was pressed 42
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Digi XBee 3 Specifications

General

Brand	Digi
Model	XBee 3
Category	Modem
Language	English