Digi XBee3 802.15.4 User Manual

Get started Configure the devices for a range test
Digi XBee3® 802.15.4 RF Module User Guide
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Configure the devices for a range test
1. Add two devices to XCTU.
2. Select the first module and click the Load default firmware settings button.
3. Configure the following parameters:
ID: 2018
NI: LOCAL_DEVICE
AP: API Mode Enabled [1]
4. Click the Write radio settings button.
5. Select the other module and click the Default firmware settings button.
6. Configure the following parameters:
ID: 2018
NI: REMOTE_DEVICE
AP: Transparent mode [0] (The remote node must be in transparent mode to loop back
packets)
7. Click the Write radio settings button.
After you write the radio settings for each device, their names appear in the Radio Modules
area. The Port indicates that the LOCAL_DEVICE is in API mode.
8. Disconnect REMOTE_DEVICE from the computer, remove it from XCTU, and connect it to a
power supply, laptop, or portable battery.
9. Leave LOCAL_DEVICE connected to the computer.
Perform a range test
1. Go to the XCTU display for radio 1.

Digi XBee3 802.15.4 Specifications

General

Brand	Digi
Model	XBee3 802.15.4
Category	Control Unit
Language	English