Configure the XBee modules
In order to transmit data wirelessly between your XBees, set the DH and DL parameters on each module to match the SH and SL (SH + SL = MAC address) of the other module. For example, if the MAC of XBee A is 0013A20012345678, then the DH of XBee B should be 0013A200 and the DL 12345678.
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Restore the default settings of all XBee modules with the Load default firmware settings
button at the top of the Radio Configuration section. - Use XCTU to configure the following parameters:
|
Parameter |
XBee A |
XBee B |
Effect |
Parameter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CH |
B |
B |
Defines the frequency to use to communicate. This must be the same for all radios on your network. |
CH |
|
ID |
2015 |
2015 |
Defines the network that a radio will attach to. This must be the same for all radios on your network. |
ID |
|
DH |
0013A200 |
0013A200 |
Defines the destination address to transmit the data to. The value of this setting should be the Serial Number High (SH) of the other module. |
DH |
|
DL |
SL of XBee B |
SL of XBee A |
Defines the destination address to transmit the data to. The value of this setting should be the Serial Number Low (SL) of the other module. |
DL |
|
NI |
XBEE_A |
XBEE_B |
Defines the node identifier, a human-friendly name for the module.
|
NI |
The default NI value is a blank space. Make sure to delete the space when you change the value.- Write the settings of all XBee modules with the Write radio settings button
at the top of the Radio Configuration section.
The following video demonstrates how to configure the modules with XCTU:
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