Managing the XBee for Wi-SUN module involves various tasks, including changing settings, updating firmware, exchanging data, and managing the filesystem. This section provides an overview of the different methods and tools available for managing your XBee for Wi-SUN, ensuring you can effectively configure and interact with your device.

Communicate with the device

The XBee for Wi-SUN exposes some communication interfaces that allow you to communicate with your device to manage it. Each of those interfaces is suited to execute different operations and you will use them depending on your use cases:

  • Serial Interfaces (UART/SPI): Serial communication through UART or SPI provides a wired interface for interacting with the device. Operations over these interfaces are carried out using AT commands or API frames.

    Remember that AT commands offer a straightforward way to send instructions, while API frames provide a more structured approach to handling data and commands, making them ideal for automated and complex operations.

  • MicroPython: New-generation XBees offer an embedded interface that allows you to access and execute MicroPython code written inside the XBee for Wi-SUN module. This interface is ideal for developing and running code directly on the device, giving it intelligence to automate tasks and interact with sensors and other hardware.

In this section you will use some tools in order to communicate, configure and manage your device:

XBee Studio

XBee Studio is a free multi-platform application that enables developers to manage Digi XBee devices through a simple-to-use graphical interface. It abstracts the complexities of communication protocols, allowing users to configure devices, update firmware, and manage files effortlessly.

The API frames logger in XBee Studio is a powerful tool that can be used to view the traffic of each operation in real-time. This is particularly useful for debugging and understanding the specific commands being sent and received during various management tasks.
For more detailed guidance on XBee Studio, refer to the XBee Studio documentation.