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Zigbee Design

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I have a question about a zigbee design. I realise the firmware for the coordinator & end modules is inside the Zigbee module itself, & I have already been directly to the XBEE site for the public domain stuff, but I wanted to make sure that the firware I use is completely compatible with the Flowcode software code. Can you supply or clarify what firmware you use for both the coordinator & end modules please? Also, do I have to buy some sort of programmer to upload the firmware?

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Re: Zigbee Design

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Hello,

You should not have to change the firmware on the modules unless you are having real problems getting them to work. To date I don't know of any firmware revisions that will not work with the Flowcode component.

The firmware can be read / written using a TTL serial connection or one of the Xbee development boards from Digi alongside the X-CTU software.

I believe we use firmware ZNET 2.5 version 1047 (Coord) and 1247 (Router) but this may have been updated to the latest version.

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From: Tony Perry

Hi Benj,
I have another question about a Zigbee design. Based on the fact that peer to peer & 'sleep' experiments seem to have been developed for the Zigbee 'bundle', can I make the assumption that the design used by Matrix Multimedia is in fact a Digimesh product? Is that correct?

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Hello,

No we use the Zigbee modules and not the DigiMesh modules, the product code for the modules on the E-block is XB24-BCIT-004-ND.

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From: Tony Perry

Hi ben,
still a bit confused. sorry. The only parts I can find on the digi website do not match up entirely with the part number you gave me. Here is the link & the numbers I have found. The search engine found nothing on the number you gave me. Is it one of these two?

http://www.digi.com/products/wireless-w ... jsp#models

XB24-Z7CIT-004 XBee ZB low power ZigBee module w/ chip antenna
XB24-Z7WIT-004 XBee ZB low power ZigBee module w/ integrated wire antenna

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Hello,

These modules should be fully compatible.

XB24-Z7CIT-004 XBee ZB low power ZigBee module w/ chip antenna

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from: Tony Perry

Hi Benj,
another quick question:-

Do Matrix have access to any write-up's or articles, concerning the use of multiple Zigbee coordinator boards used in close proximity?

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Hello,

No sorry we do not. However each Zigbee network uses one of many RF channels. If you pre-assign the RF channels then you shouldn't have any problems connecting an end point to the correct coordinator.

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From: Tony Perry

Hi Benj,
thanks for that answer. Is any of that information referenced in the Zigbee training course CD at all?

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Re: Zigbee Design

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Hello,

Yes the RF channels are mentioned in the Zigbee solution guide and the Zigbee component help file.

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