Zigbee Networks Using Xbee ModulesBy Paul Olson

Introduction

• Zigbee Protocol•Xbee Modules•Xbee and Microcontrollers•Conclusion•Questions

What is Zigbee?

•Based on IEEE 802.15.4 Standard•Designed for sensor and control

networks•Used for applications that require:• Low Power Consumption• Low Data Rate•Network Security

Zigbee VS Other Protocols

Zigbee Layers

A Zigbee Network

Xbee Wireless Modules

• Features/Benefits• www.digi.com

• 802.15.4/Multipoint network topologies• 2.4 GHz for worldwide deployment• 900 MHz for long-range deployment • Low-power sleep modes• Multiple antenna options• Low power and long range variants available

Xbee Wireless Modules

Xbee and Arduino

Recommended Reading

Conclusion

• Zigbee•Xbee•Arduino

Questions?

References• http://zigbeeproject.org/?p=82• http://

www.sena.com/products/industrial_zigbee/zigbee_summary.php• http://www.digi.com/pdf/ds_xbeemultipointmodules.pdf• http://www.sparkfun.com/products/8665• http://

www.amazon.com/Building-Wireless-Sensor-Networks-Processing/dp/0596807732/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1303747985&sr=8-1

• http://www.elechouse.com/elechouse/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=90_94&products_id=353