XBee-PRO® XSC RF Modem Getting Started Guide

Step 1: Set up XBee-PRO XSC RF Modem

Identify Kit Contents

If you ordered your kit with accessories, it should include the following:

kit contents

There are three XBee-PRO XSC RF Modems model types: RS-232, RS-485, and USB.

 

RS-232 | RS-485 | USB

 

RS-232 model

  1. Assemble the RF Modem by connecting the antenna to the RPSMA connector on the RF modem
  2. Connect the DB9 cable from the PC to the female DB9 port on the RF Modem
  3. Plug the power supply into the power jack

RS-232

Note: The USB port is used only as a configuration port for the XBee. It will not be used in this guide.

RS-485 model

  1. Assemble the RF Modem by connecting the antenna to the RPSMA connector on the RF modem
  2. Connect the TX, RX, and Ground lines (Power line is optional) of your RS-485 cable to the Phoenix Connector provided

 

2-wire 4-wire

  1. Plug the Phoenix connector into the serial port of the RF Modem
  2. Plug the power supply into the power jack

RS-485

 

Note: USB port is used only as a configuration port for the XBee. It will not be used in this guide.

USB model

  1. Assemble the RF Modem by connecting the antenna to RPSMA connector on the RF modem
  2. Connect the USB cable from the PC to the USB port on the RF modem
  3. Plug in the power supply to the power jack

USB

 

 

goal You have just completed Goal #1: Setting up your XBee-PRO XSC RF Modems

 

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