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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?

Regards

TP

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.

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?

Regards
Tony Perry
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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.

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

Hello,

These modules should be fully compatible.

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

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?

Regards
TP

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.

From: Tony Perry

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

Regards

TP
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Hello,

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