Digi XBee® RR Module - PCB Antenna

The XBee RR 802.15.4 RF Modules are amazing embedded solutions that bring wireless end - point connectivity to your devices. Using the IEEE 802.15.4 networking protocol, they enable fast point - to - multipoint or peer - to - peer networking. Ideal for high - throughput applications that need low latency and predictable communication timing, these modules are a great fit for low - cost, low - power wireless sensor networks. They consume minimal power and ensure reliable data delivery between devices. Operating in the ISM 2.4 GHz frequency band, you can configure them locally with BLE using the Digi XBee Mobile app. While functionally similar to the XBee3, the XBee RR doesn't offer MicroPython or the full BLE programmable services of the XBee3. The XBee line offers near - plug - and - play wireless and mesh functionality for microcontroller - based projects, and the RR series takes it further. This version of the RR module comes with a PCB Antenna. Check the datasheet in the documents tab for full details. Key features include a 2.4 GHz frequency, Zigbee protocol, U.FL antenna, and through - hole design. It has 1 MB flash and 96 kB RAM memory, a Silicon Labs EFR32MG SoC transceiver chipset, and data rates of RF 250 Kbps and serial up to 1 Mbps. With an indoor/urban range of up to 90 m (300 ft) and an outdoor/line - of - sight range of up to 3200 m (2 miles), it has a strong reach. The transmit power is +19 dBm, and the receiver sensitivity is −103 dBm. It supports BLE 4.2 (slave only) and can work with BLE 5.0 devices supporting 1M PHY. The hardware can be software - upgraded to 5.0 in the future. It has UART and SPI serial data interfaces, an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 85 °C (−40 °F to 185 °F), and dimensions of 2.438 x 2.761 cm (0.960 x 1.087 in). The supply voltage is 1.72 – 3.8 V, and the transmit current is 195 mA at 19 dBm. It uses the Zigbee 3.0 protocol.

Using the Digi XBee® RR Wireless RF Module with PCB Antenna is quite straightforward. First, connect the module to your device according to the pin - out diagram in the datasheet. Make sure the supply voltage you provide is within the 1.72 – 3.8 V range. You can configure the module locally using the Digi XBee Mobile app via BLE. When using it for wireless communication, keep in mind the indoor/urban and outdoor/line - of - sight ranges. For indoor use, expect a range of up to 90 m (300 ft), and outdoors, it can reach up to 3200 m (2 miles). When it comes to Bluetooth functionality, note that it supports BLE 4.2 as a slave only, but it can work with BLE 5.0 devices supporting 1M PHY. Regarding maintenance, keep the module in a clean and dry environment. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures outside the −40 °C to 85 °C (−40 °F to 185 °F) operating range. If you need to update the software, check for official updates to potentially upgrade the hardware to BLE 5.0 in the future. Always refer to the datasheet for detailed technical information and troubleshooting.