XBIB-U Digi International/Maxstream, XBIB-U Datasheet - Page 68

• Manufacturer Part Number: XBIB-U
• Description: BOARD USB ZIGBEE MOD PRO
• Manufacturer: Digi International/Maxstream

Specifications of XBIB-U

• Design Resources: XBIB-U Shematic
• Accessory Type: Interface Board
• For Use With/related Products: XBee and XBee Pro Radios
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

XBee/XBee‐PRO™ OEM RF Modules ‐ 802.15.4 ‐ v1.xAx [2007.05.031]
Adapters
NULL Modem Adapter (male-to-male)
NULL Modem Adapter (female-to-female)
Serial Loopback Adapter
The development kit includes several adapters that support the following functions:
Part Number: JD2D2-CDN-A (Black, DB-9 M-M) The male-to-male NULL modem adapter is
used to connect two DCE devices. A DCE device connects with a straight-through cable to the male
serial port of a computer (DTE).
Figure B‐07. Male NULL modem adapter and pinouts
Figure B‐08. Example of a MaxStream Radio Modem (DCE Device) connecting to another DCE device)
Part Number: JD3D3-CDN-A (Gray, DB-9 F-F) The female-to-female NULL modem adapter is
used to verify serial cabling is functioning properly. To test cables, insert the female-to-female
NULL modem adapter in place of a pair of module assemblies (RS-232 interface board + XTend
Module) and test the connection without the modules in the connection.
Figure B‐09. Female NULL modem adapter and pinouts
Part Number: JD2D3-CDL-A (Red, DB-9 M-F) The serial loopback adapter is used for range
testing. During a range test, the serial loopback adapter configures the module to function as a
repeater by looping serial data back into the radio for retransmission.
Figure B‐10. Serial loopback adapter and pinouts
© 2007 MaxStream, Inc.
• Performing Range Tests
• Testing Cables
• Connecting to other RS-232 DCE and DTE devices
• Connecting to terminal blocks or RJ-45 (for RS-485/422 devices)
Appendix B: Development Guide
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