Component: Zigbee (EB051, XBEE) (XBEE) (Wireless)

Author	Matrix Ltd.
Version	1.5
Category	Wireless

Zigbee (EB051, XBEE) component

Zigbee component designed to work with the XBEE range of modules from Digi. Provides a very simple interface to allow Zigbee mesh networks and communications. Also available in the form of the EB051 Zigbee E-block. Can also be used with Zigbee MIAC Addon module

Component Source Code

Please click here for the component source code: FC_Comp_Source_Zigbee.fcfx

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Macro reference

	NodeConfigureSleep
Sets the Zigbee device sleep mode (only applicable for end node type devices) ,
- BYTE	Mode
1=Hibernate, 2=Doze, 4=Cyclic Sleep, 5=Cyclic Doze
- UINT	Timeout
Time to sleep in milli seconds (ms)
- VOID	Return

	ReadNameFromBuffer
Returns a byte from the 8-Byte name
- BYTE	Device
The Device name to collect. Range: 0-7
- BYTE	Idx
The index position of the name. Range: 0-7
- BYTE	Return

	NodeWake
Wakes up the local Zigbee module from sleep mode.
- VOID	Return

	ReadATResponse
Reads a single byte from the received AT command response.
- BYTE	idx
Specified the byte index in the buffer. Range 0-15
- BYTE	Return

	ScanBuffer
Returns a binary list of matched identifier names
- STRING	Compare_Str
- BYTE	Length
- BYTE	Return

	SendChar
Transmits a byte value to the Zigbee module.
- BYTE	Byte
Data byte to transmit. Range 0-255
- VOID	Return

	InitNetwork
Initialises the Zigbee module and attempts to setup or join the network
- VOID	Return

	ConnectToCoordinator
Attempts to connect the data channel to the network coordinator node.
- BYTE	Return

	MIAC_Module_GetData
- BYTE	Index
- BYTE	Return

	ConnectToName
Attempts to connect the data channel to a named device on the network.
- STRING	Name
- BYTE	Return

	StoreParams
Stores the current register set into the Zigbee module's non volatile memory
- VOID	Return

	EnterCommandMode
Moves from data mode into command mode by sending the special characters
- VOID	Return

	RestartNetwork
Attempts to restart the network
- VOID	Return

	MIAC_Module_Message
- UINT	CAN_ID
- UINT	CMD_ID
- BYTE	Return

	ConnectToAll
Attempts to connect the data channel to all devices on the network.
- BYTE	Return

	ConnectFromLibrary
Attempts to connect the data channel to a known device on the network.
- BYTE	Mode
- BYTE	Device
- BYTE	Return

	ConnectToAddress
Attempts to connect the data channel to a specific device address on the network.
- STRING	Address
- BYTE	Return

	GetSignalLevel
Returns the signal strength of the last signal received
- BYTE	Return

	ExitCommandMode
Returns from command mode to allow data to be sent and received
- VOID	Return

	MIAC_Module_PushData
- BYTE	Data
- VOID	Return

	ReadAddressFromBuffer
Reads a byte from a 16-bit Zigbee device address
- BYTE	Device
- BYTE	Idx
- BYTE	Return

	SendATCommand
Transmits a string of values to the Zigbee module.
- STRING	Command
Transmits a command to the Zigbee module followed by a carriage return
- VOID	Return

	ScanNetwork
Scans the local network for devices and stores into a local device array. Mode = 0 store device names, mode = 1 store device addresses. Returns the number of devices found.
- BYTE	Mode
- BYTE	Return

	GetATResponse
Waits for a response from the Zigbee module. If the Logging parameter is set then the response is stored in memory allowing the software to read the reply.
- BYTE	Logging
- BYTE	Return

	ReceiveChar
Attempt to receive a byte from the Zigbee module.
- BYTE	nTimeout
- BYTE	Return

Property reference

	Properties
	Device Name
String of characters used to allow the Zigbee node to use the name addressing mode of operation. Can be left blank if name addressing is not being used.
	Zigbee Mode
Specifies the functionality of the Zigbee node. Coordinator - Must be used with a Coordinator Zigbee E-Block EB051C, Responsible for starting the network and assigning addresses. Router - Must be used with a Router / End Node E-Block EB051R, Responsible for forwarding / repeating packets on the network. End Device - Must be used with a Router / End Node E-Block EB051R, Capable of low power operation.
	Auto ID
Automatically generate a PAN ID
	PAN ID
Assigns a Personal Area Network Identifier code to the Zigbee node. Random / Search - Scans the local area for Zigbee PAN networks and joins the existing network, otherwise a random value is chosen. Preset - Assigns a preset PAN ID to the Zigbee node, Must be between 0x0 and 0x3FFF.
	Node Join Time
Length of time in seconds where nodes are allowed to join the network. Infinte - Nodes are always allowed to join the network. Preset - Nodes are only allowed to join the network for a specific amount of time. Note: Join time not available for End Device nodes.
	Max Hops
Specifies the maximum number of retransmits for a Broadcast transmission.
	Sleep Buffer Time
Length of time to buffer packets for sleeping or powered down nodes. This value must be consistent throughout the Zigbee network. Default - Assigns the maximum buffer time of 28 seconds. Preset - Allows for a custom sleep time of 0.32 - 28 seconds.
	Connections
	Channel
UART Channel selector Software channels are bit banged using generic I/O pins but are not as reliable as hardware channels. Hardware channels use the selected peripheral on-board the target microcontroller.
	TX
Pin to be used for Transmit data
	RX
Pin to be used for Receive data
	Baud Options
Baud rate option selector
	Baud Rate
	Use Flow Control
Flow Control (Handshake) enable or disable. On: Two I/O pins are used to control the flow of data in and out of the device. Off: Flow control is disabled.
	RTS
Pin to be used for Request To Send handshake function Output from target micro to inform remote device we are ready to receive data. Low = Ready to receive data High = Not ready to receive data
	CTS
Pin to be used for Clear To Send handshake function. Input to target micro to inform when the remote device is ready to transmit data. Low = Ready to transmit data High = Not ready to transmit data
	Sleep Pin
Zigbee Sleep Control Pin
	Scan Channels
	0x0B
Determines if channel will be scanned
	0x0C
Determines if channel will be scanned
	0x0D
Determines if channel will be scanned
	0x0E
Determines if channel will be scanned
	0x0F
Determines if channel will be scanned
	0x10
Determines if channel will be scanned
	0x11
Determines if channel will be scanned
	0x12
Determines if channel will be scanned
	0x13
Determines if channel will be scanned
	0x14
Determines if channel will be scanned
	0x15
Determines if channel will be scanned
	0x16
Determines if channel will be scanned
	0x17
Determines if channel will be scanned
	0x18
Determines if channel will be scanned
	0x19
Determines if channel will be scanned
	0x1A
Determines if channel will be scanned
	Scan Duration
Configures the length of time to scan each channel for network activity. The overall time for the entire channel scan is shown as channel scan time.
	Total Scan Time (ms)
The total amount of time that it will take to perform a complete RF channel scan based on the selected scan channels and duration.
	Simulation
	Label
	Scope Traces
Selects if the scope traces are automatically added to the data recorder window or not. Simulation - draws an approximation of the UART data onto the scope trace. ICT - sets up the scope trace for incoming data and adds UART packet decoding at the correct BAUD.
	Console Data
Selects if the console data is automatically generated or not
	Console Columns
Number of characters that can be displayed on a single line of the console.
	Data Source
Simulation data source used to allow the component to connect to various remote devices Nothing - Simulation data is ignored COM port - Routes the communication data to and from a physical or virtual COM port API - Routes the communication data via a data API component on the Panel.