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Digi XBee for Wi-SUN®

Build, deploy and manage your Wi-SUN network from end-to-end

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Scalable Mesh Networking for Smart Cities, Utilities and Industrial IoT

With over 100 million devices already deployed in the field, Wi-SUN® revolutionizes how smart cities, utilities, buildings and industrial networks connect devices with secure IP-based wireless mesh networking that scales from sites to neighborhoods to entire regions.

Meet the industry's first complete Wi-SUN CERTIFIED™ solution ─ with purpose-built Digi XBee® modules for Wi-SUN, flexible Digi XBee Hive border routers, and a suite of developer tools including Digi Remote Manager® and Digi XBee Studio for configuration and remote management ─ all interoperable and optimized to work seamlessly together from day one.

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Digi XBee for Wi-SUN — A Complete, Integrated Solution

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Suitable for use cases and applications across many industries

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Meters The Wi-SUN Standard enables secure, large-scale smart metering with real-time data collection, faster outage detection and efficient energy management.
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Infrastructure Cities use Wi-SUN CERTIFIED™ devices to connect and control streetlights, traffic signals and environmental sensors — improving safety, efficiency and sustainability.
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Energy The Wi-SUN Standard supports distributed energy resources, enabling utilities to monitor solar, wind and storage assets with reliable, cost-effective connectivity.
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  Mesh networks built with Wi-SUN CERTIFIED™ devices deliver resilient connectivity for remote equipment monitoring, predictive maintenance and automation in challenging industrial environments.
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Beyond Metering: Silicon Labs and Digi — Unlocking New Potential with Wi-SUN

Learn more about how the Wi-SUN protocol works and the Digi XBee for Wi-SUN solution in the on-demand Tech Talks series webinar with Digi and Silicon Labs.

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Digi XBee for Wi-SUN Modules

Form factor flexibility and edge intelligence

Through-Hole

Through-Hole

The standard form factor for rapid wireless integration and flexibility.
Surface-Mount

Surface-Mount

Designed for cost-effective, and space-optimized high-volume applications.
Micro

Micro

One of the industry's smallest Wi-SUN modules for space-constrained and high-volume applications.
Available with U.FL and RF pad options in different form factors

1Depending on use cases and duty cycle requirements.
2PRO version with up to 30 dBm (1W) planned. Contact us for additional information.
3Customer-specific certificate options available.
4Coming soon.

  • Built on Silicon Labs EFR32FG2x SoCs highest level of Secure Vault™
  • Full Function Node (FFN) and Leaf Node (LFN) modules to provide cost and performance optimized options
    • Support for FSK data rates from 30 up to 500 Kbps (LFN/FFN) and OFDM data rates from 12 Kbps up to 2.4 Mbps (FFN)
    • Leaf Node supports battery-powered applications with up to 10-15 years of battery life1
    • Leaf Node with Bluetooth LE for optional provisioning and sensor connectivity capabilities4
    • Up to 16 dBm transmit power for FFN nodes, up to 20 dBm transmit power for Leaf nodes2
  • On-module edge intelligence and local control with custom MicroPython applications
  • Local interface support for GPIO, I2C, SPI, and UART
  • Pre-injected certificates for simplified PKI deployment and management3 using Wi-SUN Alliance® approved Root CA
  • Industrial operating temperature range of -40 °C to 85 °C
  • Simplified global deployment with regulatory approvals for US, Canada, Europe, India, and Japan
  • Cisco OpenCSMP4 support for seamless integration into existing field network management infrastructures
  • Wi-SUN CERTIFIED™ for proven FAN 1.1 standard compatibility with the broader Wi-SUN ecosystem

Digi XBee Hive Border Router for Wi-SUN

Scalable edge connectivity with container support

  • Compact and cost-effective Digi XBee for Wi-SUN Border Router with network scalability of up to 300 connected Wi-SUN nodes
  • Scalable performance, and integrated connectivity options
    • Dual Cortex-A7 @ 650 MHz and Cortex-M4 @ 209 MHz
    • Integrated Wi-SUN and 10/100 Mbit Ethernet connectivity
    • LTE Cat 1, dual-band Wi-Fi 5 with Bluetooth 5.2 options
    • Software-selectable RS-232/RS-485 interfaces
    • USB 2.0 and microSD storage extension
  • Extended operating temperature range of -40 °C up to 60 °C depending on variant
  • Edge compute capabilities with Linux container and Python 3 support for local compute, data aggregation, protocol translation, and seamless cloud integration
  • Built on Digi Accelerated Linux with Digi TrustFence® security and Silicon Labs’ PSA Level 3-certified Secure Vault High™ providing hardware-anchored protection against cyber security attacks
  • IPv6/v4 address translation for seamless integration into existing IT infrastructures
  • Full Wi-SUN network management and border router remote monitoring capabilities through Digi Remote Manager
  • Optional global Digi cellular data plans with seamless management available
Digi XBee Hive device with ports and indicator lights, shown with dimensions 95mm by 137mm.

Available as a ready-to-deploy border router and PCB-only version for customization and deployment choice

Preliminary specifications and image. Subject to change.

Digi XBee Studio and Digi Remote Manager for Wi-SUN

On-site and remote Wi-SUN network management

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  • Manage the configuration, performance, and operation of your Wi-SUN network and nodes, including digital certificate (PKI) lifecycle and provisioning1
  • Use our proven cloud-based Digi Remote Manager as well as XBee Studio and local Digi XBee tools for deployment, monitoring, and provisioning
  • Automate firmware/software over-the-air updates (OTA) to enhance functionality, stay in compliance, and scale deployment
  • Receive real-time alerts and detailed reports on network health and device conditions
  • Integrate device data through open APIs for deeper insights and control with your third-party applications

1Future release.

Remote Network, Node and Border Router Management

Learn more about how Digi Remote Manager helps manage your remote network and devices like Wi-SUN nodes and Digi XBee Hive Border Routers for Wi-SUN at scale

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