Digi XBee RR Development Kit

The Digi XBee RR Development Kit provides OEMs with a simple, quick way to integrate wireless connectivity and functionality into their devices

Digi XBee® RR wireless modules accelerate time-to-market for designers, OEMs and solution providers by quickly enabling wireless connectivity and easy-to-add functionality. Building on industry-leading technology, pre-certified Digi XBee RR wireless modules offer the flexibility to switch between multiple frequencies and wireless protocols as needed, including Zigbee, 802.15.4, DigiMesh® and BLE (slave only).

The Digi XBee RR Development Kit helps developers integrate wireless connectivity into applications using Digi XBee RR embedded modules. Starting with simple examples, we provide step-by-step guidance as you assemble the kit components to create reliable, low-power wireless communication connectivity for OEM devices.

This kit is designed for anyone interested in getting started in the world of embedded wireless connectivity. Hardware and software engineers, corporate technologists, educators and students can quickly learn more about wireless integration using the hands-on examples.

A versatile addition to the expanding Digi XBee Ecosystem of wireless modules, adapters and software, the Digi XBee RR Series offers a complete solution engineered to accelerate development and deployment.

Digi XBee RR offers a fully interoperable ecosystem covering all vertical markets including building automation, smart energy, digital health, intelligent lighting, and others. From edge computing to future migration, Digi XBee RR wireless modules offer size, weight, power and performance advantages in a micro form factor ideal for scalable device connectivity, security and flexibility.

Digi TrustFence® offers built-in security, identity and data privacy, and features comprehensive security controls to protect against new and evolving cyber threats.

The Digi XBee Mobile App and Digi XCTU® simplify local setup, configuration, testing and adding or changing functionality. OEMs can future-proof designs using Digi XBee RR, along with the full suite of standard Digi XBee API frames and AT commands, and the Digi XCTU configuration and testing tool.

Your kit includes:

• 3 Digi XBee 3 Grove Development Boards
• 3 Digi XBee RR SMT modules, programmable to Zigbee, 802.15.4, DigiMesh and BLE (slave only)
• 3 Micro-USB cables
• 3 antennas
• Comprehensive web and video-based instruction
• Digi XBee Mobile App, Digi XCTU and Digi XBee Tools

Digi XBee RR

• Zigbee performance
  • Transceiver chipset: Silicon Labs EFR32MG SoC
  • Data rate: RF 250 Kbps, serial up to 1 Mbps
  • Indoor/urban range:
    • Digi XBee RR: up to 60 m (200 ft)
    • Digi XBee RR PRO: up to 90 m (300 ft)
  • Outdoor/RF line-of-sight range: 
    • Digi XBee RR: up to 1200 m (4000 ft)
    • Digi XBee RR PRO: up to 3200 m (2 miles)
  • Transmit power: 
    • Digi XBee RR: 6.3 mW (+8 dBm);  channel 26 max power: +3 dBm
    • Digi XBee RR PRO: 79 mW (+19 dBm);  channel 26 max power: +3 dBm
  • Receiver sensitivity (1% PER): −103 dBm normal mode
• Bluetooth performance
  • Transceiver chipset: Silicon Labs EFR32MG SoC
  • BLE version: 
    • Supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4.2 (slave only) and capable of interoperating with BLE 5.0 devices that support 1M PHY. Hardware is software upgradable to 5.0, but not yet enabled except payload extensions (future release).
  • Maximum data rate: 1. Mbps
  • Indoor/urban range: up to 15 m (49 ft)
  • Outdoor/RF line-of-sight range: up to 300 m (984 ft)
  • Transmit power: +8 dBm
  • Receiver sensitivity (1% PER): −95 dBm normal mode
• Features
  • Serial data interface: UART, SPI
  • Configuration method: API or AT commands, local or over-the-air (OTA)
  • Frequency band: ISM 2.4 GHz
  • Form factor: surface mount
  • Interference immunity: DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
  • ADC inputs: (4) 10-bit ADC inputs
  • Digital I/O: 13
  • Operating temperature: −40 ºC to 85 ºC (−40 ºF to 185 ºF)
  • Dimensions: 
    • SMT: 2.199 cm x 3.4 cm x 0.305 cm (0.866 in x 1.33 in x 0.120 in)
  • Memory: 1 MB / 96 kB RAM
• Regulatory approvals
  • FCC, IC (North America): Digi XBee RR, Digi XBee RR PRO
  • ETSI (Europe):  Digi XBee RR