FCC-approved antennas (2.4 GHz)

You can install XBee and XBee-PRO RF modules using antennas and cables constructed with standard connectors (Type-N, SMA, TNC, and so forth) if you perform the installation professionally and according to FCC guidelines. If a non-professional performs the installation, you must use non-standard connectors (RPSMA, RPTNC, and so forth).

The modules are FCC-approved for fixed base station and mobile applications on channels 0x0B - 0x1A (XBee) and 0x0C - 0x17 (XBee-PRO). If you mount the antenna at least 20 cm (8 in) from nearby persons, the FCC considers the application to be a mobile application. You must test antennas that are not in the table to comply with FCC Section 15.203 (Unique Antenna Connectors) and Section 15.247 (Emissions).

XBee RF Modules (1 mW): XBee modules are tested and approved for use with the antennas listed in the first and second tables below.

XBee-PRO RF Modules (63 mW): XBee-PRO modules are tested and approved for use with the antennas listed in the first and third tables below.

The antennas in the following tables are approved for use with this module. We do not carry all of these antenna variants. Contact Digi Sales for the available antennas.

All antenna part numbers followed by an asterisk (*) are not available from Digi. Consult with an antenna manufacturer for an equivalent option.

Antennas approved for use with the XBee/XBee-PRO RF Modules (cable loss is not required)

Part number

Type (description)

Gain

Application*

Minimum separation

A24-HASM-450

Dipole (half-wave articulated RPSMA - 4.5”)

2.1 dBi

Fixed/mobile

20 cm

29000095

Dipole (half-wave articulated RPSMA - 4.5”)

2.1 dBi

Fixed/mobile

20 cm

A24-HABSM*

Dipole (articulated RPSMA)

2.1 dBi

Fixed

20 cm

A24-HABUF-P5I

Dipole (half-wave articulated bulkhead mount U.FL. with 5” pigtail)

2.1 dBi

Fixed

20 cm

A24-HASM-525

Dipole (half-wave articulated RPSMA - 5.25")

2.1 dBi

Fixed/mobile

20 cm

A24-QI

Monopole (integrated whip)

1.5 dBi

Fixed

20 cm

A24-C1

Surface-mount

-1.5 dBi

Fixed/mobile

20 cm

29000430

Integrated PCB Antenna

-0.5 dBi

Fixed/mobile

20 cm
* If you are using the RF module in a portable application or if the module is used in a handheld device and the antenna is less than 20 cm from the human body when the device is in operation: The integrator may be responsible for passing additional Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) testing based on FCC rules 2.1091 and FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields, OET Bulletin and Supplement C. See the note under FCC notices for more information. The testing results will be submitted to the FCC for approval prior to selling the integrated unit. The required SAR testing measures emissions from the module and how they affect the person.

Antennas approved for use with the XBee RF Modules (cable loss is shown if required)

Part number

Type (description)

Gain

Application*

Minimum separation

Required cable loss

Yagi class antennas

A24-Y4NF

Yagi (4-element)

6.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

 

A24-Y6NF

Yagi (6-element)

8.8 dBi

Fixed

2 m

1.7 dB

A24-Y7NF

Yagi (7-element)

9.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

1.9 dB

A24-Y9NF

Yagi (9-element)

10.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

2.9 dB

A24-Y10NF

Yagi (10-element)

11.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

3.9 dB

A24-Y12NF

Yagi (12-element)

12.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

4.9 dB

A24-Y13NF

Yagi (13-element)

12.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

4.9 dB

A24-Y15NF

Yagi (15-element)

12.5 dBi

Fixed

2 m

5.4 dB

A24-Y16NF

Yagi (16-element)

13.5 dBi

Fixed

2 m

6.4 dB

A24-Y16RM

Yagi (16-element, RPSMA connector)

13.5 dBi

Fixed

2 m

6.4 dB

A24-Y18NF

Yagi (18-element)

15.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

7.9 dB

Omni-directional class antennas

A24-F2NF

Omni-directional (fiberglass base station)

2.1 dBi

Fixed/mobile

20 cm

 

A24-F3NF

Omni-directional (fiberglass base station)

3.0 dBi

Fixed/mobile

20 cm

 

A24-F5NF

Omni-directional (fiberglass base station)

5.0 dBi

Fixed/mobile

20 cm

 

A24-F8NF

Omni-directional (fiberglass base station)

8.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

 

A24-F9NF

Omni-directional (fiberglass base station)

9.5 dBi

Fixed

2 m

0.2 dB

A24-F10NF

Omni-directional (fiberglass base station)

10.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

0.7 dB

A24-F12NF

Omni-directional (fiberglass base station)

12.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

2.7 dB

A24-F15NF

Omni-directional (fiberglass base station)

15.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

5.7 dB

A24-W7NF

Omni-directional (base station)

7.2 dBi

Fixed

2 m

 

A24-M7NF

Omni-directional (mag-mount base station)

7.2 dBi

Fixed

2 m

 

Panel class antennas

A24-P8SF

Flat panel

8.5 dBi

Fixed

2 m

1.5 dB

A24-P8NF

Flat panel

8.5 dBi

Fixed

2 m

1.5 dB

A24-P13NF

Flat panel

13.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

6 dB

A24-P14NF

Flat panel

14.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

7 dB

A24-P15NF

Flat panel

15.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

8 dB

A24-P16NF

Flat panel

16.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

9 dB
* If you are using the RF module in a portable application or if the module is used in a handheld device and the antenna is less than 20 cm from the human body when the device is in operation: The integrator may be responsible for passing additional Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) testing based on FCC rules 2.1091 and FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, OET Bulletin and Supplement C. See the note under FCC notices for more information. The testing results will be submitted to the FCC for approval prior to selling the integrated unit. The required SAR testing measures emissions from the module and how they affect the person.

High gain antenna summary

The following antenna types have been tested and approved for use with the XBee module:

Antenna type: Yagi The XBee RF Module was tested and approved with 15 dBi antenna gainand with 7.9 dB cable loss. You can use any Yagi type antenna with 7.1 dBi gain or less with no cable loss.

Antenna type: omni-directional The XBee RF Module was tested and approved with 15 dBi antenna gain with 5.7 dB cable loss. You can use any omni-directional antenna with 9.3 dBi gain or less with no cable loss.

Antenna type: flat panel The XBee RF Module was tested and approved with 16 dBi antenna gain with 9.0 dB cable loss. You can use any flat panel antenna with 7.0 dBi gain or less with no cable loss.

Antennas approved for use with the XBee-PRO DigiMesh 2.4 RF Modules (cable loss is required)

Part number

Type (description)

Gain

Application*

Minimum separation

Required cable loss

Yagi class antennas

A24-Y4NF

Yagi (4-element)

6.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

8.1 dB

A24-Y6NF

Yagi (6-element)

8.8 dBi

Fixed

2 m

10.9 dB

A24-Y7NF

Yagi (7-element)

9.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

11.1 dB

A24-Y9NF

Yagi (9-element)

10.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

12.1 dB

A24-Y10NF

Yagi (10-element)

11.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

13.1 dB

A24-Y12NF

Yagi (12-element)

12.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

14.1 dB

A24-Y13NF

Yagi (13-element)

12.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

14.1 dB

A24-Y15NF

Yagi (15-element)

12.5 dBi

Fixed

2 m

14.6 dB

A24-Y16NF

Yagi (16-element)

13.5 dBi

Fixed

2 m

15.6 dB

A24-Y16RM

Yagi (16-element, RPSMA connector)

13.5 dBi

Fixed

2 m

15.6 dB

A24-Y18NF

Yagi (18-element)

15.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

17.1 dB

Omni-directional class antennas

A24-F2NF

Omni-directional (fiberglass base station)

2.1 dBi

Fixed/Mobile

20 cm

4.2 dB

A24-F3NF

Omni-directional (fiberglass base station)

3.0 dBi

Fixed/Mobile

20 cm

5.1 dB

A24-F5NF

Omni-directional (fiberglass base station)

5.0 dBi

Fixed/Mobile

20 cm

7.1 dB

A24-F8NF

Omni-directional (fiberglass base station)

8.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

10.1 dB

A24-F9NF

Omni-directional (fiberglass base station)

9.5 dBi

Fixed

2 m

11.6 dB

A24-F10NF

Omni-directional (fiberglass base station)

10.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

12.1 dB

A24-F12NF

Omni-directional (fiberglass base station)

12.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

14.1 dB

A24-F15NF

Omni-directional (fiberglass base station)

15.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

17.1 dB

A24-W7NF

Omni-directional (base station)

7.2 dBi

Fixed

2 m

9.3 dB

A24-M7NF

Omni-directional (mag-mount base station)

7.2 dBi

Fixed

2 m

9.3 dB

Panel class antennas

A24-P8SF

Flat panel

8.5 dBi

Fixed

2 m

8.6 dB

A24-P8NF

Flat panel

8.5 dBi

Fixed

2 m

8.6 dB

A24-P13NF

Flat panel

13.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

13.1 dB

A24-P14NF

Flat panel

14.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

14.1 dB

A24-P15NF

Flat panel

15.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

15.1 dB

A24-P16NF

Flat panel

16.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

16.1 dB

A24-P19NF

Flat panel

19.0 dBi

Fixed

2 m

19.1 dB
* If you are using the RF module in a portable application or if the module is used in a handheld device and the antenna is less than 20 cm from the human body when the device is in operation: The integrator may be responsible for passing additional Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) testing based on FCC rules 2.1091 and FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, OET Bulletin and Supplement C. See the note under FCC notices for more information. The testing results will be submitted to the FCC for approval prior to selling the integrated unit. The required SAR testing measures emissions from the module and how they affect the person.