Send messages through XCTU

Use the XCTU console to have the two devices send messages to each other.

1. Switch both XBee 868LP RF Modules to the consoles working mode .

2. Open a serial connection for each XBee.

   1. Select XBEE_A and click .
   2. Select XBEE_B and click .
3. Click the Detach view button to see both consoles at the same time.
   1. In the Console log area for XBEE_A, type "Hello XBEE_B!"
   2. In the Console log area for XBEE_B, type "Hello XBEE_A!"

   The message of the sender is in blue font, and the message of the receiver is in red font.

   

   

4. Close the window for XBEE_B.
5. Keep the serial connections open for both XBee modules.

If the two XBee 868LP RF Modules are unable to talk to each other:

• Verify that you accurately configured the parameters. See Configure the first two devices in Transparent mode.
• Verify that the following parameters are configured appropriately:
  • XBee/XBee-PRO DigiMesh 2.4: The CH (Operating Channel) is the same for both XBee modules.
  • XBee 868LP: The CM (Channel Mask) and HP (Preamble ID) are the same for both XBee modules.