XBee Adapter & XBee-PRO XSC long-range module - problems

[klaude]

I purchased 2 XBee adapters thinking I would use them with Pro XSC long range modules. I have assembled both and tried plugging them in with the FTDI FT232RL cable, I don't get a flashing LED it's on solid. I tried both XBees in each adapter, direct connect to laptop and through a powered hub with the same result. I have checked for assembly and soldering errors and can find nothing obvious*. No communication between the two xbees but I can communicate with each using X-CTU.

Is it that the regulator on the adapter isn't up to the task? do the XSC modules behave differently? or is it something else?


Thanks,
Robert



*I have 30 years experience with soldering and assembly (aerospace and medical)

[Franklin97355]

Seems to me I heard that you need to configure the xbees differently than you did for series1 modules and they don't work out of the box but need to have their parameters changed. Check the Digi site for more info. (or Google)

[klaude]

I'm a complete noob when it comes to this, I've looked at the docs but don't see any information on setting them up. I think I need an idiots guide.

[adafruit]

adafruit doesnt sell the XSC modules so we dont have tutorials for them. i -always- suggest starting with the series 1s...they're very easy to use and common

[klaude]

If I'd had a use for the low power modules I would have purchased them, but my limited budget doesn't allow for buying something to learn on. All I was hoping for from the forum was if someone had some experience with the XSCs to post something helpful.

[Franklin97355]

OK, so post your wiring connections and the code you are running that does not work.

[klaude]

There really isn't any wiring, the XBee Pros are plugged into the the Adapters and the adapters connect to the laptops with the FTDI FT232RL cable.
There isn't any code I'm trying to do the loopback test in X-CTU.
I get green LED lights on both, and it does flash when I send commands. but the red LEDs are dark and the loop back test fails.

Parameters list: (it's the same for Both modules)
XBP09-XC_1020.mxi
100
0
281
1020
0
[A]CC=2B
[A]AT=A
[A]BT=A
[A]CT=C8
[A]PC=0
[A]RP=0
[A]DT=1
[A]HP=3
[A]MK=FFF0
[A]SY=0
[A]RN=0
[A]RR=2
[A]TT=FFFF
[A]BD=3
[A]RT=0
[A]FL=0
[A]FT=425
[A]CS=0
[A]NB=0
[A]SB=0
[A]CD=0
[A]RO=0
[A]SM=0
[A]LH=1
[A]HT=FFFF
[A]ST=64
[A]PW=0

[Franklin97355]

but I can communicate with each using X-CTU.

There isn't any code I'm trying to do the loopback test in X-CTU.
I get green LED lights on both, and it does flash when I send commands. but the red LEDs are dark and the loop back test fails.

So which one is it?

[klaude]

but I can communicate with each using X-CTU.

There isn't any code I'm trying to do the loopback test in X-CTU.
I get green LED lights on both, and it does flash when I send commands. but the red LEDs are dark and the loop back test fails.

So which one is it?

Which one what?

[karlgg]

I think he means that it doesn't sound like you really have communication with the XBees, if the loopback doesn't work. What happens if you change the network IDs or something? Is the change successful, or do you get an error message?

[klaude]

Yes I have changed settings on both of the XBee modules, so I can communicate with each module, its just getting them to talk to each other thats isn't working.

Thanks for sticking with me on this, I really appreciate it. I'm a real beginner with these.

[adafruit]

did you read the xbee datasheet from beginning to end? they are very well written

[klaude]

did you read the xbee datasheet from beginning to end? they are very well written

Indeed they are! I reread the data sheet and manual and realized that they were working. I was testing them incorrectly, thank you all for your help.

Ad Astra!
Robert