PIC-BEE Gravitech, PIC-BEE Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: PIC-BEE
• Description: Daughter Cards & OEM Boards PIC-BEE XBEE RADIO INTERFACE
• Manufacturer: Gravitech

Specifications of PIC-BEE

• Rohs: yes
• Product: PIC-BEE XBee Radio Interface Boards
• Core: PIC
• Description/function: PIC-BEE is the first XBee adapter and interface board that embeds a command interface using simple ASCII commands
• Dimensions: 2.5 in x 2 in
• Operating Supply Voltage: 4 V to 12 V
• For Use With: XBee/XBee-PRO Modules

PIC-BEE Installation and Operation Instructions
The PIC-BEE module creates a simple interface between the Maxstream/Digi XBee
module and real world data acquisition and control. At the center of the design is a
Microchip PIC processor that communicates with the XBee and transfers data between
its digital and analog interfaces over the Zigbee RF link.
The simple nature of using any terminal program to communicate with the Xbee makes
this product very easy to use.
The ASCII commands can be embedded into any
embedded or stand alone computing system. The baud rate is set for 9600/1/N as is the
default mode for the Xbee when received from the factory. Although you can change
the baud rate in the Xbee, it does not change for the PICBEE, so that is essentially a fixed
rate. However for most data transmissions, that speed is sufficient.
It is assumed the user is familiar with the XBee products and operation. This document
may refer to commands and functions of the XBee products, and can be used in
conjunction with the Digi/Maxstream documentation.
Installation and Connections
Referring to figure below, there are four mounting holes that can accept a #4 screw.
The two 12 position terminal blocks can accept wire sizes from 16AWG to 26AWG.
DC power from 12VDC to 4VDC is connected to the terminals VIN and GND on TB1.
TB1 also supports the five analog inputs A0 thru A4. The range of the analog inputs are
the Vdd power (typically 3.3VDC) to ground. These inputs can also be configured as
digital inputs (see commands). In addition to the analog inputs are two grounds and a
VDD to use with the analog devices.