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MCQ-S2CTHXBee ZB module

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XBee ZB module - FCC ID MCQ-S2CTH - Digi International Inc
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Application Details

Equipment Class
DTS - Digital Transmission System
Date of Grant
May 22, 2014
Application Purpose
Original Equipment
Date of Application
May 22, 2014
Equipment Note
XBee ZB module
Frequency Range
2405.00000000 - 2480.00000000
Company
Digi International Inc
Country
United States

Documents & Files

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Users Manual

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Test Report

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Users Manual

Digi International Inc. 11001 Bren Road East Minnetonka, MN 55343 877 912-3444 or 952 912-3444 http://www.digi.com XBee ® /XBee-PRO ® ZB RF Modules ZigBee RF Modules by Digi International Models: XBEE S2C, PRO S2C, S2CTH Hardware: S2C Firmware: 401x, 402x, 403x, 404x, 405x 90002002_M 5/7/2014 XBee ® /XBee‐PRO ® ZB RF Modules © 2014 Digi International Inc. 2 © 2014 Digi International Inc. All rights reserved. ZigBee ® is a registered trademark of the ZigBee alliance. XBee-PRO ® XBee ® Digi, Digi International, and the Digi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Digi International Inc. in the United States and other countries worldwide. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Digi International. Digi provides this document “as is,” without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of fitness or merchantability for a particular purpose. Digi may make improvements and/or changes in this manual or in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this manual at any time. This product could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes may be incorporated in new editions of the publication. Technical Support: Phone:(866) 765-9885 toll-free U.S.A. & Canada (801) 765-9885 Worldwide 8:00 am - 5:00 pm [U.S. Mountain Time] Live Chat:www.digi.com Online Support: www.digi.com/support/eservice/login.jsp Email: [email protected] Contents XBee ® /XBee‐PRO ® ZB RF Modules © 2014 Digi International Inc. 3 Overview of the XBee ZigBee RF Module 6 Worldwide Acceptance 6 What’s New in 40xx Firmware 6 Specifications of the XBee ZigBee RF Module 7 Serial Communications Specifications of the XBee ZigBee RF Module 8 UART 8 SPI 8 GPIO Specifications 8 Hardware Specifications for Programmable Variant 9 Mechanical Drawings of the XBee ZigBee RF Module 10 Pin Signals for the XBee ZigBee Surface Mount Mod- ule 11 Pin Signals for the XBee ZigBee Through-hole Module 12 EM357 Pin Mappings 13 Design Notes for the XBee ZigBee RF Module 13 Power Supply Design 13 Recommended Pin Connections 13 Board Layout 14 Module Operation for Programmable Variant 17 XBee Programmable Bootloader 19 Overview 19 Bootloader Software Specifics 19 Bootloader Menu Commands 23 Firmware Updates 24 Output File Configuration 25 XBee ZigBee RF Module Operation 26 XBee ZigBee Serial Communications 26 UART Data Flow 26 XBee ZigBee SPI Communications 26 XBee ZigBee Serial Buffers 27 UART Flow Control 28 XBee ZigBee Break Control 29 Serial Interface Protocols 29 XBee ZigBee Modes of Operation 31 Idle Mode 31 Transmit Mode 31 Receive Mode 32 Command Mode 32 Sleep Mode 33 XBee ZigBee Networks 34 Introduction to ZigBee 34 ZigBee Stack Layers 34 XigBee Networking Concepts 34 Device Types 34 PAN ID 36 Operating Channel 36 ZigBee Application Layers: In Depth 36 Application Support Sublayer (APS) 36 Application Profiles 36 ZigBee Coordinator Operation 38 Forming a Network 38 Channel Selection 38 PAN ID Selection 38 Security Policy 38 Persistent Data 38 XBee ZigBee Coordinator Startup 38 Permit Joining 39 Resetting the Coordinator 40 Leaving a Network 40 Replacing a Coordinator (Security Disabled Only) 40 Example: Starting a Coordinator 41 Example: Replacing a Coordinator (Security Disabled) 41 ZigBee Router Operation 41 Discovering ZigBee Networks 41 Joining a Network 42 Authentication 42 Persistent Data 42 XBee ZB Router Joining 42 Permit Joining 43 Joining Always Enabled 43 Joining Temporarily Enabled 43 Router Network Connectivity 44 Leaving a Network 45 Network Locator Option 45 Resetting the Router 46 Example: Joining a Network 46 End Device Operation 46 Discovering ZigBee Networks 46 Joining a Network 47 Parent Child Relationship 47 End Device Capacity 47 Authentication 47 Persistent Data 47 Orphan Scans 47 XBee ZigBee End Device Joining 48 Contents XBee ® /XBee‐PRO ® ZB RF Modules © 2014 Digi International Inc. 4 Parent Connectivity 48 Resetting the End Device 49 Leaving a Network 49 Example: Joining a Network 49 ZigBee Channel Scanning 49 Managing Multiple ZigBee Networks 50 PAN ID Filtering 50 Pre-configured Security Keys 50 Permit Joining 50 Application Messaging 50 Transmission, Addressing, and Routing 51 Addressing 51 64-bit Device Addresses 51 16-bit Device Addresses 51 Application Layer Addressing 51 Data Transmission 51 Broadcast Transmissions 52 Unicast Transmissions 52 Binding Transmissions 54 Multicast Transmissions 54 Fragmentation 54 Data Transmission Examples 55 RF Packet Routing 57 Link Status Transmission 57 AODV Mesh Routing 58 Many-to-One Routing 60 Source Routing 61 Encrypted Transmissions 64 Maximum RF Payload Size 64 Throughput 64 Latency Timing Specifications 65 ZDO Transmissions 65 ZigBee Device Objects (ZDO) 65 Sending a ZDO Command 66 Receiving ZDO Commands and Responses 66 Transmission Timeouts 67 Unicast Timeout 68 Extended Timeout 68 Transmission Examples 69 XBee ZigBee Security 71 Security Modes 71 ZigBee Security Model 71 Network Layer Security 71 Frame Counter 72 Message Integrity Code 72 Network Layer Encryption and Decryption 72 Network Key Updates 72 APS Layer Security 72 Message integrity Code 73 APS Link Keys 73 APS Layer Encryption and Decryption 73 Network and APS Layer Encryption 73 Trust Center 74 Forming and Joining a Secure Network 74 Implementing Security on the XBee 74 Enabling Security 75 Setting the Network Security Key 75 Setting the APS Trust Center Link Key 75 Enabling APS Encryption 75 Using a Trust Center 75 XBee Security Examples 76 Example 1: Forming a network with security (pre-con- figured link keys) 76 Example 2: Forming a network with security (obtain- ing keys during joining) 76 Network Commissioning and Diagnostics 78 Device Configuration 78 Device Placement 78 Link Testing 78 RSS…

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Cover Letter(s)

UltraTech Group of Labs FCC TCB & IC CB Ultratech’s Accreditations: 0685 91038 1309 46390-2049 NVLAP LAB CODE 200093-0 SL2-IN-E-1119R Korea KCC-RRA CA2049 TL363_B TPTDP DA1300 3000 Bristol Circle, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6H 6G4 Tel.: (905) 829-1570 Fax.: (905) 829-8050 Website: www.ultratech-labs.com Email: [email protected] May 22, 2014 Ultratech Engineering Labs, Inc. 3000 Bristol Circle Oakville, Ontario L6H 6G4 Subject: Application for Equipment Certification under FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Section 15.247 - Digital Modulation Systems (DTS) Operating in 2400 - 2483.5 MHz Band. Applicant: Digi International Inc. Product: XBEE S2C TH Model No.: S2CTH FCC ID: MCQ-S2CTH Dear Sir/Madam: As appointed agent for Digi International Inc, we submit the application for certification of the above product. Kindly review all files uploaded to your electronic filing site. This application is subject to FCC certification for modular approval, kindly refer to Applicant’s letter requesting for limited modular approval according to the modular approval requirements in Section 15.212 rules. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Yours truly, Dan Huynh Dan Huynh Authorized Agent

External Photos

External Photos of the S2C TH RPSMA U.FL Whip PCB

ID Label/Location Info

FCC ID / IC ID Label and Location:

Internal Photos

Internal Photos of the XBee S2C TH RPSMA U.FL Whip PCB

RF Exposure Info

FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Section 15.247 – DTS Page 46 of 49 XBEE S2C TH, Model S2CTH FCC ID: MCQ-S2CTH ULTRATECH GROUP OF LABS File #: DIGI-086F15C247 3000 Bristol Circle, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6H 6G4 April 16, 2014 Tel. #: 905-829-1570, Fax. #: 905-829-8050, Email: [email protected] , Website: http://www.ultratech-labs.com All test results contained in this engineering test report are traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 5.7. RF EXPOSURE REQUIRMENTS [§§ 15.247(e)(i), 1.1310 & 2.1091] The criteria listed in the following table shall be used to evaluate the environmental impact of human exposure to radio-frequency (RF) radiation. FCC 47 CFR § 1.1310: 5.7.1. Method of Measurements Refer to Sections 1.1310, 2.1091 In order to demonstrate compliance with MPE requirements (see Section 2.1091), the following information is typically needed: (1) Calculation that estimates the minimum separation distance (20 cm or more) between an antenna and persons required to satisfy power density limits defined for free space. (2) Antenna installation and device operating instructions for installers (professional/unskilled users), and the parties responsible for ensuring compliance with the RF exposure requirement (3) Any caution statements and/or warning labels that are necessary in order to comply with the exposure limits (4) Any other RF exposure related issues that may affect MPE compliance FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Section 15.247 – DTS Page 47 of 49 XBEE S2C TH, Model S2CTH FCC ID: MCQ-S2CTH ULTRATECH GROUP OF LABS File #: DIGI-086F15C247 3000 Bristol Circle, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6H 6G4 April 16, 2014 Tel. #: 905-829-1570, Fax. #: 905-829-8050, Email: [email protected] , Website: http://www.ultratech-labs.com All test results contained in this engineering test report are traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Calculation Method of RF Safety Distance : 22 44r EIRP r GP S       Where: P: power input to the antenna in mW EIRP: Equivalent (effective) isotropic radiated power S: power density mW/cm 2 G: numeric gain of antenna relative to isotropic radiator r: distance to centre of radiation in cm 5.7.2. RF Evaluation Evaluation of RF Exposure Compliance Requirements RF Exposure Requirements Compliance with FCC Rules Minimum calculated separation distance between antenna and persons required: *18 cm Manufacturer’ instruction for separation distance between antenna and persons required: 20 cm minimum Antenna installation and device operating instructions for installers (professional/unskilled users), and the parties responsible for ensuring compliance with the RF exposure requirement Antenna installation and device operating instructions shall be provided to installers to maintain and ensure compliance with RF exposure requirements. Caution statements and/or warning labels that are necessary in order to comply with the exposure limits Refer to user’s manual for RF exposure Information. Any other RF exposure related issues that may affect MPE compliance None. *The minimum separation distance between the antenna and bodies of users are calculated using the following formula: S EIRP S GP r      44 S = 1.0 mW/cm 2 EIRP = 36 dBm = 10 (36/10) mW = 3981 mW (Worst Case) (Minimum Safe Distance, r) = cm S EIRP 18 )0.1(4 3981 4     

Test Report

XBEE S2C TH Model: S2CTH FCC ID: MCQ-S2CTH Applicant: Digi International Inc. 11001 Bren Road East Minnetonka, MN 55343 In Accordance With Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15, Subpart C, Section 15.247 Digital Modulation Systems (DTS) Operating in 2400 – 2483.5 MHz Band UltraTech's File No.: DIGI-086F15C247R01 This Test report is Issued under the Authority of Tri M. Luu Vice President of Engineering UltraTech Group of Labs Date: May 22, 2014 Report Prepared by: Dan Huynh Issued Date: May 22, 2014 Tested by: Hung Trinh Test Dates: March 17 – 24 & May 22, 2014  The results in this Test Report apply only to the sample(s) tested, and the sample tested is randomly selected.  This report must not be used by the client to claim product endorsement by NVLAP or any agency of the US Government. UltraTech 3000 Bristol Circle, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6H 6G4 Tel.: (905) 829-1570 Fax.: (905) 829-8050 Website: www.ultratech-labs.com , Email: [email protected], Email: [email protected] Korea KCC-RRA 91038 1309 46390-2049 NVLAP LAB CODE 200093-0 SL2-IN-E- 1119R CA2049 TL363_B TPTDP DA1300 FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Section 15.247 – DTS Contents i XBEE S2C TH, Model S2CTH FCC ID: MCQ-S2CTH ULTRATECH GROUP OF LABS File #: DIGI-086F15C247R01 3000 Bristol Circle, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6H 6G4 May 22, 2014 Tel. #: 905-829-1570, Fax. #: 905-829-8050, Email: [email protected] , Website: http://www.ultratech-labs.com All test results contained in this engineering test report are traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) TABLE OF CONTENTS EXHIBIT 1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................. 1 1.1. SCOPE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1 1.2. RELATED SUBMITTAL(S)/GRANT(S) ........................................................................................................................ 1 1.3. NORMATIVE REFERENCES ...................................................................................................................................... 1 EXHIBIT 2. PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT.................................................................................................................... 2 2.1. CLIENT INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................................. 2 2.2. EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST (EUT) INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 2 2.3. EUT’S TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................... 3 2.4. ASSOCIATED ANTENNA DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................................................................ 3 2.5. LIST OF EUT’S PORTS............................................................................................................................................... 3 2.6. ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................................................................... 4 EXHIBIT 3. EUT OPERATING CONDITIONS AND CONFIGURATIONS DURING TESTS............................................... 5 3.1. CLIMATE TEST CONDITIONS.................................................................................................................................... 5 3.2. OPERATIONAL TEST CONDITIONS & ARRANGEMENT FOR TESTS..................................................................... 5 EXHIBIT 4. SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS ..................................................................................................................... 6 4.1. LOCATION OF TESTS ................................................................................................................................................ 6 4.2. APPLICABILITY & SUMMARY OF EMC EMISSION TEST RESULTS .......................................................................6 4.3. MODIFICATIONS INCORPORATED IN THE EUT FOR COMPLIANCE PURPOSES ................................................ 6 EXHIBIT 5. TEST DATA ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 5.1. POWER LINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS [§15.207(a)].............................................................................................. 7 5.2. OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH [§ 15.247(a)(2)] ................................................................................................................ 10 5.3. PEAK CONDUCTED OUTPUT POWER - DTS [§ 15.247(b)(3)] ............................................................................... 15 5.4. TRANSMITTER BAND-EDGE & SPURIOUS CONDUCTED EMISSIONS [§ 15.247(d)].......................................... 17 5.5. TRANSMITTER SPURIOUS RADIATED EMISSIONS AT 3 METERS [§§ 15.247(d), 15.209 & 15.205].................. 42 5.6. POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY [§ 15.247(e)] ............................................................................................................ 46 5.7. RF EXPOSURE REQUIRMENTS [§§ 15.247(e)(i), 1.1310 & 2.1091]....................................................................... 49 EXHIBIT 6. TEST EQUIPMENT LIST ............................................................................................................................... 51 EXHIBIT 7. MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY................................................................................................................. 52 7.1. LINE CONDUCTED EMISSION MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY ......................................................................... 52 7.2. RADIATED EMISSION MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY .............…

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Test Setup Photos

ANNEX 1 - TEST SETUP PHOTOS Digi International Inc. XBEE S2C TH, Model S2CTH FCC ID: MCQ-S2CTH A1 - 1 Power Line Conducted Emissions ANNEX 1 - TEST SETUP PHOTOS Digi International Inc. XBEE S2C TH, Model S2CTH FCC ID: MCQ-S2CTH A1 - 2 Power Line Conducted Emissions ANNEX 1 - TEST SETUP PHOTOS Digi International Inc. XBEE S2C TH, Model S2CTH FCC ID: MCQ-S2CTH A1 - 3 Radiated Emissions @ 3 m, Orthogonal Position 1 ANNEX 1 - TEST SETUP PHOTOS Digi International Inc. XBEE S2C TH, Model S2CTH FCC ID: MCQ-S2CTH A1 - 4 Radiated Emissions @ 3 m, Orthogonal Position 2 ANNEX 1 - TEST SETUP PHOTOS Digi International Inc. XBEE S2C TH, Model S2CTH FCC ID: MCQ-S2CTH A1 - 5 Radiated Emissions @ 3 m, Orthogonal Position 3

Contact Information

Applicant

Erik Reynolds(Director of Engineering)
[email protected]952-912-4248Fax: 952-912-4248

Test Firm

UltraTech Engineering Labs Inc.Tri Luu
[email protected]905-829-1570Fax: 905-829-8050

Technical Specifications

#Rule PartsFrequency RangePower Output
115C2.40 GHz - 2.48 GHz5.83 mW
Modular Type
Single Modular Approval
Confidentiality
Long Term
Grant Notes
Single Modular Approval, Power output listed is conducted. This module may only be installed by the OEM or an OEM integrator. For operations in mobile RF Exposure conditions, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons. Antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Note : Output power is continuously variable from the value listed to 0.03% of this value.

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