Zigbee Adapter Programmer

Zigbee Programmer Adapter module

Hello everyone, This blog is about Zigbee adapter module which is used to configure the Zigbee devices.

Zigbee can be interfaced to micro-controller using I2C or RS232 protocols. We can  configure these modules using AT/API commands which requires understanding of AT/API commands  and requires coding which is time consuming process. 

       On the other hand if you want to customize module according to your requirements so you need thorough understanding API frames and protocol.   

Circuit Diagram :- 

Circuit Diagram For Zigbee Adapter

Circuit Description :-

        Zigbee module supports RS232 protocol. So,to interface it with USB, FT232R is used which is a protocol converter IC. It converts USB to RS232 protocol. FT232 is an SMD , its on the bottom side of the board.

Power for circuit is derived from USB port. Since, Zigbee module requires + 3.3V so ua78m33 regulator is used.

Connector J2 is provides RS232 (TX,RX,GND) pins to connect other devices with USB in absence of Zigbee module.

Jumper J1 is to selects the i/o voltage level, it can be either +3.3V or +5V for different devices connected to J2. Make sure while using adapter for Zigbee configuration, jumper is connected to +3.3V.

How to configure Zigbee:-
        

1. Once you are done with USB circuit.Connect the circuit to Computer.

2. Download Virtual COM Port (VCP) drivers for FT232RLfrom http://www.ftdichip.com/

3. For installation Guide of VCP Drivers open “VCP Drivers installation Guide.pdf”

4. After Device Drivers Installation go to

Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Device Drivers\

5. Download X-CTU software Please click here. Install it.
6. For more information on X-CTU check out video tutorials on youtube.com or google for X-CTU tutorial.
7. Now you are ready to configure your Zigbee.


Download Circuit related files here:-

 Zigbee Adapter V1.0.rar     (Z- share)

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