With a simple and intelligent wireless ZigBee network, the rat's nest cabling scheme is a thing of the past. Also for difficult to reach areas, this gives an energy efficient solution which transmits data for years on a simple AA battery. And that for a low price.

Attributes of the ZigBee standard

• Low energy usage
• High reliability
• Simple
• Compact
• Low cost

ZigBee is a standard for wireless sensor networks which can be used in different terrains, such as: Industrial applications, medical care, climate control, home automation, security and much more. The advantage of this standard is that all modules form a large network which maintains itself. This gives the reliability that the information from every module will always find its way through the dense network. In this way, the network can cover large areas.

ZigBee as a solution for your product

To give a picture of the many possibilities, here is a list of applications where ZigBee can be used:

• Home automation: Lighting can be controlled by a ZigBee module which is powered by the mains. Switches can be a battery-controlled ZigBee module, which can be placed everywhere. Together, they form a network where every desired switch combination can be created.
• Volume measurement system: replaceable containers with a battery powered ZigBee module can report their measurements directly to a near by central location.
• Games: Pieces can use a battery powered ZigBee module to report their position. The pieces then receive the feedback and report this through light signals.
• Environmental research: In difficult to reach locations drainage sensors can be installed with a battery powered ZigBee module. These sensors report their measurements for years through a portable analysis system carried by the researcher.
• Security systems: A network of small battery powered ZigBee sensors spread over a large area send every discrepancy with their position to a central point

With our experience, we can offer a wireless solution with this ZigBee standard. In addition, your product receives its own communication profile and its own identification.

With out standard ZigBee modules, we can quickly realize a test case with your product. Then we can integrate ZigBee with your product to produce a good end-product. For good and free advice, you can contact us. We love to think with you.

Specifications ZigBee Module

• IEEE 802.15.4 protocol network standard
• Frequency band 2.4GHz with 16 channels, good for Europe and the United States
• Maximum speed 250 kbit/s
• Intelligent energy management for extremely efficient battery powered applications
• 128 bit AES encryption
• Network with maximum 65,536 ZigBee modules and at least one PAN (Personal Area Network) coordinator
• Network configurations: Mesh, star or cluster
• Time of network start: 30 ms
• 2 serial ports (or 4 input/outputs) 3V DC/10mA
• 17 in/outputs where 8 are analog inputs, 3VDC/10mA

See also our ZigBee USB Stick product, to use as coordinator from a PC or embedded system.