24th September 2024

Copthorne Hotel, Clippers Quay Salford, Manchester M50 3SN

This workshop is an introduction to RF Communications, to connect wireless sensors to the cloud for remote monitoring and control.

Based around the Digi XBee family this informative workshop will cover the principles of RF communications detailing some of the more common frequencies and protocols used. Participants will leave the workshop with all the knowledge required to start working on an XBee RF application to create solutions for monitoring and controlling sensors remotely.

Attendees will ideally bring a laptop (Windows 10 or newer, 2 x USB ports and full administration rights) with preinstalled Digi software (link will be provided).

However, a small pool of development laptops preloaded with the development tools will also be provided. Some participants may be requested to pair up and share a kit and PC for the training.

The workshop is free of charge, and attendees will be provided with refreshments and lunch during the day.

All attendees will be given a voucher to get a suitable development kit FOC after the event.

Agenda

10.00am

• Coffee, registration and welcome
• Partner Introduction

Introduction to RF technologies

• RF basics
• Available frequencies and topologies
• Detailed overview of protocols such as ZigBee, 802.15.4, DigiMesh and LTE-IoT
• Trustfence security framework for Digi RF products

Digi RF product overview (Ecosystem)

• Digi XBee module product family incl. XBee3 and XBee NB-IoT
• XBee RF Gateways
• Benefits and features of the Digi solution (incl. AT and API modes)
• Interface boards and development kits
• Programming support (Micro Python) and XBee application frameworks

Hands-On 1: Getting started with the XBee3 embedded module

• Using the XBee Studio software for configuration and communication
• XBee API messaging example
• Performing a range test
• Surveying the RF network using the XBee Studio spectrum analyzer

Lunch (1 hour)

Hands-On 2: XBee edge intelligence & remote access

• Creating and monitoring a larger RF network
• Remote management using DRM
• Adding edge intelligence to the XBee using Micro Python
• XBee Cellular Hands-On
• Sensor to Cloud Application
• Digi Remote Manager
• XBee BLU – Bluetooth introduction and demonstration.

16.00    Wrap-up and close