Digi XB3-C-A2-UT series, User Manual, Page: 4 / 151

Digi XBee3 Cellular LTE-M Global Smart Modem User Guide 4
Get the XBee Smart Modem IMEI number 44
Add a XBee Smart Modem to Remote Manager 44
Update the firmware 45
Software libraries 45
Get started with MicroPython
About MicroPython 47
Why use MicroPython 47
MicroPython on the XBee Smart Modem 47
Use XCTU to enter the MicroPython environment 47
Use the MicroPython Terminal in XCTU 48
Example: hello world 48
Example: turn on an LED 48
Example: code a request help button 49
Enter MicroPython paste mode 50
Catch a button press 50
Send a text (SMS) when the button is pressed 52
Add the time the button was pressed 53
Exit MicroPython mode 54
Other terminal programs 54
Tera Term for Windows 54
Use picocom in Linux 55
Technical specifications
Interface and hardware specifications 58
Cellular RF characteristics 58
Bluetooth RF characteristics 58
Cellular Networking specifications 58
Power requirements 59
Power consumption 59
Electrical specifications 59
Regulatory approvals 60
Hardware
Mechanical drawings 62
Pin signals 62
Pin connection recommendations 64
RSSI PWM 64
SIM card 64
The Associate LED 65
Antenna recommendations
Antenna placement 67
Design recommendations
Power supply considerations 69
Minimum connection diagram 69