User Manual
Version 1.2
2017-12-10
ConBee
– USB Dongle
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1. Overview
The ConBee is the platform independent USB Dongle that turns your host into a full
functional wireless node which can be seamlessly integrated into ZigBee networks. This will
enhance the application range of your host with monitoring and controlling ZigBee networks.
ZigBee compatible devices are available from a lot of manufacturers.
This USB Dongle contains a powerful radio module with integrated power amplifier and low
noise amplifier. Together with the assembled onboard chip antenna which has been
optimally tuned ensures a superior RF performance.
The ConBee is shipped with a bootloader application for simple firmware uploads and
updates.
The ZigBee firmware is interfaced by a program called deCONZ which runs on Windows and
Linux and is responsible for ZigBee network control and monitoring.
2. Applications
The ConBee is designed to handle ZigBee 3.0, ZigBee Light Link (ZLL) and ZigBee Home
Automation (ZHA) applications in connection with the ZigBee firmware and software
deCONZ. A more detailed description of the ZLL standard, the features, benefits and
available certified products can be found on the official alliance website
[1]
.
It is also possible to use a custom firmware for wireless applications. Follow the instructions
in
Section 5
and
Section
10
for detailed instructions on software installation and customer
modifications.
Note:
Please note that depending on the modifications the radio certification and
compliance may become invalid. Please get in contact with us to advise you
for a custom FCC certified and/or compliant design.
3. Features
The ConBee contains the features listed below.
Figure 1
illustrates the feature parts in a
detailed view.
3.1.
Technical specification
Slim size: 70.7 x 23.0 x 8.3 mm
Supply voltage: USB powered 5.0V / DC
Onboard 2.4 GHz ZigBee radio module
‘deRFmega256-23M12’
Application interfaces: USB
