
Regulatory firmware
Regulatory testing commands
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1. Install a regulatory firmware version onto your XBee. See
.
2. Enable test mode. See
3. Start test mode. See
4. Perform regulatory tests, using the regulatory commands.
5. Stop test mode. See
6. Disable test mode. See
.
Regulatory command reference
As you use the commands, be aware of the following:
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After each test command %(1-D) the status command
should be queried until it returns the
expected result, and testing should not proceed until the module reports that it is in the
desired mode. For entering
this can take up to two minutes while the module is
reconfigured. During this time, you may see the module in the error (5) state temporarily.
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If the error state persists, or the status value persistently changes between 1 and 5, double-
check that the EARFCN (
) and power (
) settings are appropriate for the module and
test being performed. For example, you should not attempt to use a downlink channel for the
transmit test, as the cellular component will not successfully enter test mode.
%# (Enable/disable test mode)
Use this command to enable and disable test mode. When disabled, many non-regulatory testing
features are also disabled, such as the ability to create sockets. For a list of the features that are
available, see
Prior to enabling test mode, it is recommended that you set the module to factory default settings to
ensure best results. When test mode is enabled, the module will report an
.
Parameter range
Bit
Description
0
Disables test mode.
1
Enables test mode.
Default
Disabled
Examples
Enable test mode:
AT%#1
Disable test mode:
AT%#0