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## **PRELIMINARY DATASHEET** 

## **Digi XBee 3 BLU** 

## Compact, flexible Bluetooth[®] Low Energy connectivity for IoT devices 

**Digi XBee[®] 3 BLU modules** offer an easy-to-use Bluetooth solution for designers, OEMs and solution providers supporting Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 for industrial wireless IoT connectivity. With an industrial temperature range of −40 ºC to 85 ºC (−40 ºF to 185 ºF) Digi XBee 3 BLU supports a variety of industrial applications. 

## **Key features, benefits and applications** 

- Designed for a range of use cases, from maker projects to industrial applications 

- Industrial-rated on a Bluetooth module 

- Integrated MicroPython programmability for edge computing 

The pre-certified modules comes in the classic XBee form factors (micro and through-hole) offering MicroPython programmability, beaconing, Bluetooth sensor support and the **Digi XBee Mobile App** to accelerate use in industrial wireless projects. 

- Bluetooth Low Energy for beaconing, connecting to sensors and local configuration using the **Digi XBee Mobile App** 

- Easily detect modules and connect to smart devices 

Digi XBee 3 BLU modules are a key offering in the **Digi XBee ecosystem** of wireless modules, adapters, tools and software — all engineered to accelerate product and application development, deployment and management. 

- Low power consumption optimized for long battery life 

- Integrated with **Digi TrustFence** security framework 

- Manage, configure and test with **Digi XBee Studio** 

- Accelerate app development with **Digi IoT Mobile SDK** 

Built-in **Digi TrustFence[®]** security, identity and data privacy features use multiple layers of control to protect against new and evolving cyberthreats. Bluetooth Low Energy also adds security via pairing and bonding as well as encrypted advertising. Additionally, all Digi XBee modules integrate the Digi TrustFence security framework, which includes secure boot, hardware cryptographic acceleration and true random number generation. 

- Digi XBee API functionality and support 

- Over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates with **Digi XBee Mobile App** 

- Complete Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 software stack 

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## **DIGI XBEE 3 BLU** 

## Management and Configuration 

## **Digi XBee Studio** 

Free multi-platform application that enables developers to manage Digi XBee devices through a simple-to-use graphical interface 

**Digi XBee Studio** is the definitive tool to manage and configure Digi XBee devices. This next generation configuration tool suite supersedes **Digi XCTU[®]** and offers an advanced set of tools that make it easy to set up, configure, communicate with and test Digi XBee modules and devices 

The first thing you need to do in order to work with XBee devices in XBee Studio is to add them to the tool. In XBee Studio, this is easier than ever. 

## **Simple setup and connectivity** 

Just after startup, XBee Studio will automatically look for XBee devices connected to your computer. As modules are found, they will appear in the Device Browser view. The Device Browser view displays all the devices connected to your computer. 

## **View and manage your Digi XBee devices** 

View all of your Digi XBee devices in one table, or if they are geolocated, you can switch to the map view and see the location of each one. 

Digi XBee Studio also offers a simple and step-by-step way to access and manage devices, including additional options for configuration, diagnostics, development, remote management and other utilities. 

## **Key features** 

- **Deploy on multiple platforms:** Digi XBee Studio is compatible with the most popular operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, macOS and Linux. 

- **Discover your devices:** Automatically discover XBee devices connected to your computer, regardless of their port connections or configured settings. 

- **Configure any device:** Manage and configure multiple XBee devices at once, including devices enrolled in your Digi Remote Manager account located anywhere in the world. 

- **Communicate with your devices:** Use the new smart XBee console to communicate with your devices regardless of whether they are configured for API mode or transparent mode.. 

- **Access a range of tools:** Use embedded tools to perform operations like creating XBee profiles or recovering your devices. 

- **Get automatic updates:** Automatically update the application itself, as well as the radio firmware library, without downloading any extra files. 

## **Proven experience and expert support** 

Our decades of embedded experience and millions of deployed devices tell our story; Digi is a trusted solutions provider dedicated to simplifying the way OEMs design, build, deploy and maintain secure connected products. 

**Digi Wireless Design Services** (WDS) is an engineering team that provides additional connectivity integration support, certification assistance, and custom design and build services to get your products to market smarter and faster. The expert team of WDS engineers can support you wherever you are along your development path. 

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## **DIGI XBEE 3 BLU** 

## Management and Security 

## **Digi IoT Mobile SDK** 

**Digi IoT Mobile SDK** is a set of libraries, code examples and documentation designed to simplify the creation of iOS and Android mobile apps that interact with Digi XBee 3 BLU modules via Bluetooth. 

Bluetooth enables local connectivity to Digi XBee modules via a mobile device to streamline network deployment, configuration and troubleshooting. Bluetooth Low Energy can also be used as a communication channel to create a Human Machine Interface (HMI) in a smartphone or tablet to monitor and control a device that does not have a display. 

Digi IoT Mobile SDK helps speed up the development of mobile applications that interact with Digi XBee devices over the Bluetooth Low Energy interface. Access to the software libraries, examples and documentation can be found on the **Digi support site** . 

Custom Bluetooth app examples include configuring Digi XBee firmware settings during deployment, exchanging data between a mobile application and a MicroPython application running on Digi XBee 3 BLU, or exchanging data between a mobile application and the host microcontroller. 

## **Learn more at digi.com/xbee.** 

## **Create mobile applications that connect Digi XBee modules via Bluetooth** 

Digi IoT Mobile SDK includes: 

- Well-documented APIs to handle the complexity of the Bluetooth authentication, encryption and communication processes 

- Two libraries to simplify mobile app development: 

- A Digi XBee library for Xamarin, to develop native crossplatform (iOS and Android) mobile applications using C# 

- A Digi XBee library for Android, to develop native Android applications using Java 

- Comprehensive documentation 

- Example applications for both libraries 

**Download Digi IoT Mobile SDK:** 

**https://hub.digi.com/support/products/digi-iot-mobile-sdk** 

## **Digi TrustFence** 

Digi TrustFence is a device security framework that simplifies the process of securing connected devices. 

- **Secure boot:** Programs and code running on the device are validated to be from an approved source or manufacturer. 

- **Protected hardware ports:** Internal and external I/O ports are hardened and access-controlled to prevent unwanted intrusion. 

## **Built-in security. Delivered.** 

Designed for mission-critical applications, **Digi TrustFence** enables users to easily integrate device security, device identity, and data privacy capabilities into product design. Digi TrustFence security for IoT devices is designed to grow and adapt with new and evolving threats. 

**Learn more at digi.com/trustfence** . 

- **Authentication:** TrustFence provides data authentication and device identity management options and ensures that products are not shipped with default user and password settings. 

- **Secure connections:** These connections utilize the latest encryption protocols for data in motion and over-the-air (OTA) transmissions to ensure the integrity of network data. 

- **Ongoing monitoring and support:** Digi provides ongoing threat measurement and monitoring services and performs external security audits. 

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## **DIGI XBEE 3 BLU** 

## Digi XBee Ecosystem, Tools and Supporting Services 

## **Digi XBee Ecosystem** 

The world-renowned XBee module is part of a family of cellular modems and RF modules that provide ultimate flexibility for IoT application developers, with three programmable form factors, and a range of popular wireless protocols. The XBee family also includes IoT gateways and management tools to connect, monitor and manage your XBee network. **Learn more at digi.com/xbee.** 

## **Digi XBee Tools** 

The **Digi XBee Ecosystem** is fully supported with the awardwinning **Digi XBee Tools** suite. Designed to support the full product lifecycle, from prototyping and development to deployment and ongoing monitoring, Digi XBee Tools includes code libraries, testing and prototyping tools, product development and manufacturing support, and tools for deploying and managing end devices in the field. 

**DEVELOP BUILD DEPLOY MANAGE** 

## **Digi Wireless Design Services** 

**DEFINITION** 

**DEVELOPMENT** 

**CERTIFICATION MANUFACTURING** 

## **Digi WDS Services** 

We offer services to support you wherever you are along your development path, with a record that speaks for itself. 

- Proof of concept 

- Architecture consultation 

- Requirements definition 

- System, software and electrical design 

- Design reviews 

- Certifications 

- Prototype build 

- Manufacturing test fixtures 

- 250+ product development projects 

- 100+ certification failure rescues 

- 100 million connected devices around the globe 

## **Get to market faster with Digi WDS** 

**Digi Wireless Design Services** (WDS) has a proven history of helping clients speed down the path to success by guiding them through the technological and regulatory certification pitfalls that botch budgets and disrupt product introductions. 

We begin by actively listening to your business and technical requirements, and then leverage our proven methodology, world-class engineering expertise and library of IP to design a cost-effective solution that is tailored to your specific needs. Accelerate toward the solution that is right for you and your customers. 

**Contact Digi WDS to find out how we can guide you to success.** 

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## **DIGI XBEE 3 BLU** 

## Specifications 

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## **Manage and configure Digi XBee 3 BLU modules with Digi XBee Studio** 

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SPECIFICATIONS DIGI XBEE 3 BLU<br>BLUETOOTH PERFORMANCE<br>TRANSCEIVER CHIPSET  Silicon Labs EFR32MG SoC<br>Supports Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 and capable of interoperating with Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 devices that support<br>BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY VERSION<br>1M and 2M PHY<br>MAXIMUM RF DATA RATE 1 Mbps with 1M PHY and 2 Mbps with 2M PHY<br>INDOOR/URBAN RANGE* Up to 15 m (49 ft)<br>OUTDOOR/RF LINE-OF-SIGHT RANGE* Up to 300 mm (984 ft)<br>TRANSMIT POWER +8 dBm<br>RECEIVER SENSITIVITY −97 dBm<br>FEATURES<br>SERIAL DATA INTERFACE UART, SPI<br>CONFIGURATION METHOD API or AT commands, local or over-the-air (OTA)<br>FREQUENCY BAND ISM 2.4 GHz<br>FORM FACTOR Micro (MMT), through-hole (TH)<br>INTERFERENCE IMMUNITY FSK (Frequency-shift keying)<br>ADC INPUTS (4) 10-bit ADC inputs<br>DIGITAL I/O 13<br>Micro: U.FL antenna, RF pad, chip antenna<br>ANTENNA OPTIONS<br>Through-hole: PCB antenna, U.FL connector<br>OPERATING TEMPERATURE −40 ºC to 85 ºC (−40 ºF to 185 ºF)<br>Micro: 13 mm x 19 mm x 2 mm (0.533 in x 0.76 in x 0.087 in)<br>DIMENSIONS<br>Through-hole: 2.438 cm x 2.761 cm (0.96 in x 1.087 in)<br>MEMORY 1 MB / 96 kB RAM<br>NETWORKING AND SECURITY<br>PROTOCOL Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4<br>ENCRYPTION 128/256-bit AES<br>RELIABLE PACKET DELIVERY Retries/acknowledgements<br>IDS PAN ID and addresses, cluster IDs and endpoints (optional)<br>CHANNELS 40 channels<br>SECURITY Digi TrustFence  security with secure boot and protected JTAG<br>CONFIGURATION TOOLS Digi XBee Studio  and  Digi XBee Mobile App<br>EMBEDDED PROGRAMMABILITY MicroPython<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Specifications and Warranty 

## **DIGI XBEE 3 BLU** 

**Manage and configure Digi XBee 3 BLU modules with Digi XBee Studio** 

|**POWER REQUIREMENTS**|**POWER REQUIREMENTS**|
|---|---|
|**SUPPLY VOLTAGE**|1.71 to 3.8 V|
|**TRANSMIT CURRENT**|32 mA at 3.3 V, +8 dBm|
|**RECEIVE CURRENT**|13.5 mA|
|**IDLE CURRENT**|7.5 mA|
|**SLEEP CURRENT**|8 μA at 25 ºC (77 ºF)|
|**REGULATORY AND CARRIER APPROVALS****||
|**FCC, IC (NORTH AMERICA)**|Complete|
|**ETSI (EUROPE)**|Complete|
|**WARRANTY**||
|**PRODUCT WARRANTY**|1-year|



*Range figure estimates are based on free-air terrain with limited sources of interference. Actual range will vary based on transmitting power, orientation of transmitter and receiver, height of transmitting antenna, height of receiving antenna, weather conditions, interference sources in the area, and terrain between receiver and transmitter, including indoor and outdoor structures such as walls, trees, buildings, hills, and mountains. 

*Visit **digi.com/resources/certifications** for latest certifications and approvals. 

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## **DIGI XBEE 3 BLU** 

## Part Numbers 

## **PART NUMBERS** 

## **DIGI XBEE 3 BLU** 

|**XB3-24B5UM-J**|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, U.FL, MMT|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, U.FL, MMT|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, U.FL, MMT|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, U.FL, MMT|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, U.FL, MMT|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, U.FL, MMT|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, U.FL, MMT|
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|**XB3-24B5CM-J**|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, chip antenna, MMT|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, chip antenna, MMT|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, chip antenna, MMT|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, chip antenna, MMT|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, chip antenna, MMT|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, chip antenna, MMT|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, chip antenna, MMT|
|**XB3-24B5RM-J**|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, RF pad, MMT|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, RF pad, MMT|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, RF pad, MMT|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, RF pad, MMT|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, RF pad, MMT|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, RF pad, MMT|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, RF pad, MMT|
|**XB3-24B5UT-J**|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, U.FL, TH|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, U.FL, TH|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, U.FL, TH|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, U.FL, TH|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, U.FL, TH|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, U.FL, TH|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, U.FL, TH|
|**XB3-24B5PT-J**|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, PCB antenna, TH|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, PCB antenna, TH|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, PCB antenna, TH|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, PCB antenna, TH|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, PCB antenna, TH|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, PCB antenna, TH|Digi XBee 3 BLU — Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, PCB antenna, TH|



## **PART NUMBERS** 

## **DIGI XBEE 3 BLU DEVELOPMENT KIT** 

**XK3-B5M-WBT** Digi XBee 3 BLU Development Kit 

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