The following provides a basic sleeping network using the Digi Mesh protocol.
For this example I am going to use a synchronous sleeping network with a always-on Sleep Support module using the XBee PRO 900 HP hardware. Note: An always-on Sleep Support module is not necessary to deploy a synchronous sleeping network, but it is good practice to do so - especially for networks using long sleep periods (greater than 5 minute sleep).
Always on Sleep Coordinator:
The always on Sleep Coordinator allows the network to remain in sync by sending out the Sync message at the beginning of every wake cycle.
Parameter Settings
CE 0
SM 7
SO 1
SP 3E8 (10 seconds)
ST 3E8 (1 second)
Sleeping Routers:
CE 0 or 2
SM 8
SO 2
SP 3E8 (10 seconds)
ST 3E8 (1 second)
For backup coordinators, use the same settings as the Sleep Coordinator but set the SO command to a value of 0 or greater than 3. That is, do not enable bit 0 and/or 1. By doing this, you allow for a nomination to occur if the original sleep coordinator leaves or is not in range of the network.
Last updated:
Jul 12, 2024