Patent-pending toolset to facilitate development of ZigBee Smart Energy-compliant devices

ZigBit 900 from Meshnetics is the world’s first RF module for sub-1 GHz band to use the ZigBee PRO Feature Set.

The recent development of the ZigBee Smart Energy public application profile makes the standards-based efficient energy solutions a reality. Manufacturers can now start offering ZigBee-enabled devices, such as thermostats, smart meters, home displays and more.

However, implementation of Smart Energy-compliant embedded software is an extremely complex process that also requires a series of comprehensive tests before successful certification and release to the market.

Even when using the ZigBee chips or modules that already have the Smart Energy profile, customization is still required. That’s where the new development tool from MeshNetics can help.

It boasts the world’s first ZigBee PRO Feature Set implementation using JAVA language. The patent-pending “MeshPoint” technology, implemented in this tool, enables developers to quickly and cost-effectively add an unlimited number of virtual nodes to the network and mix-and-match real and virtual devices in the same network, and no coding is required.

For instance, a manufacturer is developing a wireless thermostat. The developers plug in the MeshNetics USB dongle into a PC, install the software, and the thermostat is located automatically. Now they can add all kinds of “virtual” meters, home controls, etc. and test them communicating to their thermostat.

Using the new tool, the developers can not only quickly develop a ZigBee Smart Energy-compatible device from scratch and get fully prepared for the ZigBee certification process, but easily learn the ins and outs of the ZigBee Smart Energy profile. Meshnetics plans to unveil the new tool on October 28 during the ESC Boston, and will show a demo at the company’s booth.

ZigBit 900 is the world’s first RF module for sub-1 GHz band to use the ZigBee PRO Feature Set. The new module offers record-breaking range and is designed to operate in the ISM bands 915 MHz in the US and 868 MHz in Europe. The amplified 2.4 GHz RF module, ZigBit Amp, offers a unique combination of best-in-class range and very low power consumption.

The patented dual chip antenna design featured in the ZigBit A2, an ultra-compact 2.4 GHz RF module, helps extend operating range without sacrificing power consumption. BitCloud, a robust 802.15.4-2006/ZigBee PRO Feature Set, comes bundled with all MeshNetics’ ZigBee modules, along with an easy-to-use AT commands set.

For more information, visit www.meshnetics.com

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