# \#battery **URL:** https://forums.digi.com/tag/battery/269.md [Latest](https://forums.digi.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.digi.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.digi.com/tags.md) --- ## [Xbee does not transmit when battery powered?](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-does-not-transmit-when-battery-powered/23055)
**Author:** [@Aravind\_Krishna](https://forums.digi.com/u/Aravind_Krishna)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-does-not-transmit-when-battery-powered/23055 "2022-04-25T14:23:09Z")
Hello, We are working on a project, that uses an Xbee remote sensor, that senses LDR data and transfers data to a Xbee coordinator connected to an arduino. The arduino after sensing data, sends a remote RF command back t… --- ## [Discover Zigbee networks attemps](https://forums.digi.com/t/discover-zigbee-networks-attemps/22667)
**Author:** [@jcalderon](https://forums.digi.com/u/jcalderon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/discover-zigbee-networks-attemps/22667 "2021-09-17T08:41:49Z")
Is there any way to control the number of attemps per minute to join a network on xbee3 zigbee end devices. According to test I have ran, an end device performs attemps each 8s for about 2s an this is depleting the devic… --- ## [Xbee S1 Sleep sychronize](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-s1-sleep-sychronize/21384)
**Author:** [@trung\_van](https://forums.digi.com/u/trung_van)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-s1-sleep-sychronize/21384 "2020-05-19T14:26:54Z")
Hello, I am working with network of Xbee S1 802.15.4 which includes: 20 Xbees (End Device) connected to sensor 1 Xbee (Coordinator) connected to Arduino I want to save as much battery power as possible so End Devices… --- ## [Battery powered Xbee end device packet loss periodically](https://forums.digi.com/t/battery-powered-xbee-end-device-packet-loss-periodically/20988)
**Author:** [@tsilisb](https://forums.digi.com/u/tsilisb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/battery-powered-xbee-end-device-packet-loss-periodically/20988 "2019-12-27T10:02:59Z")
Hi, I’ve done a small network of sensor nodes using 4 xbees s2c. I have configured 1 xbee as coordinator, 1 as router and 2 xbees as end devices with pin sleep enable. Sensor nodes where xbees are connected, measures te… --- ## [what will be the battery lif of xbee s1 module when it put on 4.46 min sleep and 1 sec on time on 2 AA cell.](https://forums.digi.com/t/what-will-be-the-battery-lif-of-xbee-s1-module-when-it-put-on-4-46-min-sleep-and-1-sec-on-time-on-2-aa-cell/20617)
**Author:** [@Amitkumarpharande](https://forums.digi.com/u/Amitkumarpharande)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/what-will-be-the-battery-lif-of-xbee-s1-module-when-it-put-on-4-46-min-sleep-and-1-sec-on-time-on-2-aa-cell/20617 "2019-07-09T08:16:49Z")
i want the xbee s1 battery life around 1 year on cr2032 3v cell. how can i get this much battery life? --- ## [Small battery life (XBee S2CTH)](https://forums.digi.com/t/small-battery-life-xbee-s2cth/20416)
**Author:** [@sruedat](https://forums.digi.com/u/sruedat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 9:47am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/small-battery-life-xbee-s2cth/20416 "2019-04-19T09:47:58Z")
Hi, I’m having problems with the life duration of batteries in the Digi Xbee s2cTH nodes of my project (firmware 4060). Basically I’m using several nodes to measure the temperature in different places inside of a room,… --- ## [RCM6750 Backup battery drain](https://forums.digi.com/t/rcm6750-backup-battery-drain/16978)
**Author:** [@mfuhrer](https://forums.digi.com/u/mfuhrer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/rcm6750-backup-battery-drain/16978 "2018-12-21T19:00:51Z")
Hello, I know this topic has been covered before but here’s another twist to the story: When powered down the current draw on the battery is about 42uA - which closely matches the 50uA specified in the documentation. Ho… --- ## [Does the WR44v2 have an internal CMOS battery?](https://forums.digi.com/t/does-the-wr44v2-have-an-internal-cmos-battery/19766)
**Author:** [@tmmyyc](https://forums.digi.com/u/tmmyyc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 9:53am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/does-the-wr44v2-have-an-internal-cmos-battery/19766 "2018-08-07T09:53:34Z")
I have a WR44v2 that has repeatedly found it’s way back to me unbootable. There is no activity except for a solid power LED and a flashing Link LED. Every time it has come to me I have restored it with FlashWriter and o… --- ## [Python library timeout](https://forums.digi.com/t/python-library-timeout/19589)
**Author:** [@sruedat](https://forums.digi.com/u/sruedat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/python-library-timeout/19589 "2018-07-02T15:49:17Z")
Hello, I’ve done a small project to measure temperature with Zibgee Xbee modules (S2C TH version) based on thermistors by using the python digi-xbee library. Basically the system peridocally reads the ADC values from r… --- ## [XBEE3 power by USB port and Battery](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee3-power-by-usb-port-and-battery/19588)
**Author:** [@zoos](https://forums.digi.com/u/zoos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee3-power-by-usb-port-and-battery/19588 "2018-06-26T11:48:43Z")
When I power the Xbee3 (through XBee Grove Dev board) chip with USB port, the chip run the stored Python code correctly. However, when I power the XBee3 (through XBee Grove Dev board) chip with battery (2 x 1.5V AA batt… --- ## [XBee battery voltage from mydevice cloud?](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-battery-voltage-from-mydevice-cloud/19177)
**Author:** [@RaitRand](https://forums.digi.com/u/RaitRand)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2018, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-battery-voltage-from-mydevice-cloud/19177 "2018-02-16T12:12:43Z")
Dear Digi, Is it possible to make query in device cloud data services to get connected XBee battery voltage without doing any schematics work (connecting battery voltage to AD or etc)? br Rait Rand --- ## [6UL RTC battery supply current](https://forums.digi.com/t/6ul-rtc-battery-supply-current/19144)
**Author:** [@AlbertRiu](https://forums.digi.com/u/AlbertRiu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2018, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/6ul-rtc-battery-supply-current/19144 "2018-02-15T14:52:46Z")
With development kit board I tested the RTC battery supply current in RTC mode and it is about 250uA. Development kit board. 3V battery coin cell connected to J2 Nothing more connected to the board RTC mode (I suppose) … --- ## [How to include the Battery Level in a sample frame?](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-to-include-the-battery-level-in-a-sample-frame/18497)
**Author:** [@manart](https://forums.digi.com/u/manart)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2017, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-to-include-the-battery-level-in-a-sample-frame/18497 "2017-06-30T15:53:10Z")
Hello, I would like to know how can I send the battery level of the device in a sample frame (this would be the power source connected to 3.3v of the XBee). I read in the product manual that there is a bit in the Analog… --- ## [Can I use XBee to connect 2 sensors?](https://forums.digi.com/t/can-i-use-xbee-to-connect-2-sensors/18333)
**Author:** [@moawiamar](https://forums.digi.com/u/moawiamar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2017, 9:51am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/can-i-use-xbee-to-connect-2-sensors/18333 "2017-05-09T09:51:00Z")
Hi, Can I use XBee to connect 2 sensors? with a way for the battery indicator? The sensors are: DS18B20 Digital Temperature Sensor https://www.dfrobot.com/product-689.html Gravity: Analog Capacitive Soil Moisture Se… --- ## [Missing Supply Voltage option - XBee S1](https://forums.digi.com/t/missing-supply-voltage-option-xbee-s1/17925)
**Author:** [@trefrosk](https://forums.digi.com/u/trefrosk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2017, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/missing-supply-voltage-option-xbee-s1/17925 "2017-01-23T10:12:29Z")
The AT command for viewing supply voltage according to all documentation I’ve ready is AT%V. I however get an error on my XBee Series 1. It does not appear in XCTU either, as it does for my ZigBees. --- ## [Can the association maintained during pin sleep mode of longer than ~5sec?](https://forums.digi.com/t/can-the-association-maintained-during-pin-sleep-mode-of-longer-than-5sec/17778)
**Author:** [@heyon12](https://forums.digi.com/u/heyon12)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2016, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/can-the-association-maintained-during-pin-sleep-mode-of-longer-than-5sec/17778 "2016-12-07T13:26:20Z")
I’m working on a project that transmits measured temperature and humidity wirelessly through a pair of Xbee’s. Xbee S2 C is connected to PC as a coordinator. Xbee S2 E is connected to ATMEGA328P as an end device. ATMEG… --- ## [XBEE on battery ?](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-on-battery/16088)
**Author:** [@mahesh7393](https://forums.digi.com/u/mahesh7393)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2016, 12:33am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-on-battery/16088 "2016-08-02T00:33:30Z")
i want to power xbee series 2 by battery i used 9v battery with three 1k resistance in series with 3v drop across each i tried to connect a xbee parallel to a 1 k resistance. but the voltage becomes 1.3v. is xbee u… --- ## [battery specifications for xbee ?](https://forums.digi.com/t/battery-specifications-for-xbee/16089)
**Author:** [@mahesh7393](https://forums.digi.com/u/mahesh7393)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/battery-specifications-for-xbee/16089 "2016-01-14T08:59:38Z")
battery specifications for xbee ? --- ## [Polled Method & low power usage (Battery powered)](https://forums.digi.com/t/polled-method-low-power-usage-battery-powered/15472)
**Author:** [@Rolland](https://forums.digi.com/u/Rolland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2015, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/polled-method-low-power-usage-battery-powered/15472 "2015-09-29T09:15:36Z")
Dear with Xbee S2C, how to conjugate the low power usage (battery powered for endpoint, router) and polled method between endpoint and coordinator (in order to disable collision) ? Since in this case, all endpoints wai… --- ## [gpio tx complete](https://forums.digi.com/t/gpio-tx-complete/15386)
**Author:** [@alexspin](https://forums.digi.com/u/alexspin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2015, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/gpio-tx-complete/15386 "2015-09-11T09:30:34Z")
I use Xbee PRO module in a battery powered system. I need to power off the module removing Vdd in order to increase battery duration. For better understand when disconnect power supply, there is an AT command or a conf… --- ## [Get battery level from a Xbee series 1?](https://forums.digi.com/t/get-battery-level-from-a-xbee-series-1/15307)
**Author:** [@willow](https://forums.digi.com/u/willow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2015, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/get-battery-level-from-a-xbee-series-1/15307 "2015-08-24T14:49:12Z")
Is there any way to get the battery level of some source (coin battery, AA pack…) connected to the Xbee series 1 module? I mean some command to get that info or to get parameters to calculate the battery level. Thanks! … --- ## [Xbee powered by a battery and connected with usb at the same time](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-powered-by-a-battery-and-connected-with-usb-at-the-same-time/14786)
**Author:** [@Guilherme](https://forums.digi.com/u/Guilherme)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2015, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-powered-by-a-battery-and-connected-with-usb-at-the-same-time/14786 "2015-04-29T14:51:27Z")
So I trying to use the Xbee with the xbee explorer board connected with an U-blox, but I want to power the xbee with a battery. I haven’t tryed yet and I want to know if I powered the xbee explorer board with 2x AA batte… --- ## [Operating Xbee S2 module for 6 months form Battery](https://forums.digi.com/t/operating-xbee-s2-module-for-6-months-form-battery/14387)
**Author:** [@veeresh](https://forums.digi.com/u/veeresh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/operating-xbee-s2-module-for-6-months-form-battery/14387 "2015-02-20T11:42:17Z")
Hi Experts, I am new to Xbee. I am working on lawn monitoring project. I need to measure the sensor data every 5 minutes. I am using Xbee S2 module and it should work in cyclic sleep mode. The device need to operate fo… --- ## [868LP: workings of Auto Early Wake-Up Sleep Option](https://forums.digi.com/t/868lp-workings-of-auto-early-wake-up-sleep-option/13717)
**Author:** [@DigiMarty](https://forums.digi.com/u/DigiMarty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2014, 4:46am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/868lp-workings-of-auto-early-wake-up-sleep-option/13717 "2014-10-14T04:46:49Z")
Situation: a battery powered 868LP DigiMesh network in synchronous cyclic sleep mode with Auto Early Wake-Up Sleep Option enabled. When a RF module has lost sync, how long exactly will the time period be between the ear… --- ## [865/868LP: What formula is used to calculate Sleep Guard Times?](https://forums.digi.com/t/865-868lp-what-formula-is-used-to-calculate-sleep-guard-times/13718)
**Author:** [@DigiMarty](https://forums.digi.com/u/DigiMarty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2014, 11:28am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/865-868lp-what-formula-is-used-to-calculate-sleep-guard-times/13718 "2014-10-09T11:28:18Z")
Situation: Battery powered 868LP network in Synchronous Cyclic Sleep Mode. What exact formula is used by the RF Module to calculate the so called Sleep Guard Times? We need to know this information to obtain an indicat… --- ## [Internal Rabbit 3000 real-time clock does not keep time even if battery powered](https://forums.digi.com/t/internal-rabbit-3000-real-time-clock-does-not-keep-time-even-if-battery-powered/13312)
**Author:** [@jpdery](https://forums.digi.com/u/jpdery)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2014, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/internal-rabbit-3000-real-time-clock-does-not-keep-time-even-if-battery-powered/13312 "2014-07-14T14:39:30Z")
We have been using P/N 20-101-0520 (Rabbit RCM3200) in our products for several years In the last weeks/months, we started to have issues with the RTC not keeping time between power ON/OFF even with brand new batteries … --- ## [Can I reduct boot time on XBEE for battery application?](https://forums.digi.com/t/can-i-reduct-boot-time-on-xbee-for-battery-application/12334)
**Author:** [@rlysaght](https://forums.digi.com/u/rlysaght)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2014, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/can-i-reduct-boot-time-on-xbee-for-battery-application/12334 "2014-05-12T11:11:39Z")
I am trying to keep my power use very low in a vibration energy harvesting scenario. I’ve got my XBEEs up and running just fine. I am using the PIN HIBERNATE function to keep power use low until I need to transmit. My… --- ## [RCM6750 backup battery problem.](https://forums.digi.com/t/rcm6750-backup-battery-problem/11678)
**Author:** [@maniac84](https://forums.digi.com/u/maniac84)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 1:28am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/rcm6750-backup-battery-problem/11678 "2013-09-25T01:28:49Z")
Hi guys, I’m using the RCM 6750 and backup its RAM with the CR2450 3V battery. But I found out that the battery’s life is very short and in 3 months can finish using. Is there anyway to increase the battery life? --- ## [Using External Address and DataBus on ConnectCore9P\_9215](https://forums.digi.com/t/using-external-address-and-databus-on-connectcore9p-9215/4935)
**Author:** [@rdeabill](https://forums.digi.com/u/rdeabill)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/using-external-address-and-databus-on-connectcore9p-9215/4935 "2010-10-20T10:17:00Z")
Hi, I have a design that includes an asynchronous static RAM with battery backup attached to the extrnal address and data bus of the module. I have the options of using CS0 or CS2 for the chip select. I am trying to ge…