# \#s1 **URL:** https://forums.digi.com/tag/s1/425.md [Latest](https://forums.digi.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.digi.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.digi.com/tags.md) --- ## [Xbee Pro S1 cannot decode the message](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-pro-s1-cannot-decode-the-message/22769)
**Author:** [@Kimi](https://forums.digi.com/u/Kimi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-pro-s1-cannot-decode-the-message/22769 "2021-11-09T10:57:48Z")
Hello, I got two Xbee Pro S1, which is one them as a receiver and another as being a one-device. When I send a message from one-device the receiver cannot show the message only the ack light at Xbee turns on. My questio… --- ## [50+ S1 modules brick randomly](https://forums.digi.com/t/50-s1-modules-brick-randomly/22468)
**Author:** [@Jon\_Axel](https://forums.digi.com/u/Jon_Axel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2021, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/50-s1-modules-brick-randomly/22468 "2021-06-23T08:20:44Z")
We have had over 50 XBee S1 modules fail over the last six months. The modules are in a fleet of over 300 devices and failing randomly. The returned modules can be recovered using XCTU, but until we understand why they a… --- ## [xbee Pro S1 "not activate bootloader in the module"](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-pro-s1-not-activate-bootloader-in-the-module/21899)
**Author:** [@vdlb](https://forums.digi.com/u/vdlb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-pro-s1-not-activate-bootloader-in-the-module/21899 "2020-10-22T09:54:29Z")
We are trying to run an Xbee recovery via XCTU connected to a Xbee Pro S1 Device running the function Xbee Pro DigiMesh 2.4 and we have the following error : There is not an activate bootloader in the module". In fact w… --- ## [XBee-Pro S1 Serial communication not working with modpoll](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-pro-s1-serial-communication-not-working-with-modpoll/20676)
**Author:** [@sac](https://forums.digi.com/u/sac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-pro-s1-serial-communication-not-working-with-modpoll/20676 "2019-08-01T16:21:05Z")
I have 2 XBee Pro S1 antennas and 2 boards(Parallax USB XBee Adapter). I successfully tried connecting both in Coordinator-End Point and Coordinator-Coordinator settings. I was able to send console log of both antennas … --- ## [Is there a significant difference in signal range between S1 units with PCB antenna and other types of antenna?](https://forums.digi.com/t/is-there-a-significant-difference-in-signal-range-between-s1-units-with-pcb-antenna-and-other-types-of-antenna/20455)
**Author:** [@NameOfTheDragon](https://forums.digi.com/u/NameOfTheDragon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/is-there-a-significant-difference-in-signal-range-between-s1-units-with-pcb-antenna-and-other-types-of-antenna/20455 "2019-05-01T12:40:47Z")
I’m developing some replacement firmware for an embedded application that uses Series-1 XBees. The hardware (Arduino Leonardo with built-in XBee socket) uses the XBees with no antenna (i.e. a PCB antenna). The new Arduin… --- ## [Current draw vs # of radios active? (XBee 2.4GHz S1 & S2C)](https://forums.digi.com/t/current-draw-vs-of-radios-active-xbee-2-4ghz-s1-s2c/20409)
**Author:** [@embedded\_Tom](https://forums.digi.com/u/embedded_Tom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/current-draw-vs-of-radios-active-xbee-2-4ghz-s1-s2c/20409 "2019-04-15T16:46:11Z")
We’re optimizing our firmware in a product that used XBee 2.4GHz S1 radios, and will be switching to S2C. We use DigiMesh protocol and the devices are setup as non-routing (end devices). Some people in the company think… --- ## [What are the reasons XCTU would suddenly refuse to load "the specified packets list file"?](https://forums.digi.com/t/what-are-the-reasons-xctu-would-suddenly-refuse-to-load-the-specified-packets-list-file/20389)
**Author:** [@BallardHill](https://forums.digi.com/u/BallardHill)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/what-are-the-reasons-xctu-would-suddenly-refuse-to-load-the-specified-packets-list-file/20389 "2019-04-03T10:04:41Z")
What are the reasons XCTU would suddenly refuse to load “the specified packets list file”? This file has loaded and all packets therein worked fine for a year. Suddenly get “Could not find any packets in the packets li… --- ## [Xbee S1 PRO packet transfer problem on speed 115200b/s](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-s1-pro-packet-transfer-problem-on-speed-115200b-s/19949)
**Author:** [@FRIZ](https://forums.digi.com/u/FRIZ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 8:18am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-s1-pro-packet-transfer-problem-on-speed-115200b-s/19949 "2018-10-17T08:18:36Z")
Good day! There was a problem with the transfer of text on Xbee PRO S1. I configured and linked 2 Xbee to each other. One is connected via USB Shield (built on a controller from Silicon labs) to a computer, the second i… --- ## [ADC0 with xbee pro S1 + LM35 + Arduino](https://forums.digi.com/t/adc0-with-xbee-pro-s1-lm35-arduino/19164)
**Author:** [@aldosahf](https://forums.digi.com/u/aldosahf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2018, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/adc0-with-xbee-pro-s1-lm35-arduino/19164 "2018-02-16T12:25:36Z")
Good day all, I have been trying to get correct values from the LM35 sensor that to be sent to arduino, but I think my configuration and wiring for the xbee somehow NOT right. I am not quite sure if I had to use Vref pi… --- ## [Zigbee s1(Digi MESH) can communicate with DigiMesh s2c 2.4 GHz mudule or not ??](https://forums.digi.com/t/zigbee-s1-digi-mesh-can-communicate-with-digimesh-s2c-2-4-ghz-mudule-or-not/18842)
**Author:** [@SHYAM\_NARAYAN\_PATEL](https://forums.digi.com/u/SHYAM_NARAYAN_PATEL)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/zigbee-s1-digi-mesh-can-communicate-with-digimesh-s2c-2-4-ghz-mudule-or-not/18842 "2017-10-26T12:04:48Z")
Will XBee Digimesh s2c 2.4 GHz module support the digimesh pro s1 or not. I have two devices with me, i.e. DIGI XBee pro s1 (Digimesh) device and XBEE S2CTH (Zigbee) module. So my question is, XBee S2C module will suppo… --- ## [XBee S1 receives data after initial config, but won't after shutting off](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-s1-receives-data-after-initial-config-but-wont-after-shutting-off/18722)
**Author:** [@toddb](https://forums.digi.com/u/toddb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2017, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-s1-receives-data-after-initial-config-but-wont-after-shutting-off/18722 "2017-09-27T10:17:43Z")
I’m using XB24-API-001 802.15.4 modules on the 10EF firmware. They each use API mode to talk to their own PIC18F67J50 MCU. The baud rate is 57000. One of them acts as the master and is always transmitting data for the… --- ## [Can the X2C ZB work as a stock 802.15.4 node - disable ZB?](https://forums.digi.com/t/can-the-x2c-zb-work-as-a-stock-802-15-4-node-disable-zb/17075)
**Author:** [@Coralyn](https://forums.digi.com/u/Coralyn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/can-the-x2c-zb-work-as-a-stock-802-15-4-node-disable-zb/17075 "2017-09-06T21:02:31Z")
Suppose sometimes I want the ZB mesh (& the complexity it forces), but other times I just want the simplicity of 802.15.4. Can I run an S2C as either? So turn off the ZB layer? Sure; S1 could be used, but that is differ… --- ## [XBee S1 DigiMesh - Problem with remote AT Commands (Java API)](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-s1-digimesh-problem-with-remote-at-commands-java-api/18601)
**Author:** [@dulu](https://forums.digi.com/u/dulu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-s1-digimesh-problem-with-remote-at-commands-java-api/18601 "2017-08-01T14:09:47Z")
Hey there I hope I can find someone to help me fix and understand my problem. So I am using 2x Xbee S1, both connected to USB via gateway dongle. On one module I am using the java api and the other one is open via xctu … --- ## [InvalidOperatingModeException: Could not determine operating mode.](https://forums.digi.com/t/invalidoperatingmodeexception-could-not-determine-operating-mode/16458)
**Author:** [@TonyM](https://forums.digi.com/u/TonyM)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/invalidoperatingmodeexception-could-not-determine-operating-mode/16458 "2017-06-12T10:02:11Z")
Hi, Im trying to run the SendBroadcast example code on a S1 mounted on an Intel Edison board. When executing myDevice.open(); I get the InvalidOperatingModeException: Could not determine operating mode. Exception. The… --- ## [Xbee S1 Could Not Initialize Device](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-s1-could-not-initialize-device/18387)
**Author:** [@Smccor](https://forums.digi.com/u/Smccor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2017, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-s1-could-not-initialize-device/18387 "2017-05-31T14:22:46Z")
I’m trying to connect two XBee S1 units. One is on a Sparkfun Explorer USB and the other is mounted on an Arduino Uno board and plugged into the PC by USB. If I am looking at the one on the Explorer in XTCU, I can see th… --- ## [is it possible for zigbee s2c to communicate with zigbee s2 or s1?](https://forums.digi.com/t/is-it-possible-for-zigbee-s2c-to-communicate-with-zigbee-s2-or-s1/18179)
**Author:** [@VIGNESH.S.R](https://forums.digi.com/u/VIGNESH.S.R)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2017, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/is-it-possible-for-zigbee-s2c-to-communicate-with-zigbee-s2-or-s1/18179 "2017-03-28T13:30:02Z")
--- ## [How to dump the firmware from Xbee S1](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-to-dump-the-firmware-from-xbee-s1/18002)
**Author:** [@arunmag](https://forums.digi.com/u/arunmag)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-to-dump-the-firmware-from-xbee-s1/18002 "2017-02-06T14:11:16Z")
I would like to know if there are anyways I can dump the entire firmware from the XBEE S1 module(including the bootloader. If possible a schematics to it so I can use the serial debugger of M9S8GT60 to dump it. --- ## [TX/RX packet lost](https://forums.digi.com/t/tx-rx-packet-lost/17836)
**Author:** [@aa.defilippo](https://forums.digi.com/u/aa.defilippo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 10:26am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/tx-rx-packet-lost/17836 "2016-12-29T10:26:47Z")
Dear all, I have got the following issue using two ProS1. both configured at 9600bps, transparent mode, No ACK, 16bit addressing, peer to peer and connected to two micros. the first (master) sends a 3chars packet each… --- ## [Have voltage and output current on certain DI pins.](https://forums.digi.com/t/have-voltage-and-output-current-on-certain-di-pins/17172)
**Author:** [@Ownezx](https://forums.digi.com/u/Ownezx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/have-voltage-and-output-current-on-certain-di-pins/17172 "2016-11-10T14:35:56Z")
Hello there, I have been designing a remote input/output device. The device itself is powered by a 12v power supply. I cut the voltage down to 3 with a zener diode so my Xbee works fine. The problem is that when i put … --- ## [Hi , how to enter command mode of Xbee pro s1 to check the energy scanning function?](https://forums.digi.com/t/hi-how-to-enter-command-mode-of-xbee-pro-s1-to-check-the-energy-scanning-function/17324)
**Author:** [@mukeshbs](https://forums.digi.com/u/mukeshbs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 4:49am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/hi-how-to-enter-command-mode-of-xbee-pro-s1-to-check-the-energy-scanning-function/17324 "2016-09-01T04:49:22Z")
--- ## [X-CTU cannot find by xbee](https://forums.digi.com/t/x-ctu-cannot-find-by-xbee/15642)
**Author:** [@jung](https://forums.digi.com/u/jung)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2016, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/x-ctu-cannot-find-by-xbee/15642 "2016-08-19T08:21:44Z")
I just bought XBP24-API-001 model with USB adaptor. when I try to find my device on X-CTU, it always says “Action Required” and Device not found. I did reset many times however it doens’t work. ( Regardless of Xbee co… --- ## [Wh would my xbee Series 1 End Point Constantly Chat with the Coordinator?](https://forums.digi.com/t/wh-would-my-xbee-series-1-end-point-constantly-chat-with-the-coordinator/17034)
**Author:** [@granvillemaker](https://forums.digi.com/u/granvillemaker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2016, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/wh-would-my-xbee-series-1-end-point-constantly-chat-with-the-coordinator/17034 "2016-07-06T12:21:05Z")
I have a very simple test where I am trying to have a Series 1 End Point communicate with a Series 1 Coordinator. However, without doing anything other than powering the devices, the Coordinator starts receiving data fr… --- ## [Some help using a Digi XBee S1 Pro](https://forums.digi.com/t/some-help-using-a-digi-xbee-s1-pro/16984)
**Author:** [@RSalatka](https://forums.digi.com/u/RSalatka)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2016, 11:55am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/some-help-using-a-digi-xbee-s1-pro/16984 "2016-06-28T11:55:32Z")
Hope this is in the right section. So I have a Xbee USB Adapter S1 Pro that we use to communicate with devices called BFD’s that are on batteries to get the state of charge ect. The software that comes with these BFD’s… --- ## [COMMunication between xbee pro s1 and xbee pro s2](https://forums.digi.com/t/communication-between-xbee-pro-s1-and-xbee-pro-s2/16900)
**Author:** [@ozaharsh32](https://forums.digi.com/u/ozaharsh32)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2016, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/communication-between-xbee-pro-s1-and-xbee-pro-s2/16900 "2016-06-17T13:53:48Z")
hiii I have two xbee modules but one is xbee pro s1 and another is xbee pro s2. Can I make point to point communication between them and how? --- ## [xbee digimesh library for arduino](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-digimesh-library-for-arduino/16151)
**Author:** [@waqasaps](https://forums.digi.com/u/waqasaps)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2016, 9:38am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-digimesh-library-for-arduino/16151 "2016-06-03T09:38:22Z")
i have been trying on mesh network using digimesh protocol, the problem is that i cant get one library for arduino. i have reading this guide: ftp1.digi.com/support/documentation/90000991.pdf i found that there is a li… --- ## [Motors causing significant random delays in Xbee S1](https://forums.digi.com/t/motors-causing-significant-random-delays-in-xbee-s1/16848)
**Author:** [@r\_o\_m](https://forums.digi.com/u/r_o_m)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2016, 8:05am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/motors-causing-significant-random-delays-in-xbee-s1/16848 "2016-06-01T08:05:05Z")
Hello, I’m using XBee S1’s to communicate data between two robotic vehicles. I’ve been working hard on the XBee configurations in order to have consistent delays between the communication. My set up works great when I r… --- ## [XBee S1 with DigiMesh firmware](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-s1-with-digimesh-firmware/16691)
**Author:** [@SuperCoder](https://forums.digi.com/u/SuperCoder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2016, 9:44am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-s1-with-digimesh-firmware/16691 "2016-05-02T09:44:12Z")
I have XBee S1 and I have updated the firmware to Digimesh. However I cannot find any documentation about how to create the mesh network with Digimesh. Most of the articles and books concentrate on Zigbee but not Digimes… --- ## [Creating a sensor network with DigiMesh](https://forums.digi.com/t/creating-a-sensor-network-with-digimesh/15371)
**Author:** [@forcel96](https://forums.digi.com/u/forcel96)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2016, 9:14am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/creating-a-sensor-network-with-digimesh/15371 "2016-05-02T09:14:51Z")
I am new to XBee and looking to start work on a project and trying to figure out the best approach. I am trying to build a network of environmental sensors using Raspberry Pi. The sensor nodes will be solar powered, taki… --- ## [Can anyone suggest me Layout guideline or Xbee Pro S1 ?](https://forums.digi.com/t/can-anyone-suggest-me-layout-guideline-or-xbee-pro-s1/16565)
**Author:** [@jay1691](https://forums.digi.com/u/jay1691)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/can-anyone-suggest-me-layout-guideline-or-xbee-pro-s1/16565 "2016-04-11T08:48:37Z")
Hello All, Can any one suggest me recommended layout guide lines for XBee Pro S1. How much ground required for it or any special take care in layout for better performance of it ? --- ## [End Device Xbee Series 1 not associating with Coordinator Xbee Series 1??](https://forums.digi.com/t/end-device-xbee-series-1-not-associating-with-coordinator-xbee-series-1/16433)
**Author:** [@Ajith](https://forums.digi.com/u/Ajith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2016, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/end-device-xbee-series-1-not-associating-with-coordinator-xbee-series-1/16433 "2016-03-19T12:36:54Z")
My Coordinator Xbee Series 1 is already powered on in API mode 2. After that i powered on my End Device Xbee Series 1 in API mode 2. I am waiting for association to complete by checking the AI status of Xbee End Device… [Next page](https://forums.digi.com/tag/s1/425.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=s1)