MeshBean Development Board

MeshBean development boards are based on ZigBit, ZigBit Amp and ZigBit 900 RF module with a matched antenna. Antenna options include PCB antenna and external SMA connector, as well as on-module integrated chip antenna. Powered by two AA batteries, the MeshBean / MeshBean Amp / MeshBean 900 development boards come preset with 2 frequently used sensors - temperature and illumination, as well as a number of other peripheral devices. The boards also support extension connector allowing easy access to the module’s interfaces.

An integrated high-performance ZigBit module enables the board’s wireless connectivity and makes it function as a node in the ZigBee network. A MeshBean boards can be configured to operate as a network coordinator or a router either by DIP-switch settings or via AT-commands. ZigBit Amp is an amplified version of ZigBit RF module, It features higher output power and sensitivity, which results in a significantly higher operating range. ZigBit 900 is an 868/915 MHz version of ZigBit RF module; it features higher line of sight range and high wall penetration capability for in-building use.

MeshBean P1	MeshBean A2	MeshBean E1	MeshBean Amp	MeshBean 900
MeshBean P1

Key Features

• 2-layer PCB board featuring ZigBit OEM module:
  MeshBean P1 with matched PCB antenna (based on MNZB-24-B0 wireless module)
  MeshBean A2 with dual chip antenna (based on MNZB-24-A2 wireless module)
  MeshBean E1 with SMA connector for an external antenna (based on MNZB-24-B0 wireless module)
  MeshBean Amp with RP-SMA connector for an external antenna (based on MNZB-A24-UFL wireless module)
  MeshBean 900 with matched PCB antenna (based on MNZB-900-B0 wireless module)
  
• DIP switches, control buttons and LEDs
• Power options include USB, 2 AA batteries or mains power
• Integrated Sensors
  • Digital I2C Light Sensor
  • Digital I2C Temperature Sensor
• Interfaces
  • USB
  • RS-232
  • USART
  • I2C
  • SPI
  • GPIO pins
  • 3 ADC Lines

Availability

3 MeshBean boards are provided with every ZigBit Development Kit.
2 MeshBean Amp boards are provided with every ZigBit Amp Development Kit.
3 MeshBean 900 boards are provided with every ZigBit 900 Development Kit.