Digi XBee® Modules at Novotech
Digi XBee® is an embedded wireless ecosystem that lets you start on one protocol (Zigbee, DigiMesh, Sub-1 GHz, or Cellular) and migrate later without a board re-spin, thanks to a common XBee footprint. That saves engineering time, certification effort, and total cost.
What problems do XBee modules solve?
- Speed to market: Pre-certified radios and carrier end-device certifications reduce test cycles and risk.
- One socket, many networks: 2.4 GHz mesh (Zigbee/DigiMesh), Sub-1 GHz long-range (900 MHz/868 MHz), and Cellular (LTE-M/NB-IoT/Cat 1/Cat 4) under one family.
- Edge logic + fleet ops: Built-in MicroPython, easy provisioning with XBee Studio®, and fleet control via Digi Remote Manager®.
- Security by design: TrustFence® security framework across the platform.
Highlights (at a glance)
2.4 GHz Mesh
XBee 3 — Zigbee / DigiMesh / 802.15.4
- Low-power modules for dense device networks.
- BLE provisioning and OTA updates.
- Ideal for building automation, lighting, sensors, and controls.
Sub-1 GHz
XR / SX — 900 MHz & 868 MHz
- Higher link budget and better penetration for outdoor/industrial spans.
- DigiMesh reliability: long-range and robust.
- Great for telemetry, utilities, smart ag, oil & gas.
Cellular
XBee 3 — LTE-M / NB-IoT / Cat 1 / Cat 4
- End-device certified options in the familiar XBee footprint.
- MicroPython at the edge, BLE for local config, Remote Manager® for scale.
- Perfect for mobile/field assets and smart-city endpoints.
Recommended companion gear
Development
Development Kits (fastest path to POC)
XBee SX 9 Development Kit — ideal for Sub-1 GHz range testing.
Gateways
Bridge XBee to IP/Cellular
- Digi IX15 IoT Gateway/Router — purpose-built to connect XBee devices to remote apps; ships with an XBee 3 module.
- ConnectPort X2 — economical XBee-to-Ethernet backhaul.
- ConnectPort X4 — for larger deployments and extended options.
RF Accessories
Antennas (match band & connector)
- Antenna category — RP-SMA dipoles for 2.4 GHz and 900 MHz.
- Taoglas & PCTEL options for embedded and external mounting.
Where each XBee family fits
- XBee 3 (2.4 GHz Zigbee / DigiMesh / 802.15.4): Best for building automation, lighting, sensor meshes, and control where battery life and easy mesh matter.
- XBee Sub-1 GHz (XR/SX @ 900 MHz/868 MHz): Long-range/through-wall performance for outdoor telemetry, agriculture, utilities, and oil & gas.
- XBee 3 Cellular (LTE-M/NB-IoT/Cat 1/Cat 4): Direct-to-cloud WAN without a separate gateway; ideal for mobile/field assets and smart-city endpoints.
For Resellers: Ask about Novotech’s XBee dev-kit program and IX15 volume pricing to shorten time-to-revenue on pilots.
For Engineering Teams: Start with a dev kit, validate range/power, then lock antennas and enclosure—Novotech can assist across North America.