XBee module dead ?

Question

Hello,
I've some xbeexsc working perfectly. But i've other that are not detected by X-CTU. When i plug them, the "RSSI" led keep very bright (more than the ones which work). Reset module doesn't work. Is there something to do or are they definitively dead ? Thanks.

Answer 1

Hi, i have the same problem. I don't know to do.
I try to reset the module with conection the pin gnd with the pin reset but not works.
Help us.

Regards.
Juan

Answer 2

I have a similar issue. I bought two XSC devices. One works fine in my board and is detected by X-CTU. The other one seems to be dead or badly configured in some way. When the unit is powered, the RX and TX lights blink on briefly every 400ms or so. I cannot get X-CTU to reflash the device. Resetting the module does not help at all. The board is not bad, because I can swap in the known working unit without any problems.

Digi, what do you need from us to debug this? This is blocking my project.

Answer 3

I'm having the same issue as well. It was working perfectly fine, then poof, the problem came out of nowhere.

Answer 4

Hi,

There are some troubleshooting steps at the following document, http://www.jsjf.demon.co.uk/xbee/faq.pdf , refer Q11 and Q12.
If you have already gone through the steps, ask Digi guys to RMA the module.