R4 Comm module & ZigBee Pro

Rich Abel

It's been a while since I've done a system with MIO-R4s.

Is it necessary / desireable to use the comm module from tech note #864 with new ZigBee Pro based R4s, gateways, etc?

Seems like the comm module would be independent of whether the hardware was the original ZigBee or the newer ZigBee Pro.

Thanks
Rich Abel

vining

Most folks aren't using the R4 comm module since the Pro release but you still have to watch the amount of traffic you send them.

This thread had some good info on R4 communications:
http://www.amxforums.com/showthread.php?7630-Why-do-R4s-and-Zigbee-gateways-fall-offline-so-much&highlight=zigbee

TurnipTruck

I haven't used the R4 comm module since Zigbee pro either and haven't had any problems. I have been writing my device modules to exclude R4s from global feedback and/or excessive stuff that should really only be displayed on touchpanels.

mpullin

The R4 Comm module makes normal operation more laggy and doesn't reduce instances of the R4's pipes getting clogged and falling offline. There's no reason to use it.

Rich Abel

Thanks

I thought that might be the case.

Thanks!