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BABEL BUSTER 2 MODEL BB2-6040-XSC
NETWORK GATEWAY

Babel Buster® BB2-6040-XSC

Babel Buster BB2-6040-XSC
Modbus® to Wireless Gateway

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BB2-6040-XSC Programming Guide
Click here for a guide to get you started with an example sensor data parsing program that receives and converts data from wireless sensors.
Script Basic Help File
Click here for zip file containing compiled help for the Script Basic language found in the BB2-6040-XSC.
More Script Basic Help
The XSC implementation of Script Basic includes some additions that are specific to the XSC. Click here for the summary page that includes these enhancements.
Sample Script Basic Programs
Click here for zip file containing sample Script Basic programs for at least two types of sensors.

SENSOR AVAILABILITY

We have access to nearly 20 different types of 900 MHz wireless sensors that are compatible with the BB2-6040-XSC. The 900 MHz sensors are ideal for installations where there is a need to penetrate things that would be more of a barrier to 2.5GHz, such as walk-in refrigerators.

We are currently establishing stocking of the most commonly used 900 MHz sensors in the Point Sensor series. We will stock additional sensor types as the demand rises. All are available by special order, but there is a lead time of several weeks for non-stock sensors. Additional sensor information, as well as pricing and ordering information, is available here.
Device Overview
Introduction to BB2-6040-XSC
Script Basic Overview
Programming the Gateway
Modbus Gateway Functions
Configuring Modbus RTU master/slave and Modbus TCP client/server
Web Portal Overview
Using LogMyData or other central monitoring server
SNMP Overview
Configuring SNMP Traps based on sensor data
Device Template Overview
Creating CSV files for device definition



What is an Enhanced Support Page? It is a special collection of material all dedicated to the support of a particular product. It goes beyond written documentation to include movie clips talking about topics specific to the product. Where applicable, you can download sample programs for programmable devices.

BB2-6040-XSC is highly customizable with Script Basic for manipulation of any combination of sensors. A free library of sample programs can be used as-is by simply substituting sensor serial numbers

The BB2-6040-XSC has the ability to receive data from a wide variety of sensors. Maximum flexibility is provided by allowing a Script Basic program parse the data string received from the wireless transmitter. The low level management of receiving data is provided transparently. The interface to external devices, including Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, SNMP, and web portal, is also provided transparent to the Script Basic data parsing program. The various transparent interfaces make the Basic programming relatively simple. The user accessible data parsing program means the BB2-6040-XSC can always be adapted to new sensors. There are currently over 20 sensor types compatible with the BB2-6040-XSC, each having a slightly different data format. The default sensor program provided with the BB2-6040-XSC will recognize Temp-900 sensors, and Temp/Humidity-900 sensors.

To make sensor replacement and addition easier to deal with, a template page is available in the web interface of the BB2-6040-XSC. This page reads, modifies, and writes a CSV file in the Flash file system of the BB2-6040-XSC. It may be edited with a standard text editor or spread sheet program and uploaded via FTP. It may also be edited with the device template page shown to the left.

A web based programming environment is provided to allow uploading, editing, and compiling Script Basic programs. A virtual terminal is provided for diagnostics during debugging. The program may be selected for "Auto run" so that it automatically starts every time the gateway boots up.

Script Basic has access to the entire set of Modbus registers contained within the BB2-6040-XSC. Your program can do more than simply store sensor data in Modbus registers. You can implement a complete control program, and let the Modbus gateway scanner write to Modbus I/O devices to cause action on the basis of sensor readings.

BB2-6040-XSC Programming Guide
Click here for a guide to get you started with an example sensor data parsing program that receives and converts data from wireless sensors.

The BB2-6040-XSC uses the Digi/MaxStream XBee RF Modules. The Script Basic API access in the BB2-6040-XSC's embedded web site is used to operate the RF modem via its AT command set, and receive data strings transmitted by sensors. As shipped, the BB2-6040-XSC requires no AT command programming to begin receiving data from the Point Sensor series of sensors. Use of the AT command set is optional. The command set available is described in this document available from Digi: