Wrong OTAP output for "scan_nodes" (Win / Linux)

idi · **Joined:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:43 pm **Posts:** 13

Hello,

We have been doing some tests with OTAP over the following Zigbee (XBEE PRO S2) devices:
1 x Waspmote gw (Coordinator)
1 x Waspmote End device

This is the output obtained:

Code:

root@bt:~/otap# ./otap -scan_nodes --mode BROADCAST --time 10

----------------------------------------------------------------
Total Nodes: 1 - Time elapsed: 17s
0   - Node 007d33a200406972 - ?WASPMOTE0000000 - x?????? - READY

The mac displayed is not correct (only some bytes match the real value), either the Mote id and the program name.

The program on the waspmote is the following:

Code:

#define key_access "LIBELIUM"
#define id_mote "WASPMOTE00000001"
long previous = 0;

void setup()
{
  USB.begin();
  USB.println("Waspmote OTA Setup");
  
  // Write Authentication Key in EEPROM memory
  for(int i=0;i<8;i++)
  {
    Utils.writeEEPROM(107+i,key_access[i]);
  }
  
  // Write Mote ID in EEPROM memory
  for(int i=0;i<16;i++)
  {
    Utils.writeEEPROM(147+i,id_mote[i]);
  }

  // Initialize Xbee module
  xbeeZB.init(ZIGBEE,FREQ2_4G,NORMAL);
  xbeeZB.ON();
   
  // CheckNewProgram is mandatory in every OTA program
  xbeeZB.checkNewProgram();  

  // Blink LED1 while messages are not received
  Utils.setLED(LED1,LED_ON);
  delay(100);
  Utils.setLED(LED1,LED_OFF);
  delay(100);
}

void loop()
{
  previous=millis();
  while((millis()-previous) < 6000)
  {
    while( XBee.available() )
    {
      xbeeZB.treatData();   
    }
  }    
}

The xbee.conf is as follows:

Code:

# port where the xbee moduel is connected
port = /dev/ttyUSB0
# auth key of network
auth_key = LIBELIUM
# pan ID of network
panID = 0x1020
#xbeeModel = 802.15.4, ZB, DM, 868, 900
xbeeModel = ZB
# channel number
#channel = between 0xB and 0x1A
channel = 0x12
# encryption of network
encryption = off
# encryption key of network
encryptionKey = 1234567890123456
# name of the file where discarded data goes
#discardedDataFile = data.txt

Does anybody know how to fix it?

Thanks in advance

AmroQuandour · **Posted:** Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:47 am

It used to happen to me but I don't think it's a major issue. Re-scan several times and see if it displays the right information again. I have a video on youtube where I used OTAP it would be good to check it out if you are just starting with it.

http://www.youtube.com/AmroQuandour

idi · **Joined:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:43 pm **Posts:** 13

Hi AmroQuandor,

As you said, we've been re-scaning several times (5-6) and always get the same result (bad MAC address, Waspmote_id and program_name).

Thanks for your help ;).

AmroQuandour · **Posted:** Thu Oct 06, 2011 5:38 am

Can you try to make a unicast scan for a specific node using this command and see whether or not the RSSI lights flash on the Waspmote: -

Code:

./otap -scan_nodes --mode UNICAST --mac <PUT MAC ADDRESS> --time 3

if it you see RSSI are flashing. then try to send a program to the same waspmote and open serial monitor to see if the program is received successfully.

idi · **Joined:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:43 pm **Posts:** 13

I have tried the unicast scan and the RSSI leds flash, but the output of the scan is still wrong.

I have also tried to send a program (a very light one):

Code:

./otap -send --file test.cpp.hex --mode UNICAST --mac 013a2004069729c --deliveries 1 --pid prog001

The RSSI leds flash duirng some time but some time they switch off, before the sending has finished:

Code:

Device doesn´t reponds
Delivery error: 24 seconds
[Sending] - 100% 68 seconds elapsed
Finished. Number of packets sent: 33
Node response: xPROGRAM RECEIVED ERROR

Apparently the sending process finishes but not successfully.

J_JM · **Joined:** Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:13 pm **Posts:** 13

007d33a200406972 looks like a wrong MAC address, it normally starts from 0013************* or something similar. I do not think you can upload file into end device in this case. Try to reconfigure your XBEE PRO S2 device.

idi · **Joined:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:43 pm **Posts:** 13

Problem Solved.

The problem was in the API mode.

First I tried with both the Mote GW and the Mote End Device in API mode 1, and the Scan Nodes didn't work.

Then I tried with both in API mode 2, and the output was wrong.

The last and successfull test has been with Mote GW in API mode 1 and End Devices in API mode 2.

Code:

0 - Node 0013a2004069729c - WASPMOTE00000001 - ??????? - READY

Thanks to everybody for their help.

Cheers

libelium-dev · **Joined:** Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:06 pm **Posts:** 7440

Hi,

Good to hear you solved the problem.

Best regards

justforfun · **Joined:** Mon Apr 02, 2012 6:57 am **Posts:** 61

idi wrote:

Problem Solved.

The problem was in the API mode.

First I tried with both the Mote GW and the Mote End Device in API mode 1, and the Scan Nodes didn't work.

Then I tried with both in API mode 2, and the output was wrong.

The last and successfull test has been with Mote GW in API mode 1 and End Devices in API mode 2.

Code:

0 - Node 0013a2004069729c - WASPMOTE00000001 - ??????? - READY

Thanks to everybody for their help.

Cheers

code pls , i have this same problem , need help!!!

libelium-dev · **Joined:** Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:06 pm **Posts:** 7440

Dear idi,

Could you please share the final code you built with the rest of the users? It will be instructive.

@justforfun, idi is saying that (among other things), he changed the API mode in his XBees. Have you tried that?

Best!