Control systems for devices and machines in industrial and commercial settings require a robust and secure means of command and control. ZigBee based systems offer a number of benefits in automated monitoring and control systems:

•        Secure communications between nodes (hardware AES-128 encryption)
•        Robust mesh network, providing redundant routing in case of a node failure
•        ZigBee radio signals avoid obstructions by utilising mesh networking between nodes
•        Fast wake from sleep state enabling very low power consumption and long battery life

ByteSnap Designs ZDM-01 development kit enables developers to prototype their ZigBee control system designs safely and rapidly: it has an on-board PIC microcontroller to simulate a mains load as well as multiple switches, LEDs and character LCD.

Typical application scenarios for ZigBee control systems include:

•        Commercial building automation
•        Home automation
•        Industrial process control and monitoring
•        Lighting control