R7008SB FASSTest-2.4GHz Bidirectional Communication System S.BUS2 / S.BUS Port and 8 Channels for Conventional System Receiver 1M23N17454 Thank you for purchasing a Futaba R7008SB FASSTest-2.4GHz compatible receiver. The R7008SB receiver features bi-directional communication with a FASSTest Futaba transmitter using the S.Bus2 port. Using the S.Bus2 port an impressive array of telemetry sensors may be utilized. It also includes both standard PWM output ports and S.Bus output ports. Applicable systems: Futaba FASSTest-2.4GHz system transmitter Usage precaution Analog servos cannot be used with the R7008SB in the FASSTest 12CH mode. The R7008SB receiver can only be used with FASSTest capable transmitters. Don't connection to Extra Voltage before turning on a receiver pow-
er supply.
WARNING
Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
The R7008SB receiver should be protected from vibration by foam rubber, Velcro or similar mounting methods. Protect from moisture.
Keep away from conductive materials to avoid short cir-
cuits. Antenna installation precaution
Do not cut or bundle the receiver antenna wire.
(Antenna installation) 90 Extra Voltage Port It connects with the battery for power, etc. External voltage input cable of an option is used. The voltage of the battery can be displayed with a transmitter. they are strain relieved.
Do not bend the coaxial cable . It causes damage.
The antennas must be mounted in such a way to assure
Keep the antenna as far away from the motor, ESC and
Be sure that the two antennas are placed at 90 degrees to other noise sources as you possibly can. each other. The R7008SB has two antennas. In order to maximize signal reception and promote safe modeling Futaba has adopted a diversity antenna system. This allows the receiver to obtain RF signals on both antennas and fly problem-free. Antenna installation for carbon fuse
WARNING
You must leave 30mm at the tip of the antenna fully ex-
posed. The exposed antenna should be secured so that it cannot move around or back inside of your aircraft.
(Typical installation) Servo for conventional system S.BUS Servo S.BUS Gyro LED Channel1 output Channel8 output HUB Link/Mode switch
(It is not used for a link.) Please refer the table below for LED status vs receiver's condition. Green Red Solid Off Off Solid Alternate blink LED Indication Status No signal reception Receiving signals Unrecoverable error (EEPROM, etc.) Antenna R7008SB Battery to 7/B Compliance Information Statement
(for U.S.A.) This device, trade name Futaba Corporation of America, model number R7008SB, complies with part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
(3) This module meets the requirements for a mobile device that may be used at separation distances of more than 20cm from human body. To meet the RF exposure requirements of the FCC this device shall not be co-
located with another transmitting device. The responsible party of this device compliance is:
Futaba Service Center 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1, Champaign, IL 61822 U.S.A. TEL (217)398-8970 or E-mail: support@futaba-rc.com (Support) S.BUS port (8/SB S.BUS2 port
(S.BUS2 Terminal box Temperature Sensor Voltage Sensor Voltage Sensor RPM Sensor Altitude Sensor Altitude Sensor S.BUS2 Tool HUB HUB HUB R7008SB Specifications FASSTest-2.4GHz system(18CH/12CH mode)/S.BUS2 and S.BUS port and 8 channels for conventional system receiver Dual antenna diversity Size: 0.98 x 1.86 x 0.56 in. (24.9 x 47.3 x 14.3 mm) Weight: 0.38 oz. (10.9g) Power requirement: 3.7V to 7.4V(Voltage range: 3.5 to 8.4V) Battery F/S Voltage: It sets up with a transmitter Extra Voltage port: 0 70V DC
* Be sure that when using ESCs regulated output the capacity of the ESC must meet your usage condition. within 20 inches (half meter). Link to the transmitter Easy Link ID allows FASSTest receivers to link to compatible transmitter without pressing the link button on the receiver. 1 Bring the transmitter and the receiver close to each other, 2 Turn on the transmitter. Place the transmitter into the receiver 3 Turn on the receiver. 4 The receiver will wait for the linking process to begin for 2 seconds. Following that it will return to the normal operation mode. 5 When the LED of the receiver changes from blinking red to linking mode. solid green, linking is complete.
(A link waiting state is ended in 1 second.) Refer to the transmitters operation manual for complete details on how to place the transmitter into the linking mode. If there are many FASSTest systems turned on in close proximity, your receiver might have difficulty establishing a link to your transmitter. This is a rare occurrence. However, should another FASSTest transmitter/receiver be linking at the same time, your receiver could link to the wrong transmitter. This is very dangerous if you do not notice this situation. In order to avoid the problem,we strongly recommend you to double check whether your receiver is really under control by your transmitter. If the System Type of the transmitter is changed, the receiver will need to be re-
linked to the transmitter.
WARNING
Do not perform the linking procedure while the motor's main wire connected or the engine is operating as it may result in serious injury.
When the linking is complete, please cycle the receiver power and ensure the receiver is properly linked to the transmitter. first, followed by the receiver.
Please power up your system in this order. Transmitter
If the R7008SB receiver was previously linked to another transmitter, make sure that transmitter is not operating while linking the receiver to the new transmitter. receiver. After power up, the button can be released. Channel Modes The R7008SB is capable of changing its channel allocations as described in the table below. This is especially important when using the receiver in a dual receiver mode. See your transmitter operation manual for complete details on operating in the dual receiver mode. 1 Press and hold down the Link/Mode button on the R7008SB 2 Turn the receiver on while holding down the Link/Mode button. 3 The LED should now be blinking red in one of the patterns 4 Each press of the Mode/Link button advances the receiver to 5 When you reach the mode that you wish to operate in, press 6 Once locked into the correct mode the LED will change to a 7 Please cycle the receiver(s) power off and back on again after and hold the Mode/Link button for more than 2 seconds. described by the chart below. the next mode. solid color. changing the Channel Mode. R7008SB CH Mode table Output connector Channel Mode 1 8CH Mode B 1 7CH Mode C Mode D 9 16CH 9 15CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7/B 8/SB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Red LED blink 1 time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 S.BUS 2 time 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 3 time 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 S.BUS 4 time FASSTest FASSTest is a bidirectional communication system between the R7008SB receiver and FASSTest capable transmitters. Multiple optional telemetry sensors may be connected to the S.BUS2 on the receiver and that data is in turn displayed on the transmitter.
*Please see your transmitters operation manual to configure transmitter to operate with telemetry sensors. S.BUS2 S.BUS2 extends S.BUS and supports bidirectional communication. Sensors are connected to the S.BUS2 port.
*Only S.Bus2 capable devices may be connected to the S.Bus2 port. Standard S.Bus servos and gyros should not be connected to the S.Bus2 port. What is S.BUS?
Unlike conventional radio control systems, the S.BUS system uses data communication to transmit control signals from a receiver to a servo, gyro, or other S.BUS compatible device. This data includes commands such as move the channel 3 servo to 15 degrees, move the channel 5 servo to 30 degrees to multiple devices. The S.BUS devices execute only those commands for their own set channel. For this reason, it can be used by connecting multiple servos to the same signal line.
[Connection by S.BUS system]
2ch 5ch R7008SB S.BUS output Ch output/
Battery terminal Battery Conventional servo S.BUS hub S.BUS hub 4ch S.BUS 1ch 3ch S.BUS servo
* Set the channel of S.BUS servos by using an SBC-1 channel changer, CIU-2 USB serial interface or the programming software resident in the 18MZ transmitter.
* Can also be used together with conventional servos. However, conventional servos cannot be used by the S.BUS output.
* When using servos with a remote battery pack, use S.BUS Hub with Cable (2-way/remote battery pack use). Please refer to the instruction manual of S.BUS Hub with Cable (2-way/remote battery pack use) for the connection method.
WARNING
Turn on the power in transmitter receiver order. In addition, always check the operation of all the servos before flight.
Do not insert or remove the servo connector while the receiver power is ON. Since the S.BUS servo switches the operation mode automatically according to the type of signal (S.BUS signal/PWM signal) from the receiver, if the connector is inserted or removed while the power is ON, an S.BUS connected servo will be erroneously recognized and may stop. FUTABA CORPORATION 1080 Yabutsuka, Chosei-mura, Chosei-gun, Chiba-ken, 299-4395, Japan Phone: +81 475 32 6982, Facsimile: +81 475 32 6983 FUTABA CORPORATION 2011, 11 (1)