1M23N30102
FASSTest-2.4GHz Bidirectional Communication System / FASST-Multi-ch 2.4GHz
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Dual Battery ◆S.BUS2 / S.BUS Port and 18 Channels for Conventional System Receiver
R7018SB
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Thank you for purchasing a Futaba R7018SB FASSTest-2.4GHz compatible receiver. The R7018SB 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.
The R7018SB has a Dual Battery System. Multiple servos can be driven by connecting 2 large capacity batteries. Even if the voltage
of one battery drops, the other battery allows safe ight. The R7018SB can also be switched the FASST-Multi-ch System.
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Applicable systems: Futaba FASSTest-2.4GHz / FASST-Multi-ch system transmitter
Usage precaution
• Analog servos cannot be used with the R7018SB in the
FASSTest 12CH mode.
• When the FASST Multi-ch High-speed Mode is used,
analog servos cannot be used at the CH1〜6 outputs
for convention systems. However, in other than the
FASSTest 12CH mode, analog servos can be used at
CH7〜16, DG1, and DG2 at any time.
• Don't connect to Extra Voltage before turning on a receiver.
WARNING
Changes or modication not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’ s authority to
operate the equipment.
When the model is not being used, always remove or
disconnect the battery.
■ When the switch is off, a slight amount of current still flows. Unless the
switch and battery are disconnected, the battery will be damaged from
excessive discharge.
The R7018SB 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 circuits.
Antenna installation precaution
Do not cut or bundle the receiver antenna wire.
Do not bend the coaxial cable. It causes damage.
The antennas must be mounted in such a way to assure they
are strain relieved.
Keep the antenna as far away from the motor, ESC and other
noise sources as you possibly can.
Be sure that the two antennas are placed at 90 degrees to each
other.
■ The R7018SB 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 fuselage
You must leave 30mm at the tip of the antenna fully exposed.
The exposed antenna should be secured so that it cannot move
around or back inside of your aircraft.
Be careful of connector insertion
Don't connect an S.BUS servo / gyro to S.BUS2 connector.
Do not connect the power supply battery to other than the
power supply connector.
■ There is the danger of ignition, explosion, or burning.
Link precaution
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.
Please power up your system in this order. Transmitter rst,
followed by the receiver.
If the R7018SB receiver was previously linked to another
transmitter, make sure that transmitter is not operating while
linking the receiver to the new transmitter.
CONTENTS
R7018SB
Mode LED
Link LED
Battery(A)LED
Use a Deans Ultra Plug with
the R7018SB power supply
battery. Batteries of this
connector cannot be used.
ESC (motor controller) that supplies power
from the drive battery to the receiver cannot
be used.
Link/Mode
switch
Battery(B)LED
Battery connector
Deans Ultra Plug
Extra Voltage Port
Antenna
Female Deans
Ultra Plug
Exclusive switch
Ordinary switches
(SSW-J, HSW-J, HSW-L,
etc.) cannot be used.
Heatshrink tube
Compliance Information Statement
(for U.S.A.)
This device, trade name Futaba Corporation, model number R7018SB,
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 colocated 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)
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Do not use a battery of the
wrong rated voltage and
type (Li-po, Li-Fe, etc.).
Receiver（Servo）Battery A
Li-po 2 cell 7.4V
When the receiver is not in
use, always disconnect the
battery connector.
Connection
R7018SB
S.BUS2
Port
Telemetry sensor
Telemetry sensor
Hub
S.BUS2equipment
S.BUS
Port
Receiver（Servo）Battery B
Li-po 2 cell 7.4V
Female Deans Ultra Plug
Soldering
Battery Wire
Heatshrink
tube
LED Indication
System Mode LED Status Link LED
FASSTest Green Solid
FASST O
FASSTest
FASST
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Hub
Exclusive switch
1-18CH Servos
(Antenna installation)
90˚
G
D
G
D
WARNING
Never reverse the battery polarity.
■ A reverse connection the battery terminals may cause
abnormal heating, fire and burns.
Do not short circuit the battery terminals.
■ A short circuit across the battery terminals may cause
abnormal heating, fire and burns.
Be careful when soldering to the plug; don't overheat
the plug with your soldering iron and take great care to
avoid short-circuits on the plug.
■ Such a overheat and short-circuit would destroy the plug.
No signal reception Red Solid
Receiving signals Green Solid
Waiting for link
Start → 2second later → Red
Blink（1second）
No signal reception Red Solid
Receiving signals Green Solid
Receiving signals but ID is unmatched Green Blink
Waiting for link Red Blink
Unrecoverable error (EEPROM, etc.)
Alternate blink
S.BUS Gyros
S.BUS servos
Connector
The direction of the connectors of the bottom 3 ports is
different by 90˚.
Battery
connector
Do not connect
a battery to
the ports at
this side.
FASSTest ⇔ FASST (Normal-High-speed）
Change method
. Turn on the receiver.（Transmitter OFF
1
. Press and hold the Link/Mode button for more then 5 second.
2
. When the LED begins to blink green/red the button may be
3
released.
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. The LED should now be blinking red in one of the patterns
4
described by the chart below.
( Default : FASSTest )
. Each press of the Mode/Link button advances the receiver to
5
the next mode.
. When you reach the mode that you wish to operate in, press
6
and hold the Mode/Link button for more than 2 seconds.
. Once locked into the correct mode the LED will change to a
7
solid color.
. Please cycle the receiver(s) power off and back on again
8
after changing the Channel Mode.
Red LED blink System
1 time FASSTest
2 time
3 time
*Fixed at neutral if a servo is connected to a port other than a usable
transmitter channel.
*The telemetry and Extra Voltage ports cannot be used with the
FASST system.
FASST Multi-ch
Normal mode
FASST Multi-ch
High-speed mode
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Dual Battery System
R7018SB
Two power supply batteries can be connected to the R7018SB. Power is supplied from the battery with the highest voltage. The
operating time is the total time of the 2 batteries．For example, even if the voltage of one battery drops, power can be supplied
from the other battery. Even one battery can be used, but safer ight is possible if 2 batteries are used.
Receiver（Servo）Battery A
Li-po 2 cell 7.4V
LED of the battery being used lights.
(Battery with the highest voltage)
Receiver（Servo）Battery B
Li-po 2 cell 7.4V
G
D
G
D
Exclusive switch
Even if the voltage of one of
the batteries drops, power
is supplied from the other
battery.
Even if the power supply
wiring of one of the batteries
breaks, power is supplied from
the other battery.
When the switch is set to ON, power is
supplied from the battery with the highest
voltage. The operating time is the total
time of the 2 batteries.
This receiver employs an electronic switching (current is controlled by an FET circuit) system. When the exclusive switch is
set to ON or is pulled, the power is turned on. Switches other than the exclusive switch cannot be used. In addition, since a
very small current ows even when the power is off, always disconnect the battery from the connector when the receiver is not
in use.
One or 2 batteries can be connected. When 2 batteries are connected, the battery with the highest voltage is used. When only
one battery is connected, always insulate the unused connector. The battery can be connected to either side.
In addition, since this receiver does not have a built-in voltage regulator, use batteries with sufficient capacity for the
specications and number of servo motors to be used.
FASSTest
FASSTest
FASSTest is a bidirectional communication system between the R7018SB 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.
Link to the transmitter : FASSTest
Bring the transmitter and the receiver close to each
1
other, within 20 inches (half meter).
Turn on the transmitter. Place the transmitter into the
2
receiver linking mode.
Receiver voltage transmitter display
The voltage displayed at the transmitter is only that of the
battery currently in use (battery with the highest voltage).
The voltage of the 2 batteries cannot be displayed individually.
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S.BUS2
Turn on the receiver.
3
The receiver will wait for the linking process to begin
4
for 2 seconds. Following that it will return to the normal
operation mode.
When the LED of the receiver changes from blinking red
5
to 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.
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.
Extra Voltage port
It connects with the battery for power, etc.
External voltage input cable (CA-RVIN-700) of an option
is used. The voltage of the battery can be displayed with a
transmitter.
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0 to 1 sec. 1 to 2 sec. More than 2 sec.
0 sec. 1 sec. 2 sec.
Press and Hold time
No function
With TM-8
(not included in this set)
To set the F/S
position(No re-link)
Re-link(ID set) and to
set the F/S position
No function
Besides TM-8
Re-link(ID set)
FASSTest
When a telemetry adapter (TMA-1) is used
: FASSTest only
When using a TMA-1 (sold separately), change the
settings by the following method.
The TMA-1 is a device for viewing the telemetry data on
a smartphone or tablet.
R70 18 SB an d T M A-1 li nk in g m e th od
. Switch the receiver to FASSTest system.
1
. Link the transmitter and receiver, and after confirming
2
operation, turn off the power.
. Turn on the receiver power. (Transmitter power off)
3
. Press the Link/Mode switch for at least 10 seconds.
4
. After the LED blinks red and changes to red/green
5
simultaneous rapid blinking, release the switch.
. The receiver enters the linked with TMA-1 mode, and
6
the LED begins red/green simultaneous rapid blinking.
. Press the TMA-1 link switch until the LED starts to blink
7
and wait for the TMA-1 to link.
. When TMA-1 linking is complete, the TMA-1 LED
8
changes from red to green for a moment.
. When linking is complete, turn on the receiver power
9
and check the operation of all the devices.
FASST
FASST
When switched, the R7018SB can use the FASST-Multi-ch mode. When the FASST system is used, the telemetry and
Extra Voltage ports cannot be used. The FASST system has a Normal mode and a High-speed mode. However, in the
High-speed mode, analog servos cannot be used at CH1〜6.
Link to the transmitter : FASST
Bring the transmitter and the receiver close to each
1
other, within 20 inches (half meter).
Turn on the transmitter and receiver.
2
Link operation is performed by the Link/Mode switch.
3
• When using TM-8 module, it's possible to set F/S position (only 3CH).
Refer to the instruction manual of the transmitter or module used
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for a description of the linking operation, F/S position setting
methods and other details.
Wh en usin g Mult i p ro p (MP DX-1)
The MPDX-1 can be used with FASSTest by merely
setting the corresponding transmitter. (Refer to the
instruction manual of the corresponding transmitter.)
When using the MPDX-1 Multi Prop Decoder (sold
separately) with the FASST system, change the setting by
the following method.
Enable the MPDX-1 at channels 11 and 12. (Initial value:
OFF)
Channels 11 and 12 cannot be used individually for
MPDX-1 output.
The MPDX-1 extends 1 channel to 8 channels. However,
since the response speed becomes slower and there are
functional restrictions, use it at simple switch operation
and other applications that require numerous channels.
Mu lt i p rop mode Chan ge me thod
. Switch the receiver to the FASST system (Normal or
1
High-speed).
. Turn on the receiver power. (Transmitter power off)
2
. Press the Link/Mode switch for at least 10 seconds.
3
. When the LKED blinks red and changes to red/green
4
simultaneous rapid blinking, release the switch.
. The receiver enters the multi prop mode and the LED of
5
the current mode blinks. (Initial value: OFF)
. Each time the switch is pressed, the mode changes.
6
. When the receiver was switched to the desired mode,
7
press the Link/Mode switch for at least 2 seconds.
. When the LED switches to red/green simultaneous
8
rapid blinking, mode switching is complete. Release the
switch.
. When switching is complete, turn on the power. When
9
the power is turned on, the receiver switches to the new
mode.
Green LED blink Mode
1 time
2 time
Multi prop mode OFF
Multi prop mode ON
MPDX-1（Option）
R7018SB Specications
FASSTest-2.4GHz system(18CH/12CH mode)FASS T-2.4GH z system
(Multi-ch mode)
S.BUS2 and S.BUS port and Linear 16 ch +Digital 2 ch for conventional
system receiver
• Dual antenna diversity
• Size: 2.15 x 1.59 x 0.64 in. (54.6x40.4x16.3mm)
• Weight: 1.48 oz. (42g)
• Power requirement: 6.0V to 7.4V(Voltage range: 4.8 to 8.4V)
• Battery F/S Voltage: It sets up with a transmitter(F/S can't be used in
case of FASST.)
• Extra Voltage port: 0～70V DC
* Be sure that when using ESCs regulated output the capacity of the ESC must
meet your usage condition.
FUTABA CORPORATION
1080 Yabutsuka, Chosei-mura, Chosei-gun, Chiba-ken, 299-4395, Japan
Phone: +81 475 32 6982, Facsimile: +81 475 32 6983
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