Futaba R7018SB User Manual

1M23N30102

R7018SB	FASSTest-2.4GHz Bidirectional Communication System / FASST-Multi-ch 2.4GHz
	Dual Battery	S.BUS2 / S.BUS Port and 18 Channels for Conventional System Receiver

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 flight. The R7018SB can also be switched the FASST-Multi-ch System.

● Applicablesystems:FutabaFASSTest-2.4GHz/FASST-Multi-chsystem transmitter

Usageprecaution

•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 modification 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.

Antennainstallationprecaution

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.

Antennainstallationforcarbonfuselage

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.

Becarefulofconnectorinsertion

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.

Linkprecaution

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 first, 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 Link/Mode Battery(B)LED

switch

Mode LED

Antenna

Link LED

Extra Voltage Port

Battery(A)LED

Battery connector

Deans Ultra Plug

Use a Deans Ultra Plug with the R7018SB power supply battery. Batteries of this connectorcannotbeused.

ESC (motor controller) that supplies power from the drive battery to the receiver cannot beused.

Exclusive switch

Ordinary switches (SSW-J,HSW-J,HSW-L, etc.)cannotbeused.

Female Deans

Ultra Plug

Heatshrink tube

ComplianceInformationStatement (forU.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 [phone] or E-mail: [e-mail] (Support)

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Do not use a battery of the		When the receiver is not in	Connection			Telemetry sensor
wrong rated voltage and		use, always disconnect the				Telemetry sensor
type(Li-po,Li-Fe,etc.).		batteryconnector.			Hub
			R7018SB		S.BUS2	S.BUS2equipment
Receiver Servo Battery A					Port
					S.BUS
Li-po 2 cell 7.4V					Port
Receiver Servo Battery B					Hub
Li-po 2 cell 7.4V				D D G G
						S.BUS Gyros
						S.BUS servos
Female Deans Ultra Plug
		1-18CH Servos			Exclusive switch
				WARNING
		(Antenna installation)		Never reverse the battery polarity.
				■ A reverse connection the batter y terminals may cause
				abnormal heating, fire and burns.
Soldering	Heatshrink			Do not short circuit the battery terminals.
Battery Wire	tube			■ A shor t circuit across the battery terminals may cause
		90˚		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.
LEDIndication				■ Such a overheat and short-circuit would destroy the plug.

	System	ModeLED	Status	LinkLED
			Nosignalreception	RedSolid
	FASSTest	GreenSolid	Receivingsignals	GreenSolid
			Waitingforlink	Start → 2secondlater → Red
				Blink 1second
			Nosignalreception	RedSolid
	FASST	Off	Receivingsignals	GreenSolid
			ReceivingsignalsbutIDisunmatched	GreenBlink
			Waitingforlink	RedBlink
	FASSTest		Unrecoverableerror(EEPROM,etc.)	Alternateblink
	FASST

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

Changemethod

1. Turn on the receiver. Transmitter OFF

2. Press and hold the Link/Mode button for more then 5 second.

3. When the LED begins to blink green/red the button may be released.

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4. The LED should now be blinking red in one of the patterns

	described by the chart below.
	( Default : FASSTest )
5. Each press of the Mode/Link button advances the receiver to
	the next mode.
6. When you reach the mode that you wish to operate in, press
	and hold the Mode/Link button for more than 2 seconds.
7. Once locked into the correct mode the LED will change to a
	solid color.
8. Please cycle the receiver(s) power off and back on again
	after changing the Channel Mode.
	Red LED blink	System
	1time	FASSTest
	2time	FASST Multi-ch
		Normal mode
	3 time	FASST Multi-ch
		High-speed mode

*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.