FUTABA SBS-01TAS Instruction Manual

Operation Check

LED Indication

Slot number setup

Installation Method

Initial setting of the slot # of the SBS-01TAS is
"16". This sensor uses one slot. For changing
the assignment of the slot #, please refer your
transmitter's manual.

1.

Connect the SBS-01TAS sensor to the receiver’s
S.BUS2 port.

2.

Install SBS-01TAS inside the aircraft away from
wind turbulence and vibration. Mount the sensor
unit using double sided tape or equivalent.

3.

Install the Pitot tube horizontally and pointing
toward the front of the model. Be sure to mount
the Pitot tube where it will not be affected
by propeller slipstream. Mount securely and
horizontal, pointing forward. The Pitot tube tip
must be placed at least 15mm away from the
leading edge of the wing. Be sure to occasionally
check the Pitot tube for obstruction.

4.

Connect the SBS-01TAS main unit to the Pitot
tube using the supplied silicone tube. Cut the
length of the silicon tube according to the
aircraft.　Be sure the silicone tube is not kinked,

and that any bends do not disturb airow.

1.

Connect the Sensor unit as shown in the diagram
on the right.

2.

Remove the Pitot tube cover, turn on the

transmitter and then the receiver.

Important

●

Immediately after powering on the receiver, the
air pressure sensor of SBS - 01 TAS is initialized,
so the LED lights red. After the pressure sensor
is initialized the LED turns green and 0km / h is
displayed on the screen of the transmitter.

●

Please do not blow toward or let the Pitot
tube sensor be exposed to wind during the
initialization process (at least 2 seconds).

●

The SBS-01TAS sensor will then start measuring
the variation between total pressure and static
pressure, to display the calculated airspeed. If
the Pitot tube unit is moved, or exposed to wind
or moving air during initialization, if will give
incorrect readings.

●

Please follow the above notes to ensure accurate
readings are obtained. Very occasionally, because
of varying atmospheric conditions, the delivered
airspeed may not be accurate. In this case, please
cycle the power to the unit to allow it to reset.

SBS-01TAS

Telemetry Airspeed sensor

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing Futaba's SBS­01TAS Airspeed sensor. This sensor, used
in conjunction with a telemetry enabled
transmitter/receiver, is used to indicate the
Airspeed of the item to which it is attached.
Airspeed is the speed of an aircraft relative
to the air. You will be able to get a more
accurate aircraft speed. To maximize your
enjoyment, and to ensure proper sensing,
please read through this manual thoroughly.
We also encourage you to retain the manual
for future reference should the need arise.

●

The SBS-01TAS is designed for use

with Futaba telemetry systems.

WARNING

Failure to follow these safety precautions may
result in severe injury to yourself and others.

To utilize the SBS-01TAS Airspeed sensor,
connect it to the S.BUS2 port of the Futaba
telemetry enabled receivers.

・

The SBS-01TAS will not function properly if

connected to an S.BUS port or other channel ports.

Ensure that the unit is connected properly
to the receiver. Failure to do so could result in
damage to the sensor.

Always use double-stick sponge tape to at­tach the sensor to the mechanics.

・

As with any electronic components, proper
precautions are urged to prolong the life and increase
the performance of the SBS-01TAS.

Ensure that the unit is mounted in an area
that will eliminate exposure to fuel, water and
vibration.

・

As with any electronic components, proper
precautions are urged to prolong the life and increase
the performance of the SBS-01TAS.

To ensure that the SBS-01TAS is functioning
as desired, please test accordingly.

・

Do not y until inspection is complete.

Allow a slight amount of slack in the SBS­01TAS cables and fasten them at a suitable
location to prevent any damage from vibration
during flight.

Use only the supplied pitot tube and silicone
tube.

Do not use the SBS-01TAS with anything

other than an R/C model.

Green

Normal operation

Red

No signal reception

Green/Red When setting up the slot

Green/Red Alternate

blink

Unrecoverable error

Use ： Airspeed sensor (from air pressure)
Range： About 15km/h-600km/h (9mph-373mph)
Length：195mm [7.68in]
Weight：16g [0.56oz]

(with Pitot tube and Silicone tube)

Voltage ： DC 3.7V-DC 7.4V

1M23N26737

Pitot tube

SBS-01TAS

Cover

Silicone tube

（Cut the length according to the aircraft.）

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Because of rotor downdraft, the SBS­01TAS may not give accurate readings
when used on the helicopters.

Be sure to mount the Pitot tube
where it will not be a󱐯ected by
propeller slipstream.

Flight direction

REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT

Pitot tube

Detect static pressure with
SBS - 01 TAS. So install inside
the aircraft where wind does
not blow.

Pitot tube should be secured
and horizontal, pointing
forward.

Before flight check the Pitot
tube for dust.

Do not blow into the Pitot
tube with your breath, as
it may damage the sensor.

To S.BUS2
port

Receiver

Battery

e.g., JET/Glider

Pitot tube tip
must be placed at
least 15mm away
from the wing
(fuselage).

2

4

1M23Z05604

T18MZ is compatible with V 2.5 or later. If you are an older version upgrade to the latest version.

How to use the airspeed sensor SBS-01TAS with T18MZ (WC)

1

3

16. True Air Speed(Sp...

Telemetry

Receiver External

1. Temperature

2. RPM(Magnet)

16. True Air Speed

Altitude

Select Clear

Speed Alet Threshold Vibration Speech

Home 2 Min/Max

Inhibit

RPM

CurrentVoitage

Temperature

＜Sensor＞

＜Sensor＞

Slot16

Close

True Air Speed

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SBS-01TAS has a start slot of 16.
If Slot 16 is in use, move the start slot of the sensor being
used or change the start slot number of SBS-01TAS.

SBS-01TAS can not use the sensor unit registration of
T18MZ (the method of registering by connecting the
sensor to the S.I / F connector of the transmitter).

Connect the sensor to S.BUS2 port of the receiver.

SBS-01TAS can not register sensor with T18MZ.

When you press the True Air Speed , you can set the
speed alarm.

The airspeed of the aircraft equipped
with SBS-01TAS is displayed.

●When this is pressed, a button for
changing the numerical value appears
on the right side of the screen.

●Alert is activated
when ON / OFF

Not used. (0 m)

R7008SB

Call the following setting screen by pressing the Sensor
button in the Linkage Menu.

Call the following setting screen by pressing the

Telemetry button in the Linkage Menu.

Call the following setting screen by pressing the Slot 16
button in the Sensor screen.
Then press the True Air Speed button.

Sure ？
Press Yes

●If this value is exceeded,
the alarm will operate

●If it becomes lower than this
value, the alarm will operate

●The display of
the maximum
after carrying
out power ON

● Display of the maximum
ranges [Clear] to reset

●INH→ACT ;When
activated a voice
alert will also
sound in addition
to the alarm.

FUTABA CORPORATION

oak kandakajicho 8F 3-4 Kandakajicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0045, Japan

TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]

©FUTABA CORPORATION 2018, 7 (1)