R6108SB

S.BUS compatible/FASST-2.4GHz (Multi-ch) system 8 channels/high-speed receiver Usage condition on "High Speed mode"
using When servo the high-speed mode, use aorFutaba digital (including brushless servo) S.BUS
The use of analog servos may cause servo trouble. When using analog servos, select the normal mode, and use channel outputs 7 and 8.
Thank you for purchasing a Futaba R6108SB S.BUS compatible receiver. The R6108SB has an S.BUS system output port and a conventional system channel output. It can also be used with conventional system servos, etc. in addition to S.BUS system compatible servos and gyros, etc. In addition, the operating mode (high-speed mode/normal mode) can be selected.
*However, channel outputs 7 and 8 for conventional system operate in the normal mode even if set to the high-speed mode.

CAUTION

servo at conventional system use channels 1 to 6. Analog servos cannot be used.
Applicable systems: T8FG 2.4GHz

10ch mode),

(on 10ch mode),

(on 8ch mode),

T10CG 2.4GHz

(on multi-ch mode)

DATA port

Link/Mode switch

Channel outputs for conventional system (1 to 8) Battery terminal (B)

S.BUS Port (S.BUS)

R6108SB Compliance Information Statement (for U.S.A.)
This device, trade name Futaba Corporation of America, model number R6108SB, 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 undesiredoperation. 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 compatible/FASST-2.4GHz (Multi-ch) system/8 channels/ high-speed receiver Dual antenna diversity Power requirement: 4.8V or 6.0V battery or regulated output from ESC, etc. (*1) Size: 0.98 x 1.86 x 0.56 in. (24.9 x 47.3 x 14.3 mm) Weight: 0.49 oz. (13.8g)
(*1) Be sure that when using ESC's regulated output the capacity of the ESC must meet your usage condition.

R6108SB Specifications

What is S.BUS?
Different from 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
[Connection by S.BUS system]
Ch output/ Battery terminal
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.

S.BUS hub

S.BUS output S.BUS 2ch
Battery Conventional servo

S.BUS servo

*Can also be used together with conventional servos.

Operation Mode Select

The operation mode is on "Normal mode" from factory shipping. When to change the mode, please follow the steps shown below.
1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Press and hold the Link/Mode switch and turn on the
receiver. Keep the switch hold more than one(1) second. The LED starts flashing with the current status. 3 Release the switch. 4 Turn off the receiver.
perform linking Do not main wire theconnectedprocedure with motor's is or the engine is operating as it may result in serious injury. really under the control by the transmitter to be linked.

WARNING

cycle receiver While the linking isif done, please to be linked is power and check the receiver
S.BUS Servo Channel Setting Method
By doing this step, the mode can switch over between two(2) modes.
Turn on the receiver. 0 sec. 1 sec. 0 to 1 sec. Press and Hold Function No function To change the mode between Normal and High Speed More than 1 sec.
S.BUS servo channel setting can be performed at the R6108SB receiver.
1 Connect the accessory short-plug to the DATA port of

the receiver.

Short-plug (accessory)

LED Status

Showing the CURRENT Solid as the mode changed. mode with blink. Red Solid = Normal Red Blink = Normal Green/Red Solid = High Green/Red Blink = Speed High Speed (Become Red after one (1) second)

Please check the operation mode by observing the LED when turning on the receiver. If possible there's no FASST transmitter turned on around you in order to make firmer check. When turn on the receiver, the LED will be;
Red when on "Normal mode" Green and Red (makes Orange) when on "High Speed mode". (After two(2) seconds, change to Red.)
If there are some FASST transmitter turned on around the receiver, the LED may show the above status for a brief moment then changed to the status indication as shown in the "LED indication" table.
2 Connect an S.BUS servo to the conventional system
Output connector Channel setting Mode A Mode B 8 16
*Connect the short-plug to the DATA port only when an S.BUS servo channel is set. Normally do not connect the plug.
output connector(1 to 8) corresponding to the channel you want to set.

LED Indication

Green Solid Off Solid Blink Red Solid Solid Off Off Initializing No signal reception Receiving signals Receiving signals but ID is unmatched Status

Link to the transmitter

seconds.
1 Press and hold the Link/Mode switch more than two(2)
Re-adjust the F/S position (only for TM-8)

and two(2) seconds.

0 sec. 0 to 1 sec. Press and Hold With TM-8 (not included in this set) Other than TM-8 (not included in this set) No function To set the F/S Re-link(ID set) and to position(No re-link) set the F/S position Re-link(ID set)

3 Turn on the receiver.

*Channel setting mode A (ch1 to 8 setting mode) or channel setting mode B (ch9 to 16 setting mode) can be set. *At once when turning on the receiver, the channel setting is completed in mode A.
1 Press and hold the Link/Mode switch between one(1)
1 sec. 1 to 2 sec. 2 sec. More than 2 sec.
(To switch to mode B, press the Link/Mode button until the red and green LED starts to blink simultaneously. The channel setting is completed in mode B.)

4 Turn off the receiver.

*The LED corresponding to the setting mode blinks. Mode A: Red blinks 3 times Mode B: Green blinks 3 times

No function

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S.BUS Decoder

Before using your new SBD-1, please read this manual thoroughly and use the system properly and safely. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place.

Channel setting by SBC-1

1Connect the S.BUS connector of the SBD-1
Thank you for purchasing an SBD-1, S.BUS *1 decoder. The SBD-1 is a converter for using conventional servos (other than S.BUS servo*2) with the S.BUS system. There are five types of SBD-1 available as follows.
Type S.BUS Decoder 1600 Total Length 200mm (8in.) 400mm (16in.) 600mm (24in.) 1,100mm (43in.) 1,600mm (63in.)
to the S.BUS servo connection port of the SBC-1. 2C o n n e c t t h e b a t t e r y t o t h e b a t t e r y connection port of the SBC-1.
*Status display LED blinks slowly. (About 1 sec/time)
*During channel setting, the LED blinks quickly (about 5 times/sec). When the LED changes to a steady light, channel setting is complete.
set the channel of other ser vo connection por ts, quickly press and release the setting switch and repeat steps 4 and 5.
3Quickly press and release the SBC-1 setting
switch and select the servo connection port at which the channel is to be set.
*Each time the switch is pressed, the set servo connection port and the number of times the LED blinks change.
SBC-1 S e t t i n g sw i t c h LED display operation W h e n p ow e r 1 shor t blink turned on each second Switch pressed 2 s h o r t bl i n k s a n d r e l e a s e d each second quickly Switch pressed and released quickly 3 s h o r t bl i n k s each second SBD-1 servo connector selection Connector (SX1) selected. Connector (SX2) selected. Connector (SX3) selected.

Usage Method

Connection

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

S.BUS: Serial communication system for Futaba R/C system *2 Use the S.BUS hub as the extension code used for the S.BUS servo. Also SBD-1 can be used.
to the receiver S.BUS connection port or S.BUS hub. 2Connect a conventional servo or an S.BUS servo to the servo connector of the SBD-1.
*When an S.BUS servo was connected, that servo will operate as a conventional servo. However, it operates on the channel set at the servo connector of the SBD-1 instead of the channel set at the servo itself.
to the receiver S.BUS connection port or S.BUS hub Conventional servo (or S.BUS servo)

Usage Precautions

CAUTION
connect any device (gyro, the state which the Do notother than servos to thebattery, Alwaysisuse in attached tointhe fuselage etc.) servo SBD-1 firmly not connect an S.BUS Do the SBD-1 to other than connector of an S.BUS of the airplane or helicopter. There is the danger of loss of control and crashing if the connector is disconncted by vibration and shock. Futaba Corp. will not be responsible for damage caused by combination with other than Futaba Genuine parts.

WARNNG

connector of the SBD-1. There is the danger of erroneous operation or damage.
servo connection port. There is the danger of erroneous operation or damage.
*(Channel confirmation) When the operation position of the channel selector switch and the channel set at the connector during the SBD-1 servo connector selection coincide, the LED changes to a steady light.
Name of Each Part and Accessories

(Upper)

the SBC-1 channel selector switch to the channel you want to set. 5Hold down the setting switch (about 1 second).

SX1 SX2 SX3

Meaning of Special Markings
Pay special attention to safety where indicated by the following marks:

S.BUS connector

<Accessories> Channel No. Label

(Middle) (Lower)

DANGER WARNING CAUTION
Procedures which may lead to dangerous conditions and cause death/serious injury if not carried out properly. Procedures which may lead to a dangerous condition or cause death or serious injury to the user if not carried out properly, or procedures where the probability of superficial injury or physical damage is high. Procedures where the possibility of serious injury to the user is small, but there is a danger of injury, or physical damage, if not carried out properly.

Put the channel No. label on the servo connector for the identification of channel No.
Instruction manual (this manual)

Servo connector

Channel Setting
Before installing the SBD-1 to the fuselage, set each channel at each servo connector (SX1~3). Use the SBC-1 S.BUS channel changer or CIU-2 USB adapter (PC-Link software for setting) to set the channel.
*S.BUS decoder channel setting is impossible with the S.BUS receiver R6108SB. *PC-Link software can be downloaded from the home page of your region's Futaba importer.
Copyright 2010. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior permission. The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. While this manual has been carefully written, there may be inadvertent errors or omissions. Please contact our service center if you feel that any corrections or clarifications should be made. FUTABA CORPORATION Phone: +32 6982, Facsimile: +1080 Yabutsuka, Chosei-mura, Chosei-gun, Chiba 299-4395, Japan

= Prohibited

= Mandatory
Dimensions: 41.8x12.3x8.4mm (1.65x0.48x0.33in.) (excluding protruding) Weight: 6.9/10.8/14.7/24.5/34.3g (0.24/0.38/0.52/0.86/1.21oz.) Power requirement: Ni-Cd, Ni-MH 4 to 5 cells equivalent battery (Futaba) O p e r a t i n g t e m p e r a t u r e range: -10 to +45

[SBD-1 Ratings]

1M23N23401

FUTABA CORPORATION

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