Futaba SBD-1 Accessory Manual

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Before using your SBD-1, please read this manual thoroughly and use the system properly and safely.
After reading this manual, store it in a safe place.
S.BUS Decoder
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.
*1
*2
S.BUS: Serial communication system for Futaba R/C system
Use the S.BUS hub as the extension code used for the S.BUS servo.
Also SBD-1 can be used.
Applicable receiver: S.BUS system
receiver only
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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When using analog servos, always use in
the state in which the receiver is normal
mode. There is the danger of erroneous operation
or damage on the high speed mode.
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1 to the S.BUS servo connection port of the
SBC-1.
Connect the battery to the battery connection port of the SBC-1.
Do not connect any device (gyro, battery,
etc.) other than servos to the servo
connector of the SBD-1. There is the danger of
erroneous operation or damage.
Do not connect an S.BUS connector
of the SBD-1 to other than an S.BUS
connection port. There is the danger of
erroneous operation or damage.
Futaba Corp. will not be responsible for
damage caused by combination with other
than Futaba Genuine parts.
* During channel setting, the LED blinks quickly
(about 5 times/sec). When the LED changes to a
steady light, channel setting is complete.
6 To set the channel of other servo connec-
tion ports, quickly press and release the
setting switch and repeat steps 4 and 5.
* Status display LED blinks slowly. (About 1 sec/time)
3 Quickly press and release the SBC-1 setting
switch and select the servo connection port
at which the channel is to be set.
SBC-1
Usage Precautions
CAUTION
1 Connect the S.BUS connector of the SBD-
* Each time the switch is pressed, the set servo
connection port and the number of times the LED
blinks change.
SBD-1 is not compatible with S.BUS2
Always use in the state in which the SBD1 is firmly attached to the fuselage of
the airplane or helicopter. There is the danger
of loss of control and crashing if the connector is
disconnected by vibration and shock.
•Channel setting by SBC-1
Setting switch
operation
When power
turned on
Switch pressed
and released
quickly
Switch pressed
and released
quickly
Usage Method
•Connection
1 Connect the S.BUS connector of the SBD1 to the receiver S.BUS connection port or
S.BUS hub.
Connect a conventional servo or an S.BUS
servo to the servo connector of the SBD-1.
LED display
SBD-1 servo
connector selection
2
1 short blink
each second
Connector (SX1)
selected.
2 short blinks
each second
Connector (SX2)
selected.
3 short blinks
each second
Connector (SX3)
selected.
* 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.
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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.
to the receiver S.BUS connection port or S.BUS hub
Conventional servo
(or S.BUS servo)
4 Set the SBC-1 channel selector switch to
SX1
the channel you want to set.
5 Hold down the setting switch (about 1 sec-
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(Upper)
SX1
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Channel Number Label
SBD-1
(Middle)
SX2
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(Lower)
SX3
Channel Setting
Before installing the SBD-1 to the fuselage, set
each channel at each servo connector (SX1~3).
The equipment by which a channel set is possible
● SBC-1 S.BUS channel changer
● CIU-2/3 USB adapter (SBD-Link software for
setting)
SX3
Meaning of Special Markings
● T6K, T10J, T14SG (V4.0-), FX-22 (V4.0-）
* S.BUS decoder channel setting is impossible with
the S.BUS receiver R6108SB.
* SBD-Link software can be downloaded from the
home page of your region's Futaba importer.
[SBD-1 Ratings]
Pay special attention to safety where indicated by the following marks:
DANGER
Procedures which may lead to dangerous conditions and
cause death/serious injury if not carried out properly.
WARNING
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.
CAUTION
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.
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Instruction manual (this manual)
SX2
= Prohibited
• Dimensions:
41.8x12.3x8.4mm
(1.65x0.48x0.33in.)
(excluding protruding)
• Power requirement:
NiCd, NiMH 4 to 5 cells
equivalent battery (Futaba)
•Operating temperature
range: -10 to +45℃
= Mandatory
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