FUTABA SBC-1 Instruction Manual

1M23N23101
S.BUS System
Channel Changer
INSTRUCTION MANUAL TRUCTION MANUA
Usage Precautions
CAUTION
Connect the servo and battery connector in the correct polarity. Connecting the power + and -
polarities in reverse by mistake may cause smoke, fire, and damage.
Do not connect a device other than an S.BUS servo or S.BUS decoder to the S.BUS servo
connection port. If a conventional radio control servo is connected to the S.BUS servo connection
port, the servo may operate erroneously.
Do not disassemble or modify this product. Futaba Corp. will not be responsible for any
disassembly or modification other than those specified by us.
Futaba Corp. will not be responsible for damage caused by combination
with other than Futaba Genuine parts.
Name of Each Part and Accessories
Set switch
Channel select
switch
Status display
LED (red)
SBC-1
<Accessories>
Mini screwdriver
channel select switch and the set switch.
Instruction manual (this manual)
Before using your new SBC-1, please read this manual
thoroughly and use the system properly and safely.
After reading this manual, store it in a safe place.
Thank you for purchasing an SBC-1, S.BUS
changer.
This product is a tool for setting the channel to S.BUS
servo and S.BUS decoder of Futaba S.BUS system.
*1
S.BUS: Serial communication system for Futaba R/C system
Applicable items:
S.BUS servo, S.BUS decoder
CAUTION
To prevent the entry of foreign
matter, do not remove the
connector dust cover of the
vacant connectors. Channel
setting cannot be performed at
Dust cover x2
the connector under the cover.
(Vacant connectors)
S.BUS servo connection port
Battery connection port
<Connector polarity>
+ (red wire)
Signal
(white wire) – (black wire)
(S.BUS)
(BATT.)
– (black wire)
(No connection)
+ (red wire)
Channel Setting
1
Connect an S.BUS servo to the S.BUS servo
connection port (S.BUS).
*1
channel
2
Connect a battery to the battery connection
port (BATT.)
LED
Blinks slowly When the CHANNEL SELECT switch
(approximately 1 No. and the channel set at the
time/second) S.BUS servo are different.
When the CHANNEL SELECT switch
Lights steadily No. and the channel set at the
S.BUS servo are the same.
3
Set the CHANNEL SELECT switch No. to the
channel you want to set at the S.BUS servo.
4
Hold down the set switch (SW).
(Approximately 1 second)
* During channel setting, the LED blinks rapidly
(approximately 5 times/second) and then lights steadily.
* When the LED lights steadily, channel setting is
complete.
5
Remove the battery.
6
Remove the S.BUS servo.
Refer to the instruction manual of each device for
a description of the channel setting method of the
S.BUS compatible devices (S.BUS decoder, etc.)
other than a servo.
Precautions
SW is pressed, the LED
Meaning of Special Markings
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.
Procedures which may lead to a dangerous condition
WARNING
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
CAUTION
user is small, but there is a danger of injury, or physical
damage, if not carried out properly.
= Prohibited
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simultaneously at multiple S.BUS
connect only one S.BUS
S.BUS
S.BUS
Status
Errors
When channel setting cannot be performed
correctly because of improper connection of the
S.BUS servo or the S.BUS decoder, etc., the SBC-1
is in error mode and the LED continuously blinks
rapidly (about 5 times/second).
LED
Blinks rapidly
When channel setting cannot be
( a b o u t 5 t i m e s /
performed correctly.
second)
In this case, check the following:
Check items
port?
S.BUS
the S.BUS
SW
damaged, broken, etc?
[SBC-1 Ratings]
battery (Futaba)
= Mandatory
SBC-1.
Status
S.BUS decoder connected to
S.BUS
S.BUS