1M23N17476

R6208SB

S.BUS compatible/FASST-2.4GHz (Multi-ch) system
8 channels/high-speed receiverThank you for purchasing a Futaba R6208SB S.BUS
compatible receiver.
The R6208SB has an S.BUS system output port and aconventional system channel output. It can also be used withconventional system servos, etc. in addition to S.BUS systemcompatible servos and gyros, etc.
In addition, the operating mode (high-speed mode/normalmode) 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.

Usage condition on "High Speed mode"
CAUTION
When using the high-speed mode, use a Futaba
digital servo (including brushless servo) or S.BUS servo
at conventional system use channels 1 to 6. Analog
servos cannot be used.
• The use of analog servos may cause servo trouble.
• When using analog servos, select the normal mode, anduse channel outputs 7 and 8.

Applicable systems: T8FG 2.4GHz (on 8ch mode), TM8 (on 8ch mode), T10CG 2.4GHz (on10ch mode), TM10 (on 10ch mode), TM14 (on multi-ch mode)

DATA port

Link/Mode switch• Channel outputs
for conventionalsystem (1 to 8)• Battery terminal (B)

7CH
S.BUS

• S.BUS Port (S.BUS)

R6208SB

LEDS.BUS connector insertion precaution
DANGER

8CH/Battery(8/B)

DANGER
5HFHLYHU

Do not insert a connector, as shown right.
• It will occur short-circuit, by inserting this way. A shortcircuit across the battery terminals may cause abnormal
heat, ﬁre and burning.

Compliance Information Statement(for U.S.A.)
This device, trade name Futaba Corporation, model number
R6208SB, complies with part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) This device must accept any interference received, includinginterference 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)

Do not insert either a switch
or battery in this manner.

What is S.BUS?
Different from conventional radio control systems the S.BUS
system uses data communication to transmit control signals froma receiver to a servo, gyro, or other S.BUS compatible device. Thisdata includes commands such as “move the channel 3 servo to15 degrees, move the channel 5 servo to 30 degrees” to multiple
devices. The S.BUS devices execute only those commands for theirown set channel. For this reason, it can be used by connecting
multiple servos to the same signal line.
[Connection by S.BUS system]
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high-speed receiver• Dual antenna diversity• 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)• Power requirement: 3.7V to 7.4V
(Voltage range: 3.5 to 8.4V)* Be sure that when using ESC's regulated output the capacity of the ESC
must meet your usage condition.
* The Battery F/S voltage is set for 4-cell NiCd/NiMH battery. Battery F/Sfunction doesn't work properly when other type battery is used.

5ch

Ch output/
Battery terminal

R6208SB

S.BUS hubS.BUS hub
6ch

S.BUS output

S.BUS
2ch

Battery

4ch

S.BUS servo
Conventional
servo* Can also be used together with conventional servos.
* When using servos with a remote battery pack, use S.BUS Hubwith Cable (2-way/remote battery pack use).
Please refer to the instruction manual of S.BUS Hub with Cable(2-way/remote battery pack use) for the connection method.

Operation Mode SelectWARNINGThe 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 thereceiver. 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.

By doing this step, the mode can switch over between two(2)modes.
Turn on the receiver.
0 sec.
1 sec.

Do not perform the linking procedure with motor's
main wire is connected or the engine is operating as it
may result in serious injury.
While the linking is done, please cycle receiver
power and check if the receiver to be linked is really
under the control by the transmitter to be linked.

S.BUS Servo Channel Setting Method
S.BUS servo channel setting can be performed at the R6208SB
receiver.

1 Connect the accessory short-plug to the DATA port ofthe receiver.

0 to 1 sec.

More than 1 sec.

No function

To change the mode between
Normal and High Speed

Short-plug(accessory)

Press and Hold
㧔Function㧕

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

Please check the operation mode by observing the LED whenturning on the receiver. If possible there's no FASST transmitter
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(After two(2) seconds, change to Red.)

If there are some FASST transmitter turned on around thereceiver, the LED may show the above status for a brief
moment then changed to the status indication as shown in the"LED indication" table.

LED Indication
GreenRedSolidSolidInitializing

Status

OffSolid

No signal reception

SolidOff

Receiving signals

BlinkOff

Receiving signals but ID is unmatched

Link to the transmitter

1 Press and hold the Link/Mode switch more than two(2)seconds.

Re-adjust the F/S position (only for TM-8)

1 Press and hold the Link/Mode switch between one(1)and two(2) seconds.
0 sec.

1 sec.
0 to 1 sec.

2 sec.
1 to 2 sec.

More than 2 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/SRe-link(ID set) and toposition(No re-link) set the F/S position

No function* Connect the short-plug to the DATA port only when an S.BUS servo
channel is set. Normally do not connect the plug.

2 Connect an S.BUS servo to the conventional system

output connector(1 to 8) corresponding to the channel
you want to set.
Outputconnector
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Channel setting
Mode A
Mode B
192
10
3
114
12
5
13
6
14
7
15
816

* Channel setting mode A (ch1 to 8 setting mode) or channel settingmode B (ch9 to 16 setting mode) can be set.

3 Turn on the receiver.
* At once when turning on the receiver, the channel setting is completed in mode A.

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

4 Turn off the receiver.

Re-link(ID set)

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