FUTABA R7003SB Instruction Manual Download Page 1

Applicable systems: Futaba FASSTest-2.4GHz system-

transmitter 

If R7003SB does not use S.BUS/S.BUS2 system, it can 

perform only operation of 3 channels. However, if S.BUS/

S.BUS2 system is used, use of the maximum channel of 

a transmitter can be performed. You have to use S.BUS/

S.BUS2 servo, in order to use S.BUS/S.BUS2 system.

R7003SB

FASSTest-2.4GHz Bidirectional Communication System
S.BUS2 / S.BUS Port and Conventional System

 

Receiver

Compliance Information Statement 

(for U.S.A.)

This device, trade name Futaba Corporation, model number R7003SB, 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 
undesired operation.
(3) This module meets the requirements for a mobile device that may be used at separation distances 
of more than 20cm from human body.
To meet the RF exposure requirements of the FCC this device shall not be co-located with another 
transmitting device.
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: [email protected] (Support)

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FASSTest-2.4GHz 

system/

S.BUS2 

and

 S.BUS

 port and conventional system receiver

• Dual antenna diversity
• Size: 0.89 x 1.47 x 0.37 in. (22.5 x 37.4 x 9.3 mm)
• Weight: 0.25 oz. (7.2g)
• Power requirement: 3.7V to 7.4V(Voltage range: 3.5 to 8.4V)
• Battery F/S Voltage: It sets up with a transmitter
• Extra Voltage port (port2)"EXT-VOL cable and CA-RVIN-700" of an option is used: 0

70V DC

* Be sure that when using ESCs regulated output the capacity of the ESC must meet your usage condition.

Thank you for purchasing a Futaba 

R7003SB

 

FASSTest-2.4GHz

 compatible 

receiver.

 

The 

R7003SB

 receiver features bi-directional communication with a 

FASSTest

 Futaba transmitter using the 

S.BUS2

 port.  Using the 

S.BUS2

 port 

an impressive array of 

telemetry sensors

 may be utilized.  

R7003SB

 has a 

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telemetry sensors

. It also includes both standard PWM output ports and 

S.BUS

 output ports. 

4 ports

 of 

R7003SB

 can choose an output channel from the 

11 modes

LED Indication

Green

Red

Status

Off

Solid

No signal reception

Solid

Off

Receiving signals

Alternate blink

Unrecoverable error (EEPROM, etc.)

FASSTest

FASSTest

 is a bidirectional communication system between the R7003SB receiver and 

FASSTest capable transmitters.  Multiple optional telemetry sensors may be connected to 
the 

S.BUS2

 on the receiver and that data is in turn displayed on the transmitter.

*Please see your transmitters operation manual to configure transmitter to operate with 

telemetry sensors.

(Antenna installation)

90˚

Please refer the table below for LED status vs 

receiver's condition.

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Usage precaution

• Analog servos cannot be used with the R7003SB in the FASSTest 12CH mode.

• The R7003SB receiver can only be used with FASSTest capable transmitters.

WARNING

 

Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible 

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

 

The R7003SB receiver should be protected from vibration by foam rubber, 

Velcro or similar mounting methods.  Protect from moisture.

 

Keep away from conductive materials to avoid short circuits. 

 

Don't connect the servo or gyro which do not correspond to S.BUS2 port 
S.BUS2.

• When the servo and gyro which do not correspond to S.BUS2 are connected to S.BUS2 

port, there is a danger of falling by malfunction. 

 

Turn on the power in transmitter

receiver order. In addition, always check 

the operation of all the servos before flight. 

 

Do not insert or remove the servo connector while the receiver power is 
ON.

•Since the S.BUS servo switches the operation mode automatically according to the 

type of signal (S.BUS signal/PWM signal) from the receiver, if the connector is inserted 
or removed while the power is ON, an S.BUS connected servo will be erroneously 
recognized and may stop.

Antenna installation precaution

 

Do not cut or bundle the receiver antenna wire.  

     

 

Do not bend the coaxial cable. It causes damage.

 

The antennas must be mounted in such a way to assure they are strain    
relieved.                                                                                

 

Keep the antenna as far away from the motor, ESC and other noise sources 
as you possibly can.

 

Be sure that the two antennas are placed at 90 degrees to each other.

• The R7003SB has two antennas.  In order to maximize signal reception and 

promote safe modeling Futaba has adopted a diversity antenna system.  This allows the 
receiver to obtain RF signals on both antennas and fly problem-free.

Antenna installation for carbon fuselage

WARNING

 

You must leave 30mm at the tip of the antenna fully exposed. The exposed 

antenna should be secured so that it cannot move around or back inside of 
your aircraft. 

(Typical installation)

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Mode

Port

Port1

Port2

3/B

S.BUS2

A(Default)

S.BUS

CH2

CH3

S.BUS2

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