Futaba R203GF - Manual

Compliance Information Statement (for U.S.A.)
This device, trade name Futaba Corporation of America, model number R203GF, 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: [email protected] (Support)
FUTABA CORPORATION
1080 Yabutsuka, Chosei-mura, Chosei-gun, Chiba-ken, 299-4395, Japan
Phone: +81 475 32 6982, Facsimile: +81 475 32 6983
©FUTABA CORPORATION 2011, 3 (1)
R203GF Specifications:
( S-FHSS/FHSS system, 3-channel receiver)
• Receiving on 2.4GHz band
• System:
S-FHSS/FHSS system (auto detection)
At S-FHSS Normal/High speed mode (auto detection)
• Operating voltage(Typ.): 4.8V-7.4V(shared with servo)
• F/S and Battery F/S function: The operation channels differ according to the transmitter used. However,Battery
F/S doesn't function when it is used with FHSS and F/S becomes only CH2.
• Battery F/S voltage: 3.8V
• Current drain: 30mA (at no signal)
• Size: 1.54x1.02x0.39” (39x26x10mm)
• Weight: 0.28oz. (8g)
* The Battery F/S voltage is set for 4-cell NiCd/NiMH battery. Battery F/S function doesn't work
properly when other type battery is used.
 WARNING

NEVER use dry batteries for the
power supply of the R203GF as they
may cause difficulties.
Link Procedure
Each transmitter has an individually assigned,
unique ID code. In order to start operation, the
receiver must be linked with the ID code of the
transmitter with which it is being paired. Once the
link is made, the ID code is stored in the receiver
and no further linking is necessary unless the
receiver is to be used with another transmitter.
1
Place the transmitter and the receiver close
to each other within half (0.5) meter
2
Turn on the transmitter and the receiver.
3
Push and hold the Link switch on the
receiver.
4
When the link is complete, the LED on the
receiver changes to solid green.
* Please refer to the table below for LED status
and receiver condition.
No signal reception LED: Off
Receiving signals LED: On
Receiving signals, but ID
is unmatched.
LED: Blink
Power On, when F/S
sets it.
LED: Early
Blink the first
one second
* If there are many S-FHSS/FHSS systems turned
on around your receiver, it might not link to your
transmitter. In this case, even if the receiver’s
LED stays solid green, unfor tunately the
receiver might have established a link to one of
the other transmitters. This is very dangerous
if you do not notice this situation. In order to
avoid the problem, we strongly recommend
you to double-check whether your receiver is
controlled by your transmitter by giving throttle
input, etc. and then checking servo response.
 WARNING
 After 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.
 Do not perform the linking procedure
with motor's main wire connected or
with the engine operating as it may result in
serious injury.
Link switch LED
Battery terminal (B)
Ch output (1 to 3)
Operating Precautions:
Once the
R203GF detects the S-FHSS
normal mode, S-FHSS high speed
mode or FHSS mode, the detected
mode is locked as long as the
power is ON. When need to change
the mode, please cycle power.
Note: The R203GF is compatible with the S-FHSS or FHSS
system transmitters .
*Futaba S-FHSS/FHSS system does not work with current Futaba FASST system.
Usage condition on "High Speed mode"
 CAUTION
 When using the high-speed mode, use a Futaba
digital servo (including brushless servo). Analog
servos cannot be used.
• The use of analog servos may cause servo trouble.
1M23N17445
S-FHSS/FHSS-2.4GHz
system
(Auto Detection),
3-channel receiver
Thank you for purchasing the R203GF receiver.
The R203GF is designed for use with the Futaba
S-FHSS or FHSS system transmitter. The S-FHSS
system has two(2) operation mode as shown below.
•Normal mode/High Speed mode
The "Normal mode" accepts any type of servos or the
peripherals as the frame rate of the output is 13.6ms.
The "High Speed mode" only accepts the digital
servos, including BLS series, and most peripheral
equipments such as the brushless ESCs. The frame
rate of the outputs is 6.8ms. However, there is a
transmitter that cannot correspond, too.
Please pay special attention to the information
contained within this manual and transmitter's manual
in order to have a pleasant running/flying experience.
The R203GF is compatible with the S-FHSS or FHSS
system transmitters
R203GF