FUTABA TM-18 User manual

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Important: The AdRCSS 900MHz band offers different
characteristics than that of the conventional 50MHz, 72MHz
and 2.4GHz. As such, we strongly encourage you to read
this manual carefully prior to utilizing the TM-18 RF and
R9001SB system.
1M23N39005
TM-18 RF Module/R9001SB ReceiverTM-18 RF Module/R9001SB Receiver
TM-18 RF Module Specications:
TM-18 RF Module
● Communicationsystem:one-waycommunication
● CompatiblewithallFutabasystems
 (FASTTest,FASSTMULTI/7CH,S-FHSS,T-FHSS)
 Two-waycommunication(telemetry)isnotsupported.
● Currentconsumption:36mAmaximum
● SettingswitchforLINKandrangecheck
[R9001SB Receiver]
● Dualantennadiversity
● Powerrequirement:4.8V-7.4VDrybatteriescannotbeused
● FailSafe(F/S)function(forthrottlechannel)
● Size:1.48x0.83x0.21in (37.5x21.1x5.3mm)
● Weight:0.16oz.(4.6g)
* Be sure that when using ESC's regulated output the capacity of the
ESCmustmeetyourusagecondition.Neverusedrycellbatteriesfor
theR9001SBreceiveras this may causedicultieswiththe receiver's
operation.
*The amount ofmaximum channelsfor S.BUS/S.BUS2 outputdepends
onthetransmitter.(UnusedCHwillbeneutraloutput.)Also,atF/S,the
F/SsettingCHwillbeattheF/Sposition,andotherthanthatwillbein
theHoldstate.
AdRCSS 900MHz System
TM-18 RF Module
and
R9001SB Receiver
Thank you for purchasing the AdRCSS 900MHz system TM-Thank you for purchasing the AdRCSS 900MHz system TM-
18 RF transmitter module and R9001SB receiver. This system is18 RF transmitter module and R9001SB receiver. This system is
available only with the Futaba transmitters listed left side in this page.available only with the Futaba transmitters listed left side in this page.
The receiver R9001SB is capable of controlling models up to 16The receiver R9001SB is capable of controlling models up to 16
channels. Please install the R9001SB carefully according to the manual.channels. Please install the R9001SB carefully according to the manual.
* AdRCSS stands for Advanced Radio Control System for Sub-GHz band.* AdRCSS stands for Advanced Radio Control System for Sub-GHz band.
Shows Futaba 900MHz products.Shows Futaba 900MHz products.
Applicable systems:
T16IZ, T16IZS, T18SZ, T32MZ
(Nodedicatedpowersupplyrequired)
T12K, T16SZ (Requiresdedicatedpowersupply)
R9001SB Receiver
CRSF signal connection cable
Instruction Manual
Usage Precautions:Usage Precautions:
WARNING
Beforeutilizinganyradiocontrolsystem,itisstrongly
recommendedthatyoureadandabidebytheSafetyCodecreated
bytheAcademyofModelAeronauticsandanysite-specificrules
andregulationsthatmightexist.Doingsowillsignificantlyincrease
yourenjoymentofthehobby.
Tomaintaincompletecontrolofyouraircraft,itmustalways
remainvisible.Flyingbehindlargeobjects,suchasbuildings,grain
bins,etc.,isnotsuggested.Doingsomayresultinthereductionof
thequalityoftheradiofrequencylinkedtothemodel.
Pleasedonotgraspthetransmittermodule'santennaduring
flight,anddoingsomaydegradethequalityoftheradiofrequency
transmission.
Ifthere'reanynoiseorotherRFdevicesatsame900MHzband,
thelinkofAdRCSSmightbedegraded.Alwayscheckyourcontrol
isbeingkeptandifanysymptomoflossofcontrolfeltpleasestop
usingimmediately.
Donotallowothertransmitters,mobilephones,orwireless
devicestocontactorcomeclosetotheTM-18during
operation.Doingsomaycausemalfunction.
Donotpointthetipoftheantennatowardtheaircraftduring
flight.(Radiowavesaremaximizedinthelateraldirectionofthe
antenna.)
WARNING
DonotpressthetactSWduringtheflightasthemodulewillbe
inrangecheckmodesothattheRFpowerwillbeloweredandwill
resultinfatalcrash.
©Copyright 2023. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior permission. The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior
notice. While this manual has been carefully written, there may be inadvertent errors or omissions. Please contact our service center if you feel that any corrections or
clarications should be made. Futaba is not responsible for the use of this product.
FUTABA CORPORATION
Hobby Radio Control Business Center Sales & Marketing Department 1080 Yabutsuka, Chosei-mura, Chosei-gun, Chiba-ken, 299-4395, Japan
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
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Features
• Exclusive ID code to avoid interference from other AdRCSS• Exclusive ID code to avoid interference from other AdRCSS
900MHz systems.900MHz systems.
• Fail Safe (F/S) function (for throttle channel)• Fail Safe (F/S) function (for throttle channel)
Recommendation
• It is recommended to use Futaba AdRCSS 900MHz system and• It is recommended to use Futaba AdRCSS 900MHz system and
Futaba 2.4GHz system at the same time using Dual RX LinkFutaba 2.4GHz system at the same time using Dual RX Link
System receiver (main = 2.4GHz system)System receiver (main = 2.4GHz system)
●Tact SW of R9001SB●Tact SW of R9001SB
UsedforS.BUSmodechangeandF/Ssetting.
●Tact switch of TM-18 RF module●Tact switch of TM-18 RF module
 Usedforlinkingwiththereceiverandapower-downmode.
ConnecttransmitterandTM-18
Conrmation of F/S operation
AfterswitchingHOLD   CH3-F/Smode,checkthefail-safeoperationby
followingtheprocedurebelow.
1
Gas-powered models with the engine stopped. For electric airplanes,
thepropellerisremovedfromthemotor.Forelectrichelicopters,the
piniongearisremovedfromthepowermotortoensurethattherotordoes
notrotate.
2
Turnonthetransmitterandreceiver.
3
Waitatleast5secondsafterturningonthetransmitterorlinking.
4
Turnoonlythetransmitter.
5
Forgas-poweredmodels,checkwhetherthethrottleservoreachesthe
setslowposition;forelectricmodels,checkwhetherthemotorstops.
WARNING
Whensettingandchecking theoperationoftheF/S,stoptheengine
forgasolinemodelsandkeepthepropellersandrotorsfromrotatingfor
electricmodels.Suddenrotationofpropellersandrotorsmaycauseinjury.
Range Check the RadioRange Check the Radio
Forsafeuse,alwaysperformadistancetestbeforeying.TheTM-18hasa
power-downmode(lowpowermode)dedicatedtodistancetesting.
Thedistancetestmethodbelowisforthecasewherethe2.4GHzDualRX
Linksystemreceiveronpage3isconnectedasanexample.
AlternatelytestboththeFutaba AdRCSS 900MHzsystemandtheFutaba
2.4GHzsystem.
1
TurnonthetransmitterandreceiverandensurethatboththeFutaba
AdRCSS 900MHzandtheFutaba 2.4GHzsystemsareworking
correctly.
2
<Futaba AdRCSS 900MHz system distance test>
Keep the receiver side ON, turn the transmitter OFF once, and turn
thetransmitterONagainwithoutoutputting 2.4GHzradiowaves.Pressthe
tact switch of TM-18 for about 10 seconds. The LED will flash red/green
simultaneouslyandwillbetransmittedinapower-downmodeforabout90
seconds.TheLEDreturnstosolidgreen.(2.4GHziso,and900MHzisinthe
power-downmode)
*Forinformationonhowtoturnonthepowerwithoutemittingradiowaves,
please refer to the instruction manual section "Settings without emitting
radio waves"sectionforeachtransmitter.FortheT12K,turnonthe
transmitterpowerwhilepressingRTN, andselect"RFOFF"onthepower
modeswitchingscreen.
* Pleasenotethatifyouturnonthetransmitterwhilepressingthetact switch
ofTM-18,noradiowaveswillnoemitfromTM-18.
*IfyoupressthetactswitchofTM-18againwhilethepower-downmodeis
running,thepower-downmodewillbeextendedforabout90seconds.
3
Moveawayfromtheplanewhileoperatingthestickinapower-down
mode.Moveawayfromthemodelwhileusingthestickinthepower-
downmode.Haveyourassistantcheckthatallcontrolsareworkingcorrectly
atadistanceofabout30-50stepsfromtheplane.
4
At this time, if the servo moves dierently from the operation, there
maybesomeproblems.Donotflyuntilthecauseiseliminated.
Inaddition,checktheloosenessoftheservoconnectionandthelinkage
condition.Also,useafullychargedbattery.
5
<Futaba 2.4GHz system distance test>
Turnoff thetransmitter'spowerwhileleaving thereceiver's
poweron.
6
WhilepressingthetactswitchofTM-18,pleaseturnonthetransmitter
andmakeitinastatewhere the900MHzradiowaveisnotemitted.
Set thetransmitterto rangecheckmode.Doadistancetestaswellas
900MHz.(Only2.4GHzradiowavesareemitted)
7Aftercompletingthedistancetest,pleaseturnoffthe transmitterandturnitonasusual.(Both2.4GHzand
900MHzareON)
WARNING
Distancetestwithengineoffforgas-poweredmodels.For
electricairplanes,removethepropellerfromthepowermotor.For
electrichelicopters,dragthepiniongearfromthepowermotorso
thattherotordoesnotrotate.
Other PrecautionsOther Precautions
TheTM-18antennaisfixedwithscrews1,2,and3,shown
below.Ifthesepartscomeloose,youmaylosecontrolandcrash.
Checkforloosenessbeforeturningonthetransmitter.
WhenusingatransmitterequippedwithTM-18ontheteacher
sideofthetrainerfunction,donotswitchthetrainerswitchafter
turningonthetransmitterandbeforethereceiversidebecomes
operable.Doingsomaycausemalfunction.
*WhenusingtheTM-18withtheT12K,the trainercable cannotbe
connected,sothetrainerfunctioncannotbeused.
Tact SWTact SW
Tact SWTact SW
BATT portBATT port
CRSF PortCRSF Port
LEDLED
LEDLED
 Connectadedicatedpower
supply(4.8V to7.4V) whenusing
theT12KandT16SZ.  Portfor insertingCRSF
signalconnectioncable.
For safety’s sake, pay special attention whenever you see the marks shown here.
Symbol Explanationk
DANGER Indicatesaprocedure whichcould leadto adangerous situation
andmaycausedeathorseriousinjuryifignoredandnotperformed
properly
WARNING Indicatesprocedureswhichmay leadtodangeroussituationsand
couldcausedeathorseriousinjuryaswellassupercialinjuryand
physicaldamage.
CAUTION
Indicatesprocedures thatmay notcauseserious injury,but couldlead
tophysicaldamage.
[Symbol] ; Prohibited ; Mandatory
Percentage of Waste
Paper pulp 80%
Compliance Information Statement (for U.S.A.)
This device, trade name Futaba Corporation, model number R9001SB, 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.
CAUTION: To assure continued FCC compliance
1. Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
2. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
The responsible party of this device compliance is:
FUTABA Corporation of America 2681 Wall Triana Hwy Huntsville, AL 35824, U.S.A.
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone] E-mail: ser [e-mail]
Compliance Information Statement (for Canada)
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) Cet équipement est conforme aux
limites d'exposition au rayonnement du CI établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet émetteur ne doit
pas être co-situé ou fonctionner conjointement avec une autre antenne ou émetteur.
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement
non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la
source de rayonnement et votre corps.
French: Cet appareil radio est conforme au CNR-210 d’Industrie Canada. L’utilisation de ce dispositifest
autorisée seulement aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur
du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même sice brouillage est suscep-
tible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition
aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement
non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la
source de rayonnement et votre corps.
11
2233
This radio transmitter (FCC ID: AZPTM18, IC: 2914D-TM18) has been approved by Federal
Communications Commission or Innvoation, Science and Economic Development Canada
to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated.
Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated
for any type listed are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
No. Antenna Type Model Name Gain(Peak)
1． 1/2 λ di-pole type 9M99Z11701 3.83 dBi

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Attachment of the Module
CAUTION
Besuretoturnothetransmitter’spowerbeforeinstallingthe
module.
1
InstalltheTM-18withthetransmitterpoweredo.
2
Turn on the power switch of the transmitter. At rst,
theTM-18'sLEDisoff.TurnontheCRSFfunction
of the transmitter. (Refer to the instruction manual of the
transmitterforhowtosettheCRSFfunction.TheT32MZhas
theCRSFfunctionasstandard.)TheTM-18LEDlightsupin
redandthenturnsgreen.
About module antenna
Theantennahasdirectivity.Thestrengthoftheradiowaveismaximum
inthelateraldirectionoftheantennaandminimuminthetipdirection
oftheantenna.Thereforepleasedonotpointtheantenna'stiptothe
aircraftasmuchaspossible.
*PleasekeepbothantennaofTM18and2.4GHz'sawayeachotherasfar
aspossible.
WARNING
Neverholdtheantennaduringflight.Also,donotattach
conductiveobjectssuchasmetaltotheantenna.
*Cannot be controlled due to lower transmission output.
How to Link
EachTM-18RFtransmittermodulehas anindividually
assigneduniqueIDcode,andthereceivermustbe
linkedtotherespectiveTM-18'sIDcode tostartthe
operation.Oncethelinkingisdone,theIDcodeisstored
in the receiver, and re-linking is unnecessary unless the
receiveristobeusedwithadierentTM-18RFmodule.
Additionally,it is essential tonotethatthefactoryhas
alreadylinkedthisTM-18 andR9001SBreceiverset.
Shouldyouwishtore-linkthem,orifyouhavepurchased
aseparatereceiverandwouldliketolinkittothisTM-18,
pleaseadheretothefollowingprocedure.
WARNING
Donotperformlinkingwhilethemotorisconnectedorthe
engineisrunning.Itishazardousifthemotorsuddenlyrotatesor
theengineblowsup.
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.
1
AfterinstallingtheTM-18RFmoduleonthetransmitter
body,turnonthetransmitter'spower.
2
WhentheTM-18LEDchangesfromredtogreen,and
youcan confirm thatitisreadyfor operation,press
thetactswitchontheTM-18forabout3secondsand
releasethetact switchwhenthegreenLEDblinksonce.The
greenLEDwillstartblinkingandwillbeinlinkmodefor30
seconds.(OntheTM-18,ifyoupressthetact switchonce
againduringlinkmode,itwillextendthelinkmodefor30
secondsfromthatpoint.)
3 Bringthereceiverwithin50cmandturnonthereceiver
power.Afterturningonthereceiver'spower,it will be
inthelinkwaitingstateabout3secondslater.
4
ThelinkiscompletewhentheLEDonthereceiver
turnsfromredtogreen.(Thereceiverwillkeepthelink
waitingstateabout3seconds.)
LED display of R9001SB receiver
Green Red Status
O On No signal reception
On O Receiving signals
Alternate blink
Unrecoverable error (EEPROM, etc.)
If cycling the power but no recovery, please contact
Futaba Service Center.
Receiver Installation
YouwillnotethattheR9001SBdiffers inappearance
fromthestandardFutabareceiver.
Antenna
Antenna
TheR9001SBincorporatestwoseparateantennasinto
itsdesign,enablingittoreceiveradiotransmissionattwo
positions.
Futaba'sdualantennadiversity,orDAD,seamlessly
selectsthebestsignalreceptionbetweentheseantennas
tokeepthesolidlinkwiththetransmitter.
ToobtainthebestresultsfromtheR9001SB receiver,
pleaserefertothefollowinginstructionsandprecautions:
1
Wrapthereceiverwithfoamrubbertopreventitfrom
beingaectedbyvibrations.
2
Ensurethatthetworeceiverantennasarekeptat.Do
notfoldorbendthemtogetbestreception.
3
Ifpossible,pleaseensurethatthetwoantennas are
placed90degreeseachother.Pleasenote:Thisisnota
criticalgure.However,themostimportantthingistokeep
theantennasawayfromeachotherasmuchaspossible.
4
If thereare someconductive materialsclosetothe
antenna,itmaydegradethequalityoftheRF link.
Pleasekeeptheantennaawayfromthesuchmaterials.
5
Ensure that the antennas are at least 1/2" away from
conductivematerialssuchasmetalandcarbon.Please
note:thatthisdoesnotapplytothecoaxialportionofthe
antenna. It is essential, however, not to bend the coax or
antennainatightradius.
6
If the fuselage is made of conductive materials such
asmetalandcarbon,theantennaportionMUSTbe
positioned outside of the fuselage.Additionally, please do
notattachtheantennaitselftothisfuselageasmentioned
above#4.
*Forexample,manytypesofglidersusecarbonfuselage.Wheninstalling
thereceiverintosuchmodels,theantennaprecautionsmustbestrictly
adheredto.
WARNING
Beverycarefulwhenhandlingthereceiverantennas.Repeated
bendingandflexingoftheantennasorexcessiveforcecould
weakenorcompromisetheinternalantennaconnections.
Keeptheantennasawayfromthemotor,ESC,andothernoise
sourcesasmuchaspossible.
Anntenna
Anntenna
The primary purpose of the Illustration is to demonstrate how the
antennashouldbeplaced.Foractualinstallation,thereceivermust
bewrappedwithaspongeorplacedwithoatingmaterialtoprotect
itfromvibration.Thereceivercontainsdelicateelectronicpartsand
shouldbeprotectedfromvibration,shock,andseveretemperature
exposition.
* Thereceiverdoesnothaveamoisture-proofandwaterproof
function.
Oncethemoistureenterintothereceiver,itmaycausethe
intermittent operation or failure. Therefore, we suggest wrapping
thereceiverinaplasticbagorsimilarprotectivecovering.
Thiswillalso protectthereceiver from fuelor exhaust residuethat
willleakintothefuselage.
ByusingFutabaAdRCSS900MHzandFutaba2.4GHz
systemtogetherwillprovidethebettersecureRFlink.
Setting of the F/S (Failsafe) modeSetting of the F/S (Failsafe) mode
InthecombinationofTM-18andR9001SB,theF/S
functioncanbesetonlyforthe3rdchannel(throttle).For
safety,werecommendusingtheF/Sfunction.
F/S mode
●HOLD: Inthesignalloss,the HOLDmodeholdsthe
throttleservoinitslastcommandedposition.(TheRF
output confirmationdisplayofthetransmitterusually
lights.)
●F/S:Inthesignal loss, the F/S modeholdsthethrottle
servoinitslastcommandedpositionforonesecondand
thenmovesittoapredeterminedposition.
CAUTION
DonotpressthetactSWduringtheflightasthemodulewill
beinrangecheckmodesothattheRFpowerwillbeloweredand
willresultinfatalcrash.
*TheTM-18+R9001SB(900MHz)canonlysetfail-safefor3CH(throttle).
*Setonly3CH(throttle)forfail-safeonthe2.4GHzside.
*Setthefail-safepositionofeach900MHz/2.4GHztothesameposition.
Dierentfailsafesettingsmaycausetheservotobehaveunexpectedly.
* For FDLS-1/DLPH-1, etc., it takes about 10 seconds to memorize the
fail-safe position. Wait 10 seconds after turning on the power before
startingtheight.
CH3 (throttle) F/S operation mode selection and
F/S position setting
<HOLD CH3-F/S mode switching method>
1Turnonthepowerswitchofthetransmitter,andchecktheRF output is activated. (The LED of TM-18 will turn green from
red.)Checkthatbeforepoweringonthereceiver.
2Movethe throttlestickonthetransmitter totheslow
positionandpressthetact switchonthereceiverfor
about3seconds.Release thetact switch whentheLED
turnso.TheLEDlightsupred/greenatthesametime.
3At thistime,theHOLDmode CH3-F/Smodeis
switched.WhenswitchingfromHOLDmodetoCH3-F/
Smode,theCH3(throttle)F/Spositionisset.
4WhentheLEDon thereceivergoesfromred/green
simultaneous lighting to green lighting, it returns to
theusualreceptionstate.
Installing the TM-18 RF Module and R9001SB ReceiverInstalling the TM-18 RF Module and R9001SB Receiver
* In the case of T32MZ, attach the included mounting parts
and double-sided tape as shown in the gure.
*Connect between TM-18 and the transmitter via CRSF
connection cable which come with this set. For T32MZ, use
CRSF port. For T16IZ(S), T18SZ, and T12K, use S.I/F port.
*Aligntheclawsofthe
mounting parts with the
threegroovesonthe
TM-18andattachit.
*Attachdouble-sided
tape.
 Double-
sided
tape
Mounting
parts
* As shown in the gure, attach the included double-sided
tape, and connect the CRSF port of the TM-18 and the
S.I/F connector of the transmitter with the CRSF signal
connection cable. (Example: T16IZ)
Double-sided
tape
CRSFsignal
connectioncable
Recommended use case
2.4GHz R7208SB
900MHz R9001SB
ESC
2.4GHz
TM-18
900MHz