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BOOSTER – select location

Install the booster in an area that is protected from the 
weather, properly ventilated and is away from excessive heat 
and moisture.

1

DONOR

 

ANTENNA (outdoor) - select location

Mount the donor (outdoor) antenna in an elevated outdoor 
location so that it points towards the cellular tower and away from 
where the inside antenna will be located.

2

OUTDOOR COAXIAL CABLE - select location

The outdoor coaxial cable is used to connect the donor 
(outdoor) antenna to the booster.

3

INDOOR COAXIAL CABLE - (if used)

The indoor coaxial cable is used to connect the server (indoor) 
antenna to the booster.

4

SERVER

 

ANTENNA (indoor)

The ideal location for the server antenna will be the area of your 
property where you need to improve the signal most.

NOTE: The signal strength will be strongest closest to the antenna.

5

LIGHTNING SURGE PROTECTOR - (SOLD SEPARATELY)

The lightning surge protector connects in between the donor 
antenna and the booster.

IMPORTANT: Lightning surge protector must be grounded. 

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COMMISSIONING THE SYSTEM

Summary of Contents for Hero Series

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...ired Optional Equipment How It Works Technical Specifications Overview Getting Started Check For Signal Strength Run Coaxial Cable Install the Donor Outdoor Antennas Understand the Different Donor Out...

Page 3: ...t call quality more convenience and greater productivity ABOUT THE BOOSTER KITS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING CELLULAR BOOSTERS NOTE This manual contains important safety and operating i...

Page 4: ...conform to local or national codes The AC line voltage must be within 10 of the voltage specified for the booster A solid copper conductor no less than No 8 AWG should be connected to ground DO NOT c...

Page 5: ...pport at 1 800 215 7015 or email at support unidencellular com 5 BOOSTER KIT COMPONENTS BOOSTER U400 U5D YAGI PANEL POST OUTDOOR ANTENNAS donor WHIP PANEL DOME INDOOR ANTENNAS server CABLES various le...

Page 6: ...at support unidencellular com 6 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES sold separately 2 Way Expansion Kit Lightning Surge Protector 3 Way Expansion Kit Universal Antenna Mounting Pole Phillips Screwdriver Drill Cellul...

Page 7: ...gth in homes buildings offices and other areas where cellular reception is weak or unreliable The system amplifies the signal from the nearest cellular tower and retransmits at a higher power level wi...

Page 8: ...Emission 9KHz 1GHz 36dBm 1GHz 12 75GHz 30dBm Gain Flatness 8dB Noise Figure 8dB VSWR 3 Group Delay 1 0 s Frequency stability 0 01ppm Power LED Power Indicator ALC LED Orange ALC 1 5dB Red ALC 15dB 20...

Page 9: ...booster kit It is important to read through all of the installation steps before installing your equipment Thoroughly read through the instructions visualize where all the equipment will need to be i...

Page 10: ...if using mutliple antenna Server Antennas optional antennas for additional coverage 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 1 2 4 6 7 3 5 GETTING STARTED Plan the layout of your system Before you get started you will need to p...

Page 11: ...COAXIAL CABLE select location The outdoor coaxial cable is used to connect the donor outdoor antenna to the booster 3 INDOOR COAXIAL CABLE if used The indoor coaxial cable is used to connect the serve...

Page 12: ...strength Select a location on the roof of the building to install the donor antenna by monitoring your cellular phone s signal strength signal bars to find the strongest signal from your carrier s ce...

Page 13: ...icone caulking Be careful when plugging the connector in so as not to damage the center pins on the connectors INSTALL THE DONOR OUTDOOR ANTENNA Mount the donor outdoor antenna The donor antenna shoul...

Page 14: ...ALL THE COAXIAL CABLE FROM YOUR OUTDOOR ANTENNA TO YOUR BOOSTER Step 1 Loosely run the coaxial cable from your outdoor antenna to your booster this way you can test the system before you permanently s...

Page 15: ...u nor the antenna come in contact with electrical power lines Step 3 After the outdoor antenna is mounted connect the supplied coaxial cable to antenna Step 4 Attach the cable so that a drip loop is f...

Page 16: ...e installed in an elevated position It is designed to capture the signal from multiple carrier towers The Panel Antenna The panel is a directional antenna with a 120 degree reach and is designed to ca...

Page 17: ...Select the installation location of your supplied server indoor antenna based on the following Dome omni directional antenna Place in the center of the area where the signal needs to be amplified Pan...

Page 18: ...ct one end of the coaxial cable to the dome antenna and the other end to the cellular booster where it is marked indoor Booster Indoor Indoor Dome Antenna Panel directional antenna Connect one end of...

Page 19: ...door Whip Antenna Booster Indoor UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENT SERVER ANTENNAS There are several types of server indoor antennas the whip antenna the dome antenna the panel antenna INDOOR ANTENNAS THE WHIP...

Page 20: ...irectional antenna with a 360 degree reach It is designed to distribute the signal from the center of the affected area Typically it is installed in a false or dropped ceiling THE PANEL ANTENNA The pa...

Page 21: ...n NOTE installing additional server indoor antennas may be necessary when the area that needs coverage is very large or has barriers that block cellular signals such as multi level homes and buildings...

Page 22: ...hen the microphone gets too close to the speaker it causes feedback This will occur if your antennas are too close together or the indoor antenna is pointed at the outdoor antenna Make sure you have a...

Page 23: ...make some final adjustments to the antennas and cable placements to fine tune your system in order to give you maximum coverage N B Be sure to check the LED alarm lights on the booster to be sure your...

Page 24: ...the server indoor antenna 2 Verify that the supplied coaxial cables from both the donor outdoor antenna and the server indoor antenna are properly connected to the cellular booster before powering it...

Page 25: ...e status of each frequency band MANUAL GAIN CONTROL The Uniden U70 FN is desgined with a SMART function that automatically adjusts the gain of the booster to its optimum setting for it s environment I...

Page 26: ...ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipm...

Page 27: ...quency The booster will still work for the other frequency on a multi band booster Oscillation is caused when the indoor server antenna sends a signal back into the outdoor donor antenna Similar to a...

Page 28: ...enough distance or barrier shielding in between them The signals travel like rays of sunlight a directional antenna will send the signal in the direction that it is pointing An omni directional anten...

Page 29: ...ay from the cellular tower to reduce the strength of the input signal and therefore reduce the oscillation Alternatively if your system is receiving a very poor quality signal weak and unusable signal...

Page 30: ...een the donor and server antenna s Determine the status of the cellular booster led alarms If so there is insufficient isolation between antennas You can either increase the distance between antennas...

Page 31: ...le to ensure there are not any creases or cuts in it Perhaps the cable was damaged during installation WHY ISN T MY CELL PHONE INDICATING MORE SIGNAL WITH MORE BARS You may not always observe more bar...

Page 32: ...Contact Tech Support at 1 800 215 7015 or email at support unidencellular com 32 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Phone 1 800 215 7015 Email support unidencellular com...

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