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Page 2: ...ata Connect APP Check For Signal Strength LCD Features Manual Gain Control Run Coaxial Cable Install the Donor Outdoor Antennas Install the Server Indoor Antennas Antenna Separation Power Up Your Cell...

Page 3: ...lectrical connections All AC power wiring and coaxial cable wiring must conform to local or national codes The AC rated input power must be within 10 of the voltage requirements of the device When gro...

Page 4: ...ech Support at 1 800 215 7015 or email at support unidencellular com 4 BOOSTER KIT COMPONENTS BOOSTERS U5D OUTDOOR ANTENNAS Donor CABLES various lengths available 1 YAGI PANEL INDOOR ANTENNAS Server P...

Page 5: ...support unidencellular com 5 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES sold separately 2 Way Expansion Kit Lightning Surge Protector 3 Way Expansion Kit Universal Antenna Mounting Pole Phillips Screwdriver Drill Cellular...

Page 6: ...by improving cellular signal strength in homes buildings offices and other areas where coverage is weak or unreliable The system amplifies the incoming signal from the nearest cellular tower This man...

Page 7: ...fore mounting any equipment If you do not understand the instructions in full please contact technical support at 1 800 215 7015 OVERVIEW Donor Antenna outdoor Surge Protector Booster Server Antenna i...

Page 8: ...CABLE select location The outdoor coaxial cable is used to connect the donor outdoor antenna to the booster 4 INDOOR COAXIAL CABLE if used The indoor coaxial cable is used to connect the server indoo...

Page 9: ...booster to the App via Bluetooth and WiFi Once logged into the app on the bottom of the screen select Tools Register Device Via Bluetooth You will be prompted with a list of detected blue tooth device...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...the respective cellular bands Using the LCD Display This is a backup method that can be used when the Wi Fi and Bluetooth is unavailable Before you use this method to install your booster please take...

Page 12: ...assist you in reading signal strength during your tests It is sugg is suggested that you repeat each test at each location to ensure that the results are accurate In some cases your closest tower may...

Page 13: ...T FEEDBACK ON OFF MODE UL dB DL dB Gain Indication The displayed value shows real time uplink and downlink gain These values will change slightly as the ALC or ISO makes changes to the gain to optimiz...

Page 14: ...g the gain in some bands to keep the system from oscillating Press the SET key and the LCD screen will display ISO showing the current band or bands affected ALC Flashing When the amplifier is receivi...

Page 15: ...display mode For more details refer to Manual Gain Control MGC below When the LCD is in the alarm display mode press the MODE key and the LCD screen will display the alarm indication showing the affec...

Page 16: ...s the received signal power is stronger than the system needs it to be It is recommended to adjust the outdoor antenna orientation untilthe ALC alarm disappears Or you can leave it as it is to let the...

Page 17: ...t be equal to or not less than 5dB below the downlink gain to avoid interference with the local carrier s cell site network Target The ISO issues are solved when the ISO LED is Green or Slow Flashing...

Page 18: ...Meaning Solution methods Alarm LED Green ALC 0 Output power is not maximum Check coverage leave as is if it s good if coverage is not good increase downlink signal Level Slow Flashing Green ALC 1 14d...

Page 19: ...If it is good the booster installation is complete If the coverage is not good take the following actions 1 If the signals in most areas have not been improved please check below The weak downlink si...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...STALL THE COAXIAL CABLE FROM YOUR DONOR 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 22: ...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 23: ...carriers The Panel Antenna The panel is a directional antenna with a 120 degree reach and is designed to capture the signal from multiple carrier towers This antenna should be installed in an elevated...

Page 24: ...and the booster INSTALL THE SERVER INDOOR ANTENNA Select the installation location of your supplied server indoor antenna based on the following Dome omni directional antenna Place in the center of t...

Page 25: ...end of the coaxial cable to the panel antenna and the other end to the connector on the cellular booster where it is marked indoor Panel Antenna Booster Indoor CONNECTING THE SERVER INDOOR ANTENNA Do...

Page 26: ...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 panel is a directional antenna...

Page 27: ...1 Image 3 2 Image Image 1 2 Omni directional antennas will provide better coverage for square rooms Image 3 Directional antennas will provide better coverage in rectangular rooms The following diagra...

Page 28: ...nna Similar to a PA system when 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...

Page 29: ...cable placements to fine tune your system in order to give you maximum coverage Note Be sure to check the LED alarm lights on the booster to be sure your system is working properly Please refer to th...

Page 30: ...he 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 u...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...signal and therefore reduce the oscillation Alternatively if your system is receiving a very poor quality signal weak and unusable signal you can point your donor outdoor antenna more directly towards...

Page 34: ...s oscillation between 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...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...n radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interferenc...

Page 37: ...conforme aux CNR d innovation Sciences et D veloppement conomique Canada applicables aux appareils radio de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil nedoit pas...

Page 38: ...Contact Tech Support at 1 800 215 7015 or email at support unidencellular com 38 NOTES Model Serial Date Purchased from Notes...

Page 39: ...Contact Tech Support at 1 800 215 7015 or email at support unidencellular com 39 NOTES...

Page 40: ...at support unidencellular com 40 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Phone 1 800 215 7015 Email support unidencellular com www unidencellular com The Uniden trademark is owned by Uniden America Corporation and its aff...

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