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ZBOOST® YX500/510 SERIES USER GUIDE

About zBoost® from Wi-Ex® 

 

Wi-Ex is the leader in cell phone signal boosters. zBoost® enhances the performance of your cell phone, 
smartphone, PDA and wireless data card.

 

 

Compatibility – Dual Band zBoosts are compatible with all US carriers regardless of technology (Except 
iDEN, Nextel).

 

 

Patent-pending technologies protect the carrier network.

 

1-year manufacturer warranty – register your product at www.Wi-Ex.com 

 

zBoost® products have more awards, more sales and more locations – 

 

more than all other signal boosters … COMBINED. 

 

FCC Information 

FCC ID: SO4YX500-CEL                                : SO4YX510-PCS  
            : SO4YX500-PCS                                : SO4YX510 
            : SO4YX510-CEL 

Warning:

 Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Wi-Ex could void the user’s 

authority to operate the equipment. 

 

Note:

 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can 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 interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the following measures: 

 

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

 

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

 

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 

 

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 

 

RF Exposure: 
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. 

Industry Canada Regulations 

Canada IC :5544A-YX500CEL                                 :5544A-YX510PCS 
                   :5544A-YX500PCS                                :5544A-YX510 
                   :5544A-YX510CEL 
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment 
Regulations. 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. 
The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical 
specifications were met. 

RF Exposure:  
The manufacturer’s rated output power of this equipment is for single carrier operation. For situations 
when multiple carrier signals are present, the rating would have to be reduced by 3.5 dB, especially where 
the output is re-radiated and can cause interference to adjacent band users. This power reduction is to be 
by means of input power or gain reduction and not by an attenuator at the output of the device.  

 

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ZBOOST® YX500/510 SERIES USER GUIDE

Cet appareillage numérique de la classe [B] répond à toutes les exigences de l'interférence canadienne 
causant des règlements d'équipement. L'opération est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) ce 
dispositif peut ne pas causer l'interférence nocive, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter n'importe quelle 
interférence reçue, y compris l'interférence qui peut causer l'opération peu désirée. 

Le fabricant nominale de la puissance de sortie de ce matériel est simple transporteur. Pour les situations 
lorsque plusieurs signaux porteurs sont présents, l'évaluation devrait être réduite de 3,5 dB, en particulier 
lorsque le signal de sortie est ré-émise et peut provoquer des interférences adjacentes à la bande 
utilisateurs. Ce pouvoir est de la réduction par le biais de la sortie d'alimentation ou la réduction de gain 
et non par un atténuateur à la sortie du dispositif.

 

Copyright Notice 

This manual is copyrighted. All rights reserved. This manual, whole or in part, may not be copied, 
photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form for 
distribution. This manual whole or in part, may not be modified without prior consent, in writing, from 
Wireless Extenders. 

Copyright © 2008 by Wireless Extenders, Inc.

 

Trademarks 

Wireless Extenders, Wi-Ex, the Wi-Ex logo, zBoost, the zBoost logo and Extending Cell Zones are registered 
trademarks of Wireless Extenders, Inc. 

 

Safety Guidelines

 

In accordance with FCC requirements of human exposure to radiofrequency fields, the radiating element 
(antenna) shall be positioned such that a minimum separation distance of 8 inches (20cm) is maintained 
between the radiating element and the user and/or general population.

 

Limited Liability

 

In no event shall Wireless Extenders be liable for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, incidental, 
exemplary or consequential damages, or any damages, whether in an action under contract, negligence, 
or any other theory, arising out of or in connection with the set up of, use of, inability to use, or 
performance of the information, services, products, and materials available from this manual. These 
limitations shall apply notwithstanding any failure of essential purpose of any limited remedy. Because 
some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty last, or the exclusion or 
limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitations may not apply to you. 
For full warranty guidelines, see page 19. 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Warning

 

 

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by 
Wi-Ex could void the user’s authority to operate this 
equipment and/or void the product warranty. 

 

Safety and Product Warranty Information

Summary of Contents for zBoost YX500 SERIES

Page 1: ...ignals are present the rating would have to be reduced by 3 5 dB especially where the output is re radiated and can cause interference to adjacent band users This power reduction is to be by means of...

Page 2: ...oost all lights may flash for approximately 5 seconds This is a normal condition at power up For more detailed information on Base Unit light indicators see page the Troubleshooting section on page 12...

Page 3: ...nchoring screws Coaxial Cable 50 ft Power Supply Signal Antenna Signal Antenna mounting hardware P a g e v i ZBOOST YX500 510 SERIES USER GUIDE Before you begin make sure all of the following parts ca...

Page 4: ...r a complete listing YX510 Dual Band YX500 CEL YX500 PCS Part Description X X X YX012 Outdoor Grounding Kit X X YX022 CEL Outdoor Omni Directional Signal Antenna upgrade 6 dBi X X YX023 PCS Outdoor Di...

Page 5: ...ion 13 YX510 PCS CEL Technical Specifications 14 YX500 CEL Technical Specifications 14 YX500 PCS Technical Specifications 15 Frequently Asked Questions 16 zBoost Warranty Information 19 Table of Conte...

Page 6: ...on your cell phone outside indoor coverage will be limited to one small room We recommend placing the Signal Antenna outside and or purchasing a Wi Ex upgrade Signal Antenna see page viii FIGURE 3 Ch...

Page 7: ...oint This will help prevent moisture from gathering at entry point and leaking into the building Consult a professional installer if you need more information Additional instructions are also availabl...

Page 8: ...are recommended for the best reception 1 Using your cell phone as a signal meter confirm that either your attic or your roof will deliver optimal signal strength to the Signal Antenna Identify the bes...

Page 9: ...d placing the Base Unit on the floor For best results avoid placing the Base Unit antenna within 2 feet of other cords metal objects or other wireless devices such as wireless routers or wireless acce...

Page 10: ...Unit Antenna to maximize separation between the Signal Antenna and the Base Unit will improve your zBoost performance See page 4 Determine the Location of Signal Antenna and Base Unit Antenna for mor...

Page 11: ...lashing ORANGE or Flashing GREEN System is receiving signals from either the cell phone or the cell tower which are too strong for proper operation This may be due to improper set up or operation Remo...

Page 12: ...gnal antenna or an internal directional antenna available for purchase at www wi ex com Will the zBoost YX500 PCS or YX500 CEL unit work with any wireless service No while the zBoost YX510 Dual Band w...

Page 13: ...ew feet away from metal adequate antenna separation 15 20 feet vertical recommended The signal already present inside related to building losses The distance of your phone device from the Base Unit si...

Page 14: ...ge unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Wi Ex Incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequenti...

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