SETUP OVERVIEW
zBoost TRIO
TM
PRO ZBC775
DMAN-0085 Rev B
Package Contents
Setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster
❶
Install the external antenna
Determine the location which provides the strongest signal (typically found on the roof)
using the signal strength indicator on your cell phone. Once you have determined the
location of the strongest signal, install the antenna to a mast or pole (not provided).
During this process, loosely secure the external antenna to the mast to allow the antenna
to be reoriented for strongest signal.
Before installing, please note the following important factors in determining your
zBoost performance:
Placing the external antenna in the area of best signal provides the best performance
and the largest area of improved signal.
At least 15 feet of vertical separation is required between the indoor antenna and the
external antenna. Generally, increasing this distance (up to 40 feet) will increase
zBoost performance.
Avoid placing antenna near metal such as wiring, A/C ducts, truss plates, etc. When
attaching the cable to the antenna, run the cable straight down from the antenna.
Antenna aiming
For maximum performance, take special care to point the antenna in the direction of the
best signal for your wireless service provider. See the user manual for detailed antenna
aiming instructions or visit www.zBoost.com/install-tips. You may wish to use a YX699
RF signal meter (available separately). It can identify peak antenna alignment when
connected directly to the superlog antenna using the provided cable.
❷
Install the base unit and indoor antenna
The indoor antenna should be mounted on a wall facing the direction where increased
coverage is desired. It can be placed directly on a wall using the provided screws and
wall anchors. A template is provided for correct placement of the hardware. Once in
place, align the holes on the back of the antenna with the screws in the wall and slide into
place.
Keep the indoor antenna off of the floor and at least 3 feet away from other cords, metal
objects or other wireless devices (
The FCC requires that this panel antenna has a
minimum horizontal separation of 6 feet [2 meters] from other CMRS [commercial mobile
radio service] devices).
Place the base unit nearby, within reach of a
power outlet. The base unit can be mounted on a
wall by first removing the bracket (see
‘Assembly
Illustration’
), screwing the bracket to a wall using
the provided hardware, then snapping the base
unit back into the bracket.
Connect the indoor antenna to the 15 feet of RG-6.
Next, using the TNC-F Adaptor, connect the 15
feet of RG-6 to the base unit.
❸
Run the coaxial cable between the external
antenna and the base unit
Connect one end of the cable to the external
antenna and the remaining end to the base unit.
Should additional cable length be needed, 15 ft.
extensions (Part YX030-15w) are available at
www.zBoost.com. Note: Cable runs longer than
65 ft. are not recommended unless upgraded to
RG-11. The maximum recommended length of
RG-11 is 120 ft.
❹
Connect the zBoost base unit to the
provided power supply and plug into a power outlet
When your zBoost system is in place and fully connected, walk throughout your building
and verify that you are able to reliably place calls. If the signal strength has improved,
your zBoost is working. Remember, coverage varies based on outdoor signal level,
building construction, and antenna placement.
Upon initial power up, the LED will cycle RED, GREEN and ORANGE for 30 seconds.
After, a series of GREEN flashes will indicate the quality of your setup. Following this, a
solid GREEN light indicates normal conditions.
If it is not solid GREEN, you may choose to optimize zBoost performance by following the
instructions in the ‘Base Unit LED Indicators’ section. However, if you find the increased
signal coverage is acceptable, no adjustments are needed.
Assembly Illustration
Setup Illustration
Download the ZBC775 User Manual at www.zBoost.com/support
Indoor Antenna, TNC-F adaptor
and mounting hardware
External Superlog
Wideband Antenna
External Antenna
Mounting Hardware
Power Supply
zBoost Base Unit
Coax Cable
RG-6, 50 ft.
Coax Cable
RG-6, 15 ft.
zBoost Base Unit
Power Supply
st Base Unit
TNC-F Adaptor
RG-6 (15 ft.)
Indoor Antenna
Coaxial
Cable
Base Unit Wall
Mounting Bracket
Base Unit LED Indicators
During Initial Power Up
Light
Mode
Status
Solution
Cycle
RED,
GREEN,
ORANGE
System is
powering
up. Please
allow up to
30 seconds.
N/A
Flashing
GREEN
BASE UNIT will
flash GREEN
once for every
2 dB less than
optimal system
gain. Three
flashes or less
indicates the
system will
still operate
properly.
1. Unplug the BASE UNIT power supply.
2. Relocate the EXTERNAL ANTENNA to pick up the
strongest signal from your wireless carrier.
3. Move the EXTERNAL ANTENNA as far away from the
INDOOR ANTENNA as possible, with at least 15 ft. of
vertical separation (height difference).
4. Plug the BASE UNIT power supply back in.
5. Wait 30 secs. for the BASE UNIT to power cycle on.
Solution #1
After Initial Power Up
Light
Mode
Status
Solution
SOLID
GREEN
zBoost is
ready.
N/A
Flashing
GREEN
zBoost is
in use.
N/A
SOLID
ORANGE
EXTERNAL
ANTENNA
and INDOOR
ANTENNA
are too close
together.
1. Unplug the BASE UNIT power supply.
2. Move the EXTERNAL ANTENNA as far away from the
INDOOR ANTENNA as possible, with at least 15 ft. of
vertical separation (height difference).
3. Plug the BASE UNIT power supply back in.
4. Wait 30 secs. for the BASE UNIT to power cycle on.
Solution #2
SOLID
RED
Signal from the
carrier’s cell
tower is too
strong for the
BASE UNIT
to operate
properly.
1. Unplug the BASE UNIT power supply.
2. Relocate the EXTERNAL ANTENNA to another spot.
3. If you have a directional antenna re-aim it to reduce
carrier signal strength.
4. Plug the BASE UNIT power supply back in.
5. Wait 30 secs. for the BASE UNIT to power cycle on.
Solution #3
Flashing
RED
Excessive
electronic
noise in the
system – the
BASE UNIT will
not operate.
^ Refer to Solution #2
Cell Tower
Power Supply
Indoor Antenna
Coaxial Cable
TNC-F Connector
Coaxial Cable
External Antenna
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