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zBoost

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 TRIO Xtreme REACH ZB585X Manual

zBoost

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 TRIO Xtreme REACH ZB585X Manual

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 Optional Accessories

Table of Contents

FCC Requirements ........................................................................................................................i
FCC Information ............................................................................................................................i
Industry Canada Regulations .......................................................................................................ii
Copyright Notice ..........................................................................................................................ii
Trademarks ..................................................................................................................................ii
Safety Guidelines ........................................................................................................................ iii
Limited Liability ........................................................................................................................... iii

Safety and Product Warranty Information ................................................................................... iii
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................ iv
Optional Accessories .................................................................................................................... v
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................... 1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 2

Why Indoor Signals Can Be Weak ............................................................................................... 2

Preparing to Set Up Your zBoost Product .................................................................................... 3

Tools Needed .............................................................................................................................. 3
Check for External Strength ........................................................................................................ 3
IMPORTANT: Before Installing, Note These Important Factors in Determining Performance ...... 4
Grounding the External Antenna .................................................................................................. 4
Securing Cable with a Drip Loop ................................................................................................. 5
Power Requirements ................................................................................................................... 5

Setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster ....................................................................................... 6

FIRST: Mount the External Antenna............................................................................................. 6
SECOND: Position the Base Unit and Indoor Antenna ................................................................. 6
THIRD: Run the Coaxial Cable between the External Antenna and Base Unit  ............................. 7
FOURTH: Connect the zBoost Base Unit to Power ...................................................................... 7
FIFTH: Antenna Aiming ............................................................................................................... 8
Confi rm That Your zBoost is Working Properly ............................................................................ 9

Improving Your Coverage Area ..................................................................................................... 9
zBoost Base Unit Light Indicators .............................................................................................. 10
Technical Specifi cations ..............................................................................................................11
Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................................................................... 12
Warranty Information .................................................................................................................. 13

The following accessories are authorized for this zBoost product. Please see our website for 
complete selection. 

To order, call 1-800-871-1612, or visit  www.zBoost.com.

* 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.

Broadcast Antennas - Indoor

CANT-0039

Indoor Broadcast Antenna, Omni Whip Direct to Booster, Black, Wideband, LTE-
CEL-AWS-PCS (1 dBi)

CANT-0045*

Indoor Broadcast Antenna, Wideband Directional Panel, LTE-CEL-AWS-PCS 
(8 / 7.5 dBi)

YX052

Indoor Broadcast Antenna, Wideband Omnidirectional Ceiling Mount, LTE-CEL-
AWS-PCS (1 / 2 dBi)

External Antennas - Outdoor

CANT-0040

Outdoor External Antenna, Wideband Omni Directional, LTE-CEL-AWS-PCS  
(3 / 5 dBi)

CANT-0042

Outdoor External Antenna, Wideband Directional Log Periodic, LTE-CEL-AWS-PCS 
(10 / 12 dBi)

CANT-0043

Window-Mount External Antenna, Wideband Directional Panel, LTE-CEL-AWS-PCS 
(6 / 7 dBi)

Coax Cable - To be used in addition to the cable included in your kit

YX030-0W8

8 Inch Window Entry Cable with F-Female Connectors

YX030-15W

15 Foot RG-6 Coaxial Extension Cable with F-Male Connectors

YX030-35W

35 Foot RG-6 Coaxial Extension Cable with F-Male Connectors

YX030-50W

50 Foot RG-6 Coaxial Cable with F-Male Connectors

YX031-100W

100 Foot Low Loss RG-11 Coaxial Cable with F-Male Connectors

Accessories

YX012

Outdoor External Antenna Grounding Kit

Summary of Contents for Trio Xtreme Reach ZB585X

Page 1: ...ney back guarantee when purchased directly from zBoost If product is purchased from a reseller or third party the purchaser is subject to the policies of the third party 2 year manufacturer warranty Warranty registration at www zBoost com v 051914 Models ZB585X A ZB585X V ...

Page 2: ...ed 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 zBoost Copyright 2014 by zBoost LLC FCC Requirements This is a CONSUMER Device BEFORE USE you MUST REGISTER THIS DEVICE with your wireless provider and have your provider s consent Most wireless providers consent to the use of signal boosters A...

Page 3: ...t and the user and or general population Limited Liability In no event shall zBoost 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 materi...

Page 4: ...essories are authorized for this zBoost product Please see our website for complete selection To order call 1 800 871 1612 or visit www zBoost com 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 Broadcast Antennas Indoor CANT 0039 Indoor Broadcast Antenna Omni Whip Direct to Booster Black Wideba...

Page 5: ...idely depending on the location of the phone the position or angle of the phone weather etc Most cell phone signal meters update every 6 to 10 seconds An increase of only one bar typically indicates a 4x to 10x signal increase Overview Thank you for choosing zBoost You will now be able to use your cell phone INSIDE your home Gone are the days when you had to go to the window upstairs or walk outsi...

Page 6: ... 10 20 or the shield of the coaxial cable must be permanently and effectively grounded in accordance with NEC article 8 10 21 Please consult a professional installer or electrician for more information Securing Cable with a Drip Loop If the External Antenna is placed outdoors create a drip loop with the coaxial cable at the point where the cable enters the home through an outside wall This can be ...

Page 7: ...unting bracket Remember the zBoost TRIO Xtreme REACH requires at least 15 feet of vertical separation between the Indoor Antenna and the outdoor External Antenna Generally increasing this distance up to 40 feet will increase the performance and decreasing the distance will limit zBoost performance THIRD Run the Coaxial Cable between the External Antenna and Base Unit Connect one end of the provide...

Page 8: ...mate and vary from phone to phone The number of bars can fluctuate widely depending on the location of the phone the position or angle of the phone weather etc Most cell phone signal meters update every 6 to 10 seconds An increase of only one bar typically indicates a 4x to 10x signal increase 7 If you desire to optimize further then look for the two highest signal bar readings above and move the a...

Page 9: ...is 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 signal 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 During Initial Power Up Lig...

Page 10: ...nder normal use for the warranty period of two years Who Is Covered You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service A sales receipt or other documentation showing the product purchased and the purchase date is considered proof of purchase This limited warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or any person receiving the product as a gift from the original consumer purcha...

Page 11: ... 1 800 871 1612 To get warranty service Warranty service will be provided by zBoost If you believe you need service for your unit contact zBoost at 1 800 871 1612 or support zBoost com A representative will go through a diagnostic checklist with you If it is determined that the product needs to be returned for service or exchanged you will receive a return merchandise authorization RMA number The ...

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