zBOOST® YX645 USER GUIDE
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zBOOST® YX645 USER GUIDE
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Determine the Needed Coverage Area
Identify the location in your home/offi
ce where you need signal coverage the most. Th
e zBoost® YX645
can cover up to 10,000 square feet (coverage varies based on outdoor signal level, building construction,
placement of antennas, and general installation care). Walls, ceilings or fl oors will reduce the coverage area.
Determine the Location of Signal Antennas and the Indoor Antenna
It is recommended that the Signal Antennas and Indoor Antenna have over 15 feet
of vertical and 20 feet of horizontal separation.
If the antennas are too close together, the light on the Base Unit will fl ash red, indicating a problem see the
Light Indicators section (Page 12). To capture the best signal, place the Signal Antenna as high as possible
and position it vertically, keeping it at it at least 2 feet away from any metal.
Place the Signal Antennas as high as possible to capture the best signal.
See page 6, Installing Your zBoost® Product, for additional information.
Note: Coverage and Signal Antennas should be pointed AWAY from each other.
Cable Requirements
You must use RG-6 coaxial cable and F connectors which are rated for outdoor satellite TV use and can be
found at many home improvement and electronic stores.
Coaxial cable is not provided with the YX645. After installing the Signal Antennas, run coaxial cable
between antenna assembly and Base Unit. Th
e recommended maximum cable length run for RG-6 is 60’
and 100’ for RG-11. It is highly recommended that you refrain from securing your cable, drilling any holes,
etc. until you complete and test the installation of the Base Unit..
Caution: Before drilling any holes into a wall to run your cable, make sure you know where existing
electrical wiring is located. Drilling into live electrical wiring could cause and electrical shock and sever the
wire.
Grounding the Directional Signal Antennas
Th
e Directional Signal Antenna assembly must be properly grounded when it is installed outdoors. Th
is will
help protect the customer’s property and the Base Unit against lightning strikes during a lightning storm.
Th
e installation must be in accordance with Article 810 of the National Electric Code (NEC). A listed
antenna discharge unit must be provided for the lead-in coaxial cable per NEC article 8.10.20 or the shield
of the coaxial cable must be permanently and eff ectively grounded in accordance with NEC article 8.10.21..
Securing Cable with a Drip Loop
When you install the Directional Signal Antennas,
create a drip loop with the coaxial cable at the point
where the cable enters the building through an outside
wall. Th
is can be done by twisting and securing the
cable into a loop (no less than 4” across) near the entry
point. Th
is will help prevent moisture from gathering at
entry point and leaking into the building.
Important Reminders:
• Th
e required coaxial cable has NOT been provoided.
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An exterior mounting mast has not been provided. Using at least 1.5” PVC pipe or a J-pole (available
from Wi-Ex, part YX014) is suggested should one be needed..
Power Requirements
Th
e Base Unit can be plugged into a standard 2-prong 110 VAC receptacle using the included power supply.
Th
e power supply consumes less than 10W (less than 0.2A).
Coax Cable
Exterior Wall
Th
e zBoost® YX645 base unit MUST only be used with the
provided power adaptor. Use of other power adaptors will
void the warranty and may damage the unit. Use of other
equipment is not FCC approved.
Note
Avoid placing the Signal Antenna near metal such as
wiring, A/C ducts, metal siding, truss plates, etc.
When connecting the cable to the antenna, run the cable
straight down from the antenna. Avoid draping the coax
near the antenna.
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