SETUP OVERVIEW
zBoost
®
Cellular REACH
ZB560Y
DMAN-0073
Rev 4914
SETTING UP YOUR zBOOST
®
SIGNAL BOOSTER
The zBoost ZB560Y is designed to provide increased in-building voice and data
coverage, up to 7,500 square feet, and better reach into rural environments. The
ZB560Y supports multiple users and all devices operating on (CEL) 800 MHz
Network.
Boost voice and data transmission and increase call clarity in 4 easy steps:
FIRST: Choose a location for the External Antenna using your cell phone to
determine the area of strongest signal.
The coverage your zBoost provides is
largely determined by the quality of signal received by the External Antenna. This
location will be typically found on the roof.
Before installing, please note the following important factors in determining your
zBoost performance:
•
At least 15 vertical feet is needed between the External Antenna (receives the
outside signal) and the Indoor Antenna (rebroadcasts the signal indoors). Separation
less than 15 vertical feet will result in decreased performance.
• Keep the External Antenna at least 2 feet above any 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. Avoid draping the coax near the antenna.
To get the maximum benefit, you will want to take special care in pointing the
External Antenna in the direction of best signal for your wireless service provider. If
you are unsure of the direction of your provider's closest network tower, see the
Antenna Aiming section of the User Manual or you may wish to use a YX699 RF
signal meter to help during this process. Once you have determined the optimum
location and angle, connect the bracket to the antenna and secure the antenna
bracket to a mast (not provided) using the provided antenna hardware.
SECOND: Place the zBoost Base Unit where you want to create a Cell Zone
TM
.
Connect the Indoor Antenna to the Base Unit and place it where you need signal.
For the widest possible signal area, position the Base Unit near the middle of a
room. You may also mount it on an interior wall by first removing the silver bracket,
screwing the bracket to a wall (screws not provided) then snapping the Base Unit
back in place keeping the Indoor Antenna vertical. This Base Unit uses an
omni-directional antenna that delivers signal in a circular pattern around the
antenna.
Keep the Base Unit off the floor and at least 2 feet away from other cords, metal
objects or other wireless devices such as wireless routers or wireless access points.
The zBoost performs best when there are no obstructions between the zBoost Base
Unit and your mobile device.
Remember, the zBoost REACH requires at least 15 feet of vertical separation
between the Base Unit and the 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 provided coaxial cable between the Base Unit and External
Antenna.
Use the provided 50 feet of RG-6 coaxial cable to connect the External
Antenna and the Base Unit. To run the cable from exterior to interior through a
window, an 8 inch window-entry cable is available for purchase (Part: YX030-08W).
Should you need additional cable length, 15 foot extensions (Part: YX030-15W) are
available at www.zBoost.com. Please note: Cable longer than 65 feet is not
recommended.
FOURTH: 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. Coverage in adjoining rooms will be reduced by walls and
building materials.
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, follow the
instructions in the Base Unit
LED Indicators section.
Adjustments may be needed
to optimize performance. If
you find the increased signal
coverage is acceptable,
however, no additional
adjustments are needed.
Download the Cellular REACH ZB560Y User Manual at www.zBoost.com/Support
See LED Indicator section for more information.
Should you desire to improve coverage, you may:
• Relocate the External Antenna in order to capture a better signal–higher is better.
• Increase the distance between the Indoor Antenna and the External Antenna.
• Purchase an upgrade antenna available at www.zBoost.com.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
zBoost Base Unit
User Manual available
at www.zBoost.com/Support
Indoor Antenna
External Antenna
and Mounting Bracket
Coax Cable
RG-6, 50 feet
Power Supply
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.
So
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n #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.
So
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n #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.
So
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tio
n #3
Flashing
RED
Excessive
electronic
noise in the
system – the
BASE UNIT will
not operate.
^ Refer to Solution #2
zBoost Base Unit
Power Supply
Indoor Antenna
Coaxial Cable
External Antenna
15 ft. of
Vertical
Separation
External Antenna Bracket Assembly
