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zBoost

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 PRO 10K ZBC745 Manual

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Package Contents

Before you begin, make sure all of the following parts came with your zBoost ZBC745

Item

Description

Setup Overview

zBoost Base Unit

Base Unit Power Supply

RG-6 coax, 15 ft. 

RG-6 coax, 50 ft.

Indoor Antenna with TNC-F Adaptor

External Panel Antenna with mounting hardware

External Directional Antenna with mounting hardware

Dual Band Combiner

Hardware Kit (anchors, feet, screws)

SETUP OVERVIEW

Summary of Contents for ZBC745

Page 1: ...a 30 day money 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...

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Page 3: ...unsure contact your provider You MUST operate this device with approved antennas and cables as specified by the manufacturer Antennas MUST be installed at least 20 cm 8 inches from any person You MUS...

Page 4: ...rating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter In accordance with FCC requirements of human exposure to radiofrequency fields the radiating element antenna shall be installed such that a...

Page 5: ...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 consen...

Page 6: ...zBoost ZBC745 Item Description Setup Overview zBoost Base Unit Base Unit Power Supply RG 6 coax 15 ft RG 6 coax 50 ft Indoor Antenna with TNC F Adaptor External Panel Antenna with mounting hardware E...

Page 7: ...irectional Panel CEL PCS 6 8 dBi CANT 0033 Outdoor External Antenna Small Omni CEL PCS 3 5 dBi CANT 0036 Outdoor External Antenna Omni with Industrial Casing CEL PCS 3 5 dBi CANT 0040 Outdoor External...

Page 8: ...Signal Strength 3 Cable Requirements 4 Grounding the Directional External Antennas 4 Securing Cable with a Drip Loop 4 Power Requirements 5 Important Reminders 5 Installing Your zBoost Signal Booster...

Page 9: ...hat can contribute to the poor reception you receive in your home 1 Location of the Cell Phone Tower in Relation to Your Home While cell phone providers have tried to place cell phone towers to provid...

Page 10: ...ion to confirm that enough signal is present to complete the call If a weak signal is available at ground level check the signal strength in your attic or at roof level location where the signal will...

Page 11: ...ur cable drilling any holes etc until you complete and test the installation of the system Caution Before drilling any holes into a wall to run your cable make sure you know where existing electrical...

Page 12: ...t can be used with its supplied whip antenna to find the best location for antenna mounting with the strongest received signal It can also be connected to the directional antennas to aim the antennas...

Page 13: ...Unit should be a minimum distance of 4 5 feet off from the floor so there is clearance for the Indoor Antenna extension The Indoor Antenna should be mounted on a wall facing the direction where increa...

Page 14: ...ble however no additional adjustments are needed See Base Unit Light Indicators on page 11 for more information Antenna Aiming To get the maximum benefit you will want to take special care to make sur...

Page 15: ...nal booster on and wait 30 seconds Note the number of signal bars displayed on your cell phone For best results you want to place your phone where the phone s signal meter displays in the middle of th...

Page 16: ...zBoost PRO 10K ZBC745 Manual 9 Signal Combiner External Antennas Base Unit Indoor Antenna Power Supply Coax Cable Cell Tower 15 ft of Vertical Separation...

Page 17: ...urate way to measure a stronger signal than the bars on a phone Upon initial power up the LED will cycle RED GREEN and ORANGE for 30 seconds After 30 seconds a series of GREEN flashes will indicate th...

Page 18: ...tial 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 U...

Page 19: ...General Power Consumption 3W standby 7W max signal 5 0VDC 2 0A Max Wall Supply Input Voltage 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz Input and Output Impedance TNC Connector 50 Ohm F Connector 75 Ohm System Certificatio...

Page 20: ...n signal you will see depends upon The level of signal at the Signal antenna outdoor The care of the antenna placement two feet away from metal adequate antenna separation 15 feet recommended The sign...

Page 21: ...atest signal strength Note if you install the External Antenna too close to the Base Unit the system will shut down red light will appear This is a normal condition for this scenario It just means tha...

Page 22: ...d only for the original warranty period When the warranty on the original product expires the warranty on the replacement product also expires What is Excluded Your warranty does NOT cover Labor charg...

Page 23: ...ll 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...

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