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zBoost Xtreme

ZB545X User Manual

zBoost

products have 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.

1 year manufacturer warranty. Warranty registration at www.zBoost.com

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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 1 year manufacturer warranty Warranty registration at www zBoost com v 0314 ...

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Page 3: ...e 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 MUST cease operating this device immediately if requested by the FCC or a licensed wireless service provider WARNING E911 location information may not be provided or may be inaccurate for calls served b...

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 minimum separation distance of 20cm 8in is maintained from all persons Industry Canada Regulations IC 5544A ZB570PCSCEL This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferen...

Page 5: ... or in part 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 consent in writing from zBoost Copyright 2014 by zBoost Trademarks zBoost Wi Ex the Wi Ex logo zBoost the zBoost logo and Extending Cell Zones are registered trademarks of zBoost Inc Safety Guide...

Page 6: ...following parts came with your zBoost Xtreme Literature Contents Setup overview Product Contents zBoost Base Unit Power Supply Indoor Panel Antenna and TNC F connector 15 feet of RG 6 Cable 2 Window Entry Cable RG 6 Coax Cable 35 feet External Antenna and Mounting Hardware SETUP OVERVIEW ...

Page 7: ... Directional 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 Antenna Wide Band Omni Directional LTE CEL AWS PCS 3 5 dBi CANT 0042 Outdoor External Antenna Wide Band Directional Log Periodic LTE CEL AWS PCS 10 12 dBi YX021 CEL Outdoor External Antenna Directi...

Page 8: ...Up Your zBoost Product 3 Additional Cable Requirements 4 Grounding the External Antenna 4 Securing Cable with a Drip Loop 5 Power Requirements 5 Setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster 5 FIRST Mount the External Antenna 5 Antenna Bracket Assembly 6 SECOND Position Base and Indoor Antenna 6 THIRD Run the Coaxial Cable 7 FOURTH Connect zBoost Base Unit to Power 7 Confirm That Your zBoost is Working Pr...

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 provide the best overall coverage local ordinances and terrain features can impose restrictions on where these towers can be placed thus limiting the signal strength available at your location 2 Obstruction...

Page 10: ...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 likely be stronger and where the External Antenna can be placed for best performance If you can reliably make and receive calls outside your home then zBoost can bring the signal into your home If only one signal bar is displayed on your cell phone...

Page 11: ...ure stronger signal Grounding the External Antenna If you decide to place the External Antenna outdoors it must be properly grounded See page v for a recommended grounding kit The set up 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 mu...

Page 12: ...rea of strongest signal typically found outside above the roofline or in an attic The antenna must also remain at least 3 feet from any metal objects such as pipes metal siding A C unit etc and at least 15 vertical feet above the Indoor Antenna Identify the best location for attachment of the mounting bracket such as an attic cross or main beam Secure the mounting bracket at the highest possible p...

Page 13: ...stance will limit zBoost performance The Base Unit can be easily mounted on a wall by first removing the bracket from the Base Unit and using the provided mounting hardware to affix to wall Connect the Indoor Antenna to the 15 feet of RG 6 Then using the TNC F Adaptor connect the RG 6 to the Base Unit The Indoor Antenna should be mounted on a wall facing the direction where increased coverage is d...

Page 14: ...vailable at www zBoost com Please note Cable longer than 65 feet is not recommended FOURTH Connect zBoost Base Unit to Power Connect the zBoost Base Unit to the power supply and plug into a power outlet When your zBoost system is in place and fully connected walk throughout your home and verify that you are able to reliably place calls If the signal strength has improved your zBoost is working Upo...

Page 15: ...o capture a better signal higher is usually better and outside is better than inside Increase the distance between the Indoor Antenna and the External Antenna Purchase an upgrade antenna available at www zBoost com Improving Your Coverage Area Note Cell phone signal bars are approximate and vary from phone to phone The number of bars can fluctuate widely depending on the location of the phone the ...

Page 16: ...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...

Page 17: ...m Downlink 8 dBm 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 Certifications FCC Parts 15 20 Industry Canada Base Unit Size and Weight 5 x 7 x 1 25 9 oz Operating Conditions Indoor Use Only 40 105 F Coverage area Up to 5 500 sq ft The Manufacturer s rated ou...

Page 18: ...nt frequency Why isn t my cell phone indicating more signal with more bars You may not always observe more bars that gain on your signal meter because of the signal spreading out from the antenna If your phone has a dB meter 3 dB is a significant increase of 2x 6 dB is 4x and 10 dB is 10x On a four bar phone one bar equals about 10 dB The increase in signal you will see depends upon The level of s...

Page 19: ...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 charges for set up of the unit Product replacement because of misuse accident lightning damage unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of zBoost Incidental or consequential damages result...

Page 20: ...ll be provided by zBoost If you believe you need service for your unit contact zBoost at 1 877 594 5766 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 representative will give you complete shipping details Do n...

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