SETUP OVERVIEW
zBoost
®
Cellular Xtreme
REACH ZB560FCS
DMAN-0058
Rev 4914
SETTING UP YOUR zBOOST
®
SIGNAL BOOSTER
The zBoost ZB560FCS is designed to provide increased in-building voice and data
coverage, up to 9,000 square feet, and better reach into rural environments. The
ZB560FCS 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 Indoor Antenna where you want to create a Cell Zone
TM
.
The Base Unit can be easily mounted on a wall by first removing the silver 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 FCC requires that this panel antenna has a
minimum horizontal separation of 6 feet (2 meters) from other CMRS (commercial
mobile radio service) devices.
The Indoor Antenna should be mounted on a wall facing the direction where
increased coverage is desired. Keep the Indoor Antenna off floor and at least 3 feet
away from other cords, metal objects or other wireless devices such as wireless
routers or wireless access points.
Remember, the zBoost REACH requires at least 15 feet of vertical separation
between the Indoor Antenna 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 35 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 Xtreme REACH ZB560FCS User Manual at www.zBoost.com/Support
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Coax Cable
RG-6, 35 feet
zBoost Base Unit
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.
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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n #3
Flashing
RED
Excessive
electronic
noise in the
system – the
BASE UNIT will
not operate.
^ Refer to Solution #2
Indoor Antenna
and TNC-F Adaptor
External Antenna
and attached Bracket
Coax Cable
RG-6, 15 ft
zBoost Base Unit
Power Supply
Coaxial Cable
External Antenna
Indoor Antenna
External Antenna Bracket Assembly
15 ft. of
Vertical
Separation
