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ZBOOST® YX500/510 SERIES USER GUIDE
INSTALL
SIGNAL
POWER
Base Unit Indicator Operation
In most cases, problems with zBoost® can be diagnosed using the Base Unit’s LED indicators.
Please note that for YX510, GREEN indicates CEL band operation and ORANGE indicates PCS
band operation.
Install Light Signal Light Power
Light Condition
Cycle RED
and GREEN
for 3 seconds
Cycle RED
and GREEN
for 3 seconds
Cycle RED and
GREEN for 3
seconds
Normal condition at power up
Off
Off
Solid GREEN
Normal condition at power up
Off Flashing
GREEN
Alternating
ORANGE
or
Solid GREEN
Normal condition indicating that a call is in progress and the
system is improving coverage. The Signal Light may also flash
periodically with no call in progress indicating normal
communication between the cell phone and the cell network.
Off Off Flashing
GREEN
Base Unit has detected a software error. Remove power for 5
seconds and reconnect power. If condition persists, contact
Wi-Ex Customer Service.
Flashing RED
or
Solid RED
Off Solid
ORANGE
or
Solid GREEN
Insufficient distance between the Signal Antenna and the Base
Unit. Indoor coverage will be reduced. Increase distance
between Signal Antenna and Base Unit to achieve maximum
performance and coverage. If condition persists after
relocating Signal Antenna and/or Base Unit, contact Wi-Ex
Customer Support for additional information on set-up.
Solid RED
Solid RED
Solid ORANGE
or Solid
GREEN
Signal received from a cell tower is too strong. Relocate Signal
Antenna to a different location to reduce the overpowering
signal. To reduce overpowering signal, relocate the Signal
Antenna to an area that receives less signal, which may be an
indoor location or a lower elevation. Remove power for 10
seconds and reconnect power after relocating antenna.
Flashing RED Flashing RED Flashing
ORANGE or
Flashing
GREEN
System is receiving signals from either the cell phone or the
cell tower, which are too strong for proper operation. This
may be due to improper set up or operation. Remove power
for 10 seconds and reconnect power to reset system. If the
error persists, contact Wi-Ex Customer Service for additional
information or set-up assistance.
For more troubleshooting tips, visit
www.Wi-Ex.com
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ZBOOST® YX500/510 SERIES USER GUIDE
YX510-PCS-CEL Technical Specifications (Dual Band Unit)
Frequency
824 - 894 MHz
1850 - 19
9
0 MHz
Networks:
CDMA, GSM, TDMA, GPRS, EDGE, EVDO, HSPA
Total Signal Gain:
56 dB CEL (Adaptive) CEL
58 dB (Adaptive) PCS
Signal Antenna Gain:
2dBi Colinear; F-type female CEL
3.5 dBi Colinear; F-type female PCS
Base Unit Antenna Gain: 0dBi whip; TNC male
Cable Loss:
3.3dB (50 feet of 75
Ω
, 3000 MHz RG-6) CEL
6dB (50 feet of 75
Ω
, 3000 MHz RG-6) PCS
RF Output Power:
½ Watt EiRP (with included antenna) CEL
¼ Watt EiRP (with included antenna) PCS
Base Unit Weight:
15 oz.
Base Unit Size:
5” x 7” x 2”
AC Power Input:
100 – 240 VAC, 47 – 63Hz
DC Power Output:
3.6 VDC, 2.0 A
Operating Conditions:
Indoor use only 5° to 40°C (40° to 105°F)
Coverage (open areas):
4-5 signal bars at roof antenna; 60’ diameter at 3-4 bars inside; 2500 sq. ft. circle
FCC ID:
SO4YX510, SO4YX510-PCS, SO4YX510-CEL
Industry Canada ID:
5544A-YX510, 5544A-YX510PCS, 5544A-YX510CEL
Patents pending
YX500-CEL Technical Specifications
Frequency
824 – 894 MHz
Networks:
CDMA, GSM, TDMA, GPRS, EDGE, EVDO, HSPA
Max Signal Gain:
56dB (adaptive)
Signal Antenna Gain:
2dBi Colinear; F-type female
Base Unit Antenna Gain: 0dBi whip; TNC male
Cable Loss:
3.3dB (50 feet of 75
Ω
, 3000 MHz RG-6)
RF Output Power:
½ Watt EiRP (with included antenna)
Base Unit Weight:
12 oz.
Base Unit Size:
5” x 7” x 2”
AC Power Input:
100 – 120 VAC 60Hz
DC Power Output:
5VDC, 2.0A
Operating Conditions:
Indoor use only 5° to 40°C (40° to 105°F)
Coverage (open areas):
4-5 signal bars at roof antenna; 60’ diameter at 3-4 bars inside; 2500 sq. ft. circle
FCC ID:
SO4YX500-CEL
Industry Canada ID:
5544A-YX500CEL
Patents pending
