zBoost
®
Pro Plus YXC-15K Installation Overview
zBOOST INSTALLATION
The zBoost Pro Plus YXC-15K indoor coverage kit provides a complete solution for improving cellular voice and data
signal within buildings up to 15,000 square feet. The kit provides the key components and design elements to allow
professional installation over a wide variety of building conditions with proven technology from zBoost. zBoost indoor
coverage kits use a network of active amplifiers and antennas configured to provide optimum signal strength for multiple
cellular providers while protecting the integrity of the carrier network using patented technology.
OVERVIEW:
1. Connect the system according to the diagram. The required RG-6 or RG-11 coax is not provided and will vary in length
according to your particular installation. The maximum length of RG-6 coax is indicated on the drawings. For
installations requiring longer than 100 feet of coax, an upgrade to RG-11 coax is strongly recommended.
2. Using the provided J-Pole, Mount the Signal Antennas (YX021 and YX023) on the roof such that the faces point toward
the nearest cell tower used by your network provider. After attaching 18” coax jumpers to the Signal Antennas, connect
them to the corresponding port on the YX015 combiner (i.e. YX021-CEL connects to CEL port).
Note: Signal Antennas should be mounted at least 3 feet away from any metal.
Antenna Aiming:
To achieve maximum performance, take special care pointing the Signal Antennas in the direction of
the best signal for your wireless service provider. You may wish to use a YX699 RF signal meter available at
www.zBoost.com.
3. The YX044-F30 should be placed at the coax entrance to the building and grounded to a suitable connection.
4. The YX841D Network Unit should be located indoors, as close to the Signal Antennas as possible and away from the
YX842 Coverage amplifiers.
WARNING:
Do not use the YX841D as a Coverage Unit (Part YX842D). If the YX842D and
YX841D are mixed, your zBoost system will not work.
5. Several values of attenuators are included in the kit. The value used will depend upon signal strength and cable lengths.
Ensure that the attenuator connects from the CEL port of one YX015 to the CEL port of the other YX015. Connect the
attenuator on the PCS ports in the same way. A tool to calculate the final value needed can be found in the Commercial
Solutions Division section of our zBoost website when logged in with your dealer account.
6. Locate both YX842D amplifiers and associated ]= broadcast antennas within the desired indoor coverage area. (Note:
110 VAC is required for each YX842D amplifier). Both amplifiers and associated broadcast antenna will cover
approximately 7500 sq ft depending on outdoor signal strength. The Network Units can be easily mounted on a wall
using the included mounting hardware. Connect the Indoor Broadcast Antenna to the 15’ RG-6 coax cable. Then
connect the cable to the Base Unit using the TNC-F adaptor. The Broadcast Antenna should be mounted on a wall
facing the direction where increased coverage is desired . Keep the Broadcast Antenna 4 - 5 feet from the floor and at
least 3 feet away from other cords, metal objects or other wireless devices. Note that signal is broadcasted in a
beamwidth of 70° horizontally and 60° vertically from the front of the Broadcast Antenna.
Contact zBoost technical support at [email protected],
or call 1-800-871-1612 for assistance.
CHECK YOUR SYSTEM FOR PROPER OPERATION
YXC-15K Works with 800 MHz and 1900 MHz Devices
To verify proper operation of your zBoost system:
1.
Apply power to each of the YX842D amplifiers. Once power is applied to all amplifiers, check that the LED light
on each YX842D is a solid green. If the light on any amplifier is solid or flashing red, additional attenuation or
increased separation between the external and internal antennas may be required. Contact technical support
for assistance at 1-800-871-1612.
2.
Using your cell phone or a YX699 signal meter, check various areas of your desired indoor coverage area for
improved signal strength.
The following contents are included in your zBoost system:
O
UT
PU
T
CEL
PCS
O
UT
PUT
CEL
PCS
OUT
IN
OUT
2-WAY SPLITTER
❺
⓫
(2) YX031-15W
RG-6 Coax, 15’,
F(m) to F(m)
⓬
(4) CCBL-0006
RG-6 Coax, 18”,
F(m) to F(m)
(3) YX043-TNC-F
⓭
(5) CCBL-0017
Coax, 3”, F(m) to F(m)
❿
YX021-CEL Outdoor
Signal Antenna
❽
YX023-PCS Outdoor
Signal Antenna
❾
(2) YX027-F
Base Unit Antenna
YX041-F2P
Splitter
❻
(3) YX015
Combiner (diplexer)
DC P
A
SS
CANT
-001
7
OUTPUT
SIGNAL ANTENNA COMBINER
CEL
PCS
❼
❺
YX014
J Pole
Antenna Mount
YX044-F30
Surge Arrestor
❸
Attenuator Kit
(16 pieces)
❹
(2) YX842D Coverage
Unit and Power Supply
❶
(1) YX841D Network
Unit and Power Supply
❷
⓮
OUT
IN
OUT
2-WAY SPLITTER
⓫
❷
❷
❻
❼
⓬
❿
❼
❶
⓭
❹
❸
❾
❽
❼
⓬
⓮
❺
⓫
❿
❺
❺
⓫
⓫
❻
YX027-F
❷
❷
❶
❸
❹
❿
⓬
❼
❼
❼
❽
❾
*ALL RG-6 cable is
supplied by the customer
YX023-PCS
DC P
A
SS
CA
N
T-001
7
OUTPUT
SIGNAL ANTENNA COMBINER
CEL
PCS
DC P
A
SS
CANT
-001
7
OUTPUT
SIGNALANTENNA
COMBINER
CEL
PCS
DC P
A
SS
CANT
-001
7
OUTPUT
SIGNAL ANTENNA COMBINER
CEL
PCS
RG-6 (3 - 6 )
YX841D
110 VAC required for all ampli
fi
ers. Keep
this ampli
fi
er at least 4 feet away from
other system ampli
fi
ers
YX043-TNC-F Adapter
YX041-F2P-spli er
RG-6 (10 - 150 )
RG-6 (10 - 150 )
RG-6 (1- 50 )
YX842D
YX031-15W
CCBL-0006
CCBL-0017
YX021-CEL
RG-6 (10 - 100 ). For longer than 100 feet, use RG-11
CCBL-0006 (18”)
YX015 Combiner
YX044-F30. Ground at building penetra on
YX015 Combiner
YX015 Combiner
CCBL-0006 (18”)
⓬
⓬
⓭
(A enua on will vary depending on outdoor
signal strength and cable lengths. See step 5
in the Overview for more informa on.)
110 VAC required
for all ampli
fi
ers
YXC-15K Rev D
OUT
IN
OUT
2-WAY SPLITTER
❿
CCBL-0017
YX043-TNC-F Adapter
⓭
⓭
⓭
⓭
