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Xtreme REACH ZB560SL Manual
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Xtreme REACH ZB560SL Manual
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Optional zBoost Accessories
The following accessories are authorized for this zBoost product. Please see our website for
complete selection.
To order, call 1-800-871-1612 or visit, www.zBoost.com
* 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.
Table of Contents
Broadcast Antennas - Indoor
CANT-0032
Indoor Broadcast Antenna, Omni Whip Direct to Booster, Black, CEL-PCS (1 dBi)
CANT-0034
Indoor Broadcast Antenna, Omni Whip Direct to Booster, White, CEL-PCS (1 dBi)
CANT-0039
Indoor Broadcast Antenna, Omni Whip Direct to Booster, Black, Wide- Band, LTE-
CEL-AWS-PCS (1 dBi)
YX027-F*
Indoor Broadcast Antenna, Directional Panel w/ F-Female Connector, CEL-PCS
(6 / 8 dBi)
YX052
Indoor Broadcast Antenna, Ceiling Mount Omni w/ F-Female Connector, LTE-CEL-
AWS-PCS (1 / 2 dBi)
External Antennas - Outdoor
CANT-0028
Outdoor External Antenna, Directional Low Pro
fi
le Panel, CEL-AWS-PCS (6 / 8 dBi)
CANT-0031
Window-mount External Antenna for YX540 zBoost Metro, 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, Directional Panel, CEL (8 dBi)
YX023-PCS
Outdoor External Antenna, Directional Panel, PCS (13 dBi)
YX026-CEL
Outdoor External Antenna, Directional 3 foot Yagi with 12 Elements, CEL (11 dBi)
YX039-PCS-CEL
Outdoor External Antenna Kit, Two Directional Panels with Combiner, CEL-PCS
(8 / 13 dBi)
Coax Cable - To be used in addition to the cable included in your kit
YX030-0W8
8 Inch Window Entry Cable with F-Female Connectors
YX030-15W
15 Foot RG-6 Coaxial Extension Cable with F-Male Connectors
YX030-35W
35 Foot RG-6 Coaxial Extension Cable with F-Male Connectors
YX030-50W
50 Foot RG-6 Coaxial Cable with F-Male Connectors
YX031-10W
10 Foot RG-8X Coaxial Cable with TNC-Male & Female Connectors (Booster to
Distribution Antenna)
YX031-100W
100 Foot Low Loss RG-11 Coaxial Cable with F-Male Connectors
Accessories
YX012
Outdoor External Antenna Grounding Kit
FCC Requirements....................................................................................................................... i
FCC Information .......................................................................................................................... ii
Industry Canada Regulations ...................................................................................................... ii
Copyright Notice ..........................................................................................................................iii
Trademarks .................................................................................................................................iii
Safety Guidelines ........................................................................................................................iii
Limited Liability ............................................................................................................................iii
Safety and Product Warranty Information ................................................................................. iii
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................ iv
Optional zBoost Accessories ....................................................................................................... v
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................... 1
Overview......................................................................................................................................... 2
Why Indoor Signals Can Be Weak .............................................................................................. 2
Preparing to Set Up Your zBoost Product .................................................................................. 3
Tools Needed .............................................................................................................................. 3
Check for 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 ........................................................................................ 5
FIRST: Placement of the External Antenna ................................................................................. 5
Mounting of Antenna ................................................................................................................... 5
SECOND: Position Base and Indoor Antenna............................................................................. 6
Wall Mounting the Base Unit ...................................................................................................... 6
THIRD: Run the Coaxial Cable ................................................................................................... 6
FOURTH: Connect zBoost Base Unit to Power .......................................................................... 7
Antenna Aiming ........................................................................................................................... 7
Con
fi
rm That Your zBoost is Working Properly ......................................................................... 10
Improving Your Coverage Area ................................................................................................. 10
Base Unit Light Indicators .......................................................................................................... 11
Technical Speci
fi
cations ............................................................................................................. 12
Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................................................................... 13
Warranty Information .................................................................................................................. 15
