zBoost Cellular Xtreme REACH ZB560FCS Setup Overview

PACKAGE CONTENTS
Indoor Antenna
zBoost Base Unit
and TNC-F Adaptor
External Antenna
and attached Bracket
Power Supply
SETTING UP YOUR zBOOST
®
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
The Base Unit can be easily mounted on a wall by first removing the silver bracket
SETUP OVERVIEW
Download the Cellular Xtreme REACH ZB560FCS User Manual at www.zBoost.com/Support
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
Coax Cable
increased coverage is desired. Keep the Indoor Antenna off floor and at least 3 feet
RG-6, 15 ft
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.
Coax Cable
THIRD: Run the provided coaxial cable between the Base Unit and External
RG-6, 35 feet
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
SIGNAL BOOSTER
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
performance. If you find the
increased signal coverage is
acceptable,
additional adjustments
needed.
.
TM
External Antenna
Coaxial Cable
zBoost Base Unit
Indoor Antenna
to optimize
however, no
are
External Antenna Bracket Assembly
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.
Base Unit LED Indicators
During Initial Power Up
Light Status Solution
Mode
Cycle System is N/A
RED, powering
GREEN, up. Please
ORANGE allow up to
30 seconds.
Flashing BASE UNIT will 1. Unplug the BASE UNIT power supply.
GREEN flash GREEN
2. Relocate the EXTERNAL ANTENNA to pick up the
once for every
2 dB less than
3. Move the EXTERNAL ANTENNA as far away from the
optimal system
gain. Three
flashes or less
indicates the
4. Plug the BASE UNIT power supply back in.
system will
5. Wait 30 secs. for the BASE UNIT to power cycle on.
still operate
properly.
After Initial Power Up
Light Status Solution
Mode
SOLID zBoost is N/A
GREEN ready.
Flashing zBoost is N/A
GREEN in use.
SOLID EXTERNAL 1. Unplug the BASE UNIT power supply.
ORANGE ANTENNA
15 ft. of 2. Move the EXTERNAL ANTENNA as far away from the
and INDOOR
Vertical
ANTENNA
Separation
are too close
Power Supply together. 3. Plug the BASE UNIT power supply back in.
4. Wait 30 secs. for the BASE UNIT to power cycle on.
SOLID Signal from the 1. Unplug the BASE UNIT power supply.
RED carrier's cell
2. Relocate the EXTERNAL ANTENNA to another spot.
tower is too
3. If you have a directional antenna re-aim it to reduce
strong for the
BASE UNIT
to operate 4. Plug the BASE UNIT power supply back in.
properly.
5. Wait 30 secs. for the BASE UNIT to power cycle on.
Flashing Excessive ^ Refer to Solution #2
RED electronic
noise in the
system – the
BASE UNIT will
not operate.
zBoost
®
Cellular Xtreme
REACH ZB560FCS
strongest signal from your wireless carrier.
INDOOR ANTENNA as possible, with at least 15 ft. of
vertical separation (height difference).
INDOOR ANTENNA as possible, with at least 15 ft. of
vertical separation (height difference).
carrier signal strength.
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