CEL-FI PRIME X Quick Start Manual page 2

PRIME X
Smart Signal Booster
Donor Signal
1
Determine best source for Donor
signal
Use your phone to find the best cellular signal. Keep
in mind that RF coax cable will need to run from the
PRIME X signal source, to the Bias Tee, and from the
Bias Tee to the Service Antenna (where you will improve
coverage).
2
Based on Donor signal location,
determine where the Cel-Fi PRIME X
will be mounted
When selecting a mounting location, it's best to chose a
location that is protected from the elements, like direct
sun and rain.
3
Determine location for AC power
source and Bias Tee
1) The distance between the Bias Tee and the Cel-Fi
PRIME X depends on the type of coax cable used.
2) The maximum DC resistance between the Bias Tee
and the PRIME X is 2.4 ohm. For some standard
cables this translates to:
3) Make sure the supplied power supply has enough
cable to reach the BIAS TEE, and meets the install
4 criteria
Determine location of the Service
antenna (where coverage is needed)
1) The total RF cable loss between the Cel-Fi PRIME X
and the server antenna must not exceed 14dB.
2) For some standard cables this translates to a total
cable length of:
3) The total cable length equals (1) the cable length
between the Bias Tee and (2) the Cel-Fi PRIME X
plus the cable length between the Bias Tee and the
Service antenna.
(Donor)
Coax Cable
LMR100 – 8m
LMR200 – 30m
LMR240 – 42m
LMR100 – 12m
LMR200 – 28m
LMR240 – 39m
Watch the easy setup video at www.cel-fi.com/support
Service Antenna
PRIME X
BIAS TEE
AC Power
Coax Cable
COVERAGE AREA
WITHIN BUILDING STRUCTURE
5
Mount the system
The mounting bracket for the Smart Signal Booster can
be installed either on a flat surface or in a corner. Use
either the supplied double sided tape or screw kit (you
don't need to use both). Attach the Smart Signal Booster
to the mounting bracket. The unit MUST BE vertically
upright for the antennas to work properly. Mounting
the unit horizontally could result in poor performance.
Corner Wall
OR
SCREWS TAPE
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Flat Wall
OR
SCREWS TAPE
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