zBoost Xtreme REACH ZB560SL Setup Overview

PACKAGE CONTENTS
Indoor Antenna
zBoost Base Unit
Power Supply
Coax Cable
External Antenna
RG-6, 50 feet and attached Bracket
SETTING UP YOUR zBOOST
®
The zBoost ZB560SL is designed to provide increased in-building voice and data
coverage, up to 7,500 square feet, and better reach into rural environments. The
ZB560SL supports multiple users and all devices operating on (CEL) 800MHz &
(PCS) 1900MHz Networks.
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 zBoost Base Unit where you want to create a Cell Zone
Connect the Indoor Antenna to the Base Unit and place it where you need signal.
For the widest possible signal area, position the Base Unit near the middle of a
SETUP OVERVIEW
Download the Xtreme REACH ZB560SL User Manual at www.zBoost.com
room. You may also mount it on an interior wall by first removing the silver bracket,
screwing the bracket to a wall (screws not provided) then snapping the Base Unit
back in place keeping the Indoor Antenna vertical. This Base Unit uses an
omni-directional antenna that delivers signal in a circular pattern around the
User Manual available
antenna.
at www.zBoost.com
Keep the Base Unit off the floor and at least 2 feet away from other cords, metal
objects or other wireless devices such as wireless routers or wireless access points.
The zBoost performs best when there are no obstructions between the zBoost Base
Unit and your mobile device.
SETUP OVERVIEW
Remember, the zBoost REACH requires at least 15 feet of vertical separation
between the Base Unit and the External Antenna. Generally, increasing this distance
(up to 40 feet) will increase the performance and decreasing the distance will limit
Setup Overview
zBoost performance.
THIRD: Run the provided coaxial cable between the Base Unit and External
Antenna. Use the provided 50 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 home or 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
GREEN and ORANGE for
30 seconds. After, a series
of GREEN flashes will
indicate the quality of your
setup. Following this, a
solid GREEN
indicates
conditions. If it is not solid
GREEN,
instructions in the Base
Unit LED
section. Adjustments may
be needed to optimize
performance. If you find
the increased
.
TM
coverage is acceptable,
however, no
adjustments are needed.
Antenna Bracket
cycle RED,
Hole faces down
15' of 15' of
light
Vertical Vertical
normal
Seperation Seperation
follow the
Indicators
signal
zBoost Base Unit
additional
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.
• Purchase an upgrade antenna available at www.zBoost.com.
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.
External Antenna
Flashing zBoost is N/A
GREEN in use.
SOLID EXTERNAL 1. Unplug the BASE UNIT power supply.
ORANGE ANTENNA
2. Move the EXTERNAL ANTENNA as far away from the
and INDOOR
Coaxial Cable ANTENNA
are too close
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
Indoor Antenna
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
Power Supply
RED electronic
noise in the
system – the
BASE UNIT will
not operate.
zBoost
®
Xtreme REACH
ZB560SL
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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