18V DC power supply Screws not supplied* Please purchase separately. The following image shows the key hardware components on the cellular booster. Refer to this image as you install your Force5-50 components. N connector to outside antenna Power Switch Mount Kit...
INSTALLATION Quick Install Guide Installation The Force5-50 booster kit is specially designed for marine applications. It can also be used for other applications with the right antennas, cables and mounting hardware. Step 1. Connect the SC-200 Outside Antenna The SC-200 is a, full-band antenna, ideal for marine use.
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INSTALLATION N connector Option 2 1. When location of outside antenna has been determined, remove cap from ferrule side hole. 2. Feed FME connector (small end) and cable through side hole on the f shown in the figure below. 3. Feed remainder of cable through ferrule hole until approximately 1” of cable remains.
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Step 2. Using the SC-174 cable Use the SC-174 cable FME connector to connect the outside antenna to the boost connector marked OUTSIDE (see page 3). Make sure to not coil additional coax cable that might be left over from installa- tion.
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2. Using supplied plate, mark position of desired placement with a pencil or marker. 3. Screw (not supplied) mounting plate into place with the slide panel protruding towards you. Provided plastic anchors are only to be used for sheetrock installation. 4.
DIP Switches and Lights The Force5-50 booster has the following indicators and controls: • PCS Uplink Warning light DIP switches. These DIP switches control the PCS communications with the cellular tower.
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Step 5. Configure Gain Settings Facing the front of your booster, find 9 banks of Dual In-line Package (DIP) switches. These switches allow manual dB gain attenuation for uplink and downlink channels. • Bank 1 controls AT&T communications with the cellular tower. •...
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Set the DIP Switchs in the Same Bank as Follows... To Achieve... (2 dB) (4 dB) (8 dB) (16 dB) (1 dB) 0 DB 1 DB 3 DB 7 DB 15 DB 21 DB 31 DB Note: As you see from the table above, attaining the recommended indoor and outdoor antenna separation optimizes coverage significantly.
Automatic Shutdown SureCall boosters that have automatic shutdown work in the following way: 1. The cellular side (LEDs 4 and 5) is usually the first side to experience oscillation. When oscillation is detected in the uplink and/or downlink, the appropriate red Warning LEDs flash and Power (LED 3) turns red.
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AC outlet is working and is not controlled by a wall switch that can cut power to the outlet. If the green POWER LED on the signal booster is OFF, return the power supply to SureCall. Contact tech support at 1-888- 365-6283 or support@surecall.com, or go to www.surecall.com and log on to online support to receive a Return...
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Check the green POWER LED on the signal booster. If it is OFF, return the power supply to SureCall. Contact tech support at 1-888-365-6283 or support@surecall.com, or go to www.surecall.com and log on to online support to receive an RMA.
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3dBi/3dBi Inside Antenna SC-120W *All equivalent antennas and cables are suitable for use with the Force5-50 booster. Warning: Unauthorized antennas, cables, and/or coupling devices are prohibited by current FCC regulations. Please contact FCC for details: 1 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by SureCall could void the user’s...
SureCall warrants to the Buyer that each of its products, when shipped, will be free from defects in material and workmanship, and will perform in full accordance with applicable specifications. The limit of liability under this warranty is, at SureCall’s option, to repair or replace any product or part thereof which was purchased up to...
The information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice.
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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