Table Of Contents - zBoost Trio Xtreme Reach ZB585X Manual

zBoost TRIO Xtreme REACH ZB585X Manual
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Optional 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.
Broadcast Antennas - Indoor
CANT-0039 Indoor Broadcast Antenna, Omni Whip Direct to Booster, Black, Wideband, LTE-
CEL-AWS-PCS (1 dBi)
CANT-0045* Indoor Broadcast Antenna, Wideband Directional Panel, LTE-CEL-AWS-PCS
(8 / 7.5 dBi)
YX052 Indoor Broadcast Antenna, Wideband Omnidirectional Ceiling Mount, LTE-CEL-
AWS-PCS (1 / 2 dBi)
External Antennas - Outdoor
CANT-0040 Outdoor External Antenna, Wideband Omni Directional, LTE-CEL-AWS-PCS
(3 / 5 dBi)
CANT-0042 Outdoor External Antenna, Wideband Directional Log Periodic, LTE-CEL-AWS-PCS
(10 / 12 dBi)
CANT-0043 Window-Mount External Antenna, Wideband Directional Panel, LTE-CEL-AWS-PCS
(6 / 7 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
YX031-100W 100 Foot Low Loss RG-11 Coaxial Cable with F-Male Connectors
Accessories
YX012 Outdoor External Antenna Grounding Kit
* 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.
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zBoost TRIO Xtreme REACH ZB585X Manual
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Table of Contents

FCC Requirements ........................................................................................................................i
FCC Information ............................................................................................................................i
Industry Canada Regulations .......................................................................................................ii
Copyright Notice ..........................................................................................................................ii
Trademarks ..................................................................................................................................ii
Safety Guidelines ........................................................................................................................ iii
Limited Liability ........................................................................................................................... iii
Safety and Product Warranty Information ................................................................................... iii
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................ iv
Optional 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 External Strength ........................................................................................................ 3
IMPORTANT: Before Installing, Note These Important Factors in Determining Performance ...... 4
Grounding the External Antenna .................................................................................................. 4
Securing Cable with a Drip Loop ................................................................................................. 5
Power Requirements ................................................................................................................... 5
Setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster ....................................................................................... 6
FIRST: Mount the External Antenna............................................................................................. 6
SECOND: Position the Base Unit and Indoor Antenna ................................................................. 6
THIRD: Run the Coaxial Cable between the External Antenna and Base Unit ............................. 7
FOURTH: Connect the zBoost Base Unit to Power ...................................................................... 7
FIFTH: Antenna Aiming ............................................................................................................... 8
Confi rm That Your zBoost is Working Properly ............................................................................ 9
Improving Your Coverage Area ..................................................................................................... 9
zBoost Base Unit Light Indicators .............................................................................................. 10
Technical Specifi cations ..............................................................................................................11
Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................................................................... 12
Warranty Information .................................................................................................................. 13
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