zBoost TRIO Xtreme ZB575X Setup Overview

Package Contents
zBoost Base Unit
Coax Cable Coax Cable
RG-6, 15 ft. RG-6, 35 ft.
Indoor Antenna
Window Entry
Power Supply
Cable External Antenna
Setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster
®
Designed for single-family homes, zBoost cell phone signal boosters extend a Cell Zone
for multiple devices. Boost 3G and 4G and improve call clarity in 4 easy steps:
STEP 1: Mount the External Antenna. Choose a location for the antenna using your cell
phone to determine the area of strongest signal. The coverage your zBoost booster
provides is largely determined by the strength of signal received by the External Antenna.
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 3 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 at www.zBoost.com 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 L-bracket to the antenna and secure the
antenna bracket to a mast (not provided) using the provided antenna hardware.
STEP 2: 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
Antenna at
highest elevation
(15 feet above
Base Unit)
Minimum Performance
SETUP OVERVIEW
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possible signal area, position the Base Unit near the middle of a room. You may also
mount it on an interior wall by first removing the bracket, screwing the bracket to a wall
SETUP OVERVIEW
(screws not included), then snapping the Base Unit back in place keeping the Indoor
Antenna vertical. The Base Unit uses an omni-directional Indoor Antenna that delivers
signal in a circular pattern around the antenna.
Setup Overview
The zBoost TRIO Xtreme 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 the performance.
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
External Antenna
TRIO Xtreme performs best when there are no obstructions between the zBoost Base
Mounting Hardware
Unit and your mobile device.
STEP 3: Run the provided coaxial cable between the Base Unit and External
Antenna. Connect the two provided RG-6 coax cables (35 ft. & 15 ft.) using the
provided window-entry cable. Use the attached cables to connect the Base Unit and
External Antenna through a window, positioning the window-entry cable at the window
closing. See other cable setup options in the User Manual at www.zBoost.com. Should
additional cable length be needed, 15 ft. extensions (Part YX030-15w) are available at
www.zBoost.com. Note: Cable runs longer than 75 ft. are not recommended, unless
upgraded to RG-11. RG-11 can be run up to 120 ft.
STEP 4: 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 ceiling/floors.
Antenna Bracket
Maximum Performance
External Antenna
Coax Cable
ver v v e vertical
sep s s e e p separation
Indoor Antenna
Window
Base Unit
Entry Cable
Coax Cable
Power Supply
zBoost
Xtreme ZB575X
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 to
optimize performance. If you find the increased signal coverage is acceptable, however,
no additional adjustments are needed. See the LED chart for more information.
Should you desire to improve coverage:
• Relocate the External Antenna to capture a better signal – higher is better.
• Increase the distance between the Indoor Antenna and the External Antenna.
• Purchase YX027 upgrade Indoor Antenna 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
strongest signal from your wireless carrier.
2 dB less than
3. Move the EXTERNAL ANTENNA as far away from the
optimal system
gain. Three INDOOR ANTENNA as possible, with at least 15 ft. of
flashes or less
vertical separation (height difference).
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
2. Move the EXTERNAL ANTENNA as far away from the
and INDOOR
INDOOR ANTENNA as possible, with at least 15 ft. of
ANTENNA
vertical separation (height difference).
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
carrier signal strength.
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.
TRIO
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