zBoost ZB560Y Cellular REACH Setup Overview

PACKAGE CONTENTS
Indoor Antenna
zBoost Base Unit
External Antenna
and Mounting Bracket
Coax Cable
RG-6, 50 feet
SETTING UP YOUR zBOOST
®
The zBoost ZB560Y is designed to provide increased in-building voice and data
coverage, up to 7,500 square feet, and better reach into rural environments. The
ZB560Y supports multiple users and all devices operating on (CEL) 800 MHz
Network.
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 Cellular REACH ZB560Y User Manual at www.zBoost.com/Support
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
antenna.
User Manual available
Keep the Base Unit off the floor and at least 2 feet away from other cords, metal
at www.zBoost.com/Support
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.
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
zBoost performance.
Power Supply
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 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 cycle RED, GREEN
and ORANGE
seconds. After, a series of
GREEN flashes will indicate
the quality of your setup.
Following this, a solid GREEN
light indicates
conditions. If it is not solid
GREEN,
instructions in the Base Unit
LED Indicators
Adjustments may be needed
to optimize performance. If
you find the increased signal
coverage is
however, no
.
TM
adjustments are needed.
External Antenna
for 30
15 ft. of
Vertical
normal
Separation
Coaxial Cable
follow the
section.
acceptable,
additional
zBoost Base Unit
External Antenna Bracket Assembly
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
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
Indoor Antenna
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.
Power Supply
Flashing Excessive ^ Refer to Solution #2
RED electronic
noise in the
system – the
BASE UNIT will
not operate.
zBoost
®
Cellular REACH
ZB560Y
DMAN-0073 Rev 4914