5BARz MD015A-800 User manual

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Say Goodbye to weak signals, dropped calls and slow internet searches.
Say Hello to 5BARz.
CelLynx 5BARzTM Road Warrior
USER GUIDE
Thank you for choosing the 5BARzTM Road Warrior -- the first highly reliable, affordable
plug ‘n play cell phone booster. Now you’re ready to enjoy clearer voice calls and faster
internet. Follow these quick steps to be up and running in minutes – with 5BARz no
professional installation services are needed.
I. Parts List
Quantity Description
1 5BARz Road Warrior Unit, MODEL MD015A-800/1900
1 Cigarette lighter adapter (CLA)
1 Phone cradle
1 Wall power supply
1 Velcro strips
II. Quick steps to install 5BARz Road Warrior in your vehicle
Step 1 Connect the flat circular disk on cigarette lighter adapter and the circular
indention on the back of the phone cradle by matching up the arrows on each piece and
twisting to secure. Rest this piece near the cigarette lighter, 12V power port in your vehicle.
(There is no need for the wall power supply for vehicle use.)
Step 2 Insert the cable attached to the phone cradle into the port labeled “VDC”
located on the back of the 5BARz unit. Place the back of the 5BARz unit close to the
windshield, hiding the cable whenever possible.

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Step 3 Adhere Velcro strips to the bottom of the 5BARz Road Warrior unit and affix the
counterpart Velcro adhesive strip to the dashboard. Connect the Velcro on the unit to the
Velcro on the dashboard so the unit is secure.* See Important notes
Step 4 Plug the connected phone cradle/cigarette adapter into the cigarette lighter
pushing down to make sure it connects. The arm of the adapter is bendable to fit your
vehicle’s area. Place your turned-on phone in the cradle and adjust the side clasps to fit
snuggly by depressing the clasp release on the side of the cradle and adjusting the clasps in
and out as needed.
Step 5 Find the on/off switch on the side of the phone cradle and turn the unit on and
start the car. The blue LED light on the front of the 5BARz should be on within 10 seconds.
Observe the bars on your phone as you turn the 5BARzTM on -- With the phone in the
holder, you should see an increase in bars in approximately 10 seconds. Now you have more
BARz for better reception and are ready to use your phone and your Bluetooth® device, headset or
speakerphone.
Note: The 12-Volt source that is providing power may not power off when you turn your car off. If the power to the
5BARz is on when the vehicle is turned off, unplug or switch off the 5BARz when leaving the vehicle – continuous
operation without the engine running will drain the battery after some period of time (typically one day or more.)
Note: If multiple cigarette lighter sockets are available, try each to determine which location offers the best
performance as measured by BARz on the phone.
Important notes:
Note: The cigarette lighter power supply and phone cradle must be installed at least 20 cm (or
approximately 8-inches) away from all persons during normal operation to comply with the FCC’s
radiofrequency radiation exposure requirement.
Note: Do not place over an airbag. Please check with your state’s regulatory requirements for
placement of a device on the dashboard.
Note: It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the 5BARz Road Warrior unit is safely
secured to the dashboard. Mount the 5BARz on an area of the dashboard where passengers
cannot be injured if the 5BARz separates from the dashboard.
III. Quick steps to use indoors
The 5BARz Road Warrior was originally designed for in-vehicle use, however our customers found
it also works great indoors. If you want to use the 5BARz Road Warrior indoors at your home,
office or hotel room, please remember it was not designed to cover the whole room. The Road
Warrior works best indoors when resting in the cradle – a blue-tooth enabled headset will give
you increased mobility within 10-15 feet of the 5BARz unit.

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Step 1 Place the 5BARz Road Warrior in the area where you want more BARz -- usually
the closer to a window the better the performance.
Step 2 Insert the cable attached to the phone cradle into the port labeled “VDC”
located on the back of the 5BARz. Place the phone cradle as far apart from the 5BARz as
the cable will stretch for optimal performance.
Step 3 Pry open the easel-like stand on the back of the cradle to hold the phone
cradle in an upright position. Place your turned-on phone in the cradle and adjust the side
clasps to fit snuggly by depressing the clasp release on the side of the cradle and adjusting
the clasps in and out as needed. (There is no need for the cigarette lighter adapter for indoor
use.)
Step 4 Insert the cord from the wall mount power supply line into the power port
on the back of the 5BARz. Next, plug the power supply into the wall socket (use an
extension cord for longer distances). Once the unit is plugged in you will see the blue LED
lights in about 10 seconds.
Observe the bars on your phone after you plug in the 5BARz. With the phone resting
in the holder, you should see an increase in bars in approximately 10 seconds. Now you have
more BARz for better reception and are ready to use your phone and Bluetooth® device, headset
or speakerphone.
Important Notes
Note: The phone holder must be placed at least 20 cm (or approximately 8-inches) away from all
persons during normal operation to comply with the FCC’s radiofrequency radiation exposure
requirement.
Note: For optimal performance place 5BARz in the location with the best serving signal as
indicated on your phone. (See www.cellynx.com/support for more details)
Note: Unplug the power supply when not using the 5BARz
Note: The cell phone can be removed from the phone cradle when using the 5BARzTM. However,
a Bluetooth®device paired to the cell phone while it is resting in the phone cradle is
recommended for best results.
Operation Tips
The 5BARz Road Warrior is compatible with every carrier in the US and Canada except
“iDEN” phones used by Nextel, Southern LINC, MiKE (Canada); 3G TMobile’s 3G services
(TMobile’s voice service is compatible) and WiMax.

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There must be a signal in the area for 5BARz to boost. Areas where there is no signal
can not be helped with the 5BARz product.
The 5BARz Road Warrior includes a USB connect port on the side of the phone cradle
enabling you to power your phone while using the 5BARz. This cable comes standard
with most phones. Simply connect the cable to the phone cradle and your phone.
Contact your phone manufacturer if you need this cable.
For increased coverage area/range and more convenient product usage consider
purchasing an additional antenna. See www.cellynx.com/products for more details.
The LED light on the front of the unit changes colors to give you operation status
LED Color Description Action
Blinking blue When unit is turned on it blinks
blue while self-configuring None
Solid blue Unit is ready and operating None
Solid yellow This is a temperature warning Turn off the unit and restart
in 10 minutes
Blinking red These are unit-protection
signals indicating one of the
following situations
the phone cradle and
5BARz unit are too close
together
5BARz unit is too close
to a cellular base station
5BARz is overheated
Further separate the phone
cradle from the 5BARz unit
As you drive past the station
the blue light will reappear
Turn off the unit and restart
in 10 minutes
Solid red Possible internal failure Turn the unit off and restart
in 10 minutes. If you get a
solid red signal again contact
support at
www.cellynx.com/support

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Troubleshooting
Go to www.cellynx.com/support/register. Once you’ve registered you’ll have access to
detailed troubleshooting information and contact details.
Optional Antennas
The 5BARz Road Warrior has an external antenna option available. Use of an external
antenna can improve performance and allows more flexibility for locating the 5BARz unit
within the vehicle. For additional information related to the external antenna use and
for ordering please go to Cellynx.com. (Also, please see “Antenna Requirements” section
below.)
FCC and IC Information
FCC ID: XGLMD015
IC: 8272A-MD015
The 5BARz™ Road Warrior cellular signal booster has been tested and found to comply with the
limits specified in Parts 15, 22 and 24 of the FCC Rules, as well as Industry Canada Radio Service
Standards, RSS-131. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Only accessories authorized by Cellynx Group, Inc. are approved for use with the 5BARz™ Road
Warrior cellular signal booster. Modifications to the original equipment, or use of accessories that
are not authorized by CelLynx, Inc. for use with the 5BARz™ Road Warrior, could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Technical Information as required by Canada RSS-131
The nominal input and output impedance of the 5BARz™ Road Warrior is 50 Ohms.

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Frequency, Gain and Power Specifications
Band Operating Channel
Frequency Band Nominal Max
Operational
Gain
Nominal
Bandwidth Rated Mean Output Power
Cellular
Downlink 869 – 894 MHz 45 dB 38 MHz 80 mW
Cellular Uplink 824 – 849 MHz 42 dB 42 MHz 125 mW
PCS Downlink 1930 – 1990 MHz 45 dB 77 MHz 70 mW
PCS Uplink 1850 – 1910 MHz 42 dB 82 MHz 85 mW
The Manufacturer’s rated output power of this equipment is for single carrier operation. For
situations when multiple carrier signals are present, the rating would have to be reduced by 3.5
dB, especially where the output signal is re-radiated and can cause interference to adjacent band
users. This power reduction is to be by means of input power or gain reduction and not by an
attenuator at the output of the device.
The 5BARz™ Road Warrior has internal gain control that ensures that the output power will not
exceed the requirements as specified in the paragraph above.
Antenna Requirements
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum
gain as shown in the chart below specifying maximum allowed antenna gains. Antennas not
included in this list or having a gain greater than the listed gains are strictly prohibited for use
with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 Ohms.
Optional Antennas List
Cellynx Model MA017
Cellynx Model MA018
NOTE: Please go to Cellynx.com for antenna details

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Maximum Allowed Antenna Gains
Band Operating Channel
Frequency Band Nominal Max Operational Gain
Cellular
Downlink 869 – 894 MHz 9.6 dBi
Cellular Uplink 824 – 849 MHz 7.8 dBi
PCS Downlink 1930 – 1990 MHz 7.9 dBi
PCS Uplink 1850 – 1910 MHz 5.9 dBi
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Visit www.cellynx.com for additional information or troubleshooting tips
CelLynx, Inc. 25910 Acero, Suite 370, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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