American Booster B-50K User manual

B-50K
User Guide
Building Cellular Signal Booster

This publication provides instructions for installing Cellular Signal Booster B-50K.
Copyright© 2018, American Booster Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Certication
This equipment complies with the FCC directives.
Revision History
Version Changes
2018, November Version 1.0 Original
Date
Technical Support : 913 469 6699 www.americanbooster.com

INDEX
Product Introduction
Package Contents
Application Example
B-50K Optional Components
Installation Guide
STEP 1. Find the Strongest Signal
STEP 2. Install the Outside Antenna
STEP 3. Run the Outside Antenna Cable
STEP 4. Install the Inside Antenna
STEP 5. Install the Signal Booster
LED Status & Troubleshooting
LED Bar Display
Functions
Specications
Safety Guidelines
Warranty
Memo
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How it works
B-50K
The signal booster’s outside
antenna receives voice and
data signals from a nearby
cell tower.
Receives Signal
The inside antenna
distributes the boosted
signals inside your building.
Improves Signal
The signal booster receives
the signal from the outside
antenna and amplies the voice
and data signals.
Boosts Signal
YagiAntenna
American Booster B-50K has been designed to improve and extend cellular coverage
inside the buildings. B-50K amplies signals from the nearest base station and re-transmits them
at higher power level. B-50K provides service at 700MHz LTE, 850MHz Cellular, 1900MHz PCS and
2100MHz AWS frequencies without any additional setup or conguration.
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Signal Booster B-50K
Code No. : 0168
Inside Antenna Kit
Code No. : 83617
Package Contents
AC/DC Adaptor
Code No. : 833PU
Outside Antenna Kit
Code No. : 83615
Lightning Protector
Code No. : 834TJ
Coaxial Cable 2 ft.
Code No. : 834TK
User Guide
AC Power Cord
Code No. : 82W54
Coaxial Cable 100 ft.
Code No. : 834TL
Coaxial Cable 75 ft.
Code No. : 834TP
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Building Cellular Signal Booster
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Application Example
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1Outside Antenna
2B-50K
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Inside Antenna
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B-50K Optional Components
Optional components enable signal amplication to a further area.
Option Contents
Using multiple inside antennas for increased coverage.
Inside Antenna Kit
Code No. : 83617
Optional Splitter
(2-Way)
Optional Splitter
(3-Way)
Optional Splitter
(4-Way)
Coaxial Cable 75 ft.
Code No. : 836WN
2 ft. Cable to
lighting protector
To Donor Port
2 ft. cable to
lighting protector
100 ft. Cable to
Ouside Antenna
75 ft. Cable to
Inside Antenna
Coaxial Cable 2 ft.
Code No. : 834TK
2 ft. Cable to
Optional Splitter
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Outside Antenna
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Inside Antenna
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STEP 1. Find the Strongest Signal
Installation Guide
1-1. Using an iPhone
Dial *3001#12345#*, then press Call.
1-2. Using an Android
Download the ‘Network Signal info’ from the Google Play store.
After installing, you will be able to view your dB strength.
1-3. Using a Meter
If you have a meter that detects and displays the current signal levels, you can use it.
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STEP 1. Find the Strongest Signal
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Note The stronger signal you receive from the base station, the better coverage you will have
inside your building.
-70dBm
-90dBm
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STEP 2. Install the Outside Antenna
For the best performance, a minimum of 50 ft. distance between outside antenna and inside
antenna is recommended. The bigger the separation distance from the antenna, the higher
the coverage provided by the booster. However the smaller the separation distance, the lower
the coverage provided by the booster.
Outside / Inside Antenna Separation
The outside antenna must be mounted outside the building with the strongest cell signals.
Mount the outside antenna as high as possible facing towards the desired location of the
cell tower and facing the opposite direction of the expected location of the inside antenna.
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STEP 2. Install the Outside Antenna
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Install the outside antenna in the location to receive the strongest signal according to the
instructions of STEP2. Make sure the outside antenna is installed facing towards the cell tower.
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STEP 3. Run the Outside Antenna Cable
Note
To Outside Antenna
Cable (100 ft.)
To Lightning Protector
Outside Antenna
to 2 ft. cable
TV cables already being used for other purposes can not be shared with the cell
booster during installation.
When mounting the outside antenna to the outside wall of your building, the easiest way is
to run the cable on the outside of the wall and attach it to the exterior of your oce & building.
Then drill a hole through the wall which will allow the cable to appear on the inside of the
building. To avoid any potential harm or damage, make sure that there are no electrical outlets,
sewer water pipes, or electrical wiring in the wall before drilling.
After drilling the required hole, run the cable through and seal it.
In some instances, it may be possible to run the cable up into the fascia of the attic overhang.
In this circumstance, the cable will be accessible in the attic further routing.
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Outside Antenna Cable
STEP 3. Run the Outside Antenna Cable
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STEP 4. Install the Inside Antenna
Choose a location for the inside antennas, more advantageously at the center of where the
signal needs to be amplied.
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STEP 4. Install the Inside Antenna
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Inside Antenna
Cable
Outside Antenna Cable
To Inside Antenna
Cable (75 ft.)
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STEP 5. Install the Signal Booster
PH(+) 3/16”× 1”
Tapping Screw
Plastic expansion bolt
Choose a location for the signal booster, preferably away from excessive heat, direct sunlight,
moisture and is free from high temperatures. Do not place the signal booster in an air-tight
enclosure. Attic installations may expose the booster to high heat.
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STEP 5. Install the Signal Booster
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From outside antenna
From inside antenna
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LED Status & Troubleshooting
LED
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DescriptionLED Status Troubleshooting
Green indicates the Signal Booster
is powered, and working properly. No troubleshooting is required.
AC/DC adapter is damaged.
Or
AC outlet does not provide power.
Isolation between the outside and
inside antennas is being
checked now.
It will take up to 25 seconds.
No troubleshooting is required.
Isolation between the outside and
inside antennas is good and the
Signal Booster is working properly.
No troubleshooting is required.
Flashing Red
Status LED is green.
Input and output bars are green
Verify that AC/DC adapter’s cable is
not damaged.
Or
Check if the AC outlet is working
and not controlled by a wall switch
that can cut power to the outlet.
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DescriptionLED Status Troubleshooting
Uplink Signal coming from the outside
antenna to Base Station is too strong
and may cause troubles to carriers
network, so the Signal Booster stops
service at this frequency.
Signal from BTS station is too weak.
Change the position of Outside
antenna to receive stronger signal
from Base Station.
Outside antenna and Inside antenna
is not isolated enough from
each other.
Status LED is red.
Output bars are ashing green.
The Signal Booster works properly.
Flashing Red during 30 mins,
then Solid Red.
Change the position of Outside
and Inside antennas. Make sure the
Outside antenna is not facing towards
your own roof or at the inside antenna
as this will cause isolation issue and
the signal booster will stop amplifying
signals at this frequency.
Change the position of Outside
and Inside antennas. Make sure the
Outside antenna is not facing towards
your own roof or at the inside antenna
as this will cause isolation issue and
the signal booster will stop amplifying
signals at this frequency.
Change the position of Outside and
Inside antennas. Make sure the
Outside antenna is not facing towards
your own roof or at the inside
antenna as this will cause isolation
issue and the signal booster will not
be able to amplify signals at
maximum power.
Outside antenna and Inside
antenna are not isolated enough
from each other.
So the Signal Booster is shutdown
at this frequency.
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LED Bar Display
LED
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Number of LED bars on the front side of the Signal Booster will show input and output signal
strength levels. The tables below indicate the signal strength levels.
Service band: 700MHz, 850MHz
Service band: 1900MHz, 2100MHz
LED Status
LED bars Input Power LED bars Output Power
≤-81dBm
-80dBm ~ -71dBm
-70dBm ~ -61dBm
-60dBm ~ -51dBm
≥ -50dBm/Total ≥ 15dBm/Total
5dBm ~ 14dBm
-5dBm ~ 4dBm
-15dBm ~ -6dBm
≤-16dBm
LED Status
LED bars Input Power LED bars Output Power
≤-86dBm
-85dBm ~ -76dBm
-75dBm ~ -66dBm
-65dBm ~ -56dBm
≥ -55dBm/Total ≥ 15dBm/Total
5dBm ~ 14dBm
-5dBm ~ 4dBm
-15dBm ~ -6dBm
≤-16dBm
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