zBoost YXC-40K Installation guide

zBoost®CI: YXC-40K Installation Overview
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zBOOST INSTALLATION
This YXC-40K zBoost indoor coverage kit provides a complete solution for improving cellular voice and data signal
within buildings up to 40,000 square feet. The kit provides the key components and design elements to allow
professional installation over a wide variety of building conditions with proven technology from zBoost. zBoost indoor
coverage kits use a network of active amplifiers and antennas configured to provide optimum signal strength for
multiple cellular providers while protecting the integrity of the carrier network using patented technology.
OVERVIEW:
1. Connect the system according to the diagram. Customer supplied RG-6 or RG-11 coax will vary in length
according to your particular installation.
2. Orient the two Signal Antennas (YX021 and YX023) with the face of the panel antenna pointing toward the nearest
cell tower. The Signal Antennas should be mounted at least 3 feet away from any metal
using the provided YX014
Mounting pole
. Ensure that the 18” coax jumper connected to each antenna (YX021 and YX023) is connected to
the correct port on the YX015 combiner (i.e. YX021-CEL connected to CEL port).
3. The YX044-F30 should be placed at the coax entrance to the building and grounded to a suitable connection.
4. The YX841D Network Unit should be located indoors, as close to the antennas as possible, but away from the
other amplifiers. Warning: Do not use this as a Coverage Unit (Part YX842D). If the YX842D and YX841D are
mixed, your zBoost system will not work.
5. Several values of attenuators are included in the kit. The value used will depend upon signal strength and cable
lengths. Ensure that the attenuator connects from the CEL port of one YX015 to the CEL port of the other YX015.
Connect the attenuator on the PCS ports in the same way. A tool to calculate the final value needed can be found
in
the Commercial Solutions Division section of our website when logged into your dealer account.
6. Locate each of the eight YX842D Coverage amplifiers and associated YX052 ceiling mount antennas throughout
the desired indoor coverage area. (*Note 110 VAC is required for each YX842D amplifier). Each amplifier and
associated ceiling mount antenna will cover approximately 5,000 sq ft depending on outdoor signal strength.
IMPORTANT: Customer supplied RG-6 coax will vary in length according to your particular installation. The
maximum length of RG-6 coax is indicated on the drawings. Should additional length be required, use RG-11 coax.
Contact zBoost technical support at [email protected],
or call 1-800-871-1612 for assistance.
OUT
IN
OUT
2-WAY SPLITTER
YX041-F2P
Splitter
⓮⓯
YX021-CEL Outdoor
Signal Antenna
(8) YX052
Base Unit Antenna
YX044-F30
Surge Arrestor
❸Attenuator Kit
(16 pieces)
❹
(2) YX041-F4P
Splitter
OUT
IN
OUT
OUT OUT
❻(5) YX015
Combiner (diplexer)
OUTPUT
SIGNAL ANTENNA COMBINER
CEL PCS
❼
❽
YX023-PCS Outdoor
Signal Antenna
❾
❺
(8) YX842D Coverage
Unit and Power Supply
❶(1) YX841D Network
Unit and Power Supply
❷
(9) YX043-TNCF
TNC-F Adaptor
❿
⓬(8) YX030-15W
Coax, 15’, F(m) to F(m)
⓭(6) CCBL-0006
Coax, 18”, F(m) to F(m)
YX014
J Pipe Mount
⓫
The following contents are included in your zBoost system:
YXC-40K v7
Note: Not all parts
shown for YXC-40K
CHECK YOUR SYSTEM FOR PROPER OPERATION
YXC-40K Works with 800 MHz and 1900 MHz Devices
To verify proper operation of your zBoost system:
1. Apply power to each of the YX842D Coverage amplifiers. Once power is connected, check that the LED light on
each YX842D is a solid green. If the light on any amplifier is solid or flashing red, additional attenuation may be
required. Contact technical support for assistance at 1-800-871-1612.
2. Using your cell phone or a YX699 signal meter, check various areas of your desired indoor coverage area for
improved signal strength.
3. Place a phone call near one of the YX842D amplifiers and verify that you get a flashing green LED light on the
nearest YX842D.
4. If the Signal Light does not flash green, but you are experiencing improved signal strength, your system is still
operating property. If the signal light does not flash green and you are not experiencing improved signal strength,
contact our technical support for assistance at 1-800-871-1612.
OUTPUT
SIGNALANTENNA COMBINER
CEL PCS
OUT
IN
OUT
2-WAY SPLITTER
OUT
IN
OUT
OUT OUT
OUTPUT
SIGNALANTENNA COMBINER
CEL PCS
OUTPUT
SIGNALANTENNA COMBINER
CEL PCS
OUTPUT
SIGNALANTENNA COMBINER
CEL PCS
OUTPUT
SIGNALANTENNA COMBINER
CEL PCS
OUT
IN
OUT
OUT OUT
RG-6 (3 - 6 ft)*
YX841D
110 VAC required for all amplifiers. Keep
this amplifier at least 4 feet away from
other system amplifiers.
CCBL-0017
RG-6 (1- 50 ft)* RG-6 (1- 50 ft)*
YX041-F2P-splitter
YX041-F4P-splitter
RG-6 (10 - 150 ft)*
RG-6 (10 - 150 ft)*
RG-6 (10 - 150 ft)*
RG-6 (10 - 150 ft)*
RG-6 (1- 50 ft)* RG-6 (1- 50 ft)*
YX842D
YX842D
YX030-15W
YX052
YX041-F4P-splitter
RG-6 (10 - 150 ft)*
RG-6 (10 - 150 ft)*
RG-6 (10 - 150 ft)*
RG-6 (10 - 150 ft)*
YX030-15W
YX052
CCBL-0017
CCBL-0006
YX021-CEL YX023-PCS
RG-6 (10 - 100 ft)*. For longer than 100 feet,
use RG-11
CCBL-0006
YX015 Combiner
YX044-F30. Ground at building penetration
YX015 Combiner
YX015 Combiner
CCBL-0006
❷
❷❷ ❷
❷
❷❷ ❷
❺❺
❺
❺
❺❺❺❺
❻
❻
❹❹
⓭⓭
❿❿
❼❼
❼❼
❼
⓯
❶
❸
❿
❽
❾
*Long runs of RG-6 cable not included with kit
⓬⓬⓬⓬
YX043-TNCF ⓮⓮⓮⓮
⓬⓬⓬⓬
⓭⓭
110 VAC required
for all amplifiers
110 VAC required
for all amplifiers
(Attenuation will vary depending on outdoor
signal strength and cable lengths. See step
5 in the Overview for more information.)
YX043-TNCF ⓮⓮⓮⓮
YX043-TNCF ⓮
(5) CCBL-0017
Coax, 3”, F(m) to F(m)
OUTPUT
CEL PCS
OUTPUT
CEL PCS
OUT
IN
OUT
OUT OUT
OUTPUT
CEL PCS

Indicates insufficient distance between the Signal Antennas and Base Unit Antenna. The amplifier is operating at significantly
The amplifier is disabled.
For questions or assistance, contact zBoost customer service at 1-800-871-1612 or email [email protected]
CUSTOMER SERVICE
FCC Information
FCC ID: SO4YX545-PCS-CEL
Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by zBoost could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located
or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. In accordance with FCC requirements of human exposure to radio frequency
fields, the radiating element (antenna) shall be installed such that a minimum separation distance of 20cm (8in) is maintained from all persons.
Industry Canada Regulations
Canada IC: 5544A-YX545PCSCEL
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
RF Exposure:
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 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.
Please note: This unit has been approved for use in Canada under RSS 131, however, consent for the use of this device to improve cellular or
PCS coverage, must be obtained through your cellular or PCS provider, prior to placing the unit in operation. Please refer to the Industry Canada
document CPC 2-1-05, Section 6.1 available or viewable at: http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt-gst.nsf/en/sf08942e.html
Cet appareillage numérique de la classe [B] répond à toutes les exigences de l’interférence canadienne causant des règlements d’équipement.
L’opération est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) ce dispositif peut ne pas causer l’interférence nocive, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter
n’importe quelle interférence reçue, y compris l’interférence qui peut causer l’opération peu désirée.
Le fabricant nominale de la puissance de sortie de ce matériel est simple transporteur. Pour les situations lorsque plusieurs signaux porteurs
sont présents, l’évaluation devrait être réduite de 3.5 dB, en particulier lorsque le signal de sortie est ré-émise et peut provoquer des
interférences adjacentes à la bande utilisateurs. Ce pouvoir est de la réduction par le biais de la sortie d’alimentation ou la réduction de gain
et non par un atténuateur à la sortie du dispositif.
LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY | REGISTER AT WWW.ZBOOST.COM
zBoost warrants every zBoost product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for the warranty period of 1 year.
Who Is Covered?
You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other documentation showing the product purchased and the purchase
date is considered proof of purchase. This limited warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or any person receiving the product as a
gift from the original consumer purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee. This warranty does NOT extend to commercial users.
What is Covered?
Warranty coverage begins the day you purchase the product. For one year from the original date, the zBoost Cell Phone Signal Booster will be repaired
or replaced with a new, repaired, refurbished or comparable product (whichever is deemed necessary by zBoost) if it becomes defective or inoperative.
The exchange will be made without charge to you for parts and labor. You will be responsible for the cost of shipping to the location designated by
zBoost. If zBoost cannot reasonably repair or replace the unit then zBoost may, at its sole discretion, refund the price you paid for the product. All
products, including replacement products, are covered only for the original warranty period. When the warranty on the original product expires, the
warranty on the replacement product also expires.
What is Excluded?
Your warranty does NOT cover:
• Labor charges for set up of the unit.
• Product replacement because of misuse, accident, lightning damage, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of zBoost.
• Incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above exclusion may not apply to you.
• Any modifications or other changes to the product, including but not limited to software or hardware modifications in any way other than as
expressly authorized by zBoost will void this limited warranty.
• Product that has been modified or adapted to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed, manufactured,
approved and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications.
Make sure you keep…
Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase. Attach it to this Setup Overview and keep both nearby. Also, keep the
original box and packing material in case you need to return your product.
Before requesting repair service…
Please review the BASE UNIT LED INDICATORS section listed in this overview - This may save you a call.
To get warranty service…
Warranty service will be provided by zBoost. If you believe you need service for your unit, contact zBoost at 1-800-871-1612 or [email protected].
A representative will go through a diagnostic checklist with you. If it is determined that the product needs to be returned for service or exchanged, you
will receive a return merchandise authorization (RMA) number. The representative will give you complete shipping details. Do not return products to
zBoost without a Return Authorization Number (RMA).
To get out of warranty service…
To obtain out of warranty service, contact zBoost at 1-800-871-1612 or [email protected] for information on the possibility of any costs for repair
or replacement of out-of-warranty products.
Reminder: Record the model and serial number found on the product below:
Model #:
Serial #:
Purchase Date:
WARRANTY INFORMATION
PCS Frequency CEL Frequency
Frequency 1850 - 1990 MHz 824 - 894 MHz
Band Supported ALL: A,D,B,E,F & C ALL: A,B, A’ & B’
Antenna Signal 13 dBi Panel; F-type female 8 dBi Panel; F-type female
Antenna- Base Unit 3 dBi Omni Ceiling Mount 2 dBi Omni Ceiling Mount
Cable Loss 3000 MHz RG-6, approx. 1 dB/10 ft 3000 MHz RG-6, approx. 0.6 dB/10 ft
Both PCS and CEL Frequencies
Network Format CDMA, GSM, TDMA, AMPS, GPRS, EDGE, EVDO, HSPA, 3G
Base Unit RF Connectors F-type female and TNC female
Wall Supply Unit 100-240 VAC 50 Hz-60Hz
Power Consumption 3W standby; 7W max signal - 2.0A Max
UL, FCC Parts 15 & 24 (PCS), FCC Parts 15 & 22 (CEL), Industry Canada
Base Unit Size and Weight 5” x 7” x 1.375” - 12 oz.
Base Unit and Power Supply Indoor Use Only, 5° to 40° C (40° to 105° F)
Coverage (open areas) 4-5 signal bars at the roof antenna; 40’ radius at 360° width per internal antenna;
3-4 signal bars inside; up to 40,000 sq. ft.
YXC-40K Product Specifications
System Certifications
At Initial Power Up Only
Solid GREEN Normal condition at power up.
Slowly Alternating RED and
GREEN
zBoost is working, but at reduced performance and coverage due to “non-ideal” setup.
Solution: Increase the distance between Signal Antennas and Base Unit Antenna to achieve maximum performance and
coverage.
Fast Flashing RED
reduced coverage.
Solution: Increase distance between Base Unit Antenna and Signal Antennas.
Solid RED System is receiving signal from either the mobile device or the base station transceiver that is too strong for proper operation.
Solutions: Move away from receiving antenna with your cell phone. Move antenna away from other devices.
Fast Alternating RED and
GREEN followed by no light Solution: Unplug and start over.
After Initial Power Up
Solid GREEN Normal condition.
Solid RED System is receiving signal from either the mobile device or the base station transceiver that is too strong for proper operation.
Solution: Please unplug your system. Re-orient your Signal Antenna and/or Base Unit Antenna to reduce the excessive signal
source. Plug your system back in. If still solid red, call customer support 1-800-871-1612.
Base Unit LED Conditions