zBoost YX600 Series Installation Guide Rev.
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Read First Before Installing the YX600 Series Before unpacking this box, verify that your phone operates on the frequency band supported by this product. - The YX600-CEL will enhance your in-building coverage for local provider networks operating at the 800MHz (Cellular) frequency. - The YX600-PCS will enhance your in-building coverage for local provider networks operating at the 1900MHz (PCS) frequency. (NOTE) The YX600 Series is not compatible with iDEN, Nextel, SMR or ESMR frequency services.
Safety and Product Warranty Information Safety Guidelines Please adhere to the following safety guidelines during the installation of the YX600 Series. 1) In accordance with FCC requirements of human exposure to radiofrequency fields, the radiating element (antenna) shall be installed such that a minimum separation distance of 8 inches (20cm) is maintained between the radiating element and the user and/or general population.
Outdoor Installation of the Directional Signal Antenna Grounding the Directional Signal Antenna The Directional Signal Antenna assembly must be properly grounded when it is installed outdoors. This will help protect the customer's property and the Base Unit against lightning strikes during a lightning storm. The installation must be in accordance with Article 810 of the National Electric Code (NEC). A listed antenna discharge unit must be provided for the lead-in coaxial cable per NEC article 8.10.
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Table of Contents Read First Before Installing the YX600 Series .......................................................................... i Safety and Product Warranty Information ................................................................................ ii Safety Guidelines..................................................................................................................... ii Limited Liability ...........................................................................................
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YX600 Series Package Contents Before you begin, make sure all of the following parts came with your kit: 1 Item Quantity Description 1 1 YX600 Series Installation Guide 2 1 Base Unit 3 1 Base Unit Power Supply 4 4 Base Unit rubber feet 5 1 YX600-CEL Base Antenna: YX027-PCS-CEL YX600-PCS Base Antenna: YX024-PCS 6 1 YX600-CEL Signal Antenna: YX021-CEL YX600-PCS Signal Antenna: YX023-PCS 7 2 Self-tapping #6 x 7/8" Philips Screw Wi-Ex YX600 Series Installation Guide
zBoost Product Overview Overview Thank you for selecting zBoost YX600 Series Product. You will now be able to use your cell phone INSIDE your home or office. Gone are the days when you have to go to the window upstairs or walk outside to get enough signal. Like a skylight that brings sunlight into your home, zBoost transports and amplifies the outdoor cellular (800 MHz, or 1900 MHz) signals into your home or office.
Preparing to Install zBoost Check for Signal Strength Before installing zBoost in your home, make sure that you can place calls on the outside of your home or in the attic or at roof level where you will install the signal antenna. The zBoost Series can only bring cell phone signals into your home if cell phone signals are reaching the outside of your home, your attic or at roof level. Using your cell phone, place a call from an outdoor location to confirm that enough signal is present to complete the call.
Power Requirements The Base Unit can be plugged into a standard 2-prong 110 VAC receptacle using the included power supply. The power supply consumes less than 10W (less than 0.2A). Warning: The zBoost YX600 Series base unit MUST only be used with the provided power adaptor. Use of other power adaptors will void the warranty and may damage the unit. Use of other equipment is not FCC approved.
1. When you have determined the location of the strongest signal, install the correct antenna(s) to a mast or pole with the brackets provided as shown in the pictures above. Loosely tighten the antennas to the mast to allow the antennas to be reoriented for strongest signal. 2. For the YX600-PCS, connect the RG-6 coax to the YX023-PCS panel antenna shown in Figure 3. 3. For the YX600-CEL, connect the RG-6 coax to the YX021-CEL panel antenna shown in Figure 4.
10. Turn the signal booster on and wait 30 seconds. Note the number of signal bars displayed on your cell phone. For best results, you want to place your phone where the phone’s signal meter displays in the middle of the signal meter range or less so that it can indicate as you rotate the Signal Antenna to the optimum direction. If it is reading too high, move the phone farther from the base unit antenna. 11. Record the number of signal bars ________(A) on your cell phone.
Wall Mounting the Base Unit The Base Unit can also be easily mounted on a wall using the included mounting bracket hardware. The Base Unit should be a minimum distance of 4-5 feet off from the floor so there is clearance for the Base Unit antenna extension. Perform the following steps to mount the Base Unit on a wall: 7 1) Remove the mounting bracket from the Base Unit by slightly spreading the tabs on the gray mounting bracket.
Confirm That Your zBoost is Working Properly Perform the following steps to confirm that the unit is now working properly: 1) Unplug the Base Unit power cord. 2) Turn on your cell phone and check the signal meter. 3) Plug the power cord into the Base Unit. 4) Hold your cell phone about 5 feet from the Base Unit and then turn it on. Wait up to 1 minute for the cell phone to register the signal coming from the Base Unit.
Troubleshooting Your zBoost System Base Unit Indicator Operation In most cases, problems with zBoost can be diagnosed using the Base Unit’s LED indicators. Please note that GREEN indicates CEL band operation and AMBER indicates PCS band operation.
YX600-CEL Technical Specifications Frequencies Networks: Total Signal Gain: RF Output Power: Base Unit Weight: Base Unit Size: AC Power Input: DC Power Output: FCC ID: Industry Canada ID: Patents pending 824 - 896 MHz (CEL only) CDMA, GSM, TDMA, AMPS 56dB (adaptive) ½ Watt EiRP (with included antenna) 12 oz. 5” x 7” x 2” 100 – 120 VAC 60Hz 5VDC, 2.
Frequently Asked Questions For more FAQ’s, visit our website: www.wi-ex.com What can I expect my cell phone signal range and strength to be inside my home or office? The closer you are to the base, the stronger the signal. This will vary with different conditions. Some of the conditions that will affect the improved coverage area are signal strength outdoors, the type of walls in the home, the placement of the unit and proximity to cellular towers.
Why isn’t my cell phone indicating more signal with more bars? Our YX600-PCS product has a total gain (antenna to antenna) of 58 dB. The YX600-CEL has 56 dB. You will not observe that gain on your signal meter because of the signal spreading out from the antenna. If your phone has a dB meter, 3dB is a significant increase of 2x, 6dB is 4x, and 10dB is 10x. On a four bar phone, 1 "bar" equals about 10dB.
Limited 1 Year Warranty Wi-Ex warrants every Wi-Ex product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for the warranty period of one year. Who Is Covered? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase.
To get out of warranty service… To obtain out of warranty service, contact Wi-Ex at 800 971-1612 for information on the possibility of any costs for repair or replacement of outof-warranty products.
