User manual
SETUP OVERVIEW
zBoost
®
PRO 10K
ZBC745
DMAN-0076 Rev 4914
PACKAGE CONTENTS
SETTING UP YOUR zBOOST
®
SIGNAL BOOSTER
FIRST: Install the External Antennas
Choosing the best location for installation of the External Antennas provides the best
performance and the largest area of improved signal. Determine the location which
provides the strongest signal using the signal strength indicator on your cell phone.
Find the location which provides the most bars of signal strength and place the
External Antennas at that location. This location will be typically found on the roof.
The YX699 Signal Meter (available separately) provides signal strength information. It
can be used with its supplied whip antenna to nd the best location for antenna
placement. It can also identify peak antenna alignment when connected directly to
antenna using the provided cable.
Caution: Avoid placing the External Antennas near metal such as wiring, A/C ducts,
truss plates, etc. When attaching the cable to the External Antenna, run the cable
straight down from the antenna. Avoid draping the coax near the antenna.
When you have determined the location of the strongest signal, install the External
Antennas to a mast or pole (not provided). Loosely secure the antennas to the mast
to allow the antenna to be reoriented for strongest signal.
Connect the coax from the CEL antenna to the connection on the Combiner
marked CEL. Connect the supplied 18” coaxial jumper from the PCS Panel antenna
to the other Combiner port marked PCS.
Antenna Aiming
To get the maximum benet, you will want to take special care to make sure you point
the antennas in the direction of the best signal for your wireless service provider. See
the User Manual for detailed antenna aiming instructions or visit
www.zBoost.com/Support/install-tips. You may wish to use a YX699 RF signal meter to
help during this process.
SECOND: Install the Base Unit and Indoor Antenna
The Base Unit can be easily mounted on a wall by rst removing the bracket from the
Base Unit and using the provided mounting hardware to ax to wall. Connect the
Indoor Antenna to the 15 feet of RG-6. Then, using the TNC-F Adaptor, connect the
Hardware Kit
PCS Directional
External Antenna
CEL Directional
External Antenna
Power Supply
You can also download the ZBC745 User Manual at www.zBoost.com/Support
Indoor Antenna
and TNC-F adaptor
Dual band outdoor
PCS and CEL
combiner
Coax Cable
RG-6, 50 ft
zBoost Base Unit
Indicators section. Adjustments may be needed to optimize performance. If you find
the increased signal coverage is acceptable, however, no additional adjustments are
needed.
Should you desire to improve coverage, you may:
1) Move and/or adjust the angle of the Indoor Antenna.
2) Move the External Antenna to a higher location.
See LED Indicator section for more information.
RG-6 to the Base Unit. The Base Unit should be a minimum
distance of 4-5 feet o from the oor so there is clearance for
the Indoor Antenna extension.
The Indoor Antenna should be mounted on a wall facing the
direction where increased coverage is desired. Note that signal
is broadcast in a beamwidth of 70° horizontally and 60°
vertically from the front of the Indoor Antenna. Keep the Indoor
Antenna o oor and at least 3 feet away from other cords,
metal objects or other wireless devices such as
wireless routers or wireless access points. The
zBoost performs best when there are no
obstructions between the Indoor Antenna and
your mobile device.
*The FCC requires that
this panel antenna has a minimum horizontal
separation of 6 feet (2 meters) from other CMRS
(commercial mobile radio service) devices.
The zBoost ZBC745 requires at least 15 feet of vertical separation between the
Indoor Antenna and the External Antennas. Generally, increasing this distance (up to
40 feet) will increase the performance and decreasing the distance will limit zBoost
performance.
THIRD: Run the Coaxial Cable between the External Antennas and the Base Unit
Connect the 50’ coax cable to the Combiner then run the coax cable to the location of
the Base Unit. The recommended maximum cable length run for RG-6 is 60' and 120' for
RG-11. It is highly recommended that you refrain from securing your cable, drilling any
holes, etc. until you complete and test the installation of the Base Unit.
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 (next to, above,
or below) will be reduced by walls
and ceiling/oors.
Upon initial power up, the LED will
cycle RED, GREEN and
ORANGE for 30 seconds. After, a
series of GREEN flashes will
indicate the quality of your setup.
Following this, a solid GREEN
light indicates normal conditions.
If it is not solid GREEN, follow the
instructions in the Base Unit LED
zBoost Base Unit
Power Supply
TNC-F Adaptor
RG-6 (15 ft)
Indoor Antenna
Coaxial Cable
Base Unit LED Indicators
During Initial Power Up
Light
Mode
Status Solution
Cycle
RED,
GREEN,
ORANGE
System is
powering
up. Please
allow up to
30 seconds.
N/A
Flashing
GREEN
BASE UNIT will
flash GREEN
once for every
2 dB less than
optimal system
gain. Three
flashes or less
indicates the
system will
still operate
properly.
1. Unplug the BASE UNIT power supply.
2. Relocate the EXTERNAL ANTENNA to pick up the
strongest signal from your wireless carrier.
3. Move the EXTERNAL ANTENNA as far away from the
INDOOR ANTENNA as possible, with at least 15 ft. of
vertical separation (height difference).
4. Plug the BASE UNIT power supply back in.
5. Wait 30 secs. for the BASE UNIT to power cycle on.
Solution #1
After Initial Power Up
Light
Mode
Status Solution
SOLID
GREEN
zBoost is
ready.
N/A
Flashing
GREEN
zBoost is
in use.
N/A
SOLID
ORANGE
EXTERNAL
ANTENNA
and INDOOR
ANTENNA
are too close
together.
1. Unplug the BASE UNIT power supply.
2. Move the EXTERNAL ANTENNA as far away from the
INDOOR ANTENNA as possible, with at least 15 ft. of
vertical separation (height difference).
3. Plug the BASE UNIT power supply back in.
4. Wait 30 secs. for the BASE UNIT to power cycle on.
Solution #2
SOLID
RED
Signal from the
carrier’s cell
tower is too
strong for the
BASE UNIT
to operate
properly.
1. Unplug the BASE UNIT power supply.
2. Relocate the EXTERNAL ANTENNA to another spot.
3. If you have a directional antenna re-aim it to reduce
carrier signal strength.
4. Plug the BASE UNIT power supply back in.
5. Wait 30 secs. for the BASE UNIT to power cycle on.
Solution #3
Flashing
RED
Excessive
electronic
noise in the
system – the
BASE UNIT will
not operate.
^ Refer to Solution #2
NOTE: Ensure that the EXTERNAL ANTENNAS are not aimed
at metal surfaces. This is a common problem
Coax Cable
RG-6, 15 ft
External Antennas
Base Unit
Indoor Antenna
Power Supply
Coax Cable
15 ft of
vertical
separation
15 ft of
vertical
separation