zBoost TRIO Pro ZBC775, Manual

Page 1: ... back guarantee when purchased directly from zBoost If product is purchased from a reseller or third party the purchaser is subject to the policies of the third party 2 year manufacturer warranty Warranty registration at www zBoost com v 0314 Models ZBC775 A ZBC775 V ...

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Page 3: ...rotection 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 ...

Page 4: ...s 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 sign...

Page 5: ...damages or any damages whether in an action under contract negligence or any other theory arising out of or in connection with the set up of use of inability to use or performance of the information services products and materials available from this manual These limitations shall apply notwithstanding any failure of essential purpose of any limited remedy Because some jurisdictions do not allow l...

Page 6: ...llowing parts came with your zBoost TRIO Pro Literature Contents Setup overview for zBoost TRIO Pro Product Contents zBoost Base Unit Indoor Antenna with TNC F adaptor Power Supply RG 6 Coax Cable 15 ft RG 6 Coax Cable 50 ft External Antenna External Antenna Mounting Hardware SETUP OVERVIEW ...

Page 7: ...ideband Omnidirectional Ceiling Mount LTE CEL AWS PCS 1 2 dBi External Antennas Outdoor CANT 0040 Outdoor External Antenna Wideband Omni Directional LTE CEL AWS PCS 3 5 dBi CANT 0042 Outdoor External Antenna Wideband Directional Log Periodic LTE CEL AWS PCS 10 12 dBi CANT 0043 Window Mount External Antenna Wideband Directional Panel LTE CEL AWS PCS 6 7 dBi Coax Cable To be used in addition to the ...

Page 8: ...PORTANT Before Installing Note These Important Factors in Determining Performance 4 Grounding the External Antenna 4 Securing Cable with a Drip Loop 5 Power Requirements 5 Setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster 6 FIRST Mount the External Antenna 6 SECOND Position the Base Unit and Indoor Antenna 6 THIRD Run the Coaxial Cable between the External Antenna and Base Unit 7 FOURTH Connect the zBoost Bas...

Page 9: ...n you receive in your home 1 Location of the Cell Phone Tower in Relation to Your Home While cell phone providers have tried to place cell phone towers to provide the best overall coverage local ordinances and terrain features can impose restrictions on where these towers can be placed thus limiting the signal strength available at your location 2 Obstructions Caused by Buildings Terrain and Trees...

Page 10: ... your home when it reaches the External Antenna If there is no signal zBoost will not work for you If a weak signal is available at ground level check the signal strength in your attic or at roof level location where the signal will likely be stronger and where the External Antenna can be placed for best performance If you have reliable fast data speeds outside your home then zBoost can bring the ...

Page 11: ...na as high as possible 2 Position the External Antenna vertically and keep it at least 3 feet above any metal Grounding the External Antenna If the External Antenna is placed outdoors it must be properly grounded See page v for a recommended grounding kit The setup must be in accordance with Article 810 of the National Electric Code NEC A listed antenna discharge unit must be provided for the lead...

Page 12: ... point and leaking into the home Consult a professional installer for more information Power Requirements The Base Unit can be plugged into a standard 2 or 3 prong 110 VAC receptacle using the included power supply The power supply consumes less than 10W less than 0 2A For more information on power consumption see Technical Specifications on page 11 Warning The zBoost TRIO Pro base unit MUST only ...

Page 13: ...nna remains at least 3 feet above any metal objects such as pipes metal siding A C unit etc and parallel to the ground with the two holes on the side of the antenna are facing down To mount antenna to a pole Attach bracket end of antenna to pole bracket as pictured Use U Bolt to secure bracket to pole and fasten To mount antenna to a flat surface Attach bracket end of antenna desired surface Secur...

Page 14: ...l cable length should not exceed 65 feet unless you also purchase an upgraded External Antenna or replace your existing cable with our 100 foot RG 11 coax cable Part YX031 100W A longer cable is helpful only if it allows you to place the External Antennas in a location where you measure stronger signal It is highly recommended that you refrain from securing your cable drilling any holes etc until ...

Page 15: ... 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 External Antenna to the optimum direction If it is reading too high move the phone farther from the Indoor Antenna 3 Record the number of signal bars or dBm________ A on your cell phone You can use our YX699 RF S...

Page 16: ...hout your home and verify that you have fast reliable data speeds If the signal strength has improved your zBoost is working Remember coverage varies based on outdoor signal level house construction and antenna placement Coverage in adjoining rooms will be reduced by walls and building materials Should you desire to improve coverage you may Relocate the External Antenna in order to capture a bette...

Page 17: ...r 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...

Page 18: ...t TRIO Pro ZBC775 A AT T LTE PCS CEL Frequency Uplink 704 716 MHz Downlink 734 746 MHz Uplink 1850 1910 MHz Downlink 1930 1990 MHz Uplink 824 849 MHz Downlink 869 894 MHz Band supported 17 A D B E F C A B A B System gain 73 dB 85 dB 74 dB Output power 3 dBm 4 dBm 3 dBm Networks LTE AT T CDMA GSM GPRS EDGE EVDO 1xRTT UMTS HSPA 3G General Specifications Power Consumption 3W standby 7W max signal 2 5...

Page 19: ...cy Why isn t my cell phone indicating more signal with more bars You may not always observe more bars on your signal meter because of the signal spreading out from the antenna If your phone has a dB meter 3 dB is a significant increase of 2x 6 dB is 4x and 10 dB is 10x On a four bar phone one bar equals about 10 dB The increase in signal you will see depends upon The level of signal at the Externa...

Page 20: ...ed 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 resul...

Page 21: ...0 871 1612 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 support zBoost com 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 repre...

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