zBoost YX240-PCS-CEL Cell Phone Signal Booster User Manual YX240 installation overview ai
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zBoost z-Force® YX240 Installaon Overview
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Designed for consumers, the Wi-Ex® cell phone signal booster, z-Force, extends an in-vehicle Cell Zone. The dual band unit captures the signal outside of your
car and amplifies it on the inside for a stronger “hands-free” signal. The unit incorporates a cradle and works with both 1900 MHz and 800 MHz phones – (not
Nextel/iDEN, 4G or 2100 MHz). Installaon is easy - this package includes everything you need.
Package Contents
① zBoost Amplifier Cradle and Mounng Adhesive
② Exterior Magnec Mount Antenna with 10 Cable
③ 12v DC Cigaree Power Adapter with 3 Cable - OR -
④ Gooseneck Adapter
Note: If your z-Force product includes the oponal Gooseneck Adapter (④), begin your installaon on Step 2. Otherwise, with the standard CLA (③), begin
on Step 1. To purchase the Gooseneck Adapter, visit www.Wi-Ex.com.
WARNING! Use only the provided power adapter. The use of any other power adapter or cable will harm the system and void your warranty. Before installing,
please read the enre contents.
Installaon
Step 1. Posion zBoost Amplifier Cradle -
Choose the locaon within your vehicle to
mount the zBoost Cradle. Choose a locaon with a flat surface where Velcro can be applied.
Avoid placing behind any metallic objects. Do not make contact with any metal surface.
Posion Amplifier Unit within 3 feet reach of power source. Clean the area where the
mounng adhesive will be applied. Allow to dry. Peel backing to expose the adhesive and
press onto the desired locaon. Remove the backing from the remaining side and press the
zBoost Cradle into place.
Step 2. Posion Exterior Magnec Mount Antenna -
Posion Exterior Magnec
Mount Antenna on roof of vehicle, making sure magnet is secured to metal surface. Thread
the cable from exterior to the interior of the vehicle. Connect the cable connector to the
Amplifier Cradle Unit.
NOTE: The cord running from exterior to interior of vehicle is designed to withstand
pressure when closed in door.
Step 3. Connect DC Power -
Connect DC Power Adapter to the zBoost Cradle using the
provided cable or, if you are using a Gooseneck Adapter, by snapping the back of the cradle
onto the Gooseneck. Then connect to power source within vehicle.
NOTE: The le side of the z-Force Cradle features a USB power connecon so that you can
charge your cell phone while using this product.
Step 4. Examine Amplifier LED -
The lighted area on the zBoost Amplifier Cradle indicates the condion of the system. Review LED Indicator secon below.
NOTE: This product uses an auto-shut-off feature. When no movement is detected for 10 minutes, the unit will power down automacally to avoid draining
your vehicle’s baery and will display a slow blinking green LED.
Step 5. Quick System Check
- Place your cell phone in the zBoost
Cradle. Check signal strength bars. Next, turn the system off (unplug unit). You should
noce a decrease in signal bar strength. The excepon is if you are in an area where, with the system off, your phone is at full signal strength. Please note
when you turn the system on, if your phone is receiving maximum signal strength you will not see a difference. In order for this quick test to work, you will
need to test unit in a less than maximum signal strength area.
© 2011 Wi-Ex, Inc. Wi-Ex.com | One Meca Way, Norcross, GA 30093 | 1-800-871-1612 DMAN-0046 Rev A
FCC ID: SO4YX240-PCS-CEL
IC: 5544A-YX240PCSCEL
LED Status Condion
Solid Green Normal operaon
Slow Blinking System has powered down aer sensing no
Green movement for 10 minutes. Once movement
resumes, system will power up.
Blinking Red System is experiencing Interference. This is
caused by inadequate distance between the
Cradle and Exterior Antenna. Resolve by
moving Exterior Antenna further back on the
vehicle.
Solid Red Indicates issue with power adapter.
One possible cause is a loose power
connecon. Verify that the adapter is properly
secured in the socket.
Another possible cause is the use of an
incompable power adapter. Use only the
provided adapter and/or cable or risk harm to
your zForce system.
If you are using the adapter provided with
your zForce system, please contact customer
service for a replacement.
LED INDICATORS
PCS band Cellular band
Uplink: 1850-1910 MHz
Downlink: 1930-1990 MHz
Uplink: 824-849 MHz
Downlink: 869-894 MHz
Band supported
up to 35dB up to 43dB
A, D, B, E, F, C A, B, A’, B’
CDMA, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, EVDO, 1xRTT, UMTS, HSPA, 3G
Output Power
Networks
Power Source
FCC Parts 15 & 24 (PCS), Parts 15 & 22 (CEL), Industry Canada
Base Unit Size and Weight
Operang Condions
Frequency
System Gain
System Cerficaons
4.4” x 3.0” x 1.9” – 20 oz.
5 - 50°C (40 - 122° F)
This product uses patented technology to protect the carrier network (US 7,706,744);
addional patents pending
12V adapter
DL: +0dBm UL: +21dBm
zBOOST ZFORCE YX240 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
OR
OR
OR
OR
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④④
③
③
②①
③
③
③
④
④
④
Gooseneck
(optional)
①
Power Adapter
(CLA)
zForce Cradle
Amplifier
Exterior Magnetic
Mount Antenna
USB Power
Connecon
12 v Adapter
LED Indicator
Gooseneck Adapter
Exterior Antenna
zBoost Amplifier Cradle
④
③
②
①
Installaon Guide Model Number: YX240
Technical Support
For technical support, warranty issues or return authorizaon, contact Wi-Ex Support between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM EST at 1-800-871-1612, email
Support@Wi-Ex.com or visit www.Wi-Ex.com. Before calling, locate the serial number on the amplifier unit. The serial number is required for technical support
or establish a return authorizaon.
FCC Informaon
FCC ID: SO4YX240-PCS-CEL
Warning: Changes or modificaons to this device not expressly approved by Wi-Ex 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 protecon against harmful interference
in a residenal installaon. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instrucons, may cause harmful
interference to radio communicaons. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a parcular installaon. If the equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television recepon, 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 separaon 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 radiaon exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmier must not be co-located or operang in conjuncon with any
other antenna or transmier. In accordance with FCC requirements of human exposure to radio frequency fields, the radiang element (antenna) shall be installed such that a minimum
separaon distance of 20cm (8in) is maintained from all persons.
Industry Canada Regulaons
Canada IC: 5544A-YX240PCSCEL
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulaons. Operaon is subject to the following two condions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operaon.
The term “IC:” before the radio cerficaon number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specificaons were met.
RF Exposure:
The manufacturer’s rated output power of this equipment is for single carrier operaon. For situaons when mulple carrier signals are present, the rang 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 reducon is to be by means of input power or gain reducon and
not by an aenuator 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 operaon. Please refer to the Industry Canada document CPC 2-1-05, Secon 6.1 available or viewable at:
hp://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’opéraon est sujee aux deux
condions suivantes: (1) ce disposif peut ne pas causer l’interférence nocive, et (2) ce disposif doit accepter n’importe quelle interférence reçue, y compris l’interférence qui peut
causer l’opéraon peu désirée.
Le fabricant nominale de la puissance de sore de ce matériel est simple transporteur. Pour les situaons lorsque plusieurs signaux porteurs sont présents, l’évaluaon devrait être
réduite de 3.5 dB, en parculier lorsque le signal de sore est ré-émise et peut provoquer des interférences adjacentes à la bande ulisateurs.
Ce pouvoir est de la réducon par le biais de la sore d’alimentaon ou la réducon de gain et non par un aénuateur à la sore du disposif.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Wi-Ex warrants every Wi-Ex product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for the warranty period of 1 year.
Register your zBoost Product at www.Wi-Ex.com
Who Is Covered?
You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other documentaon 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 gi 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 Wi-Ex Cell Phone Signal Booster will be repaired or replaced
with a new, repaired, refurbished or comparable product (whichever is deemed necessary by Wi-Ex) if it becomes defecve or inoperave. The exchange will be
made without charge to you for parts and labor. You will be responsible for the cost of shipping to the locaon designated by Wi-Ex. If Wi-Ex cannot reasonably
repair or replace the unit then Wi-Ex may, at its sole discreon, 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 Wi-Ex.
• Incidental or consequenal damages resulng from the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequenal damages, so the above
exclusion may not apply to you.
• Any modificaons or other changes to the product, including but not limited to soware or hardware modificaons other than as expressly authorized by Wi-Ex
will void this 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 modificaons.
Make sure you keep…
Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase. Aach 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.
To get warranty service…
Warranty service will be provided by Wi-Ex. If you believe you need service for your unit, contact Wi-Ex at 1-800-871-1612 or support@wi-ex.com. A
representave will go through a diagnosc checklist with you. If it is determined that the product needs to be returned for service or exchanged, you will receive
a return merchandise authorizaon (RMA) number. The representave will give you complete shipping details. Do not return products to Wi-Ex without a Return
Authorizaon Number (RMA).
To get out of warranty service…
To obtain out of warranty service, contact Wi-Ex at 1-800-871-1612 or support@wi-ex.com for informaon on the possibility of any costs for repair or
replacement of out-of-warranty products.
For quesons or assistance, contact Wi-Ex customer service at 1-800-871-1612 or email Support@Wi-Ex.com
The zBoost zForce YX240 User Guide and addional product informaon is available at www.Wi-Ex.com
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