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Wilson Electronics 271201, 271701 Installation Manual

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Signal Booster
Installation
Guide
Contents:
How it Works ...................................1
Powering Up a Wilson Electronics Signal Booster . . . . . . 4
Signal Booster Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Note: This manual contains important safety and operating information.
Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Failure to do so could be hazardous and result in damage to your Signal Booster.
Mobile Wireless Dual-Band Cellular / PCS Smart Technology ™ Signal Booster
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Installation Instructions for the Following Wilson Electronics Signal Boosters:
Mobile Wireless Dual-Band Signal Booster
Model # 271201, Part # 801201, 801212, 801215 FCC ID: PWO271201SA IC: 4726A-271201SA
Mobile Wireless Dual-Band Signal Booster
Model # 271701, Part # 801701, 801501, 801601, 801712 NOT FOR SALE IN USA / CANADA
Inside this Package
Wireless
Signal Booster
DC plug-in
power supply
(301127)
Low-Profile
Antenna
(301104)
NMO
Mount
Dual-Band
(301103)
Magnet Mount
Dual-Band
(301101)
Trucker
Mount
Tri-Band
(301113)
Mini
Magnet
Dual-Band
(301130)
Marine
Antenna
Dual-Band
How it Works
Your new Wilson Signal Booster has been carefully engineered to significantly improve the performance of your cell phone and cellular data card in mobile applications. Together with an outside antenna, the Signal Booster’s state-of-the-art technology is designed to increase your signal up to 20 times, reduces dropped calls and increase data communication rates needed for 3G technologies.
The outside antenna will collect the cell tower signal and send it through the cable to the Signal Booster. The signal is then boosted and sent to the inside antenna. Your cell phone or data card then communicates with the improved signal. When the cellular device transmits, the signal goes through the inside antenna, is boosted by the Signal Booster and broadcasted to the cell tower through the outside antenna.
Accessory Antennas
Before Getting Started
This guide will help you properly install your Wilson Electronics Dual-Band Mobile Wireless Signal Booster. It is important to read through all of the installation steps for your particular application prior to installing any equipment. Read through the instructions, visualize where all the equipment will need to be installed and do a soft installation before mounting any equipment. Contact Wilson Electronics Technical Support Team with any questions at 866-294-1660.
(Included with
some kits)
(Included with
some kits)
Wilson Electronics manufactures a wide variety of antennas to help you customize your Signal Booster for your specific application. Several authorized antennas are shown above. See your dealer or visit www.WilsonElectronics.com.
(Included with
some kits)
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Warning: In a wire­less installation, do not plug the Signal Booster directly into the cell phone and/ or data card using an antenna adapter. It will damage the Signal Booster, cell phone and/or data card.
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Outside
Antenna
Inside
Antenna
Signal
Booster
DC Power
Supply
Cell Phone
PDA
Notebook
Installation Diagram
Quick Installation Overview
Installing a Wilson Electronics Outside Antenna
To receive the best cell signal, select a location in the center of the vehicle’s roof 12 inches away from any other antennas or windows.
Follow the specific antenna installation instructions included with the outside antenna.
Magnet - Mount Antenna Shown
Part #301103
Carefully Pull Down Door Seal
Run Cable Under Seal
Tuck Cable Under Seal
The outside antenna must be installed vertically. Signal performance will be degraded if the antenna is not vertical.
The antenna cable may run through the door to the Signal Booster.
For a more professional looking installation, run the antenna cable under the door seal. The antenna cable is small enough to easily tuck under the door seal or plastic molding. Carefully pull down the door seal. Run the cable through the seal and push the seal back into place. This prevents constant wear and tear on the cable as the door opens and closes.
Warning: Do not plug in the DC power supply until the outside and inside antenna cables are attached to the Signal Booster.
Warning: The outside antenna must have a separation of at least 20 inches from all persons during normal operation.
Warning: Do not use any type of glass­mount antenna with this Signal Booster. The outside and inside antennas must be shielded from each other to prevent oscillation (feedback).
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Place the Low-Profile Antenna on the side of the driver’s seat for maximum performance.
Install the Low-Profile Antenna at least eight inches, but not more than 12 inches, from where the cellular device will be used.
Install the Low-Profile Antenna at the same angle as the cell phone when held in use, or place next to the laptop’s cellular data card. This will maximize the signal strength.
For a more professional looking installation, the Low-Profile Antenna may be slid under the seat cover or upholstery, high on the driver’s seat.
Warning: Do not install the low-profile antenna within four inches of metal. (Metal found inside the vehicle’s seat will not affect the antenna’s performance.)
Signal Booster
Low-profile
Antenna
Installing the Low-Profile Antenna
Warning: The inside antenna must be
installed with a separation of at least eight inches from all persons and must not be located in conjunction with any other antenna or Signal Booster.
Warning: Do not plug in the DC power supply until the outside and inside antenna cables are attached to the Signal Booster.
Run the cable from the outside antenna and attach it to the connector labeled “Outside Antenna” on the Signal Booster.
Attach the Low-Profile Antenna cable to the connector labeled “Inside Antenna” on the Signal Booster.
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Connect the power cable from the DC plug-in power supply to the Signal Booster marked “6 V DC” and insert the large end into DC power socket (the vehicle power adapter outlet).
The Signal Booster may remain on all the time. However, leaving the Signal Booster on in a vehicle when it is not running can discharge or drain the battery in a day or two. Switch the power supply off when not in use.
A good option is to power the Signal Booster through the ignition switch so the Signal Booster is turned on and off with the vehicle.
IMPORTANT: Do not power up the Signal Booster unless antenna cables are attached to Signal Booster.
ON/OFF SWITCH
NOTE: The aluminum casing of a Wilson Signal Booster will adjust very quickly to the ambient temperature of its environment. For example, in the summer, when the inside of a car can reach 140 degrees Fahrenheit, the Signal Booster temperature may be 150 degrees or higher. The casing will be hot to the touch, similar to a metal door handle or a steering wheel. Such high temperatures will not damage the Signal Booster, nor do they pose a fire risk to the vehicle. As recommended in these instructions, install the Signal Booster in a location with adequate ventilation, such as under the seat or under the dashboard. Keep the area free of items that could block air flow to the Signal Booster.
Warnings and Recommendations
Warning: In a wireless installation, do not plug the Signal Booster directly into the cell
phone or cellular data card using an antenna adapter. It will damage the Signal Booster, cell phone or cellular data card.
Warning: Do not plug in the DC power supply until the outside and inside antenna
cables are attached to the Signal Booster.
Warning: RF Safety: The inside antenna must be installed with a separation of at least
8 inches from all persons and must not be located in conjunction with any other antenna or Signal Booster.
Warning: RF Safety: The outside antenna must be installed with a separation of at
least 20 inches from any of the vehicle’s occupants or nearby persons and must not be located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or Signal Booster. All roof mount antennas should be centrally located on the roof of the vehicle. Mirror-mount antennas should be mounted as high above the roof line as possible and leave at least 20 inches of separation from any persons near or around the vehicle.
Warning: Use only the power supply provided in this package. The power supply must
be 6 V DC Output.
An available option to do this with is the Hardwire Kit from Wilson Electronics. Part# 859923 .
Powering up a Wilson Electronics Signal Booster
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Distance between antennas through a sunroof must be 5 feet or more.
Separation of the inside and outside antennas is very important. The metal roof of the vehicle acts as a barrier and helps shield the two antennas from each other, preventing oscillation (feedback).
If the vehicle has a sunroof, it is important to separate the inside and outside antennas by at least five feet. This prevents the Signal Booster from overloading or oscillating.
Understanding the Signal Booster Lights
The power light will turn green when the Signal Booster is successfully powered up. When the 800 MHz or 1900 MHz lights are lit green, the Signal Booster is amplifying the outside signal.
If one or both frequency lights turn red, oscillation is occurring and the Signal Booster has powered down on the frequency with the red light to prevent oscillation. The outside antenna needs to be moved farther from the inside antenna. Move the outside antenna on the roof of the car to the rear of the car, but at least 8-12 inches from the rear or side windows. Disconnect power from the Signal Booster and reconnect power. This resets the Signal Booster.
If the lights are now green, the Signal Booster is working properly. If the red light is still on, move the antenna farther away and repeat the process.
Always use a magnet-mount or roof-mount antenna. Do not use a glass-mount antenna, as oscillation may cause continuous shut-down of the Signal Booster.
A blinking amber light in either the 800 MHz or 1900 MHz position indicates overload from the cell tower. The Signal Booster has temporarily shut down and will automatically reset when overload is no longer detected.
All green lights
Red light on frequency indicator
Amber light on frequency indicator
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Or email: [email protected] Hours: 7am to 6 pm MST.
Wilson Electronics, Inc. has been a leader in the wireless communications industry for over 40 years. The company designs and manufactures Signal Boosters, antennas and related components that significantly improve cell phone signal reception and transmission in a wide variety of applications, both mobile and in-building.
With extensive experience in antenna and Signal Booster research and design, the company’s engineering team uses a state-of-the-art testing laboratory, including an anechoic chamber and network analyzers, to fine-tune antenna designs and performance. For its Signal Boosters, Wilson Electronics uses a double electrically insulated RF enclosure and cell tower simulators for compliance testing.
Wilson Electronics Signal Boosters feature patent-pending Smart Technology ™ that enables them to automatically adjust their power based on cell tower requirements. By detecting and preventing oscillation (feedback), signal overload and interference with other users, these Smart Technology ™ Signal Boosters improve network cell phone areas without compromising carrier systems.
All products are engineered and assembled in the company’s 55,000-square-foot headquarters in St. George, Utah. Wilson Electronics has product dealers in all 50 states as well as in countries around the world.
About Wilson Electronics
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
All Wilson Electronics products are protected by Wilson Electronics 30-day money-back guarantee. If for any reason the performance of any product is not acceptable, simply return the product directly to the reseller with a dated proof of purchase.
1-Year Warranty
Wilson Electronics Signal Boosters are warranted for one (1) year against defects in workmanship and/ or materials. Warranty cases may be resolved by returning the product directly to the reseller with a dated proof of purchase.
Signal Boosters may also be returned directly to the manufacturer at the consumer’s expense, with a dated proof of purchase and a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number supplied by Wilson Electronics. Wilson Electronics shall, at its option, either repair or replace the product. Wilson Electronics will pay for delivery of the repaired or replaced product back to the original consumer within the continental U.S..
This warranty does not apply to any Signal Boosters determined by Wilson Electronics to have been subjected to misuse, abuse, neglect, or mishandling that alters or damages physical or electronic properties.
RMA numbers may be obtained by phoning Technical Support at 866-294-1660.
Disclaimer: The information provided by Wilson Electronics, Inc. is believed to be complete and accurate. However, no responsibility is assumed by Wilson Electronics, Inc. for any business or personal losses arising from its use, or for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use.
Copyright © 2011 Wilson Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.
The term “IC” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
One or more of the following U.S. Patent numbers may apply to the Signal Booster in this product – D596,614; D596,615; D563,381;7,729,669; 7,486,929; 7,729,656; 7,409,186; 7,783,318; 7,684,838; 12,714,994.
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Signal Booster Specifications
Dual Band Specifications
Model Number
Part Number
271201
801201, 801212, 801215, 801712
Connectors FME-Male
Impedance (input/output) 50 ohms
Dimensions 5.6 x 3.6 x 1.7 inch or 14.2 x 9.1 x 4.4 cm
Weight 1.2 lbs or 0.54 kg
Frequency 824-894 MHz / 1850-1990 MHz
1
Passband Gain (nominal)
55 dB
2
20 dB Bandwidth (nominal)
800 MHz (uplink/downlink) 31 MHz
1900 MHz (uplink/downlink) 72 MHz
Power output for single cell phone (uplink) 800 MHz 1900 MHz
CDMA 34.5 dBm 33.6 dBm
GSM 30.1 dBm 27.7 dBm
EDGE 29.7 dBm 28.8 dBm
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Power output (uplink) for multiple
cell phones:
Number of
cell phones
Maximum Power
800 MHz 1900 MHz
2 23.2 dBm 21.4 dBm
3 19.7 dBm +21.2 dBm
4 17.2 dBm +18.9 dBm
5 15.2 dBm 17.0 dBm
6 13.7 dBm 15.4 dBm
Power output for single received channel
(downlink)
800 MHz 1900 MHz
CDMA 11.3 dBm 12.0 dBm
GSM 9.3 dBm 10.4 dBm
EDGE 8.8 dBm +9.2 dBm
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Power output for multiple received
channels (downlink). The maximum
power is reduced by the number
of channels:
Number of
channels
Maximum Power
800 MHz 1900 MHz
2 9.6 dBm 9.6 dBm
3 6.1 dBm 6.0 dBm
4 3.6 dBm 3.5 dBm
5 1.6 dBm 1.6 dBm
6 .1 dBm 0.0 dBm
Noise Figure (typical) 3 dB nominal
Isolation > 90 dB
Power Requirements
Signal Booster Usage
6 V, 0.5 A - 1.5 A (subject to uplink power)
Notes:
1. Nominal gain is the maximum gain at any frequency in the passband.
2. Nominal bandwidth is the difference between two frequencies that are adjacent to the passband where the amplification is 20 dB
lower than the passband amplifi cation. One of the frequencies is lower than the passband and the other is higher.
3. 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 signal 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.
4. The maximum power for 2 or more simultaneous signals will be reduced by 6 dB for each doubling of the number of signals.
Signal Booster Specifications
Dual Band Specifications
Model Number
Part Numbers
271201
801501 (900 MHz) 801601 (1800 MHz) 801701 (900/1800 MHz)
Connectors FME-Male
Impedance (input/output) 50 ohms
Dimensions 4.5 x 3.5 x 1.25 inch or 11.43 x 8.9 x 3.2 cm
Weight 1.5 lbs or 0.7 kg
Frequency 880-960 MHz / 1850-1990 MHz
1
Passband Gain (nominal)
Uplink 37 dB
Downlink 43 dB
2
20 dB Bandwidth (nominal)
800 MHz (uplink/downlink) 53.5 MHz / 47.7 MHz
1900 MHz (uplink/downlink) 102 MHz / 96 MHz
Power output for single cell phone (uplink) 900 MHz 1800 MHz
CDMA 34.7 dBm 33.0 dBm
GSM 35.6 dBm 32.2 dBm
EDGE 34.6 dBm 32.1 dBm
3
Power output (uplink) for multiple
cell phones:
Number of
cell phones
Maximum Power
900 MHz 1800 MHz
2 28.1 dBm 23.1 dBm
3 24.6 dBm 19.6 dBm
4 22.1 dBm 17.1 dBm
5 20.1 dBm 15.1 dBm
6 18.6 dBm 13.6 dBm
Power output for single received channel
(downlink)
900 MHz 1800 MHz
CDMA 10.0 dBm 9.9 dBm
GSM 11.0 dBm 9.9 dBm
EDGE 10.9 dBm 9.6 dBm
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Power output for multiple received
channels (downlink). The maximum
power is reduced by the number
of channels:
Number of
channels
Maximum Power
900 MHz 1800 MHz
2 -11.9 dBm -4.5 dBm
3 -15.4 dBm -8.0 dBm
4 -17.9 dBm -10.5 dBm
5 -19.9 dBm -12.5 dBm
6 -21.4 dBm -14.0 dBm
Noise Figure (typical) 3.5 dB nominal
Isolation > 90 dB
Power Requirements
Signal Booster Usage 6 V, .5 A - 1.5 A (subject to uplink power)
Notes:
1. Nominal gain is the maximum gain at any frequency in the passband.
Average gains are: 37 dB (800 MHz uplink & downlink) 43 dB (1900 MHz uplink & downlink)
2. Nominal bandwidth is the difference between two frequencies that are adjacent to the passband where the amplification is 20 dB
lower than the passband amplification. One of the frequencies is lower than the passband and the other is higher.
3. 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 signal 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.
4. The maximum power for 2 or more simultaneous signals will be reduced by 6 dB every time the number of signals is doubled.
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