zBoost YX741 PCS CEL User Manual
zBoost YX741
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zBoost® YX741 User Manual
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FCC Information
FCC ID: SO4YX741-PCS-CEL
WARNING. is is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by FCC LICENSEES and
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You MUST have an FCC LICENSE or express consent of an FCC Licensee
to operate this device. Unauthorized use may result in signi cant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in
excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation.
Warning: Changes or modi cations to this device not expressly approved by zBoost could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
You MUST operate this device with approved antennas and cables as speci ed by the manufacturer.
Antennas MUST be installed at least 20 cm (8 inches) from any person.
Industry Canada Regulations
IC ID: 5544A-YX741PCSCEL
is Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment
Regulations. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
e term “IC:” before the radio certi cation number only signi es that Industry Canada technical
speci cations were met.
RF Exposure: e 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 is re-radiated and can cause interference to adjacent band users. is power
reduction is to be by means of input power or gain reduction and not by an attenuator at the output of the
device.
Cet appareillage numérique de la classe [B] répond à toutes les exigences de l’interférence canadienne
causant des 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 signauxporteurs sont présents, l’évaluation devrait être réduite de 3.5 dB, en particulier
lorsque le signal de sortie est ré-émise et peut provoquer des interférences adjacentes à la bande utilisateurs.
Ce pouvoir est de la réduction par le biais de la sortie d’alimentation ou la réduction de gain et non par un
atténuateur à la sortie du dispositif.
Please note: is 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 operation. Please refer to the Industry Canada document CPC 2-1-05, Section
6.1 available or viewable at:
http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt-gst.nsf/en/sf08942e.html
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Copyright Notice
is manual is copyrighted. All rights reserved. is manual, whole or in part, may not be copied,
photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form for
distribution. is manual whole or in part, may not be modi ed without prior consent, in writing, from
zBoost.
Copyright © 2014 by zBoost.
Trademarks
Wireless Extenders, Wi-Ex, the Wi-Ex logo, zBoost, the zBoost logo and Extending Cell Zones are registered
Safety and Product Warranty Information
trademarks of zBoost.
Safety Guidelines
In accordance with FCC requirements of human exposure to radiofrequency elds, the radiating element
(antenna) shall be positioned such that a minimum separation distance of 8 inches (20cm) is maintained
between the radiating element and the user and/or general population.
Limited Liability
In no event shall zBoost be liable for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, incidental, exemplary or
consequential 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. ese limitations shall apply
notwithstanding any failure of essential purpose of any limited remedy. Because some jurisdictions do
not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty last, or the exclusion or limitation of liability for
consequential or incidental damages, the above limitations may not apply to you.
For full warranty guidelines, see page 14.
Package Contents: zBoost YX741
Before you begin, make sure all of the following parts came with your zBoost YX741.
Item Quantity Part # Description
1 1 DMAN-0042 YX741 Manual
2 1 APCA-0031 YX741 Base Unit
3 1 CPSP-0010 Base Unit Power Supply, Black
Note
Changes or modi cations not expressly approved by zBoost
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment
and/or void the product warranty.
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Optional zBoost Accessories
e following accessories are authorized for this zBoost product. Please see our website for complete
selection.
To order, call 1-800-871-1612 or visit, www.zboost.com
Part # Description
Popular Accessories for the YX741
YX052 Omni-directional internal ceiling mount antenna
YX027-F Directional internal wall mount
Other Accessories:
YX015 Signal Combiner
YX014 Outdoor J-pole Antenna Mounting Bracket
YX021-CEL External CEL panel antenna
YX023-PCS External PCS panel antenna
CANT-0042 External wide-band log antenna
YX044-F30 External lighting arrester
YX043-TNC TNC-F connector
CCBL-0017 RG-6 coax cable (3 in length)
CCBL-0006 RG-6 coax cable (18 in length)
YX030-15W 15 ft. External Antenna coax extension, low-loss RG-6
YX042-F3P Coax attenuator - 3dB
YX042-F6P Coax attenuator - 6dB
YX042-F10P Coax attenuator - 10dB
YX041-F4P 4-way coax splitter
YX041-F2P 2-way coax splitter
YX030-50W 50 Foot RG-6 Coaxial Cable with F-Male Connectors
YX031-100W 100 Foot Low Loss RG-11 Coaxial Cable with F-Male Connectors
YX012 Outdoor External Antenna Grounding Kit
Table of Contents
FCC Information................................................................................................................................i
Industry Canada Regulations ..............................................................................................................i
Safety and Product Warranty Information ........................................................................................ii
Copyright Notice ...............................................................................................................................ii
Trademarks ........................................................................................................................................ii
Safety Guidelines ...............................................................................................................................ii
Limited Liability ................................................................................................................................ii
Package Contents: zBoost YX741 ....................................................................................................iii
Optional zBoost Accessories............................................................................................................ iv
Overview ...........................................................................................................................................2
Why Indoor Signals Can Be Weak ......................................................................................................2
Preparing to Install zBoost ...............................................................................................................2
Warning. is is NOT a CONSUMER device ....................................................................................2
You MUST Obtain Express Licensee Consent .....................................................................................2
Site Survey .........................................................................................................................................2
Select External and Indoor Antennas and Determine their location .....................................................3
Cable Requirements ...........................................................................................................................4
Power Requirements ..........................................................................................................................4
Grounding the Directional External Antennas ....................................................................................4
Securing Cable with a Drip Loop .......................................................................................................5
Pre-Installation Guidelines .................................................................................................................5
Installing Your zBoost Signal Booster ............................................................................................... 5
First, You MUST Obtain Express Licensee Consent ............................................................................5
Placement of the External Antennas ...................................................................................................5
Mounting of External Antenna(s) .......................................................................................................6
Antenna Aiming ................................................................................................................................6
Installing the Indoor Antenna ............................................................................................................7
Mounting the Base Unit ....................................................................................................................8
Running the Coaxial Cable to the Base Unit .......................................................................................8
Connect the YX741 Base Unit to Power Con rm at it is Working Properly......................................9
Improving e Coverage Area ............................................................................................................9
Base Unit Light Indicators .............................................................................................................10
Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................11
Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................................................... 12
Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................................................... 13
Warranty Information .................................................................................................................... 14
Sample Consent Form .................................................................................................................... 16
Licensee Contact Information ........................................................................................................17
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