User guide
zBOOST® YX520 INTERNATIONAL USER GUIDE
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zBOOST® YX520 INTERNATIONAL USER GUIDE
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Solid GREEN Normal condition at power up.
Slowly Alternating RED and GREEN zBoost® is working, but at reduced
performance and coverage due to “non-
ideal” setup.
Solution: Increase the distance
between antenna and ampli er to
achieve maximum performance and
coverage.
Fast Flashing RED
Indicates insu cient distance between
the antenna and the ampli er. e
ampli er is operating at signi cantly
reduced coverage.
Solution: Increase space between base
unit and antenna.
Solid RED
System is receiving signals from either
the mobile device or the base station
transceiver which are too strong for
proper operation.
Solutions: Move away from
receiving antenna with your cell phone.
Move antenna away from other
devices..
Fast Alternating RED and GREEN
followed by no light
e ampli er is disabled.
Solution: Unplug and start over.
zBoost® Base Unit Light Indicators
At Initial Power Up Only
Solid GREEN Normal condition.
Solid RED
System is receiving signals from either
the mobile device or the base station
transceiver which are too strong for
proper operation.
Solution: Please unplug your system.
Re-orient your Signal Antenna and/or
Base Unit to reduce the excessive signal
source. Plug your system back in. If
still solid red, call customer support
001-800-871-1612.
After Initial Power Up
Technical Speci cations
YX520-I Technical Specifi cations
Frequency: 890-960 MHz
1710 -1880 MHz
Networks: GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA
Total Signal Gain: 50 dB (Adaptive) GSM900
50 dB (Adaptive) DCS
Signal Aerial Gain: 0dBi Dipole; F-Type Connector
Base Unit Aerial Gain: 0dBi whip; SMA male
Cable Loss: 5 dB (16 meters of 75Ω, 3000 MHz mini RG-59)
GSM900
9 dB (16 meters of 75Ω, 3000 MHz mini RG-59)
DCS
RF Output Power: 100 mW GSM900
100 mW DCS
Base Unit Weight: 15 oz.
Base Unit Size: 5” x 7” x 1”
AC Power Input: 100 – 240 VAC, 47 – 63Hz
DC Power Output: 3.7 VDC, 2.0 A
Operating Conditions: Indoor use only 5° to 40°C (40° to 105°F)
Coverage (open areas): 4-5 signal bars at roof aerial; 60’ diameter at 3-4 bars
inside; 250 square meters circle










