User guide
zBOOST® YX520 INTERNATIONAL USER GUIDE
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zBOOST® YX520 INTERNATIONAL USER GUIDE
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Determine Coverage Area Needed
Identify the location in your home/o ce where you need signal coverage the most. e zBoost® YX520i can
cover approximately 250 square meters (coverage varies based on outdoor signal level, building construction,
and placement of aerials). Walls, ceilings or oors will reduce the coverage area.
Determine the Location of Signal Aerial and Base Unit Aerial
It is recommended that the Signal Aerial and Base Unit Aerial have approximately
5 meters of vertical separation.
If the aerials are too close together, the signal light on the Base Unit will ash red indicating a problem (See
Page 12, Troubleshooting). To capture the best signal, place the Signal Aerial as high as possible and position
it vertically, keeping it at it at least 1 meter away from any metal.
e location of the Signal Aerial should be at least 5 meters higher than the Base Unit Aerial. If this is not
possible, maximizing the horizontal separation between the two aerials is advised. See page 6, Setting Up
Your zBoost® Product, for additional information.
Additional Cable Requirements
If the distance between the Signal Antenna and the Base Unit exceeds 50 feet, extension cables are available
on our website or at many home improvement and electronic stores. e included cable is RG59-mini. For
better performance, you may replace it with RG-6 cable for satellite TV.
e total cable length should not exceed 70 feet unless you also purchase an upgraded signal antenna (see
page iv). A longer cable is helpful only if it allows you to place the Signal Antenna in a location where you
measure stronger signal.
Grounding the Signal Antenna
If you decide to place the Signal Antenna outdoors, it must be properly grounded. (See page iv for a
recommented grounding kit).
e set up must be in accordance with Article 810 of the National Electric Code (NEC). A listed antenna
discharge unit must be provided for the lead-in coaxial cable per NEC article 8.10.20 or the shield of the
coaxial cable must be permanently and e ectively grounded in accordance with NEC article 8.10.21. Please
consult a professional installer or electrician for more information. (See page iv).
Securing Cable with a Drip Loop
If you place the Signal Antenna outdoors, create a drip loop with the
coaxial cable at the point where the cable enters the building through an
outside wall. is can be done by twisting and securing the cable into a
loop (no less than 4” across) near the entry point. is will help prevent
moisture from gathering at entry point and leaking into the building.
Consult a professional installer if you need more information.
Power Requirements
e Base Unit can be plugged into a standard 2 or 3 prong 110 VAC receptacle using the Included power
supply. e power supply consumes less than 10W (less than 0.2A).
e zBoost® YX520-I base unit MUST only be used with
the provided power adaptor. Use of other power adaptors
will void the warranty and may damage the unit. Use of
other equipment is not FCC approved.
Coax Cable
Exterior Wall
Note
Avoid placing the Signal Antenna near metal such as
wiring, A/C ducts, metal siding, truss plates, etc.
When connecting the cable to the antenna, run the cable
straight down from the antenna. Avoid draping the coax
near the antenna.
Note