Wilson Electronics 271220 User manual

Signal Booster

Installation

Guide

SIGNALBOOST™

iBooster®

Contents:

How it Works ............................... 1

Install Diagrams - Vehicle ...................2 - 3

Powering Up a Wilson Electronics Signal Booster . 4

Understanding the Signal Booster Lights ......... 5

Warnings and Recommendations .............. 6

About Wilson Electronics...................... 6

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.

* iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.

** The term “IC” before the certification number only signifies that

Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

Dual-Band Wireless Cellular / PCS

Smart Technology ™ Signal Booster

with Built-in Antenna for the iPhone*

Part # 805201 Model # 271220 Patent# 784838

FCC ID: PWO271220SA IC: 4726A-271220SA**

Inside this Package

General

Your new Wilson Electronics signal booster has been carefully engineered to significantly improve

the performance of your iPhone* in mobile applications. Together with an outside antenna, the

signal booster’s state-of-the-art circuitry is designed to increase your iPhone* signal to and from the

cell tower, up to 20 times greater than the iPhone* alone. The iBooster reduces disconnects and

dropouts and increases data communication rates on 2G and 3G networks.

How it Works

The roof mounted outside antenna collects the cell tower signal and sends it through its cable to the

signal booster located inside the cradle. The signal is then boosted and sent to the iPhone* via the

built-in antenna inside the cradle/signal booster. When the iPhone* transmits, the signal is picked up

by the antenna inside the cradle, boosted by the signal booster and broadcast back to the cell tower

via the roof mounted outside antenna.

In addition to the convenient mini magnetic roof mount antenna included with your kit, Wilson

Electronics offers a wide variety of outside antennas to help you customize your signal booster for a

specific application. All models shown below double the power to the cell tower

compared to the mini-

magnet antenna. See your dealer or visit www.WilsonElectronics.com.

iBooster Wireless

Signal Booster/Cradle

Mini-Magnet Mount

antenna

vehicle power adapter Vehicle Dash

Mounting Brackets

A) The iBooster achieves the best performance while the iPhone*

remains in the cradle and a Bluetooth®headset is used.

B) When the iBooster is dash mounted, the iPhone*can be removed and

still maintain good amplification from a distance of up to 2 feet.

maximum distance of 2 feet from

dash mounted cradle

iPhone*case

adapter

Contact Wilson Electronics Technical Support Team with any questions at 866-294-1660

or email: [email protected] Hours: 7 am to 6 pm MST.

Before Getting Started

This guide will help you properly install Wilson Electronics iBooster Dual-Band Wireless Signal

Booster. It is important to read through all of the installation steps prior to actual installation.

For further assistance please call Wilson Electronics Technical Support Team: 866-294-1660.

Installation Diagram

Provides power to both the

signal booster and charging

for the iPhone*

Place power supply

under vehicle seat

Vehicle Antenna Options

Trucker

Antenna

Ideal for mirror

mounting on large

trucks.

Mounts on 3/8”

mirror mount.

(301101)

Antenna

For vehicle roof

mount.

(301133)

NMO Mount

Antenna

For permanent

vehicle roof

mount. For

professional

mounting on cars

and pickup trucks.

(301104)

12” Magnet

Mount Antenna

High Gain

Magnet-Mount

Antenna

(301130)

Contact Wilson Electronics Technical Support Team with any questions at 866-294-1660

or email: [email protected] Hours: 7 am to 6 pm MST.

for the home, ofce and vehicle

visit www.WilsonElectronics.com

Installation

1. Place Magnetic Roof Top Antenna

To receive the best cell signal, select a location for the outside antenna that is preferably in the center

of the vehicle’s roof, 12 inches away from any other antennas and free of obstructions, at least 8-12

inches from the rear or side windows or sunroof.

The outside antenna must be installed

vertically. Signal performance will be

degraded if the antenna is not vertical.

The antenna cable is small yet strong

enough that it may be shut in most vehicle

doors without damaging the cable.

Magnet-Mount

Antenna Shown

For a more professional-looking installation,

run the antenna cable under the door seal.

Carefully pull down the door seal. Run the

cable under the seal and push the seal back

into place. This prevents constant wear and

tear on the cable as the door opens and

closes. The antenna cable is small enough

to easily tuck under the door seal or plastic

molding.

Carefully

Pull Down

Door Seal

Run Cable

Under Seal

Vehicle Installation

Outside antenna

communicates

with cell tower.

Signal Booster

amplifies signal to

and from cell tower.

Signal booster and iPhone*

charging powered through

vehicle power adapter socket.

Place power supply

under vehicle seat.

Contact Wilson Electronics Technical Support Team with any questions at 866-294-1660

or email: [email protected] Hours: 7 am to 6 pm MST.

OPTION 1

Air Vent Bracket

1. Slide the bracket clips into

the chosen vent location

until they snap into place. If

necessary, use a thin-bladed

screwdriver to gently pry the

clips apart as they slide into

the vent.

2. Position the moveable arm

at the base of the bracket to

achieve the desired angle

and to provide additional

stability for the iBooster.

OPTION 2

Adhesive Bracket

1. Clean the area where the bracket is

to be mounted with rubbing alcohol

and a soft cloth. Allow to dry.

2. Peel the backing to expose the

adhesive and press the bracket onto

the desired location in the vehicle.

Note: be sure the tab is positioned

vertically,

not horizontally.

3. Allow the adhesive to cure for

24 hours before you attach the

iBooster.

4. Once the cradle is attached, you

can adjust the angle of the adhesive

bracket by applying gentle pressure

to the top or bottom of the iBooster.

Lock bracket into position with a

phillips head screwdriver once

desired angle is established.

OPTION 3

Adhesive/Screw Swivel Bracket

This mount allows for adhesive

mounting as well as more permanent

screw mounting. This option

is designed to swivel when the

knurled nut is loosened, for greater

adjustability of the iBooster viewing

angle. For adhesive mounting, follow

steps 1, 2 and 3 of Option 2.

For screw mounting, use an ice

pick or an awl to punch through

the adhesive and expose the four

screw holes in the bracket. You must

provide the screws of an appropriate

size for your particular application.

Using the bracket as a template,

mark the locations for the screws as

shown, drill pilot holes, attach the

bracket with adhesive, and tighten

all screws.

3. Attach the iBooster®

Once you have installed your selected mount in the desired location, attach the cradle by aligning the

rectangular hole on its back with the tab on the mount. Grasping the sides of the cradle, slide it downward

approximately ¼ inch into place.

2. Attach the Mounting Bracket

Three different mounting brackets are provided for attaching the iBooster to your vehicle’s dash.

Choose the appropriate one for your application. See bracket specific mounting options below.

4. Powering up the Wilson Electronics iBooster®Signal Booster

Make sure the outside antenna cable is connected before powering up the signal booster.

Connect the mini-USB plug on the power cable to the signal booster’s mini USB port on the iBooster.

Insert the adapter into the vehicle power adapter outlet of your vehicle.

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 the battery in a day or two.

A good option is to power the signal booster through the ignition switch so that the signal booster

is turned on and off with the vehicle. The 12 volt AC socket on many vehicles is shut off with the

ignition key.

Contact Wilson Electronics Technical Support Team with any questions at 866-294-1660

or email: [email protected] Hours: 7 am to 6 pm MST.

Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM: Green Light always OFF

Make sure that the 12 volt power source is supplying power to the iBooster by checking that the1.

switch on the 12 volt power plug is on and the plug’s red light is on.

If the vehicle power adapter plug is properly inserted with the switch on, but the plug’s light does2.

not come on, then check the 12 volts from the car socket, and check the fuse in the PS1 plug.

Note: The iBooster 12V power supply provides charging

current to the iPhone*.

IMPORTANT: Do not power up the signal booster unless

the outside antenna cable is attached to signal booster.

WARNING: Use only the supplied Wilson Electronics power

supply/connector to power your iBooster.

5. Place iPhone* into the Cradle

Note: If you use an external protective case on your iPhone*,

the factory installed “case adapter” will need to be popped out

from the cradle by gently prying up with a screwdriver as shown.

If you do not use a protective case with your iPhone*, the factory

installed adapter is required for a proper fit. When placing

the iPhone* into the cradle, ensure that proper mating occurs

between the iPhone’s* bottom interface connector and the

mating connector inside (bottom) of the iBooster cradle.

Understanding the Signal Booster Lights

Separation of inside and outside antennas is very

important. In a vehicle, the metal roof acts as a barrier and

helps shield the two antennas from each other, preventing

oscillation.

Oscillation can occur when the roof mounted antenna is

too close to the antenna inside the vehicle (internal to the

iBooster). An oscillation (feedback) in a signal booster is

similar to when a microphone is too close to a speaker in a

sound system, resulting in a loud whistle. An oscillation in a

cellular signal booster, if allowed to occur, can affect nearby

cell towers’ ability to handle calls.

If the light turns red, oscillation is occurring and the signal

booster has powered down. The outside roof mounted

antenna needs to be moved farther from the signal booster. In a vehicle installation, move the

outside antenna on the roof of the car farther to the rear of the car, but at least 8-12 inches from the

rear or side windows or sunroof. Remove power from the signal booster and reconnect power - this

resets the signal booster.

If the light is now green, the oscillation has stopped and the signal booster is working. If the red light

is still on, move the antenna farther away and repeat the process.

In a vehicle, 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.

USB power connector.

Connect to Wilson Electronics’s

power supply

iPhone*accessory socket

Antenna

connection

iPhone*case adapter

How to remove

iPhone*case adapter

pry up gently

Contact Wilson Electronics Technical Support Team with any questions at 866-294-1660

or email: [email protected] Hours: 7 am to 6 pm MST.

Warnings And Recommendations

Warning: Do not plug in the power supply until the outside antenna cable is attached to the

signal booster.

Warning: RF Safety: The iBooster cradle/signal booster 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

8 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.

Separation of inside and outside antennas is very important. In a vehicle, the metal roof acts

as a barrier and helps shield the two antennas from each other, preventing oscillation.

If the vehicle has a sunroof, it is important to keep the outside antenna at least 8 inches from the edge

of the sunroof. This prevents the signal booster from oscillating.

About Wilson Electronics

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 cellular telephone 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-shielded RF enclosure and cell tower simulators for compliance testing.

Wilson Electronics signal boosters feature patented 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 all over the world.

SYMPTOM: Red Light always ON

Make sure that the antenna connector is on tightly.1.

Place the Outside Antenna on its side (see picture). Reset2.

iBooster power (off and back on again). The light should

now be green (antenna was too close). Turn iBooster off and

proceed to step 3.

Return the outside antenna to its upright position, and3.

move it further towards the rear of the vehicle, (away from the iBooster) but no closer than 8

inches from a sunroof, rear or side windows. Power iBooster back on and recheck for a green

light. If light is still red, continue moving the antenna further back and resetting the power until

the light changes to green and stays green. Remember to stay more than 8 inches away from a

sunroof, rear or side windows.

If none of the above corrects the problem, call Wilson Electronics Technical Support at 866-294-1660.4.

Contact Wilson Electronics Technical Support Team with any questions at 866-294-1660

or email: [email protected] Hours: 7 am to 6 pm MST.

iBooster Specifications Dual-Band

Model Number 271220

Impedance (input/output) 50 ohms

Frequency 824-894 MHz / 1850-1990 MHz

1Passband Gain (nominal) 800 MHz uplink 40 dB (typical) / 46 dB (maximum)

800 MHz downlink 40 dB (typical) / 49 dB (maximum)

1900 MHz uplink 41 dB (typical) / 50 dB (maximum)

1900 MHz downlink 41 dB (typical) / 50 dB (maximum)

220 dB Bandwidth (nominal) 800 MHz (uplink/downlink) 35 MHz / 45 MHz (maximum)

1900 MHz (uplink/downlink) 70 MHz / 87 MHz (maximum)

Power output for single cell phone (uplink) 800 MHz 1900 MHz

CDMA 31.4 dBm 30.1 dBm

GSM 26.9 dBm 26.3 dBm

EDGE 26.0 dBm 25.1 dBm

3Power output for single received channel (downlink) 800 MHz 1900 MHz

CDMA 5.6 dBm 1.8 dBm

GSM 0.7 dBm -2.7 dBm

EDGE -2.5 dBm -6.4 dBm

4Power output for multiple received

channels (downlink). The maximum power

is reduced by the number of channels: Number of channels

Maximum Power3

800 MHz 1900 MHz

2 6.7 dBm 0.2 dBm

3 3.2 dBm -3.4 dBm

4 0.7 dBm -5.9 dBm

5 -1.3 dBm -7.8 dBm

Power Requirements 12 V DC (Nominal), 1.2 A

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 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. Data is in accordance with IC spec RSS-131. The maximum power for 2 or more simultaneous signals will be reduced by 6 dB for each doubling of the number of signals.

*iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.

110748_Rev29_061311

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 issues

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 United States.

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.

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.

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.

3301 East Deseret Drive, St. George, UT 84790

For additional Technical Support visit www.WilsonElectronics.comor email at: [email protected]

Phone: 866-294-1660 Local: 435-673-5021 Fax: 435-656-2432

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