Wilson Electronics SIGNALBOOST MINI-AMP User manual

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SIGNALBOOSTTM

MINI-AMP

Dual-Band Wireless

Cellular / PCS

Ampliﬁer

Contents:

Guarantee and Warranty · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1

How it Works · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2

Before Getting Started · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3

Installing a Wilson Outside Antenna · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4

Installing a Wilson Ampliﬁer · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5

Installing a Wilson Inside Antenna (Wireless) · · · · · · · · 6

Attaching a Wilson Inside Antenna (Laptop/Data Card) · ·7

Optional Cell Phone Cradle Plus · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7

Powering Up a Wilson Ampliﬁer · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8

Understanding the Ampliﬁer Lights · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8

Warnings and Recommendations · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9

About Wilson Electronics · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10

Ampliﬁer Speciﬁcations · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Back Cover

Wilson

Electronics, Inc.

Warning: 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

ampliﬁer.

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30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

All Wilson Electronics products are protected by Wilson’s 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 ampliﬁers 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.

Ampliﬁers 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 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.

This warranty does not apply to any ampliﬁers 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.

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.

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Installation Instructions for the Following Wilson Ampliﬁer:

SIGNALBOOST MINI-AMP Dual-Band Wireless Ampliﬁer

Part # 801230 Model #271230

FCC ID: PWO271230SA IC:4726A-271230SA

The term “IC” before the radio certiﬁcation number only signiﬁes that Industry Canada

technical speciﬁcations were met.

Inside this Package

How it Works

Your new Wilson ampliﬁer has been carefully engineered to signiﬁcantly improve the

performance of your cell phone or cellular data card in mobile applications. Together with an

outside antenna, the ampliﬁer’s state-of-the-art technology is designed to increase your signal

up to 10 times, reduce disconnects and dropouts, 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

ampliﬁer. The signal is then boosted and sent through the Ultra-slim inside antenna. Your

cell phone or data card then communicates with the improved signal. When the cell phone

or data card transmits, the signal goes through the inside antenna, is boosted by the

ampliﬁer and broadcast back to the cell tower through the outside antenna. The Ultra-slim

antenna may also be attached directly to a laptop or cellular data card for maximum signal

performance.

Wilson Electronics manufactures a wide variety of antennas to help you customize your

ampliﬁer for your speciﬁc application. Several are shown below. See your dealer or visit

www.wilsonelectronics.com.

Wireless

ampliﬁer

NMO

Mount

Dual-BandMagnet

Mount

Dual-Band Trucker

Mount

Dual-Band

Mini

Magnet

Dual-Band Marine

Antenna

Dual-Band

NOTE: Use of this ampliﬁer with an

antenna gain higher than 6.12 dBi is in

violation of FCC regulations for which the

offender is fully liable. All Wilson mobile

antennas are 6.12 dBi or less.

Ultra-slim

antenna

DC plug-in

power supply

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Before Getting Started

This guide will help you properly install Wilson’s SIGNALBOOSTTM Mini-Amp Dual-Band

Wireless Cellular/PCS Ampliﬁer. 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. If you do not understand the instructions in full,

seek professional help, or contact Wilson Technical Support at 866-294-1660.

Warning: In a wireless installation,

do not plug the ampliﬁer directly into the

cell phone or data card using an antenna

adapter. It will damage the ampliﬁer.

Outside

Antenna

Ultra-slim

Inside

Antenna

Ampliﬁer

DC Power

Supply

Cell Phone

PDA

Notebook

Outside

Antenna

Ampliﬁer

DC Power

Supply

Laptop with Ultra-

slim antenna

attached (see pg. 7)

Installation Diagram

Inside Antenna

Warning: Do not plug the ampliﬁer

directly into the laptop or data card using

an antenna adapter. It will damage the

ampliﬁer.

Installation Diagram

Laptop Use

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Installing a Wilson 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 and free of obstructions.

Follow the speciﬁc antenna installation instructions included with the outside antenna (sold

separately).

The outside antenna must be installed

vertically. Signal performance will be

degraded if the antenna is not vertical.

The antenna cable may be run through the

door to the ampliﬁer.

The antenna cable is small enough to easily

tuck under the door seal or plastic molding.

For a more professional-looking installation,

the antenna cable may be run under the

door seal. 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 use any type of glass-

mount antenna with this ampliﬁer. The outside

and inside antennas must be shielded from

each other to prevent oscillation.

Optional Magnet-

Mount Antenna

Shown

Carefully

Pull Down

Door Seal

Run Cable

Under

Seal

Tuck Cable

Under Seal

Warning: The outside antenna must

have a separation of at least 10 inches from all

persons during normal operation.

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Installing a Wilson Ampliﬁer

Warning: Do not plug in the DC power

supply until the outside and inside antenna

cables are attached to the ampliﬁer.

Wilson offers two options of improved signal

inside a vehicle:

Option A (Wireless) - offers the

convenience of no physical connection to

the cell phone or cellular data card.

Option B (Attached) - places the Ultra-slim

antenna directly on the laptop or cellular

data card for maximum signal performance.

Select a location to install the ampliﬁer that

is away from excessive heat, direct sunlight

or moisture and that has proper ventilation.

Recommended installation locations are:

• Under the seat

• On the console

• On the dashboard

Run the cable from the outside antenna

and attach it to the SMA connector labeled

“outside antenna” on the ampliﬁer.

Attach the Ultra-slim inside antenna cable to

the SMA connector labeled “inside antenna”

on the ampliﬁer.

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Install the Ultra-slim inside antenna 8-12

inches from where the cell phone is located

or directly on the cellular data card or laptop.

Place the inside antenna on the side of the

driver’s seat for maximum performance.

Install the inside antenna at least eight

inches, but not more than 12 inches, from

where the cell phone or cellular data card

will be used.

Install the inside antenna at the same angle

as the cell phone when held in use, or

place next to the laptop’s cellular data card

(see pg. 7). This will maximize the signal

strength.

For a more professional-looking installation,

the Ultra-slim antenna may be slid under

the seat cover or leather, high on the

driver’s seat.

Warning: Do not install the Ultra-slim

antenna within four inches of metal. (Metal

found inside the vehicle’s seat will not affect

the antenna’s performance.)

Ampliﬁer Ultra-slim

Antenna

Installing a Wilson Inside Antenna

Wireless

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 ampliﬁer.

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The Ultra-slim antenna must be placed on or

near the cellular data card to work properly.

Attach the Ultra-slim antenna to the laptop

or cellular data card with the VELCRO®

included in the package. IMPORTANT:

The adhesive of the gray Velcro patch that

adheres to the laptop or cellular data card

needs time to “cure.” For best results, do not

use the Velcro connection for a minimum of

24 hours after application.

The Ultra-slim antenna included in the

package is long enough to reach the

ampliﬁer location. This allows for ease and

convenience of use.

To maximize performance, attach the Ultra-

slim antenna as close as possible to the

original antenna on your laptop or cellular

data card.

If you have questions as to the placement of

the Ultra-slim antenna, call Wilson Technical

Support at 866-294-1660 or visit

www.wilsonelectronics.com.

Ampliﬁer Ultra-slim

Antenna

Attaching a Wilson Ultra-slim Inside Antenna to a Laptop or a Cellular Data Card

Laptop or Data Card

On cellular data card

On laptop

Optional Cell Phone Cradle Plus

As an alternative to the Ultra-slim antenna,

Wilson offers the Cell Phone Cradle Plus, a

high-quality phone cradle with a built-in inside

antenna. The Cradle Plus accommodates

any cell phone or wireless-capable PDA and

supports any hands-free device including

earbuds and Bluetooth products.

Like the Ultra-slim antenna, the Cradle Plus

communicates with multiple cell phones

and data cards in the vehicle. The cable

from the Cell Phone Plus attaches to the

“Inside Antenna” connector on the ampliﬁer.

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Powering up a Wilson Ampliﬁer

Make sure both the outside and inside

antenna cables are connected before

powering up the ampliﬁer.

Connect the power cable from the DC

plug-in power supply to the ampliﬁer and

insert the large end into DC power socket

(the cigarette lighter outlet.)

The ampliﬁer may remain on all the time.

However, leaving the ampliﬁer 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 ampliﬁer

through the ignition switch so the ampliﬁer

is turned on and off with the vehicle.

Carefully insert the power cable.

IMPORTANT: Do not power up the ampli-

ﬁer unless antenna cables are attached to

ampliﬁer.

Warning: Use only the power

supply provided in this package. The

power supply must be 6 V DC.

Understanding the Ampliﬁer Lights

If the light turns red, oscillation is occurring and the ampliﬁer has powered down.

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. Remove power from the ampliﬁer and reinstall

power - this resets the ampliﬁer.

If the light is now green, the oscillation has stopped and the ampliﬁer is working. 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 ampliﬁer.

An amber light indicates overload from the cell site. The ampliﬁer has temporarily

shut down and will automatically reset approximately 1,000 feet or more from the

cell site.

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Warnings and Recommendations

Warning: In a wireless installation, do not plug the ampliﬁer directly into

the cell phone or cellular data card using an antenna adapter. It

will damage the 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 ampliﬁer.

Warning: RF Safety: 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 ampliﬁer.

Warning: RF Safety: The outside antenna must be installed with a

separation of at least 10 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 ampliﬁer. All

roof-mount antennas should be centrally located on the roof of

the vehicle. Use of this cellular ampliﬁer with an antenna gain

higher than 6.12 dBi is in violation of FCC regulations for which

the offender is fully liable. All Wilson mobile antennas are 6.12

dBi or less.

Separation of 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.

If the vehicle has a sunroof, it is important to separate the inside and outside antennas

by at least ﬁve feet. This prevents the ampliﬁer from overloading or oscillating.

Distance between antennas

through a sunroof must be

5 feet or more.

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