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Single Band: F10F-G/D/W/LTE1800

Dual Band: F10F-GD/GW

Triple Band: F10F-GDW

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Table of content

Preface ..................................................................................... 3

Safety Warnings ...................................................................... 3

Overview .................................................................................. 4

Package contents ................................................................... 4

Install your hardware .............................................................. 6

Troubleshooting .................................................................... 14

Specifications ........................................................................ 15

Product Warranty .................................................................. 16

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Preface

This user's manual describes the installation, commissioning and

maintenance of F10F series wide band consumer boosters of

single band, dual band and triple band.

Please do read user manual carefully before installing and

maintaining the booster.

The information in this manual is subject to change without prior

notice.

Opinions are welcomed about the manual improvement.

Safety Warnings

Users must follow the below principles：

Booster should follow system requirement of communication

equipment, assure good grounding and lightning protection.

The power supply voltage of booster should meet the standards of

security requirement; any operation shall be carried out only after cutting

off power in advance. Only the professional is authorized for the operation.

Do not dismantle machine, maintain or displace accessories by

yourself, because in this way, the equipment may be damaged and you

may even get an electric shock.

Do not open the booster, touch the module of booster, or open the

cover of module to touch the electronic component. The components will

be damaged due to electrostatic.

Please keep away from heating-equipment, because the booster

will dissipate heat during working. And do not cover booster with anything

that influences heat-dissipation.

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Overview

F10F series wide band consumer booster is designed to help

mobile users amplify weak signal. They are bi-directional

amplifiers.

The donor antenna receives the signal from the cell tower, and

transmits to the signal booster, the signal booster amplifies them

and then the indoor antenna will retransmits to your mobile device.

Vice Versa, the signal produced by your phone are also received by

indoor antenna, amplified by the booster and then send back to cell

tower by donor antenna.

Package contents

Standard configuration

Single band

Single band Booster Adaptor

Single band Dual band Triple band

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Dual band

Triple band

Optional accessories

Outdoor panel antenna Whip antenna Coaxial cable

Dual band Booster Adaptor

Triple band Booster Adaptor

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Install your hardware

Before you install

Make sure you have sufficient cable length between

proposed donor/server antenna location and booster

connector.

Make sure the position you install the booster is near to one

existing electrical outlet, and well ventilated, away from

excessive heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.

Install tools and accessories:

Num. Name Specification Quantity Remark

1 Plastic expansion bolt Ø6 5 Standard accessories

2 Tapping screw M4*25 4 Standard accessories

3 Hanging folder 1 Standard accessories

4 Reciprocating drill 1 Engineering-owned

5 Shot bit Ø6 1 Engineering-owned

Installation overview

Install your outdoor antenna on the roof where there is the

strongest signal.

Mount your signal booster, Connect the cables to the signal

booster from the Outdoor antenna and Indoor antenna at

the designated ports, and connect the booster to the AC

supply (make sure all the cables are connected).

Install the indoor antenna where you want to improve the

signal.

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Find the area with the strongest signal

The booster’s main function is to improve weak RF signal of an

area. The signal strength from the outdoor antenna directly affects

the efficiency of the indoor coverage.

Install the Outdoor Antenna

Select a proper place to install the outdoor antenna.

Normally the proof of the building is a good choice. As shown

from the above graph, you need to test the signal from A to E,

and select a place with best signal for installation.

Select the directions for outdoor antenna

The donor antenna should point to the tower for better signal.

Installation of outdoor antenna

In most cases, Logarithmic periodic antenna is the best choice.

You can also choose outdoor panel antenna or YAGI antenna

as other options.

There are 2 types of installation: wall mount or pole mount.

Wall mounts are recommended for your convenience.

Install outdoor panel antenna as reference:

Step1: Unscrew antenna from L-mounting bracket on antenna

base with wrench.

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Step2: Mount vertical plate of the L-bracket on the wall with

supplied screws.

Step3: Screw antenna back onto horizontal plane.

Notes:

Wrap waterproof tape around the connectors between donor antenna and feeder lines to avoid

water or other kinds of damage

Install the Indoor Antenna

According to the requirement of practical application, to choose

Indoor panel antenna, Omni-directional antenna or whip antenna

as server antenna.

Install indoor panel and whip antenna as reference:

Step1: Select a place on a wall projecting the area where you

want reception.

Normally, to provide an overall coverage, you will need to

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choose a corner.

Step2: Mount bracket on the wall after drilling the screw to the

wall.

Step3: Put the panel antenna on the bracket.

Install the signal booster

Step1: Select a location close to a power outlet on a wall.

Step2: Mount the booster with screws included as shown in

the figure.

Step3: Connect the outdoor antenna cables to booster

connector marked “outdoor”. Tighten the connection with

hand or wrench.

Step4: Connect the indoor antenna cables to booster

connector marked “indoor”. Tighten the connection with hand

or wrench.

Step5: Connect the AC power cord to the signal booster, then

connected the plug to the electrical outlet.

Step6: Power on the booster.

Indoor panel antenna Whip antenna

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Booster‘s ports description

Single band

1. LED 2. Dip Switch 3. Outdoor Port 4. DC IN

5. Power Switch 6. Indoor Port

Booster installation Connection from cable to Booster

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Dual band

1. LED 2. Dip Switch 3. Indoor Port 4. DC IN 5. Outdoor Port

Triple band

1. Indoor Port 2. LED 3. Dip Switch 4. Outdoor Port

5. DC IN 6. Power Switch

Booster Commissioning

After powering on the booster, it will automatically adjust for best

performance with the intelligent automatic gain control function. No

manual operation is needed.

If the alarm LED flashes green or orange, that means

the booster is working properly. In this case, you can

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check the coverage, if it is good, the commissioning is

finished. If not, you can adjust outdoor antenna location

to get a better signal strength and move the indoor

antenna to face the weak signal area directly.

If the alarm LED is flashing red, that means self-

oscillation is occuring, you can adjust the antenna to

enhance the isolation which normally can be fulfilled by

adding the distance or barrier between the outdoor

antenna and indoor antenna. Adjust until the alarm LED

turns green or orange.

If the alarm is still flashing red, the MGC function can provide

further assistance as show below.

DIP switch

The DIP switches used for manually adjust their

respective band gain attenuations.

Switches1-2 control G/D/W/LTE1800/GD/GW band’s DL atten

uation, 3-4 control G/D/W/LTE1800/GD/GW band’s UL attenu

ation.

The DIP switches used for manually adjust their

respective band gain attenuations.

Switches1-4 control G/D/W band’s DL attenuation,

5-8control G/D/W band’s UL attenuation.

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The booster will work on its MAX. gain mode, in some cases, we don’t need

such big value. MGC function will help to provide a loss. For example, in the

above image, 1 represent 1dB and 2 represent 2dB, if you press both 1 and 2

button, you can get a loss of 1dB plus 2 dB which is 3 dB loss.

LEDs

Status and definition of ALARM indicators (only works for downlink

signal):

Status ALARM

Green

It is working in linearity

Warning: Input signal may be not enough, so

please check on coverage effect, do not do

anything if it is good; otherwise please check the

donor antenna position.

Orange

It is working in linearity (A little stronger input

signal or slight self oscillation have occurred.)

Solution: Please adjust antennas or slowly add

the attenuation by MGC till find the “edge point”

(I.E. the Alarm LED shall stay at green color, with

intention of turning Orange), stop immediately

when the LED color changes which can provide

the best coverage.

Red

There are strong input signal or severe self

oscillation, measures must be taken (please note

that our repeaters have auto shut off function, so

the red color status can only maintain 5 seconds).

Flashing Red

There are strong input signal or severe self

oscillation to lead that booster breaks down.

Please check the troubleshooting or FAQ to get

solutions.

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Off

Booster breaks down, or severe self oscillation

leads to auto mute. Please re-plug in and check if

alarm LED turns red, if it is, please take measures

to keep alarm LED green; if it maintains off, it

means the power break down.

Troubleshooting

problem Resolution

The signal booster is no

power.

Check the booster switch is turned on.

Check the AC outlet is working.

The booster’s power is on

but the phone is not

connected into the

network and still can not

communicate.

Try to fasten the connections between the different

parts of the system.

Change the direction of donor antenna or its installation

position

Use barriers (like buildings) to block signals of other

operators.

Good downlink signal with

poor communication

quality

Check whether there’s interference

Consult the operator whether the signal source base

station works well

Adjust uplink gain to balance uplink and downlink

The power is on but it has

a signal fluctuation or a

flash signal.

Firstly check whether the alarm LED is orange. The

orange light shows the insufficient isolation.

Secondly adjust the antennas’ directions or locations or

enlarge the distance between them.

Thirdly reduce the booster’s gain by ATT DIP if the

above methods don’t work.

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Specifications

RF Parameter Uplink Downlink

Frequency Range GSM900&UMTS 890~915MHz 935~960 MHz

DCS*LTE 1710~1785MHz 1805~1880MHz

WCDMA 1920~1980MHz 2110~2170MHz

Max .Gain

F10F-G/D/W/LTE1800 55dB 60dB

F10F-GD/GW 55dB 60dB

F10F-GDW 55dB 60dB

Max .Output

Power

F10F-G/D/W/LTE1800 10dBm 10dBm

F10F-GD/GW 10dBm 10dBm

F10F-GDW 10dBm 10dBm

MGC ( Step

Attenuation )

F10F-G/D/W/GD/GW ≥ 15dB / 5dB step, dip switch control

F10F-GDW ≥ 31dB /15dB step, dip switch control

AGC Adjust automatic

V.S.W.R Typical≤ 2

Electrical Parameter

Impedance 50 ohm

Power Supply

F10F-G/D/W Input AC90~264V,output DC7.5V/0.8A

F10F/GD/GW Input AC90~264V,output DC7.5V/1.5A

F10F-GDW Input AC90~264V,output DC12V/3A

LED Alarm Power LED Power Indicator

ALC LED Orange @ ALC 1~5 dB, Red @ ALC 20

dB ~25 dB

Mechanical Parameter Mechanical Parameter

I /O Port N-Female

Dimensions

F10F-G/D/W 5.1*3.7*1.2inch/129*95*30mm

F10F/GD/GW 5.1*6.1*1.2inch/129*156*30mm

F10F-GDW 9.9*8.7*2.1inch/250*220*53mm

Weights

F10F-G/D/W ≤1.4Lbs/0.65KG

F10F/GD/GW ≤1.9lbs/0.85KG

F10F-GDW ≤6.6lbs/3KG

Environment Parameter Operating Temperature -25ºC~+55ºC

Relative humidity 5% - 95%

Barometric pressure 55 kPa -106 kPa

Environment Conditions IP40

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Product Warranty

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

All Hiboost products are protected by a 30-day money-back

guarantee. If for any reason the performance of any product is not

acceptable, the product may be replaced or returned to the reseller

with a dated proof of purchase.

2-Year Warranty

Hiboost Signal Boosters are warranted for 2 years. Customers can

choose to replace or return the Signal Boosters and kits directly to

the manufacturer at the purchase expense excluding 20%, with a

dated proof of purchase and a Returned Material Authorization

(RMA) number supplied by Hiboost.

This warranty does not apply to any Signal Boosters or kits

determined by Hiboost to have been subjected to misuse, abuse,

neglect, or mishandling that alters or damages physical or

electronic properties. Failure to use a surge protected AC Power

Strip with at least a 1000 Joule rating will void your warranty.

All Hiboost products that are packaged with other Hiboost

accessory products are intended for resale and use as a single unit,

and such product kits are required to be sold to the end users or

subsequent reseller as packaged.

For any questions or suggestions contact our Technical Support by

email sales@huaptec.eu.

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