Wilson Electronics 308410 Datasheet

Brand: Wilson Electronics

Model: 308410

Category: Cellular wireless network equipment

Type: Datasheet

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Cellular Signal Boosters

Presented by Blake Seese & Tim Timmons

Cellular Signal Boosters

http://www.wilsonelectronics.com/wci-training

Click here

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WCI Program Benefits

 Access to CIS product line (limited to Certified Installers)

 Listing as a Certified Installer on Wilson Electronics’ website

 Free participation in the Wilson lead referral program

 Access to WCI sales and marketing materials

 Priority technical support

 Confidence in the integration of a new product line

 Create a new revenue stream for CI professionals

Wilson Electronics Overview

 American manufacturer of communications equipment for over 40 years.

 Leader in Cellular Signal Booster technology for the last 15 years.

 Holds multiple patents covering oscillation prevention & carrier cell site protection.

 Employs over 200 people in St. George, Utah.

 Provides free U.S. based Technical Support for all its customers.

 U.S. based design and manufacturing allows the company to maintain highest standards of

quality.

 All products undergo 100% testing prior to delivery to ensure the highest level of quality and

performance.

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o Million dollar Energy Star home

o State of the art home theater and

automation

o Brand new iPhone

o No usable cell signal

The Problem

Why?

Reasons for weak signal

• Building Materials

– Radiant barrier insulation, chicken wire and stucco walls, metal studs and

roofs, concrete walls and low E windows can all block cellular signal.

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• Distance from Tower

– The farther away cellular devices are from the tower, the

weaker the signal will be. The result is slower data

speeds and connectivity problems.

Cell tower

Reasons for weak signal

• Natural obstructions

– Mountains, hills, valleys, foliage and other natural

obstructions can block and/or weaken cellular

signals.

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The solution

A professionally installed Wilson Electronics cellular signal booster!

Benefits of a Cellular Booster

 Use cellular devices in

previously dead areas

 Eliminate dropped calls

 Faster data speeds

 Longer cell phone battery

life

 No need for internet

 No extra contract needed

 Happy customers=referrals

 New revenue stream for

professional installers

Massive Cellphone Popularity

If it seems like everyone owns a cellphone - statistics show that perception is almost the reality. A

Pew Internet study released this past June finds that 91 percent of American adults own a

cellphone, 56 percent own a smartphone and 34 percent own a tablet.

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Opportunity

• Google reports over 1,000,000 Android activations

per day.

• 350 million cell phones in US equals 108% of the

population.

• The FCC reports 78% of cellular users experience

connectivity problems.

• 80% of all cell traffic occurs inside a building.

• New category: From a customers perspective, who

can they call to fix bad cell signal?

• Who currently has the tools and experience to do

these installations?

Common Terms

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Cell Phone Signal

• Cellular signal strength is measured in decibels (dB), and will typically range

from -50dBm to -110dBm.

• The dB scale is logarithmic, every 3dB increase doubles the power, -67dB is

twice the power of -70dB.

• Every 6dB will approximately double the coverage distance from the inside

antenna.

0dB

Dropped calls

Gain and Loss

Gain – Gain is the ability of a device to increase the power of a signal. Gain is

measured in dB (Decibels). It is the power added to the signal by the amplifier or

antenna.

Loss - Loss, also called attenuation, is any reduction of signal strength. Loss occurs in

cables, splitters and connectors. It also occurs when the signal is transmitted through

the air. Loss is cumulative, and is subtracted from the signal.

Signal in: -100dBm

Signal out: -25dBm

Gain

Signal in: -100dBm

Loss

+ 75dB

Signal out: -105dBm

- 5dB

100’

LMR400

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Impedance

Choosing the right cable, 50ohm or 75ohm

Loss per 100’

850mhz = 8.30dB

1900mhz = 13.35dB

Figure at 10dB/100’

RG6

RG11 low loss

Loss per 100’

850mhz = 4.75dB

1900mhz = 7.50dB

Figure at 6db/100’

LMR400 low loss

Loss per 100’

850mhz = 4.55dB

1900mhz = 7.00dB

Figure at 5.5dB/100’

F connector

75 ohm

F connector

75 ohm

N connector

50 ohm

Oscillation & Overload

• Oscillation – Occurs when inside antenna and outside antenna “talk” to each

other, causing an RF loop or feedback. Solution is to increase separation of the

antennas, or turn down gain on the amplifier. Increasing isolation is the key and

can be achieved mechanically in some cases.

• Overload – Caused by close proximity to a cell tower. The offending tower

may be on another network. If working with a directional outside antenna, re-

orienting the antenna and or reducing gain may solve the issue.

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outside antenna amplifier inside antenna

What is a signal booster?

Optional components

Tap Splitter Lightning Surge Protector

All cellular boosters include three key elements

Amplifier Adds power (Gain) to the signal in both directions, also called a BDA

or Booster. Max gain varies by application.

Outside Antenna communicates with the cell tower with increased sensitivity

and power. (Generally 7 to 10+ dB gain).

Inside Antenna communicates with the cell phone or device, also adding gain.

(Generally 5 to 7+ dB gain).

Co-ax cable is the conduit between all the elements of the system.

How does a signal booster work?

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A typical system

Wide Band Directional

Outside Antenna

RG6 Cable

Main

Amplifier

Panel Antennas, Inside

Splitter

Getting started

Plan your attack

Site survey

• Start with a floor plan, hand drawn is fine.

Include approximate dimensions.

• Record signal strength on floor plan, inside

and outside on all sides of building.

• Mark strongest outside signal on floor plan.

Note direction of carriers towers.

• Mark areas on floor plan requiring improved

signal.

• Determine the carriers (AT&T, Verizon, etc.)

and their frequencies.

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Cellular Technologies

Wilson cellular repeaters can support 2G, 3G and 4G signals for all major

US carriers.

Major US carriers and the technology they use:

– Verizon Wireless – CDMA, LTE 850mhz/1900mhz 700mhz (LTE)

– Sprint – CDMA, LTE, WI-MAX 1900mhz 800mhz, 2.5ghz (WI-MAX)

– T-Mobile – GSM and HSPA+ 1900mhz 1700mhz/2100mhz (AWS)

– AT&T – GSM, LTE, HSPA+ 850mhz/1900mhz 700mhz, 1700mhz/2100mhz

Dual Band Tri and Quint Band

4G is currently used for high speed data and is transmitted using LTE , WI-MAX, AWS and HSPA+

technologies.

Finding the frequency

Go to WirelessAdvisor.com

and enter the zip code of the

installation.

http://www.wirelessadvisor.com/

http://www.loxcel.com/celltower

In Canada

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Finding the frequency

Note the frequencies being used.

T-Mobile uses 1900mhz for voice in

this area and AT&T is on 850mhz

and 1900mhz.

The other frequencies listed here

are 4G frequencies and will be for

data only.

Signal strength

Wilson Signal Meter

P/N 867501 + Directional

Antenna kit

To put phone in field test mode, go to

www.wilsonelectronics.com and follow

the “Support” tab to test mode

instructions or contact Wilson Tech

Support at 866-294-1660

Signal meter apps available

from Play Store or App store

308410

Certified Installer Intro Bundle

PN 84WC63

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Locate the tower

http://www.cellreception.com/

Locate the tower

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System design

Site survey

• Start with a floor plan, hand drawn is fine. Include

approximate dimensions.

65’

~4225 Sq. Ft.

System design

Site survey

• Determine the carriers. (AT&T, Verizon, etc.)

65’

~4225 Sq. Ft.

AT&T, T mobile

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System design

Site survey

• Record signal strength on floor plan, inside and

outside on all sides of building.

65’

~4225 Sq. Ft.

AT&T, T mobile

-97dBm AT&T

-92dBm T mobile

-86dBm AT&T

-83dBm T mobile

-107dBm AT&T

-105dBm T mobile

850 &1900

System design

Site survey and signal map

Site survey

• Note the best locations for inside and outside

antennas.

65’

~4225 Sq. Ft.

AT&T, T mobile

-97dBm AT&T

-92dBm T mobile

-86dBm AT&T

-83dBm T mobile

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Antennas

Outside antennas

- Directional (Yagi)

- Omni-directional

Inside antennas

- Panel (wall/ceiling mount)

- Dome

+9dB

Best isolation

+5dB

Least isolation

+14dB

Single band

+7dB

Best isolation

+2.5dB

Least isolation

Lightning and Weather

• Lightning surge protection

• Replaceable gas discharge element

• Protects downstream equipment

• 50 or 75 ohm models

• Low loss

Improperly sealed outside connector

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Adding additional inside antennas

Splitters –A splitter will have an even

division of signal to each port. Wilson

offers 2, 3, and 4 way splitters.

Taps – Are splitters that have an uneven

division signal. There is a tap port (-10dB)

and a pass thru port (-0.5dB).

-10 dB Tap (859907)

50 ohm

-10 dB Tap (859907)

75 ohm

-3dB -4.8dB

-6dB

Understanding The Lights

• Solid Green – The booster is operating properly.

• Solid red – If either of the two lights are red, the

booster has shut down to prevent oscillation. This

means that more separation will be needed

between the antennas.

• Solid Orange – The booster is experiencing

receiver overload due to close proximity of a cell

tower. If using a directional outside antenna, start

by pointing the antenna away from the nearby

tower until the lights go green. The gain can also

be reduced on the corresponding band(s) until

the lights go green, but will result in a decreased

coverage area.

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Gain adjustment

• The adjustable gain controls allow the

installer to set separate gain levels

for the 800 MHz and 1900 MHz

frequencies as needed.

• Remember, reducing the gain to

correct oscillation or overload will

reduce the coverage area of each

inside antenna.

Installation principals

1. Always point the Outside Antenna and Inside Antenna away from each other.

This helps maintain isolation between the antennas. Additional isolating

materials may be necessary.

2. Vertical separation helps increase isolation.

3. Directional antennas provide better isolation than omni directional antennas.

4. Keep cable runs as short as possible to minimize loss.

5. Other carriers may have towers closer to your customers location which can

cause overload.

6. If practical, do a soft installation of the equipment first.

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Which booster?

Make sure you know what frequencies are needed.

Go to http://www.wirelessadvisor.com/ and enter the zip code of the installation. Locate the

carriers and note the frequencies. You can also call Wilson Tech Support for assistance at 866-

294-1660.

How large is the building or desired coverage area? How many floors? Larger areas will likely

require higher gain boosters.

How strong is the signal outside of the building? The stronger the outside signal, the more

coverage the booster will be able to provide. This will help confirm booster selection as well as

determine the number of inside antennas and/or inline boosters that will be needed.

Signal in

- 100dBm

Antenna Gain 9dB

Signal -100dBm

+ 9dB

= - 91dBm

- 6dB

= -97dBm

+ 70dB

= -27dBm

- 12dB

= -39dBm

+ 8dB

= -31dBm

50’ RG6 coax

Loss = 6dB

70db gain

Amplifier

50’ RG6 coax

Loss = 6dB

Splitter loses

3dB per side.

25’ RG6 coax

Loss = 3dB

Antenna Gain

8dB/antenna

Signal out

-31dBm/antenna

Installation Goal

Try to achieve at least -20dBm calculated at each

inside antenna

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Coverage area chart

1900mhz

850mhz

Signal in

- 100dBm

Antenna Gain 9dB

Signal -100dBm

+ 9dB

= - 91dBm

- 6dB

= -97dBm

+ 75dB

= -22dBm

- 12dB

= -34dBm

+ 8dB

= -26dBm

50’ RG6 coax

Loss = 6dB

75db gain

Amplifier

50’ RG6 coax

Loss = 6dB

Splitter loses

3dB per side.

25’ RG6 coax

Loss = 3dB

Antenna Gain

8dB/antenna

Signal out

-26dBm / antenna

-9dBm w In-line

Determine the correct product

806215

+17dB In-line Booster

75 dB gain amplifier plus a 17dB In-Line Booster

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Wilson Electronics 308410 Datasheet

Brand: Wilson Electronics

Model: 308410

Category: Cellular wireless network equipment

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