Powertec CEL-FI Cellmate User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Powertec
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Powertec CEL-FI Cellmate
Cel-Fi Cellmate is a portable mobile repeater in an industrial case that can
be transported and used where mobile signal is needed.
Cellmate utilises a Cel-Fi GO to boost a 3G or 4G signal and includes a backup
battery with charge for up to six hours.
Powering Cellmate
The system can be powered from:
- Mains Power – using the included 240v adapter
- DC Power – using the 12v cigarette plug adapter
- Internal Battery – providing power for 6 hours
Charging the Internal Battery
Connect a 12V cigarette adapter or 240V mains power supply to the ‘power port’
on the Cellmate, charging will start.
Battery LED’s
Connect External Antenna
To received a mobile signal an external antenna that supports all cellular
bands must be connected to the antenna port.
The external antenna is not included with the Cellmate.
We offer a range of Blackhawk antennas that have been tested with Cellmate for
many different applications.
Optimising the Antennas
Inbuilt Service Antenna
Cellmate includes an embedded ‘service antenna’ built into the base of the
case. The lid of the case features an RF shield to assist with isolation.
Antenna Isolation is Important
For Cellmate to work at optimal boost you need to separate/isolate the inbuilt
‘service antenna’ from the external antenna as much as possible. If the
external antenna picks the signal that is disbursed from the inbuilt coverage
antenna, then the boost and signal coverage area will be reduced.
Maximising Isolation
- Ensure the the external antenna is pointed away from the Cellmate, towards the cell tower.
- The case is closed during use
- The base of the case is pointing towards areas where you need signal
- The external antenna is as far away from the case as possible
Download Cel-Fi WAVE App
Cel-Fi WAVE is an App on your smart phone that enables you optimise the antenna setup:
- Check the input signal level from the network
- Check the ‘Boost’ figure (6-9 is ideal)
Mode Switch on Cel-Fi GO
The mode switch on the front of the GO enables you to switch between:
- 3G – will boost a 3G850 signal
- 4G/4GX – will boost a 4G1800 or 4G700 signal
- Auto – will boost the strongest 3G or 4G signal
Note: GO is only able to boost one band at a time.
Powertec Telecommunications Ply Ltd
16/511 Olsen Ave, Southport Qld 4215
Ph: 07 55770500
[email protected]
www.powertec.com.au/helpdesk