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1. SETUP gt Twisted Select a cable type appropriate for the type you will test The cable types are organized by type and Pair gt Cable manufacturer Selecting Custom lets you create a cable type See the Technical Reference Handbook Type for details SETUP gt Twisted Nominal velocity of propagation which is used with the measured propagation delay to determine Pair gt NVP cable length The default value defined by the selected cable type represents the typical NVP for that cable type You may enter a different value if necessary To determine the actual value change the NVP until the measured length matches the known length of a cable Use a cable at least 30 m 100 ft long Increasing the NVP increases measured length SETUP gt Twisted The Outlet Configuration setting determines which cable pairs are tested and which pair numbers Pair gt Outlet are assigned to the pairs See Figure 10 To see the wire map for a configuration press 1 Sample Configuration from the Outlet Configuration screen Selecting Custom lets you create a configuration See the Technical Reference Handbook for details continued 22 T568A 1 white green 1 2 ae green a 2 3 white orange 3 6 7 orange pe 6 4 blue 4 ess White blue 5 7 white brown 7 8 e brown n 8 Token Ring 3 white green 3 6 E green E 6 4 blue 4 T568B 1 white orange 1 2 E orange een 2 3 white green2. Horizontal cabling Patch panel Start permanent link Tester with permanent Smart remote with link adapter permanent link adapter Figure 12 Permanent Link Test Connections Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Optional consolidation point Work area amd22f eps 27 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual Hub or switch Patch cord from hub or switch KE Start channel Tester with channel adapter 28 Figure 13 Horizontal cabling Optional consolidation point Work area Wall outlet ON ee Patch channel iL cord from PC End ge We Smart remote with channel adapter amd21f eps Channel Test Connections Autotest Summary Results for Twisted Pair Cabling Figure 14 describes the Autotest Summary screen TIA Cat 6 Channel i Resistance Length Prop Delay Delay Skew Insertion Loss X Return Loss 5 4 dB 4 7 dB 24 8 dB a Highlight item O Y Press ENTER Fault Page Page Up Info Down amd77f eps Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling 1 PASS All parameters are within limits FAIL One or more parameters exceed the limit PASS FAIL One or more parame
3. maintenance 58 MDI MDI X 46 memory 54 monitoring network traffic 50 moving results 55 N network service blinking a port light 50 connectivity results 46 connectivity test 44 connectivity test connections 45 ID locator 52 module features 42 installation and removal 43 monitoring network traffic 50 ping test 48 test settings 44 None 41 Number of Pings 44 Numeric Format 14 NVP coaxial 34 twisted pair 22 O Outlet Configuration 22 p PASS 30 permanent link interface adapters 16 test connections 27 Pin Reversal 47 ping test results 49 running the test 48 PoE devices 48 detection 46 testing through 24 Port Blink 50 power 14 Power Line Frequency 14 R reference coaxial 32 twisted pair 20 registration 2 RJ11 connector 6 safety information 6 standards 64 settings coaxial 34 twisted pair 22 setup Autotest 26 37 battery 14 coaxial test settings 34 for saving tests 19 Index local settings 14 twisted pair test settings 22 SFP module 43 software updates 59 limits or cable types database 62 with a memory card 62 with a PC 59 with another tester 61 version 59 Static 44 Store Plot Data coaxial 35 twisted pair 24 subnet mask 44 Summary screen coaxial 40 twisted pair 29 talk feature 13 talk mode 9 Target Addresses 44 template 41 Test Limit coaxial 34 67 DTX Series CableAnalyzer
4. B backbone template 41 backlight 9 battery charging and status 14 retraining the battery gauge 63 buttons 9 Ek e cable IDs 41 Index Cable Type coaxial 34 new cable types database 62 twisted pair 22 calibration 58 campus template 41 cautions 6 58 channel 28 cleaning 58 coaxial Autotest 37 reference 32 results 40 test settings 34 Collisions 51 connections channel 28 permanent link 27 65 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual connectors main tester 11 RJ11 telephone 6 smart remote 13 Custom Cable Type and Test Limit twisted pair 22 customer support contacting Fluke Networks 2 D database for limits and cable types 62 Date 14 deleting results and folders 56 DHCP 44 diagnostics 31 display 9 DTX NSM module See network service F Errors 51 _F FAIL 30 Fault Info 31 66 Fluke Networks contacting 2 Knowledge Base 3 folders creating 19 deleting 56 duplicate 55 formatting memory 54 front panel main tester 9 smart remote 13 Full Duplex 46 D gateway address 44 H Half Duplex 46 HDTDX HDTDR in Autotest results 24 horizontal template 41 ID Locator 52 IDs 41 K keys main tester 9 smart remote 13 Knowledge Base 3 language 14 Length Units 14 link interface adapters 16 LinkWare uploading results 56 LinkWare and LinkWare Stats 57 List 41 M
5. Resets all statistics to zero Figure 27 Traffic Monitor Screen 51 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual Identifying Links twisted pair only The ID Locator function helps you quickly identify link connections at a patch panel This function requires one or more optional Fluke Networks LinkRunner Cable ID locators Note ID locator results cannot be saved Connect the tester and ID locator s as shown in Figure 28 Turn the rotary switch to MONITOR select ID Locator then press 52 3 Connect the tester to different jacks pressing el to rescan each time until Found Cable ID and the identifier s number appears Note Wiring faults may cause the tester to misidentify the ID locator s number or prevent the tester from detecting the locator Verifying Network Service Locator 2 Locator 1 Locator 3 Note positions of cable ID locators and DTX tester may be swapped Tester with DTX NSM module Locator 4 Figure 28 Identifying Links with Optional LinkRunner Cable ID Locators amd20f eps 53 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual Memory Functions All DTX testers have internal memory that can store at least 250 Autotest results including graphical data The maximum capacity of internal memory depends on the space taken by the tester s software The DTX 1800 and DTX 1200 testers can a
6. excessive voltage on the cable Unplug the cable Activates the tone generator for twisted pair cabling if immediately if this occurs no main tester is detected The test starts when both testers are connected Note The LEDs also act as a battery gauge See Figure 15 on page 15 ka Press to use the headset to talk to the person at the other end of the link Press again to adjust the volume Press and hold to exit talk mode Connector for twisted pair interface adapters On off key Pass LED lights when a test passes USB port for updating the tester s software with a PC Test LED lights during cable tests Headset jack for talk mode Fail LED lights when a test fails Connector for the ac adapter as described in Figure 2 Talk LED lights when the smart remote is in talk mode Cover for the module bay Slide off the cover to install Press ag to adjust the volume optional modules such as the fiber module Tone LED lights and the tone generator turns on when you press Gel but the main tester is not connected Figure 3 Smart Remote Features cont 13 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual Powering the Tester 14 You may charge the battery when it is attached or detached from the tester Figure 4 shows how to remove the battery The battery charges fully in about 4 hours with the tester off A fully charged battery lasts for at least 12 hours of typical use Note The battery will not charge at tempera
7. Users Manual new limit database 62 twisted pair 22 Time 14 tone generator 26 smart remote 13 tester 9 traffic monitor 50 twisted pair Autotest 26 reference 20 results 29 test settings 22 U updating the software 59 with a memory card 62 with a PC 59 with another tester 61 uploading results 56 Utilization 51 version 59 W warnings 6 58 68
8. 3 6 mee CT C CT wm 6 4 blue 4 D m White blue ss 5 7 white brown 7 8 SSS brown ESS 8 ATM TP PMD Straight 1 white green 1 2 e green n 2 7 white brown 7 USOC Single Pair A blue 4 5 m white blue m 5 USOC Two Pair 3 white orange 3 D Orange 6 4 m blue 4 ess White blue 5 ATM TP PMD Crossed white green 1 green 2 white brown 7 5 m white blue m 5 Crossover white orange 1 orange 2 white green 3 green 6 white blue 5 cee 5 white brown 7 scececececececececececen brown 8 8 H m brown 8 brown 8 1000BASE T Crossover white orange 1 orange 2 white green 3 green 6 blue 4 white blue 5 white brown 7 brown 8 CON UB AW N Figure 10 Outlet Configurations Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Ethernet and M12 Two Pair 1 white orange 1 2 N orange emmmer 2 3 white green 3 6 CFCC wm 6 Ethernet and M12 Two Pair Crossed white orange 1 orange 2 white green 3 6 green Rollover white orange orange amd180 eps 23 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual Table 2 Twisted Pair Test Settings cont Kl SETUP gt Twisted Pair gt PASS FAIL Only The tester shows HDTDX and HDTDR results only for Autotests with PASS HDTDX HDTDR FAIL or FAIL results All AUTOTESTs The tester shows HDTDX and HDTDR for all Autotests SETUP gt Twisted Pair gt Select
9. Enable to test cabling through an unpowered mid span PoE Power over Ethernet AC Wire Map device See the Technical Reference Handbook for details SETUP gt Instrument Standard The tester displays and saves plot data for frequency based tests such as NEXT Settings gt Store Plot return loss and attenuation The tester saves data for the frequency range required by the Data selected test limit Extended The tester saves data beyond the frequency range required by the selected test limit No Plot data is not saved which lets you save more results Saved results show worst margins and worst values for each pair SPECIAL FUNCTIONS gt The tester must be referenced to the smart remote the first time the two units are used Set Reference together You should also set the reference every 30 days See Setting the Reference for Twisted Pair Cabling on page 20 Settings for saving See Preparing to Save Tests on page 19 tests 24 Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Autotest on Twisted Pair Cabling Figure 11 shows the equipment needed for certifying twisted pair cabling amd40f eps 1 Tester and smart remote with battery packs 4 For testing permanent links two permanent link adapters 2 Memory card optional EN l For testing channels two channel adapters 3 Two ac adapters with line cords optional g p Figure 11 Equipment for Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling 25 DTX Series Cab
10. Memory Card DTX 1800 DTX 1200 You can update the tester s software using a memory card that contains the software update file 1 62 Download the DTX CableAnalyzer update file from the Fluke Networks website or contact Fluke Networks to get the update by other means Save the file to your hard drive Copy the software update file to a memory card Connect the tester and smart remote together using a permanent link and a channel adapter or two channel adapters and a patch cord Turn on the tester and the smart remote Put the memory card in the tester 5 Turn the rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS then select Update Software 6 Press _ Yes to start the update procedure 7 When the tester is updated it reboots then prompts you about updating the smart remote s software Press 2 gt OK to update the smart remote s software 8 To verify the update turn the rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS then select Version Information Updating the Limits or Cable Types Database Fluke Networks may release a test limits or cable types database that is not part of a software update To install a new database in your tester use the Modify DTX Test Limits utility in LinkWare software See the LinkWare online help for details Retraining the Battery Gauge The accuracy of the battery gauge may drift over time if the battery is frequently recharged before being fully discharged Retraining the battery gauge restor
11. Updates to LinkWare software are available on the Fluke Networks website The LinkWare Stats Statistical Report option for LinkWare software provides statistical analysis of cable test reports and generates browsable graphical reports LinkWare software includes a demo version of LinkWare Stats Contact Fluke Networks or visit the Fluke Networks website for more information on LinkWare Stats 57 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual Maintenance 58 A Warning A To avoid possible fire electric shock personal injury or damage to the tester Do not open the case No user serviceable parts are inside Replacing electrical parts yourself will void the tester s warranty and might compromise its safety features Use only specified replacement parts for user replaceable items Use only Fluke Networks authorized service centers AN Caution Replacing electrical parts yourself might void the tester s calibration and compromise its accuracy If the calibration is void cable manufacturers might not extend their warranty to the cabling you install Cleaning Clean the display with glass cleaner and a soft lint free cloth Clean the case with a soft cloth dampened with water or water and a mild soap AN Caution To avoid damaging the display or the case do not use solvents or abrasive cleansers Factory Calibration The tester requires calibration at a service center once a year to ensure that it meets or
12. a job folder On the Instrument Settings menu select the following e Result Storage Location DTX 1800 and 1200 Select Internal Memory or Memory Card if present e Current Folder Select an existing folder or press OC D Create Folder to create a new folder On the Instrument Settings menu select Store Plot Data Select Standard to save plot data for the frequency range required by the selected test limit Select Extended to save data beyond the range required by the selected test limit Select No to save data in text format only which lets you save more results Enter job information On the Instrument Settings menu press to show the tab with the Operator Site and Company names To enter anew name select a setting press Di gt Create then use the softkeys 8 lt gt e and for editing Press when you are finished Enable Auto Save if desired On the Instrument Settings menu press to show the tab with the Auto Save Results setting Select Yes to have the tester automatically save Autotests using the next ID available from the Cable ID Source 19 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling You do not need to set the reference after changing link interface adapters Note Turn on the tester and smart remote and let them sit for 1 minute before setting the reference Set the reference only after the testers have reached Run the tester s reference procedure at the f
13. included with the DTX 1800 and is available from Fluke Networks 4 Select Utilities gt DTX Utilities gt Software Update from the LinkWare menu locate and select the dtx DTX update file then click Open continued 59 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual 5 When the tester is updated it reboots then prompts you about updating the smart remote s software Press 2 gt OK to update the smart remote s software 6 To verify the update turn the rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS then select Version Information 60 USB or DTX RS 232 serial cable amd72f eps Figure 29 Updating the Software with a PC Maintenance Updating with Another Tester You can update a tester s software using another tester that is already updated 1 Use link interface adapters to connect an updated tester or smart remote to a tester or smart remote that needs updating Figure 30 Note One of the testers must be a main tester 2 Turm on both testers The testers compare software versions If one has more recent software the main tester prompts you about updating the older software 2 Press 2 OK to start the update process 4 To verify the update turn the rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS then select Version Information amd73f eps Figure 30 Updating the Software with an Updated Tester 61 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual Updating with a
14. installed Figure 18 Equipment for Certifying Coaxial Cabling 36 Certifying Coaxial Cabling Autotest on Coaxial Cabling Attach coaxial adapters to the tester and smart remote If a fiber module is installed you may need to press OC 7 Change Media to select Coax as the media type Turn the rotary switch to SETUP then select Coaxial Set the following on the Coaxial tab Press on the tester or smart remote To stop the test at any time press eat e Cable Type Select a list of cable types then select the cable type to be tested The tester shows the Autotest Summary screen when Test Limit Select the test limit required for the job the test is complete see Figure 21 on page 40 To view The screen shows the last nine limits used Press results for a specific parameter use gt to gt More to see other lists of limits highlight the parameter then press Ex Turn the rotary switch to AUTOTEST and turn on the To save the results press Sud Select or create a cable ID smart remote Connect to the cabling as shown in then press amp again Figure 19 or 20 Note If you turn off the main or remote unit while the two units are connected through coaxial adapters the unit will turn on again 37 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual BNC T connectors between segments if installed E rn F connector to BNC F connector to BNC adapter adapter Tester with coaxia
15. power during the test Station 1 SFP shows for a fiber link a Highlight item press ENTER 3 Crossover indicator twisted pair only e Green either the cable is straight through or the cable is a Traffic Port Blink crossover and the hub or switch crossed pairs 12 36 MDI on the Negotiation Details screen e Orange the tester compensated for a crossover cable by crossing amd06 eps pairs 12 36 MDI X on the Negotiation Details screen Figure 25 Network Connectivity Results Screen DHCP example for twisted pair 46 4 Select Negotiation Details to see details On the Negotiation Details screen Yes for Pin Reversal indicates a reversed pair on the link such as wires 1 and 2 crossed Run a wire map test on the link to check the wiring 5 Select DTX Addr to see details including the subnet mask 6 Network addresses used during the test Gateway Address of the network device that joins networks using different protocols or passes data between networks DHCP Serv Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server address Shown only in DHCP mode DNS Serv Domain Name System server address In DHCP mode the addresses above show as 0 0 0 0 if the DHCP server does not provide them Verifying Network Service To see ping results for the above devices highlight a device then press mg See Figure 26 The checkmarks and Xs indicate how many replies the tester received to its three pin
16. switch to SETUP then select Network Settings The tester needs various addresses to test a network g connection as described in Table 4 Table 4 Network Connectivity Test Settings WE EE E SETUP gt Select DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol to have the network s server assign the Network Settings gt tester s address gateway address and DHCP and DNS Domain Name System server IP Address Assignment addresses Most networks support DHCP Select Static to enter the tester s address subnet mask gateway address optional and DNS server address optional manually Enter the addresses on the second tab that appears after you select Static These addresses are typically available from a network installer administrator technician or from network documentation Z Caution In Static mode verify that the DTX Address is not used by another network device Using a duplicate address can cause the other device to malfunction SETUP gt Network Optional Enter a different Number of Pings 3 to 50 for the network connectivity test and Settings gt Number of optional ping tests Pings SETUP gt Network Optional Enter one or more addresses for ping tests To enter addresses manually use 1 gt Settings gt Target Create In LinkWare software you can use Utilities gt DTX Utilities gt Ping Target List to Addresses create and download addresses to the tester See the LinkWare online help for details 44 Testi
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18. FLUKE Networks DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual PN 2142201 April 2004 Rev 7 8 10 2004 2006 2010 Fluke Corporation All rights reserved Printed in USA All product names are trademarks of their respective companies LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Each Fluke Networks product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service The warranty period for the mainframe is one year and begins on the date of purchase Parts accessories product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days unless otherwise stated Ni Cad Ni MH and Li lon batteries cables or other peripherals are all considered parts or accessories The warranty extends only to the original buyer or end user customer of a Fluke Networks authorized reseller and does not apply to any product which in Fluke Networks opinion has been misused abused altered neglected contaminated or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling Fluke Networks warrants that software will operate substantially in accordance with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non defective media Fluke Networks does not warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption Fluke Networks authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different war
19. Remove the link interface adapter from the tester 3 Use your fingers to unscrew the screw on the personality module 4 Store the module in its original static protection bag 5 Put the new module in place and tighten the screw 18 with your fingers Z Caution Tighten the screw snugly with your fingers only Do not overtighten Doing so can damage the module or the end of the cable ALA Static sensitive device Personality amd74f eps Figure 8 Changing the Personality Module on DTX PLAO01 Adapters The optional DTX PLCAL automated calibration kit lets you calibrate your permanent link adapters to compensate for physical changes that occur over time to the adapter s cable and other components Contact Fluke Networks for more information Preparing to Save Tests Preparing to Save Tests LJ Check the memory space available LI Set the plot data storage option Insert a memory card DTX 1800 and 1200 turn the rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS then select Memory Status Models DTX 1800 and 1200 press gt to switch between memory card and internal memory status Use 2 gt to format the memory card or internal memory if necessary Select a cable ID source You can select IDs from a pre generated list or create an ID after each test Turn the rotary switch to SETUP select Instrument Settings select Cable ID Source then select a source See Cable ID Options on page 41 for details Set up
20. ableAnalyzer with lithium ion battery pack DTX 1800 SmartRemote with lithium ion battery pack Two Cat 6A Class E permanent link adapters Two Cat 6A Class E channel adapters Two headsets Carrying case Two carrying straps Memory card USB cable for PC communications DTX RS 232 serial cable for PC communications Two ac adapters DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual DTX Series CableAnalyzer Product CD LinkWare Software CD DTX 1200 DTX 1200 CableAnalyzer with lithium ion battery pack DTX 1200 SmartRemote with lithium ion battery pack Two Cat 6A Class E4 permanent link adapters Two Cat 6A Class E channel adapters Two headsets Carrying case Two carrying straps USB cable for PC communications Two ac adapters DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual DTX Series CableAnalyzer Product CD LinkWare Software CD Safety Information DTX LT Safety Information e DTX LT CableAnalyzer with lithium ion battery pack Table 1 shows the international electrical symbols used on e DTX LT SmartRemote with lithium ion battery pack the tester or in this manual e Two Cat 6A Class E permanent link adapters e One Cat 6A Class Ea channel adapter Table 1 International Electrical Symbols e Carrying case Warning Risk of fire electric shock or e Two carrying straps A Stee injury e USB cable for PC communications Warning or Caution Risk of damage or destruction to equipment or software See DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual exp
21. al Requirements Safety CAN CSA C22 2 No 1010 1 92 Amendment 2 1997 Overvoltage Category II Pollution degree 2 30 V EN61010 2 Edition MEASUREMENT Installation CATEGORY Pollution Degree 2 per IEC1010 1 refers to the level of Impulse Withstand Voltage protection provided Equipment of MEASUREMENT CATEGORY is 64 for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to mains Regulatory Information This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manual may cause interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 Subpart J of the FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of the equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference in results 30 a a in cable IDs 41 ae ae AC Wire Map 24 accessories optional 57 standard 4 adapters 16 asterisk in results 30 Auto Increment 41 Auto Save Results 19 Auto Sequence 41 Autotest asterisk in results 30 automatic diagnostics 31 coaxial results 40 permanent link connections 27 running 26 37 twisted pair results 29
22. al settings on tabs 2 3 and 4 under Instrument Settings Getting Acquainted 84 100 67 83 51 66 34 50 18 33 0 17 Figure 4 Removing the Battery Pack amd32f eps amd31f eps Figure 5 Smart Remote Battery Status Shown After Power Up 15 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual About Link Interface Adapters Link interface adapters provide the correct jacks and interface circuitry for testing different types of twisted pair LAN cabling The channel and permanent link interface adapters provided are suitable for testing cabling up to Cat 6 Optional coaxial adapters let you test coaxial cabling Figure 6 shows how to attach and remove adapters Z Caution To avoid damaging the permanent link adapter and to ensure maximum accuracy of test results never pinch kink or crush the adapter s cable Follow the handling guidelines given in Figure 7 16 amd35f eps Figure 6 Attaching and Removing Adapters Figure 7 Handling Guidelines for Permanent Link Adapters Getting Acquainted 5 in 13 cm minimum amd36f eps DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual The DTX PLAO01 universal permanent link adapter has a removable personality module These may be changed to customize the adapter for different jack configurations To change the personality module do the following refer to Figure 8 1 Ground yourself by touching a grounded conductive surface 2
23. contact Fluke Networks about your tester have the tester s software and hardware version numbers available if possible i www flukenetworks com 2 support flukenetworks com FX 1 425 446 4519 e Australia 61 2 8850 3333 or 61 3 9329 0244 e Beijing 86 10 6512 3435 e Brazil 11 3759 7600 e Canada 1 800 363 5853 e Europe 31 0 40 2675 600 e Hong Kong 852 2721 3228 Japan 03 6714 3117 Korea 82 2 539 6311 Singapore 65 6799 5566 Taiwan 886 2 227 83199 USA 1 800 283 5853 Visit our website for a complete list of phone numbers Accessing the Technical Reference Handbook The DTX CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook provides additional information on the tester The handbook is available on the DTX CableAnalyzer Product CD included with your tester and on the DTX CableAnalyzer product page on the Fluke Networks website Accessing the Technical Reference Handbook Additional Resources for Cable Testing Information The Fluke Networks Knowledge Base answers common questions about Fluke Networks products and provides articles on cable testing techniques and technology To access the Knowledge Base log on to www flukenetworks com then click Customer Support gt Knowledge Base DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual Unpacking The DTX Series CableAnalyzers come with the accessories listed below If something is damaged or missing contact the place of purchase immediately DTX 1800 DTX 1800 C
24. creen without saving changes f DE DA The softkeys provide functions related to the current screen The functions are shown on the screen above the keys Figure 1 Tester Front Panel Features cont DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual Figure 2 Tester Side and Top Panel Features amd33f eps Getting Acquainted 1 Connector for twisted pair interface adapters 6 Headset jack for talk mode 2 Cover for the module bay Slide off the cover to install 7 Connector for the ac adapter The LED turns on when optional modules such as the fiber module the tester is connected to ac power Bail e Red Battery is charging DTX 1800 and DTX 1200 Slot and activity LED for the e Green Battery is charged removable memory card To eject the card push in then e Flashing red Charge timeout The battery failed to release the card reach full charge within 6 hours See Powering the USB 4 and RS 232C ele DTX 1800 EE DTX 1200 ports for uploading test reports to a PC and updating the tester s software The RS 232C port uses a custom DTX cable available from Fluke Networks Figure 2 Tester Side and Top Panel Features cont 11 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual Figure 3 Smart Remote Features amd30f eps Getting Acquainted A Caution T Low battery LED lights when the battery is low All the LEDs flash if the smart remote detects Gs Starts the test currently selected on the main unit
25. do the following 1 Attach coaxial adapters to the main and remote testers screw in the F connector to BNC adapters then make the connections shown in Figure 17 Turn the rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS and turn on the smart remote Highlight Set Reference then press mg If both a fiber module and copper adapter are attached select Link Interface Adapter Press Oe 12 in 30 cm we 15 Q coaxial patch cord Dnfotopon UREA eee Coaxial adapters with F connector to BNC adapters amd140 eps Figure 17 Coaxial Reference Connections 33 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual Coaxial Test Settings To access the settings turn the rotary switch to SETUP use Table 3 describes the settings that apply to coaxial cabling to highlight Coaxial then press tests Table 3 Coaxial Cable Test Settings a E SETUP gt Coaxial Select the appropriate test limit for the job gt Test Limit SETUP gt Coaxial Select a cable type appropriate for the type you will test gt Cable Type SETUP gt Coaxial Nominal velocity of propagation which is used with the measured propagation delay to determine gt NVP cable length The default value defined by the selected cable type represents the typical NVP for that cable type You may enter a different value if necessary To determine th
26. e actual value change the NVP until the measured length matches the known length of a cable Use a cable at least 30 m 100 ft long Increasing the NVP increases measured length 34 Certifying Coaxial Cabling Table 3 Coaxial Cable Test Settings cont E een SETUP gt Instrument Standard The tester displays and saves plot data for insertion loss The tester saves data for Settings gt Store Plot the frequency range required by the selected test limit Data Extended The tester saves data beyond the frequency range required by the selected test limit No Plot data is not saved which lets you save more results Saved results show only worst margins and worst values for each pair SPECIAL FUNCTIONS gt The tester must be referenced to the smart remote the first time the two units are used Set Reference together You should also set the reference every 30 days See Setting the Reference for Coaxial Cabling on page 32 Settings for saving See Preparing to Save Tests on page 19 tests 35 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual Autotest on Coaxial Cabling Figure 18 shows the equipment needed for certifying coaxial cabling amd138 eps 1 Tester and smart remote with battery packs 4 F connector to BNC adapters for testing network coaxial cabling 2 Memory card optional 3 DTX coaxial adapters with female to female Two ac adapters with line cords optional F connector adapters
27. equence Lets you use a list of sequential IDs generated from a template The horizontal backbone and campus templates follow the ID formats specified in the ANSI TIA EIA 606 A standard The Free Form template lets you create your own pattern e None Lets you create an ID each time you press Go After you press God you can also edit an existing ID before using it for saving results Cable ID Options To create a list of sequential IDs do the following 1 Onthe Auto Sequence screen select a template 2 On the Auto Sequence screen select Start ID Use the softkeys 8 lt gt lt gt and to enter the first ID in the sequential list Press when you are finished 3 Select Stop ID Use the softkeys 4 lt gt 2 gt and to enter the last ID in the sequential list Press amp v when you are finished 4 Press gt Sample List to see what the list will look like Used IDs are marked with a in cable ID lists 41 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual Verifying Network Service The optional DTX NSM Network Service Module lets you verify that a twisted pair or fiber link is connected to a network The network tests include a ping function and a network traffic monitor Notes Running network tests on a fiber link requires an optional SFP small form pluggable module The DTX NSM module does not support the Talk function Figure 22 describes the network modules features Note The network se
28. es its accuracy Retraining can take 17 to 30 hours The time is shorter if you start with the batteries discharged and modules such as the fiber module installed in the main and remote testers To retrain the battery gauge 1 Connect the main and remote testers together using a permanent link adapter and a channel adapter two channel adapters or two coaxial adapters and a patch cord or two fiber modules and two fiber patch cords 2 Connect the ac adapters to the main and remote testers Turn on both testers Maintenance Turn the rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS then select Battery Status Verify that both the main and remote battery gauges are shown If the remote gauge Is missing check the connections between the two units Press 1 gt Train Battery To abort the retraining hold down the power key on the main and remote testers until they turn off Retraining is complete when the testers have turned off and the LED by the ac adapter connection is green 63 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual Certification and Compliance Conforms to relevant Australian standards N10140 C Conforms to relevant European Union directives Qe Listed by the Canadian Standards Association US CSA Standards CAN CSA C22 2 No 1010 1 92 Amendment 2 1997 and CAN CSA C22 2 No 1010 1 2000 Dm edition Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Part 1 Gener
29. esults on a memory card A Warning Class 1 and Class 2 Laser ProductsA To avoid possible eye damage caused by hazardous radiation when using the fiber modules follow the safety guidelines given in the DTX MFM2 GFM2 SFM2 Fiber Module Users Manual or the DTX Series CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual Getting Acquainted Physical Features Figures 1 and 2 describe the tester s features Figure 3 The following sections introduce the tester s basic features vee describes the smart remote s features FLUKE DTX 1800 CABLEANALYZER networks amd29f eps Figure 1 Tester Front Panel Features 1 LCD display with backlight and adjustable brightness 2 ol Starts the currently selected test Activates the tone generator for twisted pair cabling if no smart remote is detected The test starts when both testers are connected 3 God Saves Autotest results in memory 4 Rotary switch selects the tester s modes 5 On off key 6 ka Press to use the headset to talk to the person at the other end of the link Getting Acquainted 7 Je Press to switch the backlight between bright and dim settings Hold for 1 second to adjust the display contrast gt gt lt gt Arrow keys for navigating through screens and incrementing or decrementing alphanumeric values Enter Enter key selects the highlighted item from a menu D Exits the current s
30. exceeds the published accuracy specifications Contact an authorized Fluke Networks Service Center for information on getting your tester calibrated Updating the Tester s Software Keeping your tester s software current gives you access to new features and the latest test limits To see the software version installed in your tester or smart remote connect the testers through link adapters turn the rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS then select Version Information To get a software update download the update from the Fluke Networks website or contact Fluke Networks to get the update by other means AN Caution To avoid unexpected loss of power connect the ac adapter to the tester when updating the software Note Changes to the update procedure may be posted on the DTX CableAnalyzer software page on the Fluke Networks website Maintenance Updating with a PC 1 Install the latest version of LinkWare software on your PC 2 Download the DTX CableAnalyzer update file from the Fluke Networks website or contact Fluke Networks to get the update by other means Save the file to your hard drive 3 Make the connections shown in Figure 29 using the USB or DTX serial cable The USB connection if available is faster Turn on the tester and the smart remote Note The DTX serial cable connects a PC s DB 9 RS 232 serial port to the miniature RS 232 serial port on the DTX 1800 and DTX 1200 testers This cable is
31. gs y Green Ping replies received for all requests y Orange At least one ping reply received X No ping replies received indicating a problem with the connection lt Target Address name gt appears if you use amp _ Ping to ping a device See page 48 See Monitoring Network Traffic on page 50 and Blinking a Port Light on page 50 Press amp Ping to ping devices See page 48 Figure 25 Network Connectivity Results Screen DHCP example for twisted pair cont 47 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual About Testing for PoE Power Over Ethernet Select PoE Only to test a mid span PoE device when there is no switch connected to the link or when you want to Select Network Connectivity w PoE from the MONITOR check only for PoE capability menu to check a link for PoE devices when testing network connectivity If you are sure no PoE device is connected select Network Connectivity for faster testing that does not check for PoE devices Pinging Network Devices The ping test verifies connectivity to devices on the 5 Doone of the following network e To ping one device highlight the device then press Enter ping addresses in Setup See Table 4 on page 44 e To ping all devices in the list press 1 7 Ping All Connect to the network as shown in Figure 24 To see ping details Figure 26 highlight a device then Turn the rotary switch to MONITOR select Network press CENTER Connectiv
32. he rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS then select View Delete Results If necessary press 1 _ Change Folder to find the result you want to view Highlight the result then press Enter Moving and Deleting Results DTX 1800 DTX 1200 To move or copy all results from internal memory to the memory card turn the rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS select Move Copy Internal Results then select an option e Move to Memory Card Moves all results and their folders to the memory card and deletes all results from internal memory e Copy to Memory Card Copies all results and their folders to the memory card e Delete from Internal Memory Deletes all results from internal memory 55 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual All Models To delete results or folders do the following 1 56 Turn the rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS then select View Delete Results If necessary press 1 2 Change Folder to find the results you want to delete Do one of the following e Todelete one result highlight it press 2 D Delete press D D Delete then press amp D Yes e To delete all results in the current folder the current folder or all results in the tester internal memory press 2_ Delete then select an option Press 3 D Delete then press amp D Yes Uploading Results to a PC To upload results to a PC do the following 1 Install the latest version of LinkWare software on your PC Turn
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34. ion generates a link pulse on on the Network Connectivity screen blinks when the pairs 12 and 36 to blink the port s activity LED port blink function is active 1 Connect to the network as shown in Figure 24 on page a Ea l 45 4 Look for a blinking activity LED on the hub or switch Turn the rotary switch to MONITOR select Network Connectivity then press Gel 50 Verifying Network Service The time the test has been running _ ee Traffic characteristics for the last 1 second and the average and peak Traffic Monitor values since the test began e Utilization Percentage of the network s bandwidth used This Running 00 00 05 indicates the traffic density on the network Utilization averaging over 40 may indicate a problem Type Lastis Avg Collisions The percentage of collision frames as compared to the total number of frames detected in the last 1 second Collisions occur when two devices attempt to transmit at the same time A collision rate averaging over 5 may indicate a problem A full duplex link should show 0 collisions Utilization 190 8190 Collisions 009 On Errors On OOo Broadcasts 2100 Errors Includes short frames bad FCS frame check sequence late collisions and jabber An error rate above 0 indicates a problem Broadcasts Percentage of frames addressed to all devices Acceptable broadcast rates vary among networks Toggles a sound that indicates the utilization level Stops the test
35. itional screens information about the failure The diagnostic screens show Figure 16 shows examples of diagnostic screens likely causes of the failure and suggest actions you Pair 3 6 4 5 All Pairs Wire Map failure NEXT failure Link failure Wire Map failure Verify wire twist Link may have al Is maintained at I more than the 4 the jack and i connectors verify jack is the alowed by the correct category test limit rating Location dk Failure 1 1 Location 4 gt Failure 1 1 Location 4 gt Failure 1 1 amd75f eps Figure 16 Examples of Automatic Diagnostic Screens 31 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual Certifying Coaxial Cabling You do not need to set the reference after changing link interface adapters Certifying coaxial cabling requires the optional Note DTX COAX coaxial adapters a Turn on the tester and let it sit for 1 minute before setting the reference Set the reference only after the testers have reached an ambient temperature The reference procedure sets a baseline for insertion loss between 10 CT and 40 50 Fand 104 F measurements Setting the Reference for Coaxial Cabling Run the tester s reference procedure at the following times e When you want to use the tester with a different smart remote You can reference the tester to two different smart remotes e Every 30 days Doing so ensures maximum accuracy of test results 32 Certifying Coaxial Cabling To set the reference
36. ity then press ze To save the ping results press Ping results are Press 3 _ Ping saved as part of the connectivity results 48 Verifying Network Service 1 The name and IP address of the device that was pinged IP Address l l l Ea 192 168 101 1 2 Number of pings sent and received Since ping requests are low priority traffic devices may not respond to all requests ae ere 3 Min RTT Avg RIT Max RTT RTT Std Dev is the standard deviation of the RTTs This tells on average RTT Std Dev how far RTT values are from the average RTT value The minimum average and maximum times taken for the ping requests to travel to the target address and back to the tester Round Trip Time To evaluate ping times you should compare current results with results taken when the network was operating normally amd16 eps Figure 26 Ping Results Screen 49 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual Monitoring Network Traffic The traffic monitor lets you identify active cables and check 3 Press 8 Traffic Figure 27 describes the traffic 1 Turn on the tester then connect to the network as shown in Figure 24 on page 45 Note Traffic monitor results cannot be saved Turn the rotary switch to MONITOR then run the Network Connectivity test Blinking a Port Light The Port Blink function helps you quickly locate alink sport 3 Press 2 Port Blink A square on the hub switch icon at a switch or hub This funct
37. l Smart remote with adapter coaxial adapter amd139 eps Figure 19 Coaxial Network Cabling Test Connections 38 Certifying Coaxial Cabling Connection to coaxial cabling Wall outlet Female to female Female to female F connector adapter F connector adapter Tester with coaxial Smart remote with adapter coaxial adapter amd142 eps Figure 20 Coaxial Video Cabling Test Connections 39 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling Figure 21 describes the Autotest Summary screen CATY Coax Resistance 1 PASS All parameters are within limits Impedance Length Prop Delay Insertion Loss FAIL One or more parameters exceed the limit 2 W The test passed i The parameter was measured but has no PASS FAIL limit in the selected test limit X The test failed a Highlight item Press ENTER 3 The worst margin found for the test amd141f eps Figure 21 Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling 40 Cable ID Options You can select cable IDs from a pre generated list or you can create an ID after each test To select a source for cable IDs turn the rotary switch to SETUP select Instrument Settings select Cable ID Source then select a source e Auto Increment Increments the last character of the ID each time you press 4 e Dest Lets you use an ID list created in LinkWare software and downloaded to the tester e Auto S
38. l be billed for the repair and return transportation charges FOB Shipping point THIS WARRANTY IS BUYER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE FLUKE NETWORKS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages the limitations and exclusions of this warranty may not apply to every buyer If any provision of this Warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court or other decision maker of competent jurisdiction such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision 4 04 Fluke Networks PO Box 777 Everett WA 98206 0777 USA Contents Title Page Overview of Features Atert Elena 1 REGIS ge de AE 2 Contacting Fluke Networks 0 ccecceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeessseeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeaasaeseeeeeeeeeeesssseaaanseeeeeeees 2 Accessing the Technical Reference Handbook cccccccccsseeenseeeeseceeeeeeeeeeeneneneasees 3 Additional Resources for Cable Testing Information ccccccsssessssssetesesstssssrseeeeees 3 VIVO Lee ul WEE 4 DTA 1800 enee EE 4 DEHN NEE 4 NEE WEE 5 SEH EE EA 5 EL Elte Ee REH W
39. lanations in the manuals e DTX Series CableAnalyzer Product CD e Two ac adapters Do not connect this equipment to public e LinkWare Software CD communications networks such as telephone systems Warning Class 1 laser OUTPUT port Risk of eye damage from hazardous radiation Class 2 laser VFL port Do not stare into beam Do not put products containing circuit boards into the garbage Dispose of circuit boards in accordance with local regulations DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual A Warning A To avoid possible fire electric shock or personal injury e Donot open the case no user serviceable parts are inside e Do not modify the tester e Use only ac adapters approved by Fluke Networks for use with the DTX tester to charge the battery or power the tester e When servicing the tester use only specified replacement parts e Do not use the tester if it is damaged Inspect the tester before use e Ifthis equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired e Never connect the tester to any telephony inputs systems or equipment including ISDN Doing so is a misapplication of this product which can result in damage to the tester and create a potential shock hazard to the user Always turn on the tester before connecting it to a cable Turning the tester on activates the tool s Input protection circuitry Do not u
40. leAnalyzer Users Manual Autotest on Twisted Pair Cabling Attach adapters appropriate for the job to the tester and the smart remote Turn the rotary switch to SETUP then select Twisted Pair Set the following on the Twisted Pair tab e Cable Type Select a list of cable types then select the cable type to be tested Test Limit Select the test limit required for the job The screen shows the last nine limits used Press pi gt More to see other lists of limits Turn the rotary switch to AUTOTEST and turn on the smart remote Connect to the cabling as shown in Figure 12 for a permanent link or Figure 13 for a channel If a fiber module is installed you may need to press gt Change Media to select Twisted Pair as the media type Press amp on the tester or smart remote To stop the test at any time press ip Pressing el on the tester or smart remote starts the tone generator so you can use a tone probe before connecting if necessary The tone also activates a sleeping or powered down tester connected to the other end of the cabling The tester shows the Autotest Summary screen when the test is complete see Figure 14 on page 29 To view results for a specific parameter use lt gt SE to highlight the parameter then press Enter If the Autotest failed press gt Fault Info for possible causes of the failure To save the results press Select or create a cable ID then press Gud again
41. lso store up to 4000 Cat 6A Autotest results including graphical data on a 128 MB card The testers can also use secure digital SD memory cards The card capacities supported depend on the DTX software version See the Fluke Networks Knowledge Base on the Fluke Networks website for details Z Caution Memory cards may be lost damaged or accidentally formatted resulting in data loss Therefore Fluke Networks recommends saving no more than one day s worth of test results on a memory card 54 Formatting the Memory Card DTX 1800 and DTX 1200 or Internal Memory Formatting erases all contents of the memory card or internal memory To format the memory card or internal memory 1 Turn the rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS then select Memory Status 2 Fora DTX 1800 or DTX 1200 with a memory card installed press 1 to select the memory card or internal memory 3 Press Format Setting the Storage Location DTX 1800 and DTX 1200 To set the destination for saved results turn the rotary switch to SETUP select Instrument Settings select Result Storage Location then select Internal Memory or Memory Card if present Memory Functions Note If you change the Result Storage Location and the selected Current Folder does not exist in the new location the tester creates a new folder with the current folder s name in the new location Viewing Results To view saved results do the following 1 Turn t
42. mpliance ccccccccccceeceeessesseeeeeeeeeeceeceaeeassaeeeeeceeeeeseesansasseeeeeeees 64 CSA Standard EE 64 Sale EE 64 Regulatory Informatio N sscan a a ene 64 POE EE 65 iii DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual List of Figures Figure Title Page 1 Tester Front Panel Features eege EE EE Eege 8 2 Tester Side and Top Panel Features E 10 3 SMart Remote POAC EE 12 4 Removing the Ce dE 15 5 Smart Remote Battery Status Shown After Power Up 15 6 Attaching and REMOVING Adapters nannt rtnnnnnnr nnnm nr neeeeenn 16 Z Handling Guidelines for Permanent Link Adapters ccccccccceceeececeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeceseeeneess 17 8 Changing the Personality Module on DTX PLAO01 Adapters s s nnnssnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnne 18 9 Twisted Pair Reference CONNECTIONS es cmerar doara e a i e a E Ean 21 10 ein dee let eege 23 11 Equipment for Certifying Twisted Pair Cablinng ssssssesesseeeesesseeeeeeeeseseseeeseeseeeeees 25 12 Permanent Link Test Connechons E 27 132 Channel Test CONMSCHOMS secivcew steccccese as tdteseate acetal tated reddit a eed ausce eens 28 14 Autotest Summary for Twisted Pair Cabling EE 29 15s PASS and FAIL Results EE 30 16 Examples of Automatic Diagnostic Screen 31 17 Coaxial Reference Connections sdai a a a a an 33 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual Equipment for Certifying Coaxial Cabling sssssssessssseseseseeeessnessrrsnrnssrrssnrnrnnnrnnnrnnnn nnne n
43. n 36 Coaxial Network Cabling Test Connections ssssssseesesesrrrrnnrrtrtrrersnsntrntnntrtrerreenrrnn nn nnnne 38 Coaxial Video Cabling Test Connechions 39 Autotest Results for Coaxial Cablmg nen 40 Network Module Features ENEE 42 Installing and Removing the Network and SFP Modules 43 Network Test CONMECTIONS ee EEN 45 Network Connectivity Results Screen DHCP example for twisted par 46 Ping Results SCPEON ME 49 Matie MONILOF SCREEN EE 51 Identifying Links with Optional LinkRunner Cable ID Locators 53 Updating the Sortware witha EEN 60 Updating the Software with an Updated Tester 61 vi Overview of Features The DTX Series CableAnalyzers are rugged hand held instruments used to certify troubleshoot and document copper and fiber cabling installations The testers feature the following The DTX 1800 certifies twisted pair and coaxial cabling to Class F limits 600 MHz in less than 25 seconds and Category 6 cabling in less than 10 seconds The DTX 1200 certifies Category 6 cabling in less than 10 seconds Meet Level IIl and Level IV accuracy requirements The DTX LT certifies Category 6 cabling in less than 28 seconds All models meet Level III and Level IV accuracy requirements Color display clearly indicates PASS FAIL results DTX Series CableAnalyzer Automatic diagnostics report distance to and likely causes of common faults Toner feature helps you locate jacks and automatically starts an Autotest u
44. ng for Network Connectivity Select DHCP or Static mode and enter ping addresses in Setup as described in Table 4 Connect to the network as shown in Figure 24 Turn the rotary switch to MONITOR then select Network Connectivity or Network Connectivity w PoE Twisted pair patch cord Connection to network Tester with DTX NSM module Twisted pair link 4 Verifying Network Service Press Figure 25 describes the network connectivity results You can save the results in a new record or add them to existing cable test results for the same link To save the results press amp Create or select an ID then press again Fiber patch cord Connection to network Tester with DTX NSM module and optional SFP module Fiber link amd17f eps Figure 24 Network Test Connections 45 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual 1 Speeds supported by the switch or hub 10 Mbit 100 Mbit Network Connectivity 1000 Mbit The current speed is green Arrows show the connection s duplex configuration Half duplex q Full duplex 4 altenating dotted arrows Negotiation Details OT Addr 192 168 602 281 PoE shows if you ran the Network Connectivity w PoE test and the Gateway 192 168 101 1 device appears to support Power over Ethernet The tester requests DHCP Serv 192 168 108 97 power from suspected PoE devices Pat shows if the device did DNS Serv 192 168 108 97 not supply
45. ollowing an ambient temperature between 10 T and 40 times 50 Fand 104 F e When you want to use the tester with a different smart remote You can reference the tester to two different smart remotes Setting the Reference for Twisted Pair Cabling The reference procedure sets a baseline for insertion loss ACR F ELFEXT and dc resistance measurements e Every 30 days Doing so ensures maximum accuracy of test results 20 To set the reference do the following 1 Attach permanent link and channel adapters and make the connections shown in Figure 9 Turn the rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS and turn on the smart remote Highlight Set Reference then press mg If both a fiber module and copper adapter are attached select Link Interface Adapter next Press Oe Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Permanent link adapter Channel adapter amd41f eps Figure 9 Twisted Pair Reference Connections 21 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual Twisted Pair Test Settings To access the settings turn the rotary switch to SETUP use Table 2 describes the settings that apply to twisted pair to highlight Twisted Pair then press Ge cabling tests Table 2 Twisted Pair Test Settings Lee eee SETUP gt Twisted Select the appropriate test limit for the job Selecting Custom lets you create a test limit See the Pair gt Test Limit Technical Reference Handbook for details
46. on the tester Connect the tester to the PC with the USB cable included or the DTX serial cable available from Fluke Networks or Insert the memory card containing results into the PC s memory card reader Start LinkWare software on the PC Click Import on the LinkWare toolbar Select the tester s model from the list or Select Memory card or folder on PC Select the records you want to import then click OK Options and Accessories For acomplete list of options and accessories visit the Fluke Networks website at www flukenetworks com To order options or accessories contact Fluke Networks as described on page 2 About LinkWare and LinkWare Stats Software The LinkWare Cable Test Management software included with your tester lets you do the following e Upload test records to PC e View test results e Add ANSI TIAVEIA 606 A administration information to records e Organize customize and print professional quality test reports e Update the tester s software e Create and download data to the DTX such as Setup data and cable ID lists Options and Accessories e Calibrate the permanent link adapters DTX PLCAL kit required for DTX PLA002 adapters DSP PLCAL kit required for DTX PLA001 adapters e Transfer custom limits between testers Details about using LinkWare software are provided in the LinkWare Getting Started Guide and the online help available under Help on the LinkWare menu
47. pon tone detection Optional fiber modules let you certify multimode and singlemode fiber optic cabling Optional DTX OTDR modules let you locate and characterize reflective and loss events in optical fibers Optional DTX NSM module lets you verify network service Optional DTX 10 Gig kit lets you test and certify Cat 6 and Augmented Cat 6 Cat 6A cabling for 10 Gigabit Ethernet applications Stores up to 250 Cat 6 Autotest results including graphical data in internal memory DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual e The DTX 1800 and DTX 1200 store up to 4 000 Autotest results including graphical data on a 128 MB removable memory card See page 54 for storage recommendations e Runs for at least 12 hours on the rechargeable lithium ion battery pack e Smart remote with optional fiber module can be used with Fluke Networks OF 500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR for loss length certification e LinkWare software lets you upload test results to a PC to create professional quality test reports The LinkWare Stats option generates browsable graphical reports of cable test statistics Registration Registering your product with Fluke Networks gives you access to valuable information on product updates troubleshooting tips and other support services To register fill out the online registration form on the Fluke Networks website at www flukenetworks com registration Contacting Fluke Networks Note If you
48. ranty on behalf of Fluke Networks Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke Networks authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price Fluke Networks reserves the right to invoice Buyer for importation costs of repair replacement parts when product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another country Fluke Networks warranty obligation is limited at Fluke Networks option to refund of the purchase price free of charge repair or replacement of a defective product which is returned to a Fluke Networks authorized service center within the warranty period To obtain warranty service contact your nearest Fluke Networks authorized service center to obtain return authorization information then send the product to that service center with a description of the difficulty postage and insurance prepaid FOB destination Fluke Networks assumes no risk for damage in transit Following warranty repair the product will be returned to Buyer transportation prepaid FOB destination If Fluke Networks determines that failure was caused by neglect misuse contamination alteration accident or abnormal condition of operation or handling or normal wear and tear of mechanical components Fluke Networks will provide an estimate of repair costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work Following repair the product will be returned to the Buyer transportation prepaid and the Buyer wil
49. rvice tests will not run on links with ground loops analog telephone voltages ISDN voltages or other voltages except PoE voltage The tester warns you if it detects these conditions 42 i bel Cl All amd38f eps 1 The link LED is green when the tester is receiving link pulses from the network 2 8 pin module jack RJ45 for connecting to twisted pair networks 3 Port for inserting an optional small form pluggable SFP optical module for testing fiber links Figure 22 Network Module Features Verifying Network Service Installing and Removing the Network Module and A Caution ional SFP M Optional S odule Leave the module bay cover in place when a Install the network module only in the main tester See module is not installed Figure 23 Install an optional SFP small form pluggable module to test fiber links You may install or remove the Put the dust cap on the SFP port when an SFP module while the tester is on optical module is not installed Put the dust cap on the optical module when not connected to a fiber Top of SFP module LC shown Pull bail or tab if available to remove SFP module A Caution SSR modules vary Turn off the tester i before attaching or removing the DTX NSM module amd39f eps Figure 23 Installing and Removing the Network and SFP Modules 43 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual Network Connectivity Test Settings To access these settings turn the rotary
50. se the tester if it operates abnormally Protection may be impaired AN Caution To avoid disrupting network operation to avoid damaging the tester or cables under test to avoid data loss and to ensure maximum accuracy of test results Never connect the tester to an active network Doing so may disrupt network operation Never attempt to insert any connector other than an 8 pin modular RJ45 connector into an adapter s jack Inserting other connectors such as RJ11 telephone connectors can permanently damage the jack Never operate portable transmitting devices such as walkie talkies and cell phones during a cable test Doing so might cause erroneous test results To ensure maximum accuracy of copper cable test results perform the reference procedure every 30 days as described under Setting the Reference The permanent link interface adapters may not perform properly or may be damaged if they are handled improperly See pages 16 and 17 for important handling information Leave the module bay covers in place when modules are not installed See page 10 Turn off the tester before attaching or removing modules Never remove the memory card while the memory card s LED is on Doing so can corrupt the data on the card Safety Information Memory cards may be lost damaged or accidentally formatted resulting in data loss Therefore Fluke Networks recommends saving no more than one day s worth of test r
51. ters are within the tester s accuracy uncertainty range and the notation is required by the selected test standard See PASS FAIL Results on page 30 Press 2 gt or amp D to scroll the screen If the test failed press gt for diagnostic information Action prompt for the screen Use lt gt lt gt to highlight a parameter then press Cte V The test passed i The parameter was measured but has no PASS FAIL limit in the selected test limit X The test failed See PASS FAIL Results on page 30 6 The worst margin found for the test Figure 14 Autotest Summary for Twisted Pair Cabling 29 DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual PASS FAIL Results A result marked with an asterisk means that measurements are in the tester s accuracy uncertainty range Figure 15 and the xn notation is required by the selected test standard These results are considered marginal Marginal passing and failing results are marked with blue and red asterisks respectively Tester s accuracy uncertainty range A PASS may be considered a passing result A FAIL should be considered a failure amd42f eps Figure 15 PASS and FAIL Results 30 Automatic Diagnostics Automatic Diagnostics can take to solve the problem A failed test may produce more than one diagnostic screen In this case press If an Autotest fails press gt Fault Info for diagnostic CAD R to see add
52. tures outside of 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 113 F The battery charges at a reduced rate between 40 C and 45 C 104 F and 113 F The battery status icon EE near the upper right corner of main screens shows the battery s charge level The smart remote s LEDs show the smart remote s battery status at the end of the power up cycle as shown in Figure 5 For additional battery information connect the main tester and smart remote through link adapters turn the rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS then select Battery Status See page 63 for information on retraining the battery gauge e If the battery does not reach full charge within 6 hours the battery LED flashes red Verify that the battery was within the temperature range given above during charging and that the correct ac adapter was used Disconnect then reconnect ac power and try charging the battery again If the battery does not charge the second time retrain the battery gauge See page 63 Localizing the Tester Local settings include Language Date Time Numeric Format Length Units and Power Line Frequency 1 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP 2 Use lt to highlight Instrument Settings at the bottom of the list then press Enter 3 Use and to find and highlight Language on the bottom of tab 2 then press ter 4 Use lt lt to highlight the desired language then press CENTER 5 Use the arrow keys and to find and change other loc
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