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DTX Software Requirements 

 

 

 

DTX Software Requirements 

The DTX main and remote testers need software version 1.1 or later to work with the 
DTX-PCU6S adapters 

To determine the software versions in your main and remote testers, do the following: 

1

 

Connect the main and remote testers together with permanent link and channel 
adapters or two channel adapters and a patch cord. 

2

 

Turn on both testers. 

3

 

Turn the rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS; then select Version Information

The latest software version is available at no charge on the Fluke Networks web site. 
Download the update file from the website; then use LinkWare software to install new 
software into the DTX testers. See the DTX CableAnalyzer Users Manual, the DTX 
CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook
, or the online help in LinkWare for 
instructions. 

Note 

Patch cord performance requirements may change as standards are 
amended. If requirements change, Fluke Networks will post an updated 
test specification database for the DTX tester on the Fluke Networks DTX 
software download page. To install a new database, use the Modify DTX 
Test Limits
 utility in LinkWare. 

Characterizing the Adapters' Performance 

When you receive the patch cord adapters, you should characterize their performance. 
Later, the test results can help you determine when the adapters’ jacks need replacing 
or verify that the adapters are working properly. See Appendix A: “Characterizing and 
Testing the Adapters’ Performance”. 

Summary of Contents for DTX-PCU6S

Page 1: ...DTX PCU6S Patch Cord Adapters Users Manual November 2004 2004 Fluke Corporation All rights reserved All product names are trademarks of their respective companies...

Page 2: ...eturned 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...

Page 3: ...hy Patch Cords Fail 5 Wire Map Failures 6 Return Loss Failures 6 NEXT Failures 7 Fault Information for Long Patch Cords 7 Mechanical Stress Tests for Patch Cords 8 Replacing the Adapter s Jacks 8 When...

Page 4: ...ii DTX PCU6S Patch Cord Adapters Users Manual...

Page 5: ...1 Replacement Parts 9 C 1 Cat 5e Patch Cord Limits per TIA EIA 568 B C 1 C 2 Cat 6 Patch Cord Limits per TIA EIA 568 B C 2 C 3 Cat 5e Patch Cord Limits per ISO IEC 11801 2002 C 2 C 4 Cat 6 Patch Cord...

Page 6: ...iv DTX PCU6S Patch Cord Adapters Users Manual...

Page 7: ...le Page 1 Patch Cord Test Connections 5 2 Return Los Failures and Low and High Frequencies 7 3 Replacing the RJ45 Jack 9 4 Measurement Accuracy of the DTX PCU6S Patch Cord Test Configuration 10 B 1 Pr...

Page 8: ...vi DTX PCU6S Patch Cord Adapters Users Manual...

Page 9: ...priate standards organization for details Contact Fluke Networks for general information on standards and for DTX software or database updates that may result from changes to standards The patch cord...

Page 10: ...2 539 6311 Singapore 65 6738 5655 Taiwan 886 2 227 83199 USA 1 800 283 5853 Anywhere in the world 1 425 446 4519 Visit our website for a complete list of phone numbers Additional Resources for Cable...

Page 11: ...ware to install new software into the DTX testers See the DTX CableAnalyzer Users Manual the DTX CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook or the online help in LinkWare for instructions Note Patch c...

Page 12: ...ttach the DTX PCU6 SR adapter to the remote DTX tester 2 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP then select Twisted Pair 3 On the Twisted Pair menu select Cable Type 4 Select the category of twisted pair cab...

Page 13: ...Note NEXT loss and return loss are measured in one direction only as required by the patch cord test standard For standard patch cords up to 5 m this method is adequate and can detect performance pro...

Page 14: ...nges in impedance Excessive untwisting of pairs at plug Poor quality plug Cable impedance not uniform poor quality cable Cable compression pinches kinks etc Poorly matched plug and jack most often aff...

Page 15: ...oor quality plug Poor quality cable Poorly matched plug and jack Cat 6 Class E applications Cable compression pinches kinks etc Excessive noise source near cabling under test Use the impulse noise tes...

Page 16: ...s may be worn away however continuous use wipes off the oxidation and extends the life of the contacts WCaution Testing patch cords that have poorly crimped plugs may reduce the life of the patch cord...

Page 17: ...rs performance See Appendix A Insulation displacement connectors in RJ45 jack Connectors on circuit board h bal11f eps Figure 3 Replacing the RJ45 Jack Replacement Parts Table 1 shows the replacement...

Page 18: ...ation The results were computed using the methods defined in standards applicable to field tester requirements The accuracies shown reflect the accuracy of the measurement circuitry excluding variabil...

Page 19: ...erize the adapters and determine if they are working properly DTX PCU6S Performance Test Using a Reference Patch Cord When you first receive your adapters you should test a patch cord and save the cor...

Page 20: ...patch cord go to the correct testers 2 Run an Autotest then save the results 3 Compare the results with the reference patch cord s previous results The difference between the old and new NEXT and RL r...

Page 21: ...patch cord test limit with the shortest length If you are testing Cat 5e plugs and have replaced the adapters jacks with Cat 5e jacks select the Cat 5e limit with the shortest length Run the NEXT and...

Page 22: ...DTX PCU6S Patch Cord Adapters Users Manual B 2...

Page 23: ...e Replacing the Adapter s Jacks on page 8 for installation instructions Table C 1 Cat 5e Patch Cord Limits per TIA EIA 568 B Patch Cord Length and NEXT dB Freq MHz 0 5m 1m 1 5m 2m 2 5m 3m 3 5m 4m 5m 7...

Page 24: ...38 08 37 79 37 64 37 55 37 55 14 0 Note Patch cord performance requirements for CENELEC standards CLC limits are equivalent to those for ISO IEC standards except that CENELEC standards have no requir...

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