DTX-PCU6S Patch Cord Adapters
Users Manual
4
Testing Patch Cords
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Caution
Testing patch cords that have poorly crimped plugs may reduce the life of
the patch cord adapter's jacks.
Note
If you want to verify the performance of RJ45 plugs before using them to
make patch cords, see Appendix B.
Testing Cat 5e Patch Cords
While the DTX-PCU6 patch cords adapters are optimized for testing Cat 6 patch cords,
they may also be used to test Cat 5e patch cords. To test Cat 5e patch cords without
modifying the adapters, select a Cat 5e cable type and a Cat 6 limit in SETUP.
To optimize the adapters for testing Cat 5e patch cords, replace the RJ45 jacks in the
adapters with Cat 5e jacks specially selected for testing patch cords. See "Replacement
Parts" on page 9 for a source for these jacks. See "Replacing the Adapter's Jacks" on
page 8 for installation instructions.
Setting Up the Tester
1
Attach the DTX-PCU6/MN adapter to the main DTX tester. Attach 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 cable used for the patch cords, then select the
appropriate cable type.
5
On the Twisted Pair menu, select Test Limit.
6
Select the patch cord limit with the appropriate category and length.
If the appropriate limit is not shown on the Last Used menu, press
J
More; then
select Patch Cords to see more patch cord limits.
Notes
If the patch cord's length is not listed in the limits database, select a limit
with the next longest length. For example, if the patch cord is 2.2 m long,
select a limit for a 2.5 m patch cord.
If you are testing Cat 5e patch cords and have not replaced the adapter
jacks with Cat 5e jacks, select a Cat 6 limit.
CENELEC limits are preceded by "CLC" in the patch cord limits list.
Running the Patch Cord Test
1
Connect the patch cord to be tested to the main and remote testers, as shown in
Figure 1.
2
Turn the rotary switch to Autotest; then press
P
.
3
To save the results, press
N
, enter or select a cable ID; then press
N
again.
