Unpacking
(1) Quick Installation Guide
(1) TAP-DS3E3 Single Port Copper Tap
Introduction
The DS3/E3-PT is a single-port device that provides
an easy method to passively monitor network traffic
flowing between E3, DS3/T3 or STS-1 devices using
your network analysis tools. Using your passive tap,
your network analysis tools can be quickly and effectively
deployed to the point of failure. Typically the passive
tap is installed on a critical E3, DS3/T3 or STS-1 link in
the network where monitoring and analysis capabilities
are important.
DS3/E3-PT features and benefits:
• Optimized: E3, DS3/T3 and STS-1 -compatible
• Full-duplex monitoring
• Non-intrusive passive monitoring device
• Fully isolated Tx and Rx circuitry
• Rack-mountable small form factor
• Standard BNC coaxial connectors
TAP-DS3E3 Specifications
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Prior to installation, you may want to contact your
Fluke Networks representative first to learn more
about using the included thumbscrew mounting
bracket for mounting in either a 1U 3-bay (TAP-RMK-3)
or 4U 14-bay (TAP-RMK-14) Rack Mount Kit.
Figure 1. TAP-DS3E3 unit shown with included
thumbscrew bracket for standalone mounting
Figure 2. Three TAP-DS3E3 devices shown mounted in
optional 3-bay (TAP-RMK-3) Rack Mounting Kit
Figure 3. TAP-DS3E3devices shown mounted in optional 14-
bay (TAP-RMK-14) Rack Mounting Kit
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TIIO
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Refer to Figure 3 below for a functional operation
diagram of the TAP-DS3E3.
Figure 3. TAP-DS3E3 functional diagram
6-panel Z-fold layout:
CUT
A
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4.25in fr
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^^ right edge of this side ^^
Rx
Tx
Rx
Tx
Quick
Installation
Guide
DS3/E3
FEATURE
SPECIFICATION
CHANNEL
One
CABLE TYPE
75Ω coaxial
LINE RATE
E3: 34.368Mbps
DS3/T3: 44.736Mbps
Supports up to 51.84Mbps
LINE CODING
Supports all E3, DS3/T3 and SWTS-1
PORT CONNECTIVITY
A TAP + B TAP
A IN + A OUT
BNC
BNC
IN-BAND INSERTION LOSS
-3.2dBm (typical)
from input to either output
DISTANCE LIMITATION
122m (400') maximum length
(from either network start-point input cable
to either end-point output cable)
POWER REQUIREMENTS
none
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE
-30° to 65°C (-22° to 149° )
HUMIDITY
RH 5% to 95% non-condensing
DIMENSIONS
(H) 28mm x (W) 146mm x (D) 146mm
(H) 1.10" x (W) 5.75" x (D) 5.75"
(includes rack mount bracket)
WEIGHT
unit: 340.2g (12oz)
shipping: 907.2g (2lbs)
