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Safety Information

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Safety Information

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Warning

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To prevent possible fire, electric shock, personal injury, 
damage to equipment, or inaccurate test results, read the 
safety information in the DTX CableAnalyzer Series Users 
Manual
 before using the tester.

DTX Software Requirements

The DTX main and remote testers need software version 2.4.1 or later to work with the 
DTX-PCxxS 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 Performance of the Adapters

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: “How to Characterize 
and Test the Performance of the Adapters”.

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Страница 1: ...Test Adapters Users Manual January 2011 2011 Fluke Corporation All rights reserved Printed in USA All product names are trademarks of their respective companies Fluke Networks DTX PC6S Specs Provided...

Страница 2: ...r 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 author...

Страница 3: ...h Cords 4 How to Set Up the Tester 4 How to Run the Patch Cord Test 4 Patch Cord Test Results 5 Why Patch Cords Fail 6 Wire Map Failures 6 Return Loss Failures 6 NEXT Failures 7 Fault Information for...

Страница 4: ...DTX PCxxS Patch Cord Test Adapters Users Manual ii...

Страница 5: ...ates that may result from changes to standards Unpacking The DTX PCxxS Patch Cord Adapter Set comes with the following DTX PC5ES One DTX PC5E MN Cat 5e patch cord test adapter for the main DTX tester...

Страница 6: ...ng 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 Additional Resources for...

Страница 7: ...o 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...

Страница 8: ...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...

Страница 9: ...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 problems at the remote connection F...

Страница 10: ...ns at plug Faulty connections Damaged plug Damaged cable Wrong Outlet Configuration selected in setup Mix of T568A and T568B wiring standards 1 2 and 3 6 crossed Conductive material stuck between pins...

Страница 11: ...XT failures are typically caused by the following Excessive untwisting of pairs at plug Most NEXT failures occur at plugs where the twist in the wire pairs is interrupted Poor quality plug Poor qualit...

Страница 12: ...the possible shift in performance then apply the shift to worst case margins to ensure that patch cords meet specifications under worst case conditions You can apply the shift as you test or you can u...

Страница 13: ...DTX PCxxS adapters contain static sensitive devices When you replace the RJ45 jack follow guidelines to prevent electrostatic discharge ESD Replace the jacks only with jacks of the same type For examp...

Страница 14: ...trying again 6 Reassemble the cases 7 If the performance of the adapters was characterized when the adapters were new use the results and the reference patch cord to check the adapters performance See...

Страница 15: ...apters performance after you replace the RJ45 jacks in the adapters purchase replacement or additional adapters or anytime the adapters performance seems questionable While it is not possible to fully...

Страница 16: ...e testers used for the original test Be sure the marked ends of the 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 p...

Страница 17: ...to 100 MHz For a DTX PCxxS MN main adapter with a Category 5e jack the value should be better than 43 dB For a DTX PCxxS MN main adapter with a Category 6 or 6A jack the value should be better than 5...

Страница 18: ...alues for the remote adapter bal27 eps Figure 4 Using a DTX AXTERM Plug to Characterize and Test the Adapters How to Test the Performance of the Adapters Later To test the same adapters later repeat t...

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