Twisted Pair Test Settings - Fluke DTX Series User Manual

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Twisted Pair Test Settings

Table 2 describes the settings that apply to twisted pair
cabling tests.
Setting
SETUP > Twisted
Select the appropriate test limit for the job. Selecting Custom lets you create a test limit. See the
Pair > Test Limit
Technical Reference Handbook for details.
SETUP > Twisted
Select a cable type appropriate for the type you will test. The cable types are organized by type and
Pair > Cable
manufacturer. Selecting Custom lets you create a cable type. See the Technical Reference Handbook
Type
for details.
SETUP > Twisted
Nominal velocity of propagation, which is used with the measured propagation delay to determine
Pair > 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.
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To access the settings, turn the rotary switch to SETUP, use
D
Table 2. Twisted Pair Test Settings
Description
to highlight Twisted Pair; then press
H
.