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Fluke DTX-CLT Technical Reference Handbook (399 pages)

DTX Series Cable Analyzer

Brand: Fluke | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 11.41 MB

List of Figures
19
List of Tables
25
Overview of Features
27
Registration
28
Contacting Fluke Networks
29
Unpacking
30
Dtx-Elt
31
DTX-CLT Certifiber
32
DTX-MFM2 Multimode Fiber Modules (Optional)
33
Safety Information
34
Basic Features
36
Changing the Language
42
About Link Interface Adapters and Modules
46
Verifying Operation
50
Checking the Hardware and Software Versions
51
Setting User Preferences
53
Adjusting the Display Contrast
54
Enabling or Disabling the Beeper
55
Creating Folders
56
Setting the Storage Location (DTX-1800 and DTX-1200)
57
Automatically Saving Results (DTX-1800, DTX-1200, DTX-LT, DTX-CLT, DTX-CLT Certifiber)
58
Saving Different Types of Results in the One Record
59
About Linkware and Linkware Stats Software
60
Preparing to Save Tests
61
Step 3: Setting the Storage Location (DTX-1800 and DTX-1200)
62
Step 5: Selecting a Cable ID Source
64
Step 1: Checking the Battery Status and Verifying Operation with Twisted Pair Adapters
66
Step 2: Selecting a Test Limit, Cable Type, and Outlet Configuration
67
Step 3: Running the Autotest
68
Step 4: Viewing the Autotest Results
71
Step 5: Saving the Results
72
Step 1: Installing the Fiber Modules
74
Step 3: Selecting a Fiber Type and Test Limit
75
Step 4: Configuring the Fiber Test
76
Step 6: Testing the Test Reference Cords
78
Step 7: Running the Test
80
Step 7: Viewing the Results
81
Using the Auto Increment and Sequential Cable ID Features
82
Creating a List of Sequential Ids
83
About ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A Cable Ids
85
Setting the Reference
87
Testing Twisted Pair Patch Cords
88
Twisted Pair Test Settings
89
Autotest on Twisted Pair Cabling
92
Twisted Pair Autotest Results
95
Automatic Diagnostics
97
PASS*/FAIL* Results
98
About Db Rules
99
Wire Map
101
Resistance
103
Length
104
Propagation Delay and Delay Skew
105
Insertion Loss
106
NEXT (Near-End Crosstalk)
108
ACR-N (Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio at the Near End)
110
Return Loss
112
PS NEXT (Power Sum Near End Crosstalk)
114
PS ACR-F Test
116
Running Single Tests
118
Monitoring Impulse Noise
120
Using the Tone Generator
123
Enabling the AC Wire Map Test
125
AC Wire Map Results
128
Running the AC Wire Map Test as a Single Test
131
Setting the Reference
133
Verifying Operation
134
Autotest on Coaxial Cabling
137
Coaxial Autotest Results
141
HDTDR Analyzer
142
Insertion Loss
143
Using the Automatic Diagnostics
145
Common Causes of Copper Cabling Failures
146
The HDTDX Analyzer
151
Recognizing Faults on HDTDX Plots
153
The HDTDR Analyzer
154
Overview of Features
159
Safety Information
160
Installing the OTDR Module
162
Using the Cradle
164
OTDR Module Features
165
Verifying Operation
166
Selecting Auto or Manual OTDR Mode
168
About Launch and Receive Fibers
169
Settings for OTDR Tests
176
OTDR Port Connection Quality
179
Progress Screen for Extended Test Times
180
Running the OTDR Test
181
Looking at OTDR Test Results
186
Viewing the OTDR Trace
188
Using the Measurement Cursor
192
Zooming the Trace
193
OTDR Details Screens
200
Bi-Directional Testing
205
Using Manual OTDR Mode
206
Overview of Features
209
Safety Information
210
Installing and Removing Fiber Modules
212
Installing the Connector Adapter
214
Verifying Operation
216
Essentials for Reliable Fiber Test Results
217
About Setting the Reference
218
Selecting Test Reference Cords
219
Using Mandrels for Testing Multimode Fiber
220
Loss/Length Test Settings
222
About 1 Jumper Connections
226
Setting the Reference for Smart Remote Mode
228
Testing the Test Reference Cords in Smart Remote Mode
230
Running the Autotest in Smart Remote Mode
232
Smart Remote Mode Autotest Results
234
Autotest in Loopback Mode
236
Setting the Reference in Loopback Mode
238
Testing Your Test Reference Cords in Loopback Mode
240
Running the Autotest in Loopback Mode
242
Loopback Mode Autotest Results
244
Autotest in Far End Source Mode
246
Setting the Reference in Far End Source Mode
248
Testing Your Test Reference Cords in Far End Source Mode
250
Running the Autotest in Far End Source Mode
252
Far End Source Mode Autotest Results
254
Bi-Directional Testing
256
Finding Connections with Findfiber
258
Using Findfiber in Loopback Mode
263
Using the Power Meter
265
Running Single Tests
269
Visual Fault Locator Applications
271
Using the Visual Fault Locator
272
Common Causes of Failures
275
Diagnosing Loss/Length Test Failures
276
Diagnosing OTDR Test Failures
279
Overview of Features
285
Installing and Removing the Network Module and Optional SFP Module
286
Verifying Network Connectivity
288
Running the Connectivity Test
290
Pinging Network Devices
295
Monitoring Network Traffic
297
Blinking a Port Light
299
Diagnosing Low-Level Network Problems
301
Creating a Custom Twisted Pair Cable Type
305
Creating a Custom Twisted Pair Test Limit
306
Creating a Custom Outlet Configuration
307
Creating a Custom Fiber Type for Loss/Length Tests
308
Creating a Custom Limit for Loss/Length Tests
309
Creating a Custom Fiber Type for OTDR Tests
310
Creating Custom Limits for OTDR Tests
311
Editing Custom Settings
313
Changing the NVP
314
Resetting the NVP to the Default Value
315
Transferring Custom Settings between Testers
316
Storage Locations and Capacities
317
Setting the Storage Location (DTX-1800, DTX-1200)
319
Working with Folders
320
Deleting Folders
321
Viewing and Managing Saved Results
322
Moving or Copying Results to a Memory Card (DTX-1800, DTX-1200)
323
Renaming Results
324
Formatting a Memory Card (DTX-1800, DTX-1200) or Internal Memory
325
Uploading Results to a PC
326
Maintenance
327
Factory Calibration
328
Cleaning
332
Replacing the Battery Pack
333
Storage
334
If Something Seems Wrong
335
Specifications
337
Environmental and Regulatory Specifications
338
Service Calibration Period
339
Summary of Performance Specifications
340
Propagation Delay
341
Measurement Accuracy
345
HDTDX Analyzer Specifications for Cables <100 M (328 Ft)
350
DTX-COAX Coaxial Adapter Specifications
351
DTX-NSM Module Specifications
353
DTX Compact OTDR Module Specifications
354
DTX-MFM2/SFM2/GFM2 Fiber Module Specifications
357
Visual Fault Locator Specifications
361
Power
362
CSA Standards
363
Serial Interfaces
364
Why You Must Do this Test
365
Set up the Tester
367
Clean and Inspect the Connectors
368
Set the Reference
369
Test the Cord in both Directions
370
Introduction
375
Jumper Method
376
Jumper Method
378
Jumper Method
380
Modified 1 Jumper Method
382

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