Autotest Results For Coaxial Cabling - Fluke DSP-4100 User Manual

1. Attach a channel link interface adapter to the main unit.
2. Turn off any PC nodes connected to the cabling you are testing.
3. If you want the Autotest to report cabling length, remove the terminator from
the far end of the cabling.
4. Turn the rotary switch to AUTOTEST.
5. Verify that the test standard and cable type displayed are correct. You can
change these settings in the SETUP mode.
6. Remove the terminator from the near end of the coaxial cabling. Use the RJ45
to coaxial adapter to connect the test tool to the cabling.
7. Press T to start the Autotest.

Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling

An Autotest on coaxial cabling performs the following tests:
Characteristic Impedance
Impedance measurements require cabling at least 5 m (16 ft) long.
Terminated cabling shorter than this length will always pass the
impedance test. Unterminated cabling shorter than this length will
always fail the impedance test.
The characteristic impedance test determines the approximate characteristic
impedance for the cable. A PASS result means that the impedance is within the
limit specified by the selected test standard. A FAIL result means that the
impedance exceeds the limit. You can use the HDTDR test to plot the locations
and sizes of all impedance anomalies on the cabling.
Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling
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