Using The Measurement Cursor - Fluke DTX-1800 Technical Reference Handbook

DTX Series CableAnalyzer
Technical Reference Handbook

Using the Measurement Cursor

You can use the cursor on the OTDR trace to measure
distances and losses along the cabling.
To make measurements with the cursor:
K
1 Press Change to Cursor if necessary to set the
arrow keys to cursor mode.
2 Move the cursor to a starting point for a measurement.
BC
Use to move the cursor left or right or
AD
to move the cursor to the previous or
next event.
H
3 Press to mark the starting point for the
measurement.
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BCAD
4 Use
ending point for the measurement.
The following readouts appear on the screen:
• Δ m or Δ ft: The distance between the cursor and
the mark.
• Δ dB: The difference in the power levels (in
decibels) between the cursor and the mark.
5 To clear the mark press
to move the cursor to the
H
.