About Link Interface Adapters And Modules - Fluke DTX-1800 Technical Reference Handbook

DTX Series CableAnalyzer
Technical Reference Handbook

About Link Interface Adapters and Modules

Link interface adapters provide the correct jacks and
interface circuitry for testing different types of twisted pair
LAN cabling.
The channel and permanent link interface adapters
provided are suitable for testing cabling up to Cat 6.
Optional coaxial adapters let you test coaxial cabling.
For information on other adapter types, contact Fluke
Networks or visit the Fluke Networks website.
The adapter's Autotest counters are helpful for gauging
wear on the adapter's jack or plug and for tracking the
number of tests run on a job. You can view and reset the
counters on the Version Information screen in SPECIAL
FUNCTIONS. See "Checking the Hardware and Software
Versions" on page 1-25.
Figure 1-7 shows how to attach and remove adapters.
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To avoid damaging the permanent link adapter
and to ensure maximum accuracy of test results,
never pinch, kink, or crush the adapter's cable.
Follow the handling guidelines given in Figure 1-8.
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