Preparing to Save Tests ................................................................................................................................... 2-1

Step 1: Checking the Memory Space Available ......................................................................................... 2-1

Step 2: Entering Job Information ............................................................................................................... 2-1

Step 3: Setting the Storage Location (DTX-1800 and DTX-1200) ............................................................. 2-2

Step 4: Setting Up a Job Folder .................................................................................................................. 2-2

Step 5: Selecting a Cable ID Source ............................................................................................................ 2-4

Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling ....................................................................................................................... 2-4

Required Equipment ................................................................................................................................... 2-4

Step 1: Checking the Battery Status and Verifying Operation with Twisted Pair Adapters .................. 2-6

Step 2: Selecting a Test Limit, Cable Type, and Outlet Configuration .................................................... 2-7

Step 3: Running the Autotest ..................................................................................................................... 2-8

Step 4: Viewing the Autotest Results ........................................................................................................ 2-11

Step 5: Saving the Results ........................................................................................................................... 2-12

Certifying Fiber Cabling ................................................................................................................................... 2-12

Required Equipment ................................................................................................................................... 2-12

Step 1: Installing the Fiber Modules .......................................................................................................... 2-14

Step 2: Checking the Battery Status and Verifying Operation with Fiber Modules .............................. 2-14

Step 3: Selecting a Fiber Type and Test Limit ............................................................................................ 2-15

Step 4: Configuring the Fiber Test ............................................................................................................. 2-16

Step 5: Setting the Reference ..................................................................................................................... 2-16

Step 6: Testing the Test Reference Cords .................................................................................................. 2-18

Step 7: Running the Test ............................................................................................................................ 2-20

Step 7: Viewing the Results ........................................................................................................................ 2-21

Step 8: Saving the Results ........................................................................................................................... 2-21

Using the Auto Increment and Sequential Cable ID Features ....................................................................... 2-22

Using the Auto Increment Feature ............................................................................................................ 2-22

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