Set the Reference
Before you use the M12 adapters to test and certify links, set the
reference. Repeat the reference procedure every thirty days at minimum.
To set the reference
1
Turn on the tester and the remote a minimum of 1 minute before you
set the reference.
Set the reference only after the testers are at an ambient
temperature between 50 °F and 104 °F (10 °C and 40 °C).
2
Connect the main and remote testers together as shown at the top or
bottom of Figure 1.
3
On the home screen, tap TOOLS, then tap Set Reference.
4
On the SET REFERENCE screen tap TEST.
* Permanent link and channel adapters are included
with your DSX-5000 or DSX-8000 kit.
RJ45 permanent
link adapter*
Optional reference artifact
DSX-8000: DSX-CALIBRATION 2G
DSX-5000: DSX-CALIBRATION
Figure 1. Reference Connections
Note
RJ45 channel
adapter*
GPU89.EPS
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