How To Do The Patch Cord Test - Fluke DSX-PC Series User Manual

How to Do the Patch Cord Test

For DSX-PC6A adapters: Typically, you can move an RJ45 plug
slightly in or out of the jack even when the latch engages.
For Cat 6
different results for a patch cord test. To help ensure
consistent results, specify in your test procedure whether the
cords must be pushed in completely or pulled back.
1 Connect the patch cord to the main and remote testers, as shown in Figure 1.
2 Turn on both testers, then tap TEST on the main tester or press
main or remote tester.
The main tester will not turn on a remote tester when they
are connected through patch cord adapters.
DSX main tester with
DSX-PCxx patch cord
adapter
Note
patch cords, the two positions can give slightly
A
Note
Patch cord under test
W
Caution
To help ensure accurate test results,
do not bend the patch cord during
the test.
Figure 1. Patch Cord Test Connections
How to Do Tests on Patch Cords
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DSX remote tester with
DSX-PCxx patch cord
adapter
on the
C01.EPS
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