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DTX-PCU6S
Patch Cord Adapters
Users Manual
November 2004
© 2004 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

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  • Page 1 DTX-PCU6S Patch Cord Adapters Users Manual November 2004 © 2004 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 2 Ni-Cad, Ni-MH and Li-Ion batteries, cables or other peripherals are all considered parts or accessories. The warranty extends only to the original buyer or end user customer of a Fluke Networks authorized reseller, and does not apply to any product which, in Fluke Networks’ opinion, has been misused, abused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Title Page Introduction ...................... 1 Unpacking ......................1 Contacting Fluke Networks................2 Additional Resources for Cable Testing Information........2 DTX Software Requirements................3 Characterizing the Adapters' Performance ............ 3 Testing Patch Cords ..................4 Testing Cat 5e Patch Cords ................4 Setting Up the Tester ...................
  • Page 4 DTX-PCU6S Patch Cord Adapters Users Manual...
  • Page 5 List of Tables Table Title Page Replacement Parts ....................9 C-1. Cat 5e Patch Cord Limits per TIA/EIA-568-B ............C-1 C-2. Cat 6 Patch Cord Limits per TIA/EIA-568-B ............C-2 C-3. Cat 5e Patch Cord Limits per ISO/IEC-11801-2002..........C-2 C-4. Cat 6 Patch Cord Limits per ISO/IEC-11801-2002..........
  • Page 6 DTX-PCU6S Patch Cord Adapters Users Manual...
  • Page 7 Figure Title Page Patch Cord Test Connections................5 Return Los Failures and Low and High Frequencies ........... 7 Replacing the RJ45 Jack..................9 Measurement Accuracy of the DTX-PCU6S Patch Cord Test Configuration ..10 B-1. Pre-qualifying RJ45 Plugs ..................B-1...
  • Page 8 DTX-PCU6S Patch Cord Adapters Users Manual...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Patch Cord Adapters Introduction  The DTX-PCU6S Patch Cord Adapters let you use a DTX CableAnalyzer Series tester to test patch cords in accordance with the TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1 Category 6 and IEC 61935-2 standards. These adapters, which meet backwards-compatibility requirements, also test Category 5e patch cords (see "Testing Cat 5e Patch Cords"...

  • Page 10: Contacting Fluke Networks

    DTX-PCU6S Patch Cord Adapters Users Manual Contacting Fluke Networks Note If you contact Fluke Networks about your tester, have the tester's software and hardware version numbers available if possible. www.flukenetworks.com support@flukenetworks.com +1-425-446-4519 • Australia: 61 (2) 8850-3333 or 61 3 9329 0244 •...

  • Page 11: Dtx Software Requirements

    Turn the rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS; then select Version Information. The latest software version is available at no charge on the Fluke Networks web site. Download the update file from the website; then use LinkWare software to install new software into the DTX testers.

  • Page 12: Testing Patch Cords

    DTX-PCU6S Patch Cord Adapters Users Manual Testing Patch Cords WCaution Testing patch cords that have poorly crimped plugs may reduce the life of the patch cord adapter's jacks. Note If you want to verify the performance of RJ45 plugs before using them to make patch cords, see Appendix B.

  • Page 13: Patch Cord Test Results

    For standard patch cords up to 5 m this method is adequate and can detect performance problems at the remote connection. For longer patch cords, Fluke Networks recommends repeating the test with the patch cord reversed.

  • Page 14: Wire Map Failures

    DTX-PCU6S Patch Cord Adapters Users Manual Wire Map Failures Wire map failures are typically caused by the following: • Wires connected to wrong pins at plug • Faulty connections • Damaged plug • Damaged cable • Wrong Outlet Configuration selected in setup •...

  • Page 15: Next Failures

    Patch Cord Test Results bal25.bmp bal26.bmp Low-frequency return loss failure High frequency return loss failure caused by bad cable caused by a bad plug Figure 2. Return Loss Failures at Low and High Frequencies NEXT Failures NEXT failures are typically caused by the following: •...

  • Page 16: Mechanical Stress Tests For Patch Cords

    LinkWare software to upload test results to a PC for evaluation. Replacing the Adapter's Jacks The RJ45 jacks in the DTX-PCU6S adapters are typically good for 5000 insertions when used continuously. When used non-continuously, the lifetime may be reduced to 750 insertions. After 750 insertions, the gold plating that prevents oxidation on the contacts may be worn away;...

  • Page 17: Replacement Parts

    Figure 3. Replacing the RJ45 Jack Replacement Parts Table 1 shows the replacement parts available for the DTX-PCU6S Patch Cord Adapters. The parts are available from Fluke Networks, unless otherwise specified. Table 1. Replacement Parts Description Fluke Networks Model Number...

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Return loss measurement accuracy Level III compliant Typical Frequency in MHz Pair-to-pair NEXT loss measurement accuracy Level III compliant Typical Frequency in MHz bal13f.eps Figure 4. Measurement Accuracy of the DTX-PCU6S Patch Cord Test Configuration...

  • Page 19: Appendix A: Characterizing And Testing The Adapters' Performance

    Appendix A Characterizing and Testing the Adapters’ Performance Introduction This appendix describes how to characterize the performance of the DTX-PCU6S adapters. You can use the results from this test for the following: • Determining when the RJ45 jacks need replacing, or the adapters are otherwise damaged Category 6 patch cord test limits are very tight.
  • Page 20 DTX-PCU6S Patch Cord Adapters Users Manual To test the same adapters later, do the following: Connect the reference patch cord between the same main and remote testers used for the original test. Be sure the marked ends of the patch cord go to the correct testers.

  • Page 21: Appendix B: Pre-Qualifying Patch Cord Plugs

    Appendix B Pre-Qualifying Patch Cord Plugs You may use the DTX-PCU6 patch cord adapters to test a sample of the patch cord plugs before using them to build patch cords. To get a general idea of how plugs will affect patch cord performance, test a sample of the plugs terminated with 100 Ω...
  • Page 22 DTX-PCU6S Patch Cord Adapters Users Manual...

  • Page 23: Appendix C: Patch Cord Performance Requirements

    Patch cord performance requirements may change as standards are amended. If requirements change, Fluke Networks will post an updated test specification database for the DTX tester on the Fluke Networks DTX software download page. To install a new database, use the Modify DTX Test Limits utility in LinkWare.
  • Page 24 DTX-PCU6S Patch Cord Adapters Users Manual Table C-2. Cat 6 Patch Cord Limits per TIA/EIA-568-B Patch Cord Length and NEXT (dB) Freq. (MHz) (dB) 0.5m 1.5m 2.5m 3.5m 7.5m 19.8 21.6 64.79 63.77 63.06 22.5 64.91 64.48 63.6 62.93 61.95 61.26...
  • Page 25 Appendix C Cable and Patch Cord Performance Requirements Table C-4. Cat 6 Patch Cord Limits per ISO/IEC-11801-2002 Patch Cord Length and NEXT (dB) Freq. (MHz) (dB) 0.5m 1.5m 2.5m 3.5m 7.5m 19.8 21.6 64.85 64.13 63.1 62.41 22.5 64.98 64.69 64.42 63.95 63.01 62.32...

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