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- Page 1 Fluke Networks DTX-PC6S Specs Provided by www.AAATesters.com DTX-PCxxS Patch Cord Test Adapters Users Manual January 2011 ©2011 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ...........................1 Unpacking ..........................1 DTX-PC5ES ........................1 DTX-PC6S ........................1 DTX-PC6AS ........................1 Contacting Fluke Networks ....................2 Additional Resources for Cable Testing Information ............2 Safety Information ........................3 DTX Software Requirements ....................3 Characterizing the Performance of the Adapters ...............3 How to Test Patch Cords .......................4 How to Set Up the Tester .................... - Page 4 DTX-PCxxS Patch Cord Test Adapters Users Manual...
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Page 5: Introduction
TIA-568-C.2 and IEC 61935-2, and Cat 6A patch cords as specified in IEC 61935-2. Note Test standards are subject to amendments. Contact the appropriate standards organization for details. Contact Fluke Networks for general information on standards and for DTX software or database updates that may result from changes to standards. Unpacking... -
Page 6: Contacting Fluke Networks
Visit our website for a complete list of phone numbers. Additional Resources for Cable Testing Information The Fluke Networks Knowledge Base answers common questions about Fluke Networks products and provides articles on cable testing techniques and technology. To access the Knowledge Base, log on to www.flukenetworks.com, then click... -
Page 7: Safety Information
2 Turn on both testers. 3 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 ™... -
Page 8: How To Test Patch Cords
DTX-PCxxS Patch Cord Test Adapters Users Manual How to Test Patch Cords Caution Testing patch cords that have poorly crimped plugs may reduce the life of the patch cord adapter's jacks substantially or make them unusable. How to Set Up the Tester 1 Attach the DTX-PCxxS/MN adapter to the main DTX tester. -
Page 9: 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 10: Why Patch Cords Fail
DTX-PCxxS Patch Cord Test Adapters Users Manual Why Patch Cords Fail Patch cords may fail because of faulty wiring, poor workmanship, poor quality materials, or damage to the cable or plug. Failures may also occur when the patch cord adapter jacks need replacing or a patch cord adapter is defective. -
Page 11: Next Failures
Patch Cord Test Results Figure 2 shows examples of these failures for Cat 6 patch cords. The plot on the left shows results from a patch cord made with bad cable. The plot on the right shows results from a cord with a bad plug. Low-frequency return loss failure High frequency return loss failure caused by bad cable... -
Page 12: Fault Information For Long Patch Cords
DTX-PCxxS Patch Cord Test Adapters Users Manual Fault Information for Long Patch Cords For 20 m patch cord limits, the tester's automatic diagnostics may help you determine why a patch cord failed. After an Autotest that failed, press J Fault Info to see information about the failure. -
Page 13: How To Order Replacement Jacks
How to Order Replacement Jacks Table 1 shows the replacement parts available for the DTX-PCxxS Patch Cord Adapters. To order replacement jacks, contact Fluke Networks as described on page 2 Table 1. Replacement Jacks Fluke Networks... -
Page 14: Specifications
DTX-PCxxS Patch Cord Test Adapters Users Manual 3 Pull the RJ45 jacks off the circuit boards (Figure 3), being careful not to stress the boards. 4 Align the new RJ45 jacks on the connectors on the circuit boards. Note in Figure 3 how the insulation displacement connectors in the jacks slide into the connectors on the circuit boards. -
Page 15: Appendix A : How To Characterize And Test The Performance Of The Adapters
Appendix A: How to Characterize and Test the Performance of the Adapters Introduction This appendix describes two methods for characterizing the performance of the DTX-PCxxS 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 5e, 6, and 6A patch cord test limits are very tight. - Page 16 DTX-PCxxS Performance Test Using a DTX-AXTERM Plug A second method of characterizing and testing the performance of the adapters uses the DTX-AXTERM link terminator plug, which is available from Fluke Networks. When you first receive your adapters, you can test both the main and remote adapters using a DTX-AXTERM plug and save the test results for future reference.
- Page 17 DTX-PCxxS Performance Test Using a DTX-AXTERM Plug How to Characterize the DTX-PCxxS/MN Main Adapter 1 Attach the DTX-PCxxS/MN main adapter to the main DTX tester and insert the DTX-AXTERM plug, as shown in Figure 4. 2 Pull the DTX-AXTERM plug back slightly to its locking position. 3 Select the correct test limit: •...
- Page 18 DTX-PCxxS Patch Cord Test Adapters Users Manual 6 Move the cursor to 100 MHz. • For a DTX-PCxxS/SR remote adapter with a Category 5e jack, the value should be better than 53 dB. • For a DTX-PCxxS/SR remote adapter with a Category 6 or 6A jack, the value should be better than 62.5 dB at 100 MHz.
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