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DTX-1500
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Technical Reference Handbook
March 2015 Rev. 1 5/2015
© 2015 Fluke Corporation
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  • Page 1 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer ™ Technical Reference Handbook March 2015 Rev. 1 5/2015 © 2015 Fluke Corporation All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 2 90 days, unless otherwise stated. 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’...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Page Getting Acquainted Overview of Features ............................1-1 Registration ..............................1-1 Additional Resources for Cable Testing Information ..................1-1 Contacting Fluke Networks ..........................1-2 Unpacking ................................ 1-2 Certification and Compliance .......................... 1-3  Safety Information ............................ 1-3 Basic Features ..............................1-6 Physical Features ............................
  • Page 4 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Changing the Length Units ........................1-20 Changing the Numeric Format ........................1-20 Adjusting the Display Contrast ........................1-21 Setting the Power Down Timer ........................1-21 Setting the Backlight Timer ........................1-21 Enabling or Disabling the Beeper ......................1-22 Overview of Memory Features ........................
  • Page 5 Contents Step 6: Saving the Results ........................... 2-9 Using the Auto Increment and Sequential Cable ID Features ............... 2-9 Using the Auto Increment Feature ......................2-9 Creating a List of Sequential IDs ........................ 2-10 About ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A Cable IDs ......................2-13 Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Setting the Reference ............................
  • Page 6 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Running Single Tests ............................3-33 Monitoring Impulse Noise ..........................3-35 Using the Tone Generator ..........................3-38 Testing Twisted Pair Through a PoE Device Enabling the AC Wire Map Test ........................4-1 Autotest Through a PoE Device ........................4-1 AC Wire Map Results ............................
  • Page 7 Contents Common Causes of Copper Cabling Failures ....................6-14 The HDTDX Analyzer ............................6-19 Running the HDTDX Analyzer ........................6-19 Recognizing Faults on HDTDX Plots ......................6-21 The HDTDR Analyzer ............................6-22 Running the HDTDR Analyzer ........................6-22 Recognizing Faults on HDTDR Plots ......................6-22 Custom Test Settings Creating a Custom Twisted Pair Cable Type ....................
  • Page 8 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Deleting Folders ............................8-4 Viewing and Managing Saved Results ......................8-4 Deleting Results ............................8-4 Renaming Results ............................8-6 Sorting Results ............................. 8-6 Formatting the Memory ..........................8-6 Uploading Results to a PC ..........................8-7 Maintenance and Specifications Maintenance ..............................
  • Page 9 Contents Summary of Performance Specifications ....................9-10 Length ................................9-11 Delay Skew ..............................9-11 Propagation Delay ............................9-11 DC Loop Resistance Test ..........................9-11 Measurement Accuracy ..........................9-15 HDTDX Analyzer Specifications for Cables <100 m (328 ft) ..............9-20 HDTDR Analyzer Specifications for Cables <100 m (328 ft) ..............9-20 Characteristic Impedance ...........................
  • Page 10 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook viii...
  • Page 11 List of Figures Figure Page 1-1. Tester Front Panel Features..........................1-6 1-2. Tester Side and Top Panel Features ......................... 1-8 1-3. Smart Remote Features ............................ 1-10 1-4. Charging and Removing the Battery ......................1-13 1-5. Remote Battery Status Shown After Power-up....................1-14 1-6.
  • Page 12 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Figure Page 3-6. Autotest Summary Screen for Twisted Pair Cabling ..................3-10 3-7. Examples of Automatic Diagnostic Screens ..................... 3-11 3-8. PASS* and FAIL* Results ........................... 3-12 3-9. Wire Map Examples ............................3-16 3-10. Resistance Results .............................. 3-18 3-11.
  • Page 13 List of Figures Figure Page 5-4. Coaxial Video Cabling Test Connections ......................5-8 5-5. Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling ....................... 5-9 6-1. HDTDX Plot (permanent link adapters used) ....................6-20 6-2. Interpreting HDTDX Plots..........................6-21 6-3. HDTDR Plot (permanent link adapters used) ....................6-23 6-4.
  • Page 14 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook...
  • Page 15 List of Tables Table Page 1-1. International Electrical Symbols ......................1-3 3-1. Twisted Pair Test Settings ........................3-3 3-2. dB Rules for Permanent Link Test Limits ........................3-14 3-3. dB Rules for Channel Test Limits ..........................3-15 3-4. Smart Remote Requirements for Twisted Pair Single Tests..............3-34 5-1.
  • Page 16 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook...

  • Page 17: Getting Acquainted

    Level IIIe accuracy requirements. troubleshooting tips, and other support services. To  Color display clearly indicates PASS/FAIL results. register, fill out the online registration form on the Fluke  Automatic diagnostics report distance to and likely Networks website at www.flukenetworks.com/registration.

  • Page 18: Contacting Fluke Networks

    The DTX-1500 CableAnalyzers come with the accessories Note listed below. If something is damaged or missing, contact If you contact Fluke Networks about your tester, the place of purchase immediately. have the tester's software and hardware version For a complete list of the DTX kits, options, and accessories numbers available if possible.

  • Page 19: Certification And Compliance

    Getting Acquainted Certification and Compliance Certification and Compliance Safety Information  Table 1-1 shows the international electrical symbols used on  Conforms to relevant Australian standards the tester or in this manual. Table 1-1. International Electrical Symbols Conforms to relevant European Union ...
  • Page 20  Use only replacement parts that are approved by  Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly. Fluke Networks.  Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can  Do not touch voltages > 30 V AC rms, 42 V AC cause burns or explode.
  • Page 21 Leave the module bay covers in place. See page   Do not put metal objects into connectors. 1-8.  For Products with rechargeable batteries, use only AC adapters approved by Fluke Networks for use with the Product to supply power to the Product and charge the battery.

  • Page 22: Basic Features

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Basic Features Physical Features Figures 1-1 and 1-2 describe the tester’s features. Figure  The following sections introduce the tester's basic features. 1-3 describes the smart remote’s features. X29.EPS Figure 1-1. Tester Front Panel Features...
  • Page 23 Getting Acquainted Basic Features   LCD display with backlight and adjustable brightness.  : Press to switch the backlight between bright and dim settings. Hold for 1 second to adjust the display  : Starts the currently selected test. Activates the tone ...
  • Page 24 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook X33.EPS Figure 1-2. Tester Side and Top Panel Features...
  • Page 25  RS-232C port uses a custom DTX cable available from Flashing red: Charge timeout. The battery failed to Fluke Networks. See Chapter 9 for more information. reach full charge within 6 hours. See “If Something Seems Wrong” on page 9-7.
  • Page 26 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook X30.EPS Figure 1-3. Smart Remote Features 1-10...
  • Page 27 PC and updating the tester’s software. The RS-232C port uses a custom DTX cable available from  Fail LED lights when a test fails. Fluke Networks. See Chapter 9 for more information.  Talk LED lights when the smart remote is in talk mode. ...

  • Page 28: Changing The Language

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Changing the Language Charging the Battery To charge the battery, connect the ac adapter to the To change the tester’s language: battery pack, as shown in Figure 1-4. Turn the rotary switch to SETUP. You may charge the battery when it is attached or detached from the tester.
  • Page 29 Getting Acquainted Basic Features X124.EPS Figure 1-4. Charging and Removing the Battery 1-13...
  • Page 30 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Checking the Battery Status The battery status icon ( ) near the upper-right corner of the tester’s main screens shows the battery’s charge level. 84 % - 100 % The smart remote’s LEDs show the smart remote’s battery 67 % - 83 % status at the end of the power-up cycle, as shown in Figure 1-5.
  • Page 31 Getting Acquainted Basic Features Optional permanent link adapter Channel adapter X102.EPS Figure 1-6. Connections for Using the Battery Status Function 1-15...

  • Page 32: About Link Interface Adapters And Modules

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook About Link Interface Adapters and Modules Link interface adapters provide the correct jacks and interface circuitry for testing different types of twisted pair LAN cabling. The channel adapters provided are suitable for testing cabling up to Cat 6A/Class E Optional adapters let you test permanent link installations and coaxial cabling.

  • Page 33: Verifying Operation

    Getting Acquainted Basic Features Verifying Operation Cat 6A/Class E channel The tester performs a basic self test when you turn it on. To adapters run a more thorough self test for an acceptance test or as part of a routine equipment check: Connect the main and remote testers using one of the methods shown in Figure 1-8.

  • Page 34: Checking The Hardware And Software Versions

    Technical Reference Handbook Checking the Hardware and Software To determine if your tester needs a software update, visit the Fluke Networks website to see if an update is available. Versions See Chapter 9 for details on updating the tester's software.
  • Page 35 Getting Acquainted Basic Features  Outlet Configuration: The wire mapping used for testing twisted pair cabling.  Press  to check the memory status.  Press  to view the results of the previous test.  Store Plot Data  No: Plot data is not saved, which lets you save more results.

  • Page 36: Setting User Preferences

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Setting User Preferences Changing the Length Units Turn the rotary switch to SETUP, use  The following sections describe how to change settings you highlight Instrument Settings; then press  may want to adjust when you first start using the tester. Press to go to the tab with the Length Units ...

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Display Contrast

    Getting Acquainted Setting User Preferences Adjusting the Display Contrast To set the power down timer: Press and hold  Turn the rotary switch to SETUP, use  highlight Instrument Settings; then press  Fine  for coarse adjustments and   ...

  • Page 38: Enabling Or Disabling The Beeper

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Enabling or Disabling the Beeper Creating Folders To enable or disable the tones for key presses and testing You can organize your test results by saving them in folders. progress: To create a folder: Turn the rotary switch to SETUP, use ...

  • Page 39: Options For Entering Cable Ids

    Getting Acquainted Overview of Memory Features  Options for Entering Cable IDs Auto Sequence: Lets you select IDs from a list of sequential IDs generated from a template in SETUP. When you save a test, you enter a name for the test. At a The horizontal, backbone, and campus templates job site, you usually name each test with the identification follow the ID formats specified in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-...

  • Page 40: Automatically Saving Results

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Using the Talk Mode Automatically Saving Results When Auto Save Results is set to Yes, the tester The talk mode lets you talk to the person at the other end automatically saves Autotests using the next ID available of a twisted pair link.

  • Page 41: About Linkware And Linkware Stats Software

     Update the tester’s software.  Create and download data to the DTX, such as Setup data and cable ID lists.  Transfer custom limits between testers. LinkWare software is available at no charge on the Fluke Networks website. 1-25...
  • Page 42 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook 1-26...

  • Page 43: Tutorials On Setup And Test Procedures

    Chapter 2: Tutorials on Setup and Test Procedures The tutorials in this chapter guide you through setting up 2-3 Press  to go to the tab with the Operator name the tester, checking the tester’s status, testing twisted pair setting. Press ...

  • Page 44: Step 3: Setting Up A Job Folder

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Step 3: Setting Up a Job Folder 4-2 Use  to highlight Instrument Settings; then press  You can organize test results by saving them in a folder named for the job. 4-3 Press to select Cable ID Source. ...

  • Page 45: Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling

    Tutorials on Setup and Test Procedures Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Required Equipment  The characters available for use. Figure 2-2 shows the equipment for testing twisted pair To select a character to enter in the text box, use cabling. to highlight the character; then ...

  • Page 46: Step 1: Checking The Battery Status And Verifying Operation

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Step 1: Checking the Battery Status and Verifying Step 2: Setting the Reference Operation The reference procedure sets a baseline for insertion loss, ACR-F, and DC resistance measurements. Before you start doing cable tests, check the tester and smart remote’s battery status, verify that the testers are in 2-1 Use one of the methods shown in Figure 2-3 to connect good working order, and set the reference.
  • Page 47 Tutorials on Setup and Test Procedures Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Cat 6A/Class E channel adapters Optional permanent link 6 inch (15 cm) adapter RJ45 reference patch cord provided with the DTX-1500 Channel adapter Optional DTX-REFERENCE module X41.EPS Figure 2-3. Battery Status, Self Test, and Reference Connections...

  • Page 48: Step 3: Selecting A Test Limit, Cable Type, And Outlet Configuration

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Step 3: Selecting a Test Limit, Cable Type, and 3-7 Use to select a different limit group, if   Outlet Configuration necessary, and to select the test limit required for the job. Select the test limit, cable type, and outlet configuration specified for the job.
  • Page 49 Tutorials on Setup and Test Procedures Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Horizontal cabling Hub or switch Optional consolidation point Patch cord from hub or Work area switch Patch Wall panels outlet Start Patch channel cord channel from PC PASS TEST FAIL TALK TONE LOW BATTERY...

  • Page 50: Step 5: Viewing The Autotest Results

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Step 5: Viewing the Autotest Results The Summary screen, shown in Figure 2-5, tells you if the test results met the selected test limit. This screen also shows a status for each measurement:  : PASS ...

  • Page 51: Step 6: Saving The Results

    Tutorials on Setup and Test Procedures Using the Auto Increment and Sequential Cable ID Features Using the Auto Increment and Step 6: Saving the Results Sequential Cable ID Features 6-1 Press  6-2 Use the text editing screen to enter a name for the The auto increment and sequential ID features generate results.

  • Page 52: Creating A List Of Sequential Ids

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Letters increment through the alphabet shown on the text Creating a List of Sequential IDs editing screen: The tester includes templates for creating a list of 1A, 1B, 1C…1Y, 1Z, 1Ç…1Û, 1Ü, 1A sequential IDs. Three of these templates meet the ANSI/TIA/ EIA-606-A standard for documenting cabling installations, To use the auto increment ID feature: as summarized in the next section.
  • Page 53 Tutorials on Setup and Test Procedures Using the Auto Increment and Sequential Cable ID Features These IDs produce the following ID list:  to highlight Auto Sequence, then press  ROOM A DROP#1 ROOM A DROP#2  to highlight Template, then press ...
  • Page 54 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook 13 Press  to leave the sample list. To use an ID from the auto sequence list: Verify that the Cable ID Source in SETUP is set to Auto If the tester shows an error message, check your Start Sequence.

  • Page 55: About Ansi/Tia/Eia-606-A Cable Ids

    Tutorials on Setup and Test Procedures Using the Auto Increment and Sequential Cable ID Features About ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A Cable IDs Backbone Cable Identifier Backbone cables run between telecommunication closets, The following sections give basic examples of the 606-A IDs. usually on different floors. For detailed information, including ID formats for other elements in cabling installations, contact the TIA to Format: fs1/fs2-n.d...
  • Page 56 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook 2-14...

  • Page 57: Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling

    Chapter 3: Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Setting the Reference Use one of the methods shown in Figure 3-1 to connect the main and remote testers together. The reference procedure sets a baseline for insertion loss, ACR-F, and DC resistance measurements. ...
  • Page 58 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Cat 6A/Class E channel adapters Optional permanent link adapter 6 inch (15 cm) RJ45 reference patch cord provided with the DTX-1500 Channel adapter Optional DTX-REFERENCE module X41EPS Figure 3-1. Twisted Pair Reference Connections...

  • Page 59: Twisted Pair Test Settings

    Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Test Settings Twisted Pair Test Settings To access the settings, turn the rotary switch to SETUP, use to highlight Twisted Pair; then press   Table 3-1 describes the settings that apply to twisted pair cabling tests.
  • Page 60 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook T568A T568B Crossover 1000BASE-T Crossover Rollover 2 x Two-Pair Crossed USOC Single-Pair Token Ring USOC Two-Pair ATM/TP-PMD ATM/TP-PMD Ethernet and M12 Ethernet and M12 CSU/DSU Straight Crossed Two-Pair Two-Pair Crossed AMD180.EPS Figure 3-2. Outlet Configurations...
  • Page 61 Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Test Settings Table 3-1. Twisted Pair Test Settings (cont.) Setting Description SETUP > Twisted Pair > Select Enable to test cabling through a mid-span PoE (Power over Ethernet) device. Always AC Wire Map disable the AC Wire Map test when not testing through a PoE device. See Chapter 4. SETUP >...

  • Page 62: Autotest On Twisted Pair Cabling

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Autotest on Twisted Pair Cabling To run the Autotest on twisted pair cabling: Verify that the settings listed in Table 3-1 are Figure 3-3 shows the equipment needed for certifying appropriate. twisted pair cabling. Attach adapters appropriate for the job to the tester and the smart remote.
  • Page 63 Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Autotest on Twisted Pair Cabling Horizontal cabling Optional consolidation point Work area Patch panel Wall outlet Start permanent permanent link link PASS TEST FAIL TALK TONE Tester with optional Smart remote with LOW BATTERY permanent link adapter optional permanent EXIT TEST...
  • Page 64 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Horizontal cabling Hub or switch Optional consolidation point Patch cord from hub or Work area switch Patch Wall panels outlet Start Patch channel cord channel from PC PASS TEST FAIL TALK TONE LOW BATTERY Tester with Smart remote with EXIT TEST...

  • Page 65: Twisted Pair Autotest Results

    Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results Twisted Pair Autotest Results  Return loss  ACR-N (attenuation to crosstalk ratio at the near end) The tests listed below apply to twisted pair cabling. and ACR-N at the smart remote Note ...
  • Page 66 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook  PASS: All parameters are within limits. FAIL: One or more parameters exceed the limit. PASS*/FAIL*: One or more parameters are within the tester’s accuracy uncertainty range, and the “*” notation is required by the selected test standard.

  • Page 67: Automatic Diagnostics

    Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results Automatic Diagnostics A failed test may produce more than one diagnostic screen. In this case, press to see additional  If an Autotest fails, press  Fault Info for diagnostic screens. information about the failure. The diagnostic screens show Figure 3-7 shows examples of diagnostic screens.

  • Page 68: Pass*/Fail* Results

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook PASS*/FAIL* Results A PASS* may be considered a passing result. A FAIL* should be considered a failure. A result marked with an asterisk means that measurements are in the tester’s accuracy uncertainty range (Figure 3-8) and the “*”...

  • Page 69: About Db Rules

    If insertion loss is less than 12 dB at 450 MHz, a relaxed 3 dB Rule NEXT limit is used. See the Knowledge Base on the Fluke Networks website for details. This rule applies to all test limits where return loss is measured.
  • Page 70 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook 67 dB Rule for PS FEXT Table 3-2. dB Rules for Permanent Link Test Limits This rule applies to ISO/IEC channel test limits where PS Class for Permanent Link Test Limit ACR-F is measured. Test At frequencies where PS FEXT is less than 67 dB, PS ACR-F NEXT cannot fail.
  • Page 71 Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results Table 3-3. dB Rules for Channel Test Limits Class for Channel Test Limit Test NEXT 4 dB 4 dB 4 dB PS NEXT 4 dB 4 dB 4 dB ACR-N PS ACR-N ACR-F 70 dB PS ACR-F...

  • Page 72: Wire Map

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Wire Map examples of wire map screens. For information on AC wire map screens, see Chapter 4. Wire map results show the connections between the main Tip: The wire map test in Single Test mode features a and remote testers.
  • Page 73 Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results AMD82I.BMP AMD83I.BMP AMD84I.BMP Split pair Reversed pair Crossed pairs A wire in the 3,6 pair is crossed with a Wires 1 and 2 are crossed. Pairs 1,2 and 3,6 are crossed. wire in the 4,5 pair. Figure 3-9.

  • Page 74: Resistance

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Resistance Resistance results show the dc loop resistance for each cable pair. The smart remote shorts the end of each pair to create the loops. A pair’s resistance depends on the integrity of the contacts in the connector, the length of the pair, and its wire gauge.

  • Page 75: Length

    This is the 10 % rule Length for length, as given in the ANSI/TIA standard. See the Fluke Networks Knowledge base for details. Length results show the length of each cable pair. The PASS/FAIL result is assigned based on the shortest measured length.

  • Page 76: Propagation Delay And Delay Skew

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Propagation Delay and Delay Skew Delay skews are the differences in propagation delays between the shortest delay and the delays of the other Propagation delay is the time taken for a test pulse to travel cable pairs.

  • Page 77: Insertion Loss

    Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results Insertion Loss At higher frequencies, signals tend to travel only near the surface of a conductor. This “skin effect”, along with the Note cabling’s inductance and capacitance, cause insertion loss to Insertion loss is also known as attenuation. increase with frequency.
  • Page 78 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook  The overall insertion loss result. “PASS*/FAIL* Results” on page 3-12 describes results marked with an asterisk.  Horizontal and vertical magnification levels for the plot. To change the magnification, press  Change To Zoom; then ...

  • Page 79: Next (Near-End Crosstalk)

    Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results NEXT (Near-End Crosstalk) For NEXT failures, the tester's diagnostic screens (  Fault Info) may show more than one possible cause for the NEXT results show the crosstalk attenuation between cable failure. In this case, you can use the HDTDX analyzer results pairs.
  • Page 80 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook  The location of the NEXT results. Press  to switch between the tester and smart remote.  The overall NEXT result. “PASS*/FAIL* Results” on page 3-12 describes results marked with an asterisk.  Horizontal and vertical magnification levels for the plot. To change the magnification, press ...

  • Page 81: Acr-N (Attenuation To Crosstalk Ratio At The Near End)

    Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results ACR-N (Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio at the ACR-N values mean received signals are much larger than Near End) crosstalk signals. Higher ACR-N values correspond to better cabling performance. Note Figure 3-18 describes the ACR-N plot. ACR-N is also known as ACR.
  • Page 82 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook  The location of the ACR-N results. Press  to switch between the tester and smart remote.  The overall ACR-N result. “PASS*/FAIL* Results” on page 3-12 describes results marked with an asterisk.  Horizontal and vertical magnification levels for the plot. To change the magnification, press ...

  • Page 83: Return Loss

    Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results Return Loss interpret strong reflected signals as incoming data, resulting in data errors. Return loss is the difference between the power of a A return loss plot indicates how well a cable’s impedance transmitted signal and the power of the signals reflected matches its rated impedance over a range of frequencies.
  • Page 84 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook  The location of the return loss results. Press  to switch between the tester and smart remote.  The overall return loss result. “PASS*/FAIL* Results” on page 3-12 describes results marked with an asterisk. ...

  • Page 85: Ps Next (Power Sum Near End Crosstalk)

    Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results PS NEXT (Power Sum Near End Crosstalk) PS ACR-N is the difference (in dB) between each wire pair’s attenuation (insertion loss) and the combined crosstalk PS NEXT results show how much each cable pair is affected received from the other pairs.
  • Page 86 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Signal source Crosstalk farther from the input Crosstalk near the input Far-end crosstalk AMD94F.EPS Figure 3-21. Far-End Crosstalk (FEXT) Because of attenuation, FEXT on longer cables is less than on all four wire pairs, so ACR-F is a critical parameter for FEXT on shorter cables of the same type.

  • Page 87: Ps Acr-F Test

    Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results NEXT and ACR-F performance tends to be similar in cable, PS ACR-F Test but may differ greatly in connecting hardware. Some Note connectors achieve good NEXT performance by balancing PS ACR-F is also known as PSELFEXT (power sum the inductive and capacitive currents that cause crosstalk.
  • Page 88 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook  The location of the ACR-F results. Press  to switch between the tester and smart remote.  The overall ACR-F result. “PASS*/FAIL* Results” on page  3-12 describes results marked with an asterisk.  Horizontal and vertical magnification levels for the plot.

  • Page 89: Running Single Tests

    Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Running Single Tests Running Single Tests Single tests use the selected test limit to produce a PASS/ FAIL result for the test. Each single test also produces results The tester’s single test mode (SINGLE TEST on the rotary for other measurements.
  • Page 90 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Table 3-4. Smart Remote Requirements for Twisted Pair Single Tests Test Smart Remote Requirements* HDTDX analyzer Recommended. Without a smart remote, results for short cables may be unreliable. HDTDR analyzer Optional. Without a smart remote, the plot shows large reflections at the end of the cabling. Recommended.

  • Page 91: Monitoring Impulse Noise

    Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Monitoring Impulse Noise Monitoring Impulse Noise Noise distorts the shape of digital signals, as shown in Figure 3-23. Too much noise can cause transmission errors, Impulse noise is electrical noise generated by fluorescent resulting in poor network performance. lights, electric motors, electric heaters and air conditioners, The impulse noise test lets you monitor noise on inactive photocopiers, refrigerators, microwave ovens, and other...
  • Page 92 Press  resume testing. Tip: Fluke Networks recommends a noise threshold of  30 mV with an average pulse rate below 0.01/sec for testing 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) cabling. To stop the test at any time, press ...
  • Page 93 Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Monitoring Impulse Noise  The average number of noise hits per second.  The highest number of noise hits per second since the start of the test. The time shows when the peak was recorded.  The minimum level of noise considered to be a noise hit.

  • Page 94: Using The Tone Generator

    Note  a tone probe such as a Fluke Networks IntelliTone probe. The toner's signal may not be detectable along The tone probe converts the toner’s signal to audible tones...
  • Page 95 Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling Using the Tone Generator Patch panel Tone probe, such as Volume control the Fluke Networks PASS TEST IntelliTone probe FAIL TALK TONE LOW BATTERY Tester or smart remote Press to start the toner TEST TALK X96.EPS Figure 3-25.
  • Page 96 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook 3-40...

  • Page 97: Testing Twisted Pair Through A Poe Device

    Chapter 4: Testing Twisted Pair Through a PoE Device Autotest Through a PoE Device The AC wire map test lets you test links connected through midspan PoE (Power over Ethernet) devices. When you Enable the AC Wire Map test. enable this test, the tester uses AC signals instead of DC signals to test the wire map between the main and remote Connect to the cabling as shown in Figure 4-1.
  • Page 98 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook X58.EPS Figure 4-1. Testing a Channel Through a PoE Device...

  • Page 99: Ac Wire Map Results

    Testing Twisted Pair Through a PoE Device AC Wire Map Results AC Wire Map Results When the tester detects multiple wire map faults or cannot map the cable wiring, it may not display the wire map AC wire map results are similar to the wire map results screen, but may show a diagnostics screen instead.
  • Page 100 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook AMD52.BMP AMD50.BMP AMD45.BMP Open on pair 1,2. The open is 21.7 m Short between pairs 1,2 and 3,6. The Split pair on pairs 1,2 and 3,6. The split pair starts 30.0 m and ends  from the tester and 61.4 m from the short is 1.7 m from the tester.
  • Page 101 Testing Twisted Pair Through a PoE Device AC Wire Map Results AMD44.BMP AMD43.BMP The tester detected one or more wire map faults on pairs The tester detected multiple, complex faults on the 1,2 and 3,6 about 4 ft from the tester. The distance to cabling.

  • Page 102: Running The Ac Wire Map Test As A Single Test

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Running the AC Wire Map Test as a Single Test To run the AC Wire Map test as a single test, enable the test in SETUP, turn the rotary switch to SINGLE TEST; then select Wire Map.

  • Page 103: Certifying Coaxial Cabling

    Chapter 5: Certifying Coaxial Cabling Setting the Reference Certifying coaxial cabling requires the optional DTX-COAX coaxial adapters. The reference procedure sets a baseline for insertion loss Verifying Operation and resistance measurements. Run the tester’s reference procedure at the following times: Connect the main and remote testers as shown for When you want to use the tester with a different smart setting the reference in Figure 5-1.
  • Page 104 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook To set the reference, do the following: Note Turn on the tester and let it sit for 1 minute before setting the reference. Set the reference only after the testers have reached an ambient temperature ...

  • Page 105: Coaxial Test Settings

    Certifying Coaxial Cabling Coaxial Test Settings Coaxial Test Settings To access the settings, turn the rotary switch to SETUP, use to highlight Coax; then press   Table 5-1 describes the settings that apply to coaxial cabling tests. Table 5-1. Coaxial Cable Test Settings Setting Description Select the appropriate test limit for the job.
  • Page 106 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Table 5-1. Coaxial Cable Test Settings (cont.) Setting Description Standard: The tester displays and saves plot data for insertion loss. The tester saves data for the SETUP > Instrument frequency range required by the selected test limit. Settings >...

  • Page 107: Autotest On Coaxial Cabling

    Certifying Coaxial Cabling Autotest on Coaxial Cabling Autotest on Coaxial Cabling Figure 5-2 shows the equipment needed for certifying coaxial cabling. PASS TEST FAIL TALK TONE LOW BATTERY DTX-CHA003 DTX-CHA003 COAX ADAPTER COAX ADAPTER EXIT TEST ENTER SAVE AUTO SINGLE TEST SETUP TEST...
  • Page 108 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook  To run the Autotest on coaxial cabling: Press on the tester or smart remote. To stop the test  at any time, press   Verify that the settings listed in Table 5-1 are The tester shows the Autotest Summary screen when appropriate.
  • Page 109 Certifying Coaxial Cabling Autotest on Coaxial Cabling DTX-CHA003 COAX ADAPTER DTX-CHA003 COAX ADAPTER PASS TEST FAIL TALK TONE LOW BATTERY EXIT TEST ENTER SAVE AUTO SINGLE TEST SETUP TEST SPECIAL MONITOR FUNCTIONS TEST TALK TALK X139.EPS Figure 5-3. Coaxial Network Cabling Test Connections...
  • Page 110 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Connection to coaxial cabling Wall outlet Female to female Female to female F-connector adapter F-connector adapter DTX-CHA003 DTX-CHA003 COAX ADAPTER COAX ADAPTER PASS TEST FAIL TALK TONE LOW BATTERY Tester with coaxial Smart remote with EXIT TEST ENTER...

  • Page 111: Coaxial Autotest Results

    Certifying Coaxial Cabling Coaxial Autotest Results Coaxial Autotest Results Note The Autotest runs some or all of the tests shown in Figure 5-5 describes the Autotest Summary screen, which Figure 5-5, depending on the selected test limit. lists the tests that apply to coaxial cabling. ...

  • Page 112: Hdtdr Analyzer

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook HDTDR Analyzer Characteristic impedance is the impedance a cable would have if the cable were infinitely long. Good cabling has  The HDTDR (High-Definition Time Domain Reflectometry) relatively constant characteristic impedance throughout the analyzer plots the locations and magnitudes of reflections cable and connectors.

  • Page 113: Insertion Loss

    Certifying Coaxial Cabling Running Single Tests Running Single Tests Insertion Loss Insertion loss is the loss of signal strength over the cabling. The tester’s single test mode (SINGLE TEST on the rotary Insertion loss is caused by the resistance of the copper wire switch) lets you run individual tests for isolating cabling and connecting hardware and by leakage of electrical failures and quickly testing repairs.
  • Page 114 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Table 5-2. Smart Remote Requirements for Coaxial Single Tests Test Smart Remote Requirements* HDTDR analyzer Optional. Without a smart remote, the plot shows large reflections at the end of the cabling. Resistance Smart remote or terminator required for loop resistance measurement. Length Not required.

  • Page 115: Diagnosing Twisted Pair Cabling Faults

     Keep the tester’s software current. The latest software is available on the Fluke Networks website. See page 9- 2 for details on installing updates.  Set the reference for the twisted pair adapters at least every 30 days.

  • Page 116: Common Causes Of Copper Cabling Failures

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Common Causes of Copper Cabling Failures Table 6-1 describes common causes of test failures on twisted pair and coaxial cabling. Table 6-1. Diagnosing Twisted Pair Test Failures Wire Map: open  Wires connected to wrong pins at connector or Tip: The wire map test in Single Test mode features a punchdown blocks scanning function that runs the wire map test...
  • Page 117 Diagnosing Twisted Pair Cabling Faults Common Causes of Copper Cabling Failures Table 6-1. Diagnosing Twisted Pair Test Failures (cont.) Wire Map: short   Damaged connector Improper connector termination   Damaged cable Wrong application for cable  Conductive material stuck between pins at connector. “Bad patch cord”...
  • Page 118 If the length of the shortest pair does not exceed the limit by 10 %, then the length test passes even if other pairs exceed the limit. This is the 10 % rule for length, as given in the ANSI/TIA standard. See the Fluke Networks Knowledge base for details.
  • Page 119 Diagnosing Twisted Pair Cabling Faults Common Causes of Copper Cabling Failures Table 6-1. Diagnosing Twisted Pair Test Failures (cont.) Return loss gives FAIL, FAIL*, or PASS* result  Patch cord or cable impedance not 100   Poorly matched plug and jack (6A/Class E applications) ...
  • Page 120 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Table 6-1. Diagnosing Twisted Pair Test Failures (cont.) NEXT, PS NEXT, ACR-F, PS ACR-F gives FAIL, FAIL*, or PASS* result  Excessive untwisting of pairs at connector Note Fixing NEXT problems usually corrects ACR-F  Poor quality patch cords problems.

  • Page 121: The Hdtdx Analyzer

    Diagnosing Twisted Pair Cabling Faults The HDTDX Analyzer The HDTDX Analyzer Turn on the smart remote; then connect the tester and remote to the cabling. The HDTDX (High-Definition Time Domain Crosstalk) ™ Turn the rotary switch to SINGLE TEST, select HDTDX analyzer plots the locations and magnitudes of crosstalk on Analyzer;...
  • Page 122 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook  Horizontal and vertical magnification levels for the plot. In zoom mode, use   zoom in or out at the cursor’s location.  The distance to the end of the cabling.  The cursor and the distance to the cursor from the tester.

  • Page 123: Recognizing Faults On Hdtdx Plots

    Diagnosing Twisted Pair Cabling Faults The HDTDX Analyzer Recognizing Faults on HDTDX Plots Figure 6-2 shows how some common faults appear on HDTDX plots. Bad section of cable Bad spool of cable Bad patch cord AMD98F.EPS   A bad patch cord about 53 m from the tester. A spool of cable with poor NEXT performance.

  • Page 124: The Hdtdr Analyzer

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook The HDTDR Analyzer Turn on the smart remote; then connect the tester and remote to the cabling. The HDTDR (High-Definition Time Domain Reflectometry) ™ Turn the rotary switch to SINGLE TEST, select HDTDR analyzer plots the locations and magnitudes of reflections Analyzer;...
  • Page 125 Diagnosing Twisted Pair Cabling Faults The HDTDR Analyzer  Horizontal and vertical magnification levels for the plot. In zoom mode, use   zoom in or out at the cursor’s location.  The distance to the end of the cabling. ...
  • Page 126 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook AMD100F.EPS Figure 6-4. Interpreting HDTDR Plots 6-24...
  • Page 127 Diagnosing Twisted Pair Cabling Faults The HDTDR Analyzer   Open on pair 1,2 near the smart remote. A positive A link with a section of cable that has higher impedance (120 ) than the rest of the cable. The bad section starts reflection indicates an increase in impedance.
  • Page 128 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook 6-26...

  • Page 129: Custom Test Settings

    Chapter 7: Custom Test Settings To create a custom twisted pair cable type: Turn the rotary switch to SETUP; then select Twisted You can customize the following test settings: Pair.  Twisted pair cable types  Select Cable Type; then select Custom. Twisted pair test limits ...

  • Page 130: Creating A Custom Twisted Pair Test Limit

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook From the Custom screen, press  when you are done To create a custom twisted pair limit: creating the cable type. Turn the rotary switch to SETUP; then select Twisted Pair. The tester saves the custom cable type in the Custom list, with asterisks (*) before and after the name.

  • Page 131: Creating A Custom Outlet Configuration

    Custom Test Settings Creating a Custom Outlet Configuration Creating a Custom Outlet If the baseline configuration has additional wire pairs, to move among the tabs.  Configuration From the Custom screen, press when you are done  You can create up to nine custom outlet configurations. A creating the outlet configuration.

  • Page 132: Editing Custom Settings

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Editing Custom Settings Deleting Custom Settings To delete a custom cable, test limit, or outlet configuration: The editing function lets you change values in existing custom settings. Turn the rotary switch to SETUP; then select Twisted Pair.

  • Page 133: Changing The Nvp

    Custom Test Settings Changing the NVP Changing the NVP Do one of the following: The tester uses an NVP value (nominal velocity of  To change the NVP for the selected cable type, propagation) and the signal delay through cable to select NVP on the Twisted Pair or Coax menu.

  • Page 134: Resetting The Nvp To The Default Value

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Do one of the following: Resetting the NVP to the Default Value You can reset the NVP to the default value defined by the  To change the NVP for the selected cable type, selected cable type by re-selecting the cable type in SETUP. select NVP on the Twisted Pair or Coax menu.

  • Page 135: Memory Functions

    Chapter 8: Memory Functions Memory Capacity Automatically Saving Results The DTX-1500 can store up to 250 Cat 6 Autotest results, When Auto Save Results is set to Yes, the tester including graphical data, in internal memory. automatically saves Autotests using the next ID available from the Cable ID Source.
  • Page 136 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook  The bar graph shows how much memory space is used.  Save Results: The number of results saved in memory.  Available Memory: The approximate number of results you can save in memory. The exact number depends on the selected test limit and other test settings, as well as the length of the cables you test.

  • Page 137: Working With Folders

    Memory Functions Working with Folders Working with Folders Changing Folders To change the current folder: You can create folders for each job to organize your test Turn the rotary switch to SETUP. results. The tester saves test results in the folder you select. ...

  • Page 138: Deleting Folders

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Deleting Folders Deleting Results To delete results: To delete a folder and all the results it contains: Turn the rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS. Turn the rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS. to highlight View/Delete Results; then ...
  • Page 139 Memory Functions Viewing and Managing Saved Results  Sorting order of the list of results. For example, ID means the  list is sorted by cable IDs in ascending order. Press  Sort to change the order.  Name of the current folder. Press Change Folder to select ...

  • Page 140: Renaming Results

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Renaming Results The default order is descending by date. The sorting order reverts to the default when you turn off the tester. To rename saved results: On the View Results screen, select the result you want Formatting the Memory to rename.

  • Page 141: Uploading Results To A Pc

    Install the latest version of LinkWare software on your Turn on the tester. Connect the tester to the PC with the USB cable included or the DTX serial cable available from Fluke Networks. Start LinkWare software on the PC. Click Import on the LinkWare toolbar.
  • Page 142 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook...

  • Page 143: Maintenance And Specifications

    30 days or whenever you start using the  Use only specified replacement parts for user- tester with a different remote. replaceable items. See “Setting the Reference” on pages 3-1 for twisted pair  Use only Fluke Networks authorized service cable and 5-1 for coaxial cable. centers.

  • Page 144: Factory Calibration

    Fluke Networks website, or contact Fluke Networks to To get a software update, download the update from the get the update by other means. Save the file to your Fluke Networks website or contact Fluke Networks to get hard drive. the update by other means.
  • Page 145 RS-232 serial port to the miniature RS-232 serial port on the DTX-1500 tester. This cable is available from Fluke Networks. Table 9-3 on page 9-24 shows the pin connections for this cable. Select Utilities > DTX Utilities > Software Update from the LinkWare menu, locate and select the .dtx (DTX...
  • Page 146 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Updating with Another Tester You can update a tester’s software using another tester that is already updated. Connect an updated tester or smart remote to a tester or smart remote that needs updating, as shown in Figure 9-2.

  • Page 147: Cleaning

    Updating the Limits or Cable Types Database To retrain the battery gauge: Fluke Networks may release a test limits or cable types Connect the main and remote testers together using database that is not part of a software update. To install a two channel adapters and a patch cord.

  • Page 148: Replacing The Battery Pack

    If the internal lithium battery fails, send To order options and accessories, contact Fluke Networks as the tester to a Fluke Networks service center for a described on page 1-2. replacement.

  • Page 149: If Something Seems Wrong

      tester's software. If the tester already has the latest software, contact Fluke Networks for assistance. The tester will not turn on, even with the ac adapter connected. The battery may be completely discharged. Let the battery charge for a few minutes with the tester off.
  • Page 150 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Table 9-1. Troubleshooting the Tester (cont.) The tester will not turn on even when the battery is charged. The battery’s safety switch has tripped. Connect the ac adapter for a few minutes to reset the switch. All the LEDs on the smart remote are flashing The smart remote detects excessive voltage on the cable.

  • Page 151: Specifications

    Maintenance and Specifications Specifications Specifications Environmental and Regulatory Specifications Operating temperature 32 °F to 113 °F (0 C to 45 Storage temperature -4 °F to +140 °F (-20 C to +60 32 F to 95 F (0 C to 35 C): 0 % to 90 % Operating relative humidity...

  • Page 152: Service Calibration Period

    Under no circumstances is this product intended testing to other performance standards and for direct connection to telephony inputs, different cabling types, contact Fluke Networks. systems, or equipment, including ISDN inputs. Doing so is a misapplication of this product, which...

  • Page 153: Length

    Maintenance and Specifications Specifications Length Propagation Delay Twisted pair cabling Note Length specifications do not include the Parameter Without Remote With Remote uncertainty of the cable’s NVP value. Range 4000 ns 750 ns Twisted Pair Cabling Resolution 1 ns 1 ns Parameter Without Remote With Remote...
  • Page 154 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Table 9-2. Level IIIe Accuracy Performance Parameters per IEC Guidelines Field Tester with Level IIIe Field Tester with Level IIIe Parameter Baseline Field Tester Permanent Link Adapter Channel Adapter Dynamic range 3 dB over test limit PPNEXT and FEXT 65 dB...
  • Page 155 Maintenance and Specifications Specifications Table 9-2. Level IIIe Accuracy Performance Parameters per IEC Guidelines (cont.) Field Tester with Level IIIe Field Tester with Level IIIe Parameter Baseline Field Tester Permanent Link Adapter Channel Adapter 1 MHz to 300 MHz:  Source/load return loss 1- 300 MHz: 18 –...
  • Page 156 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Table 9-2. Level IIIe Accuracy Performance Parameters per IEC Guidelines (cont.) Field Tester with Level IIIe Field Tester with Level Parameter Baseline Field Tester Permanent Link Adapter IIIe Channel Adapter 40 - 20 log(f/100)  Common Mode 37 - 20 log(f/100)...

  • Page 157: Measurement Accuracy

    Maintenance and Specifications Specifications Measurement Accuracy The DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer testers measure up to 500 MHz and meet or exceed accuracy Level IIIe requirements. Worst case accuracy performance parameters are used for asterisk (*) results reporting. These are based on computation of the overall measurement accuracy based on the worst case of each parameter at each frequency data point.
  • Page 158 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Level IV Accuracy Worst Case DTX Accuracy Network Analyzer Accuracy Best Case DTX Accuracy Frequency in MHz X110.EPS Figure 9-3. Baseline Insertion Loss Measurement Accuracy 9-16...
  • Page 159 Maintenance and Specifications Specifications Level IV Accuracy Worst Case DTX Accuracy Network Analyzer Accuracy Best Case DTX Accuracy Frequency in MHz X111.EPS Figure 9-4. Baseline NEXT Loss Measurement Accuracy 9-17...
  • Page 160 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Level IV Accuracy Worst Case DTX Accuracy Network Analyzer Accuracy Best Case DTX Accuracy Frequency in MHz X112.EPS Figure 9-5. Baseline Return Loss Measurement Accuracy 9-18...
  • Page 161 Maintenance and Specifications Specifications Level IV Accuracy Worst Case DTX Accuracy Network Analyzer Accuracy Best Case DTX Accuracy Frequency in MHz X113.EPSs Figure 9-6. Baseline ACR-F Measurement Accuracy 9-19...

  • Page 162: Hdtdx Analyzer Specifications For Cables <100 M (328 Ft)

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook HDTDX Analyzer Specifications for Cables <100 m Characteristic Impedance (328 ft) The tester reports an estimate of the cable's impedance at  4 m from the beginning of the link. The accuracy of the The specifications below are typical for cables less than  measurement is relative to a 100 ...

  • Page 163: Dtx-Coax Coaxial Adapter Specifications

    Maintenance and Specifications Specifications DTX-COAX Coaxial Adapter Specifications Input connector Male F-connector. BNC adapter allows connection to coaxial network cabling Cable types tested Coaxial video and network cabling Length Range: 800 m (2625 ft) with or without remote Resolution: 0.1 m or 1 ft 0 m to 150 m (0 ft to 492 ft): (0.3 m + 2 %)...
  • Page 164 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook DTX-COAX Coaxial Adapter Specifications (cont.) Insertion loss Frequency range and resolution: 1 MHz to 31.25 MHz: 125 kHz 31.5 MHz to 100 MHz: 250 kHz 100.5 MHz to 250 MHz: 500 kHz 251 MHz to 900 MHz: 1 MHz Source/load return loss (typical):...

  • Page 165: Power

    Maintenance and Specifications Specifications Power Input Ratings A DTX-1500 tester and remote are designed to measure Notes unpowered cables. The inputs are protected against You do not need to fully discharge the battery continuous, current-limited telco voltages  before recharging it. (<100 mA) and can withstand occasional overvoltages of The battery will not charge at temperatures less than 30 V rms (42 V peak, 60 V dc).

  • Page 166: Regulatory Information

    DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook Regulatory Information Memory for Test Results This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio Internal memory stores up to 250 Cat 6 Autotest results, frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in including graphical data. accordance with the manual, may cause interference to 1 MB Flash EPROM allows software and test limit updates.

  • Page 167: Dimensions (Without Adapter)

    Maintenance and Specifications Specifications Dimensions (without adapter) 8.5 in x 4.5 in x 2.3 in (21.6 cm x 11.4 cm x 5.8 cm), nominal Weight (without adapter) 2.4 lb (1.1 kg), nominal Display 3.7 in (9.4 cm) diagonal, 1/4 VGA, passive color, transmissive LCD with backlight.
  • Page 168 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook 9-26...
  • Page 169 Index Symbols diagnosing test failures, 6-18 specifications, 9-12 * in results, 3-12 test, 3-29 * in test settings, 7-2, 7-3 ACR-N, 3-25 $ in cable IDs, 1-23 adapters, 1-16 asterisk in results, 3-12 Numerics attenuation. See insertion loss. Audible Tone, 1-22 10 % rule, 3-19, 6-16 Auto Increment 12 dB rule, 3-13...
  • Page 170 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook counter for adapters, 1-18 auto increment, 2-9 results downloaded from a PC, 1-23 coaxial, 5-9 sequential, 2-10 twisted pair, 3-9 templates, 2-13 twisted pair, 3-6 troubleshooting, 2-12 Cable Type –B– coaxial, 5-3 custom, 7-1 backbone template, 2-13 new cable types database, 9-5 backlight twisted pair, 3-3...
  • Page 171 9-25 editing, copying, renaming, 7-4 DTX-COAX adapter. See coaxial. outlet configuration, 7-3 transferring between testers, 7-6 –E– customer support contacting Fluke Networks, 1-2 ELFEXT. See ACR-F. if something seems wrong, 9-7 End Not Found, 5-12 errors (system errors), 9-7...
  • Page 172 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook –F– horizontal link template, 2-13 FAIL*, 3-12 –I– Fault Info, 3-11 FEXT, 3-29 Fluke Networks coaxial results, 5-9 contacting, 1-2 frequency-based tests (dB rules), 3-13 Knowledge Base, 1-1 length results, 3-19 folders resistance results, 3-18...
  • Page 173 Index –L– –N– language, 1-12 N/A in LinkWare results, 3-13 length NEXT coaxial, 5-10 diagnosing failures, 6-18 diagnosing failures for twisted pair, 6-16 HDTDX analyzer, 6-19 diagnosing twisted pair failures, 6-16 specifications, 9-12 specifications, 9-11 test, 3-23 twisted pair result, 3-19 noise.
  • Page 174 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook –P– –R– PASS*, 3-12 referencing permanent link adapters, 1-16 coaxial, 5-1 power twisted pair, 2-4, 3-1 powering the tester, 1-12 registration, 1-1 specifications, 9-23 renaming results, 8-6 power down timer, 1-21 resistance Power Line Frequency coaxial, 5-10 coaxial setting, 5-4 diagnosing failures, 6-15...
  • Page 175 Index scanning software coaxial resistance, 5-10 updates, 9-2 HDTDR, 6-22 limits or cable types database, 9-5 HDTDX, 6-19 with a PC, 9-2 twisted pair resistance, 3-18 with another tester, 9-4 wire map, 3-16 version, 1-18 self test sorting results, 8-6 coaxial adapters, 5-1 specifications twisted pair adapters, 1-17...
  • Page 176 DTX-1500 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook –T– results, 3-9 test settings, 3-3 talk mode, 1-24 tutorial on testing, 2-3 templates for cable IDs, 2-13 Test Limit –U– black limit line on plots, 3-13 coaxial, 5-3 Unknown custom, 7-2 coaxial impedance test, 5-10, 5-12 new limit database, 9-5 twisted pair impedance test, 3-18 twisted pair, 3-3...
  • Page 177 Index –X– coaxial results, 5-9 twisted pair results, 3-10 –Z– zoom function twisted pair plot, 3-22...

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