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Fluke DSX-600 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook (238 pages)

CableAnalyzer

Brand: Fluke | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 7.81 MB

Table of Contents
3
List of Figures
13
Chapter 1 Get Acquainted

19
- Overview of Features
  19
- Contact Fluke Networks
  20
- Register Your Product
  20
- Additional Resources
  20
- Supplements and Updated Manuals
  20
- Symbols
  21
- Wsafety Information
  22
- Connectors, Keys, and Leds
  26
- About Link Interface Adapters
  30
  - How to Prevent Damage to the Adapter Cables
    30
  - About the Optional DSX-PLA001 Adapter Modules
    32
- AC Adapter and Battery
  34
  - Charge the Battery
    34
  - Check the Battery Status
    35
- Verify Operation
  37
- How to Use the Touchscreen
  37
- How to Enter Text
  40
- Set User Preferences
  42
  - Language
    42
  - Date and Time Settings and Formats
    42
  - Number Format
    43
  - Units for Length Measurements
    43
  - Power-Down and Backlight Timeout Periods
    43
  - Audible Tone
    44
  - Power Line Frequency
    44
  - Display Brightness
    44
  - Import User Preferences from a File
    45
- Overview of Memory Functions
  45
- How to Install a Strap
  46
- About Linkware Applications
  47
Chapter 2 Get Started

49
Chapter 3 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling

61
- The DSX-600 Cableanalyzer Home Screen
  61
- Make Sure Your Tester Is Ready to Certify Twisted Pair Cabling
  65
- Set the Reference
  66
- Settings for Twisted Pair Tests
  67
- How to Do an Autotest
  72
- Bad Patch Cord" Message
  75
- Twisted Pair Autotest Results
  76
  - PASS*/FAIL* Results
    76
  - WIRE MAP Tab
    77
  - PERFORMANCE Tab
    82
  - Scalar Results
    83
    
    Length, Propagation Delay, and Delay Skew
    83
    
    Loop Resistance
    85
  - Continuous Tests
    88
- Frequency-Domain Results
  88
  - How to Save Frequency-Domain Results as a Plot or a Table
    88
  - Insertion Loss
    92
  - Return Loss
    94
  - Impedance
    96
  - NEXT (Near-End Crosstalk)
    97
  - PS NEXT (Power Sum Near End Crosstalk)
    99
  - ACR-N (Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio at the Near End)
    100
  - Ps Acr-N
    102
  - Crosstalk Ratio, Near End)
    102
  - ACR-F (Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio, Far End)
    104
  - Ps Acr-F
    106
- DIAGNOSTIC Tab
  107
- About Db Rules
  108
  - Db Rule
    110
  - 67 Db Rule for ACR-F and PS ACR-F
    110
- How to Use the Tone Generator
  112
- How to Use the Talk Function
  113
Chapter 4 Test Twisted Pair through a Poe Device

115
Chapter 5 Certify Coaxial Cabling

121
- Set the Reference for Coaxial Tests
  121
- Settings for Coaxial Tests
  123
- How to Do an Autotest
  125
- Coaxial Autotest Results
  128
  - Length and Propagation Delay
    130
  - Resistance
    131
  - Impedance
    132
  - Insertion Loss
    134
- About Splitters
  135
- Tests Without a Remote
  135
- Continuous Tests
  138
Chapter 6 Diagnose Copper Test Failures

139
Chapter 7 Manage Test Results

159
- View Saved Results
  159
- How to Replace a Saved Result that Failed
  162
- Delete, Rename, and Move Results
  162
- Manage Results on a Flash Drive
  164
- Upload Results to a PC
  165
- About Linkware Live
  166
- View the Memory Status
  167
Chapter 8 Use Projects

169
- Why Use Projects
  169
- Tutorial: Make a New Project
  170
  - Step 1: Give the Project a Name
    172
  - Step 2: Specify an Operator
    172
  - Step 3: Set up Tests for the Project
    173
    
    To Set up a Twisted Pair Test for the Project
    173
  - Step 4: Make ID Sets
    174
    
    To See the CABLE ID SETUP Screen
    174
    
    To Make a Cable ID Set
    174
  - Step 5: Turn on the Auto Save Function
    177
- Tutorial: How to Use a Project for Tests
  178
- How to Change Settings as You Use a Project
  180
- How to Make ID Sets
  183
  - If an ID Sequence Is Invalid
    185
  - About Next ID Sets
    186
  - Import an ID Set into a Project
    187
  - Delete an Imported ID Set
    187
- How to Manage Projects
  188
  - View Results in a Project
    188
  - Rename a Project
    188
  - Copy a Project to Make a New Project
    188
  - Delete a Project
    189
  - Manage Projects on a Flash Drive
    189
  - Copy Project Settings to Other Testers
    190
- About Linkware Live
  190
Chapter 9 Sync Projects with Linkware ™ Live

191
Chapter 10 Custom Media and Test Limits

201
- Make a Custom Copper Cable Type
  201
- Change the NVP
  202
- Make a Custom Outlet Configuration
  204
Chapter 11 Maintenance

207
- Verify Operation
  207
- Clean the Tester
  208
- See Information about the Tester
  208
- Update the Software
  210
- Extend the Life of the Battery
  215
- Store the Tester
  215
- Remove the Battery
  215
- Replace the Tip on a DSX-PLA004 Connector
  216
- Traceable Calibration Period
  217
- Options and Accessories
  218
- If the Tester Does Not Operate as Usual
  218
Chapter 12 Specifications

221
- Environmental and Regulatory Specifications
  221
- Performance Specifications
  222
  - Times for a Full, 2-Way Autotest
    222
  - Tests and Frequencies Supported
    223
    
    Twisted Pair Cabling
    223
    
    Coaxial Cabling (Optional DSX-CHA003 Coaxial Adapters Required)
    223
  - Standard Link Interface Adapters
    223
    
    DSX-CHA004 Class E Channel Adapters
    223
    
    DSX-PLA004 Class E Permanent Link Adapters
    223
  - Measurement Accuracy
    224
  - Length of Twisted Pair Cabling
    226
  - Propagation Delay
    227
  - Delay Skew
    227
  - DC Loop Resistance
    227
  - HDTDX Analyzer Specifications for
    227
  - Cables <100 M (328 Ft)
    227
  - HDTDR Analyzer Specifications for
    228
  - Cables <100 M (328 Ft)
    228
  - Characteristic Impedance
    228
  - Tone Generator
    228
  - Input Protection
    229
- Power
  229
- Traceable Calibration Period
  229
- DSX-CHA003 Coaxial Adapter
  230
- Internal Memory for Test Results
  231
- USB Flash Drive
  231
- Serial Interfaces
  231
- RJ45 Connector on the Main Unit
  231
- Headset Jack
  231
- Display
  232
- Weights
  232
- Dimensions
  232

Fluke DSX-600 CableAnalyzer Troubleshooting Handbook (28 pages)

Copper Cabling

Brand: Fluke | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 4.23 MB

Table of Contents
3
Contents

4
Introduction

4
- Why the Need for Advanced Diagnostics
  4
Troubleshooting Basics

5
- Before You Begin Testing, You Should Verify the Basics
  5
Link Models

6
- Permanent Link
  
  6
- Channel
  8
The Automated DSX-600 Diagnostics

9
- Shield Integrity Test
  
  11
- HDTDR Diagnostics
  13
- HDTDX Diagnostics
  15
Causes of Cabling Faults

18
- Wiremap
  18
- Length
  19
- Delay/Skew
  19
- Insertion Loss (Attenuation)
  19
- NEXT and PSNEXT
  20
- Return Loss
  21
- ACR-F and PS ACR-F (Older Names: ELFEXT and PSELFEXT)
  22
- Resistance
  22
Architects, Consultants and Designers Pages

23
Conclusion

24
Cableanalyzer Comparison Guide

26

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Fluke DSX-600 CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook (238 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Get Acquainted

Chapter 2 Get Started

Chapter 3 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling

Chapter 4 Test Twisted Pair through a Poe Device

Chapter 5 Certify Coaxial Cabling

Chapter 6 Diagnose Copper Test Failures

Chapter 7 Manage Test Results

Chapter 8 Use Projects

Chapter 9 Sync Projects with Linkware ™ Live

Chapter 10 Custom Media and Test Limits

Chapter 11 Maintenance

Chapter 12 Specifications

Fluke DSX-600 CableAnalyzer Troubleshooting Handbook (28 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

Introduction

Troubleshooting Basics

Link Models

Permanent Link

The Automated DSX-600 Diagnostics

Shield Integrity Test

Causes of Cabling Faults

Architects, Consultants and Designers Pages

Conclusion

Cableanalyzer Comparison Guide

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