Fluke DTX-1800 Cable Analyzer Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Fluke DTX-1800 Cable Analyzer. We have 5 Fluke DTX-1800 Cable Analyzer manuals available for free PDF download: Technical Reference Handbook, User Manual

Fluke DTX-1800 Technical Reference Handbook (399 pages)

DTX Series Cable Analyzer

Brand: Fluke | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 11 MB

List of Figures
19
List of Tables
25
Overview of Features
27
Registration
28
Contacting Fluke Networks
29
Unpacking
30
Dtx-Elt
31
DTX-CLT Certifiber
32
DTX-MFM2 Multimode Fiber Modules (Optional)
33
Safety Information
34
Basic Features
36
Changing the Language
42
About Link Interface Adapters and Modules
46
Verifying Operation
50
Checking the Hardware and Software Versions
51
Setting User Preferences
53
Adjusting the Display Contrast
54
Enabling or Disabling the Beeper
55
Creating Folders
56
Setting the Storage Location (DTX-1800 and DTX-1200)
57
Automatically Saving Results (DTX-1800, DTX-1200, DTX-LT, DTX-CLT, DTX-CLT Certifiber)
58
Saving Different Types of Results in the One Record
59
About Linkware and Linkware Stats Software
60
Preparing to Save Tests
61
Step 3: Setting the Storage Location (DTX-1800 and DTX-1200)
62
Step 5: Selecting a Cable ID Source
64
Step 1: Checking the Battery Status and Verifying Operation with Twisted Pair Adapters
66
Step 2: Selecting a Test Limit, Cable Type, and Outlet Configuration
67
Step 3: Running the Autotest
68
Step 4: Viewing the Autotest Results
71
Step 5: Saving the Results
72
Step 1: Installing the Fiber Modules
74
Step 3: Selecting a Fiber Type and Test Limit
75
Step 4: Configuring the Fiber Test
76
Step 6: Testing the Test Reference Cords
78
Step 7: Running the Test
80
Step 7: Viewing the Results
81
Using the Auto Increment and Sequential Cable ID Features
82
Creating a List of Sequential Ids
83
About ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A Cable Ids
85
Setting the Reference
87
Testing Twisted Pair Patch Cords
88
Twisted Pair Test Settings
89
Autotest on Twisted Pair Cabling
92
Twisted Pair Autotest Results
95
Automatic Diagnostics
97
PASS*/FAIL* Results
98
About Db Rules
99
Wire Map
101
Resistance
103
Length
104
Propagation Delay and Delay Skew
105
Insertion Loss
106
NEXT (Near-End Crosstalk)
108
ACR-N (Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio at the Near End)
110
Return Loss
112
PS NEXT (Power Sum Near End Crosstalk)
114
PS ACR-F Test
116
Running Single Tests
118
Monitoring Impulse Noise
120
Using the Tone Generator
123
Enabling the AC Wire Map Test
125
AC Wire Map Results
128
Running the AC Wire Map Test as a Single Test
131
Setting the Reference
133
Verifying Operation
134
Autotest on Coaxial Cabling
137
Coaxial Autotest Results
141
HDTDR Analyzer
142
Insertion Loss
143
Using the Automatic Diagnostics
145
Common Causes of Copper Cabling Failures
146
The HDTDX Analyzer
151
Recognizing Faults on HDTDX Plots
153
The HDTDR Analyzer
154
Overview of Features
159
Safety Information
160
Installing the OTDR Module
162
Using the Cradle
164
OTDR Module Features
165
Verifying Operation
166
Selecting Auto or Manual OTDR Mode
168
About Launch and Receive Fibers
169
Settings for OTDR Tests
176
OTDR Port Connection Quality
179
Progress Screen for Extended Test Times
180
Running the OTDR Test
181
Looking at OTDR Test Results
186
Viewing the OTDR Trace
188
Using the Measurement Cursor
192
Zooming the Trace
193
OTDR Details Screens
200
Bi-Directional Testing
205
Using Manual OTDR Mode
206
Overview of Features
209
Safety Information
210
Installing and Removing Fiber Modules
212
Installing the Connector Adapter
214
Verifying Operation
216
Essentials for Reliable Fiber Test Results
217
About Setting the Reference
218
Selecting Test Reference Cords
219
Using Mandrels for Testing Multimode Fiber
220
Loss/Length Test Settings
222
About 1 Jumper Connections
226
Setting the Reference for Smart Remote Mode
228
Testing the Test Reference Cords in Smart Remote Mode
230
Running the Autotest in Smart Remote Mode
232
Smart Remote Mode Autotest Results
234
Autotest in Loopback Mode
236
Setting the Reference in Loopback Mode
238
Testing Your Test Reference Cords in Loopback Mode
240
Running the Autotest in Loopback Mode
242
Loopback Mode Autotest Results
244
Autotest in Far End Source Mode
246
Setting the Reference in Far End Source Mode
248
Testing Your Test Reference Cords in Far End Source Mode
250
Running the Autotest in Far End Source Mode
252
Far End Source Mode Autotest Results
254
Bi-Directional Testing
256
Finding Connections with Findfiber
258
Using Findfiber in Loopback Mode
263
Using the Power Meter
265
Running Single Tests
269
Visual Fault Locator Applications
271
Using the Visual Fault Locator
272
Common Causes of Failures
275
Diagnosing Loss/Length Test Failures
276
Diagnosing OTDR Test Failures
279
Overview of Features
285
Installing and Removing the Network Module and Optional SFP Module
286
Verifying Network Connectivity
288
Running the Connectivity Test
290
Pinging Network Devices
295
Monitoring Network Traffic
297
Blinking a Port Light
299
Diagnosing Low-Level Network Problems
301
Creating a Custom Twisted Pair Cable Type
305
Creating a Custom Twisted Pair Test Limit
306
Creating a Custom Outlet Configuration
307
Creating a Custom Fiber Type for Loss/Length Tests
308
Creating a Custom Limit for Loss/Length Tests
309
Creating a Custom Fiber Type for OTDR Tests
310
Creating Custom Limits for OTDR Tests
311
Editing Custom Settings
313
Changing the NVP
314
Resetting the NVP to the Default Value
315
Transferring Custom Settings between Testers
316
Storage Locations and Capacities
317
Setting the Storage Location (DTX-1800, DTX-1200)
319
Working with Folders
320
Deleting Folders
321
Viewing and Managing Saved Results
322
Moving or Copying Results to a Memory Card (DTX-1800, DTX-1200)
323
Renaming Results
324
Formatting a Memory Card (DTX-1800, DTX-1200) or Internal Memory
325
Uploading Results to a PC
326
Maintenance
327
Factory Calibration
328
Cleaning
332
Replacing the Battery Pack
333
Storage
334
If Something Seems Wrong
335
Specifications
337
Environmental and Regulatory Specifications
338
Service Calibration Period
339
Summary of Performance Specifications
340
Propagation Delay
341
Measurement Accuracy
345
HDTDX Analyzer Specifications for Cables <100 M (328 Ft)
350
DTX-COAX Coaxial Adapter Specifications
351
DTX-NSM Module Specifications
353
DTX Compact OTDR Module Specifications
354
DTX-MFM2/SFM2/GFM2 Fiber Module Specifications
357
Visual Fault Locator Specifications
361
Power
362
CSA Standards
363
Serial Interfaces
364
Why You Must Do this Test
365
Set up the Tester
367
Clean and Inspect the Connectors
368
Set the Reference
369
Test the Cord in both Directions
370
Introduction
375
Jumper Method
376
Jumper Method
378
Jumper Method
380
Modified 1 Jumper Method
382

Fluke DTX-1800 Technical Reference Handbook (320 pages)

CableAnalyzer

Brand: Fluke | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents
3
List of Figures
15
List of Tables
21
1 Getting Acquainted

23
- Overview of Features
  23
- Registration
  24
- Additional Resources for Cable Testing Information
  24
- Contacting Fluke Networks
  24
- Unpacking
  25
  - Dtx-1800
    25
  - Dtx-1200
    25
  - Dtx-Lt
    26
  - DTX-MFM2 Multimode Fiber Modules (Optional)
    26
  - DTX-GFM2 Multimode Fiber Modules (Optional)
    26
  - DTX-SFM2 Singlemode Fiber Modules (Optional)
    27
- Safety Information
  27
- Basic Features
  30
  - Physical Features
    30
  - Changing the Language
    36
  - Powering the Tester
    36
  - About Link Interface Adapters and Modules
    40
DTX Series Cableanalyzer Technical Reference Handbook

40
2 Tutorials on Setup and Test Procedures

55
3 Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling

79
DTX Series Cableanalyzer Technical Reference Handbook

82
- Autotest on Twisted Pair Cabling
  84
- Twisted Pair Autotest Results
  87
  - Automatic Diagnostics
    89
  - PASS*/FAIL* Results
    90
  - Wire Map
    91
  - Resistance
    93
  - Characteristic Impedance
    94
  - Length
    95
  - Propagation Delay and Delay Skew
    96
  - Insertion Loss
    97
  - NEXT (Near-End Crosstalk)
    99
  - ACR (Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio)
    101
  - Return Loss
    103
  - PSNEXT (Power Sum Near End Crosstalk) Test
    105
  - PSACR (Power Sum Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio) Test
    105
  - ELFEXT (Equal Level Far-End Crosstalk) Test
    106
  - PSELFEXT Test
    109
- Running Single Tests
  109
- Monitoring Impulse Noise
  111
- Using the Tone Generator
  114
4 Testing Twisted Pair through a Poe Device

117
- Enabling the AC Wire Map Test
  117
- Autotest through a Poe Device
  117
- AC Wire Map Results
  120
- Running the AC Wire Map Test as a Single Test
  123
5 Certifying Coaxial Cabling

125
- Setting the Reference
  125
- Coaxial Test Settings
  126
- Autotest on Coaxial Cabling
  129
- Coaxial Autotest Results
  133
  - HDTDR Analyzer
    134
  - Resistance
    134
  - Impedance
    134
  - Length
    134
  - Propagation Delay
    134
  - Insertion Loss
    135
- Running Single Tests
  135
6 Diagnosing Copper Cabling Faults

137
- Using the Automatic Diagnostics
  137
- Avoiding Tester-Induced Failures
  137
- Common Causes of Copper Cabling Failures
  138
- The HDTDX Analyzer
  145
  - Running the HDTDX Analyzer
    145
  - Recognizing Faults on HDTDX Plots
    147
- The HDTDR Analyzer
  148
  - Running the HDTDR Analyzer
    148
  - Recognizing Faults on HDTDR Plots
    148
7 Certifying Fiber Optic Cabling

153
- Overview of Features
  153
- Safety Information
  154
- Installing and Removing Fiber Modules
  156
- Installing the Connector Adapter
  158
- Verifying Operation
  160
- Essentials for Reliable Fiber Test Results
  161
- Fiber Test Settings
  166
- About Method B Connections
  170
- Autotest in Smart Remote Mode
  170
- Autotest in Loopback Mode
  178
- Autotest in Far End Source Mode
  186
- Bi-Directional Testing
  194
  - Bi-Directional Results for Smart Remote Mode
    194
  - Bi-Directional Results for Loopback Mode
    194
- Finding Connections with Findfiber
  196
  - Using Findfiber in Smart Remote Mode
    196
    
    Using Findfiber in Loopback Mode
    201
  - Using the Power Meter
    203
  - Running Single Tests
    207
  - Using the Remote Tester with an Optifiber Tester
    207
8 Locating Fibers and Faults with the Visual Fault Locator

209
- Visual Fault Locator Applications
  209
- Using the Visual Fault Locator
  210
9 Diagnosing Fiber Cabling Faults

213
- Common Causes of Failures
  213
- Diagnosing Failures
  214
10 Verifying Network Service

217
- Overview of Features
  217
- Software Requirements
  217
- Installing and Removing the Network Module and Optional SFP Module
  218
- Verifying Network Connectivity
  220
  - Network Connectivity Test Settings
    220
  - Entering Ping Addresses
    221
  - Running the Connectivity Test
    222
  - Saving Connectivity Results
    222
- Pinging Network Devices
  227
- Monitoring Network Traffic
  229
- Blinking a Port Light
  231
- Identifying Links (Twisted Pair Only)
  231
- Diagnosing Low-Level Network Problems
  233
DTX Series Cableanalyzer Technical Reference Handbook

234
11 Custom Test Settings

237
- Creating a Custom Twisted Pair Cable Type
  237
- Creating a Custom Twisted Pair Test Limit
  238
- Creating a Custom Fiber Type
  239
- Creating a Custom Fiber Limit
  240
- Creating a Custom Outlet Configuration
  241
- Editing Custom Settings
  242
- Deleting Custom Settings
  242
- Changing the NVP
  243
- Transferring Custom Settings between Testers
  244
12 Memory Functions

245
- Storage Locations and Capacities
  245
- Checking the Memory Status
  245
- Setting the Storage Location (DTX-1800, DTX-1200)
  247
- Automatically Saving Results
  247
- Working with Folders
  248
  - Creating a New Folder
    248
  - Changing Folders
    248
  - Deleting Folders
    249
- Viewing and Managing Saved Results
  250
  - Moving or Copying Results to a Memory Card (DTX-1800, DTX-1200)
    251
  - Deleting Results
    251
  - Renaming Results
    252
  - Sorting Results
    252
- Formatting a Memory Card (DTX-1800, DTX-1200) or Internal Memory
  253
- Memory Card Care (DTX-1800, DTX-1200)
  253
- Uploading Results to a PC
  254
13 Maintenance and Specifications

255
- Maintenance
  255
  - Reference Procedure for Link Interface Adapters
    255
  - Factory Calibration
    256
  - Updating the Tester's Software
    256
  - Cleaning
    259
  - Retraining the Battery Gauge
    260
  - Replacing the Battery
    260
  - Fiber Module Maintenance
    261
- Storage
  261
- If Something Seems Wrong
  261
- Options and Accessories
  264
- Specifications
  269
  - Environmental and Regulatory Specifications
    269
  - Service Calibration Period
    270
  - Standard Link Interface Adapters
    270
  - Cable Types Tested
    270
  - Time for Autotest
    270
  - Summary of Performance Specifications
    271
  - Length
    271
  - Propagation Delay
    272
  - Delay Skew
    272
- DC Loop Resistance Test
  272
- Measurement Accuracy
  276
- HDTDX Analyzer Specifications for Cables <100 M (328 Ft)
  281
- HDTDR Analyzer Specifications for Cables <100 M (328 Ft)
  281
- Characteristic Impedance
  281
- Impulse Noise
  281
- DTX-COAX Coaxial Adapter Specifications
  282
- DTX-NSM Module Specifications
  284
- DTX-MFM2/SFM2/GFM2 Fiber Module Specifications
  285
- Visual Fault Locator
  289
- Tone Generator
  289
- Power
  290
- Electromagnetic Compatibility
  290
- Input Ratings
  290
- Certification and Compliance
  290
- CSA Standards
  290
- Safety
  291
- Regulatory Information
  291
- Laser Classification and Safety for DTX-MFM2, DTX-GFM2, and DTX-SFM2 Fiber Modules
  291
- Memory for Test Results
  291
- Serial Interfaces
  292
- Dimensions (Without Adapter or Module)
  292
- Weight (Without Adapter or Module)
  292
- Display
  292
- Loss Test Methods for Fiber Cabling
  
  295
  - Introduction
    295
  - Method A/A.2
    296
  - Method B/A.1
    298
  - Method C/A.3
    300
  - Modified Method B
    302
  - The Alternate Method
    305
Index

309

Fluke DTX-1800 Technical Reference Handbook (250 pages)

CableAnalyzer

Brand: Fluke | Category: Test Equipment | Size: 6 MB

Fluke DTX-1800 User Manual (56 pages)

Cable Analyzer

Brand: Fluke | Category: Test Equipment | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents
3
Overview of Features
7
Registration
8
Contacting Fluke Networks
8
Accessing the Technical Reference Handbook
9
Additional Resources for Cable Testing Information
9
Unpacking
10
- Dtx-1800
  10
- Dtx-1200
  10
- Dtx-Lt
  11
Safety Information
11
Getting Acquainted
14
- Physical Features
  14
- Powering the Tester
  20
- Localizing the Tester
  20
- About Link Interface Adapters
  22
Twisted Pair Test Settings
25
Setting the Reference
28
Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling
30
- Preparing to Save Tests
  31
- Autotest on Twisted Pair Cabling
  32
- Autotest Summary Results
  35
- Automatic Diagnostics
  36
- PASS*/FAIL* Results
  37
- Cable ID Options
  38
Memory Functions
39
Options and Accessories
42
About Linkware and Linkware Stats Software
46
Maintenance
47
- Cleaning
  47
- Factory Calibration
  47
- Updating the Tester's Software
  48
Certification and Compliance
52
- CSA Standards
  52
- Safety
  52
Index
53

Fluke DTX-1800 User Manual (62 pages)

Fiber Modules

Brand: Fluke | Category: Control Unit | Size: 1 MB

Fluke Categories

Measuring Instruments Test Equipment Multimeter Thermometer Laboratory Equipment

More Fluke Manuals

Fluke DTX-1800 Cable Analyzer Manuals

Fluke DTX-1800 Technical Reference Handbook (399 pages)

Table of Contents

Fluke DTX-1800 Technical Reference Handbook (320 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Getting Acquainted

DTX Series Cableanalyzer Technical Reference Handbook

2 Tutorials on Setup and Test Procedures

3 Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling

DTX Series Cableanalyzer Technical Reference Handbook

4 Testing Twisted Pair through a Poe Device

5 Certifying Coaxial Cabling

6 Diagnosing Copper Cabling Faults

7 Certifying Fiber Optic Cabling

8 Locating Fibers and Faults with the Visual Fault Locator

9 Diagnosing Fiber Cabling Faults

10 Verifying Network Service

DTX Series Cableanalyzer Technical Reference Handbook

11 Custom Test Settings

12 Memory Functions

13 Maintenance and Specifications

Loss Test Methods for Fiber Cabling

Index

Fluke DTX-1800 Technical Reference Handbook (250 pages)

Fluke DTX-1800 User Manual (56 pages)

Table of Contents

Fluke DTX-1800 User Manual (62 pages)

Table of Contents

Related Products

Fluke Categories