Fluke DSX-PLA004S User manual

PN 4329932 (English) May 2013, Rev. 2 6/2017
2013-2017 Fluke Corporation
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DSX-PLA004S/CHA004S
10 Gigabit Permanent Link/Channel Adapters
Users Guide
The DSX-PLA004S/CHA004S are sets of two permanent link or two channel adapters for
use with Fluke Networks DSX CableAnalyzer™modules. These adapters let you test
and certify installed permanent links and channels to ANSI/TIA/EIA Cat 6A standards and
verify that links will support 10 Gigabit Ethernet applications. The adapter’s minimal
effect on test results ensures that your results exceed the accuracy and repeatability
specifications given in the proposed TIA-568-B, ISO 11801, and IEEE 802.3an
(10GBASE-T) standards.
Symbols
WWarning or Caution: Risk of damage or destruction to equipment or
software. See explanations in the manuals.
XWarning: Risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
~This product complies with the WEEE Directive marking requirements. The
affixed label indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic
product in domestic household waste. Product Category: With reference
to the equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is
classed as category 9 "Monitoring and Control Instrumentation" product.
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
To return unwanted products, contact the manufacturer’s web site shown
on the product or your local sales office or distributor.
40 year Environment Friendly Use Period (EFUP) under China Regulation -
Administrative Measure on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic
Information Products. This is the period of time before any of the
identified hazardous substances are likely to leak out, causing possible
harm to health and the environment.

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WSafety Information
WWarningX
To prevent possible fire, electric shock, or personal injury, read the safety
information in the documentation supplied with the CableAnalyzer modules
and the Versiv™units before you use the tester.
WCaution
To prevent damage to the tester, adapters, and cables under test, to prevent
data loss, and to make sure your test results are as accurate as possible:
• Do not connect the adapters to telephone lines of any type, including
ISDN lines.
• For permanent link adapters, do not twist, pull on, pinch, crush, or
make kinks in the cables. See Figure 1.
AL108.EPS
Figure 1. How to Prevent Damage to the Permanent Link Adapter Cables
5 in (13 cm)
minimum

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How to Use the Adapters
Figures 2 and 3 show typical connections to a permanent link and a channel. Be sure to
select the test standard that is applicable to the link under test. For more information on
how to do tests, see the documentation supplied with your tester.
Note
To disconnect the permanent link adapter’s plug from a patch panel, pull on
the plug’s case as shown in Figure 1. It is not necessary to press on the latch to
disconnect the plug.
GPU97.EPS
Figure 2. Permanent Link Connections
End
permanent
link
Remote with permanent
link adapter
Optional
consolidation
point
Wall
outlet
Tester with permanent
link adapter
Start
permanent
link
Patch panel
Horizontal cabling

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GPU96.EPS
Figure 3. Channel Connections
Maintenance and Service
Clean the adapters with a soft cloth that is moist with water or water and a mild soap.
Do not use abrasives, solvents, or alcohol.
If an adapter does not operate correctly, look for damage to the connections in the
adapter jack, plug, or socket. Make sure that the adapter is latched tightly to the tester.
For permanent link adapters, look for damage to the adapters’ cable.
For service on the adapters, speak to a Fluke Networks representative for information
on service centers.
For the most current test limits and features, keep your tester’s software up to date. The
latest version of software is available on the Fluke Networks website.
Tips and Latches on Permanent Link Adapters
Replace the RJ45 tips on permanent link adapters when test result margins start to
shrink or if a tip shows damage. You can use the Autotest counter on the tester’s version
information screen to monitor the number of insertions.
The plug’s latch can also wear over time. The kit shown under "Replacement Parts"
supplies replacement tips and latches.
End channel
Remote with channel
adapter
Optional
consolidation
point
Wall
outlet
Tester with channel
adapter
Start
channel
Hub or switch
Horizontal cabling
Patch cord
from hub or
switch
Patch cord
from PC
Patch
panels

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Replacement Parts
Specifications
The DSX-PLA004/CHA004 permanent link and channel adapters meet all measurement
accuracy specifications for Level IV test equipment. For more information, visit the Fluke
Networks website.
Life of module contacts (typical): >5,000 cycles
Dimensions (each adapter): 3.0 in x 2.1 in x 1.2 in (75 mm x 54 mm x 30 mm)
Permanent link adapter has a 5 ft (1.5 m) cable.
Weight (each adapter):
Channel adapter: 2.4 oz (68 g)
Permanent link adapter: 11.7 oz (332 g)
Contact Fluke Networks
Fluke Networks operates in more than 50 countries worldwide. For more contact
information, visit our website.
Description
Fluke Networks
Model Number
Set of 2 tips, 2 latches, 2 screws, and 2 conductive washers
for DSX-PLA004 Permanent Link Adapters DTX-PLA002PRP
www.flukenetworks.com
[email protected]
1-800-283-5853, [phone]
Fluke Networks
6920 Seaway Boulevard, MS 143F
Everett WA 98203 USA

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LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Fluke Networks mainframe products will be free from defects in material and
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, unless stated otherwise herein.
Parts, accessories, product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days, unless
otherwise stated. Ni-Cad, Ni-MH and Li-Ion batteries, cables or other peripherals are
all considered parts or accessories. This warranty does not cover damage from
accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of
operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty
on Fluke Networks’ behalf. To obtain service during the warranty period, contact
your nearest Fluke Networks authorized service center to obtain return
authorization information, then send your defective product to that Service Center
with a description of the problem.
For a list of authorized resellers, visit www.flukenetworks.com/wheretobuy.
THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES, SUCH AS
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. FLUKE
NETWORKS IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY.
Since some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied
warranty or of incidental or consequential damages, this limitation of liability may
not apply to you.
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