Fluke DTX-COAX User manual

DTX-COAX Instruction Sheet/English
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PN 2404890 (English) November 2004
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DTX-COAX
Coaxial Interface Adapters
Getting Started Guide
The DTX-COAX coaxial adapters let you use a DTX CableAnalyzerSeries tester
to certify, troubleshoot, and document coaxial network and video cabling. The
coaxial adapters come with the accessories listed below. If something is
damaged or missing, contact the place of purchase immediately.
•Two DTX-COAX adapters
•Two female to female F-connector adapters
•Short (12 in; 30 cm) male to male F-connector cable
•Two F-connector female to BNC female adapters
Getting Started Testing Coaxial Cabling
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 between 10 ° C and 40 ° C (50 ° F and 104 ° F).
1Attach coaxial adapters to the main and remote testers, screw in the
F-connector to BNC adapters; then connect the testers together using the
12-inch (30 cm) coaxial cable provided.
2Turn the rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS and turn on the smart
remote.
3Highlight Set Reference; then press H. If both a fiber module and copper
adapter are attached, select Link Interface Adapter.
4Press P.
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5Turn the rotary switch to SETUP.
6Select Coax; then select an appropriate Cable Type and Test Limit for the
cabling you will test.
7Turn the rotary switch to AUTOTEST and turn on the smart remote. Connect
the tester and remote to the cabling.
8If Coax is not shown in the upper-left corner of the Autotest screen, press
JChange Media; then select Coax.
9Press Pon the tester or smart remote.
For More Information
The latest versions of the DTX Series Users Manual and the DTX Series Technical
Reference Handbook provide additional information on using the DTX-COAX
adapters. If your DTX manuals do not include this information, you may
download the latest manuals from the Fluke Networks website.
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