Fluke Cable Analyzer DTX-ELT User manual

Enhanced user experience
The DTX-ELT isn’t just a faster way to test.
It cuts set-up, training and reporting times.
Extended battery life means you can do more
on a single charge. And a bright color display,
ample memory, and built-in talk set all con-
tribute to overall productivity while enhanc-
ing the user experience. This all adds up to
saving you time and money every day.
DTX-ELT CableAnalyzer
The Gold Standard in cable certification now configured to
meet the specific needs of electrical installers
Certification made easy
The DTX-ELT gives you a solution that
streamlines every aspect of the certification
job – from setup, to testing and record-fast
troubleshooting, to reporting results to the
customer. This newest member of Fluke
Networks DTX CableAnalyzer family, the
DTX-ELT is designed to meet the specific
needs of electrical installers.
Troubleshooting: twice as fast
When a link fails, the DTX-ELT shows you
easy-to-understand directions to identify the
point of failure (distance from the tester) and
the possible reason(s) for the failure. These
directions not only tell you the problem, but
identify corrective actions you can take to
solve the problem quickly.
Instead of spending time executing trial and
error corrections – and re-testing to find out
whether the problem has been resolved – the
technician knows exactly where to look and
what to do to fix the failing link. Even if only
two percent of the tested links fail, the DTX
diagnostics will save you as much as two
hours of labor per day to turn the failures
into passes.
Enabling cable certification for electrical installers
The DTX advantage: speed,
performance and accuracy
The DTX CableAnalyzer’s powerful fea-
tures, speed and ease-of-use, increases
efficiency and productivity, improving
your bottom line. It’s all about time –
and no other tester delivers like the DTX.
Increase productivity from day•
one. Intuitive interface means
your technicians spend less
time in training and more
time testing.
Level IV Accuracy.• Get the
most accurate test results in
the shortest possible time.
Advanced time-saving•
diagnostics. Pinpoints the
location of a failure and is
the only tester that suggests
corrective action, saving
troubleshooting time.
12-hour battery life.• Gives you
the power to complete any job.
Professional reporting.•
LinkWare™ Cable Test Manage-
ment Software manages test
results and produces reports in
hardcopy or PDF format.
The DTX Series future-proofs•
your investment, giving you a
clear and simple upgrade path
from the DTX-ELT to any higher
performance model, including
the DTX-1800.

DTX-ELT Specifications
Test Standards • TIA Category 3 and 5e per TIA/EIA-568-B
• TIA Category 5 (1000BASE-T) per TIA TSB-95
• TIA Category 6 per TIA/EIA-568B.2-1
• ISO/IEC 11801 Class C, D, and E
• EN 50173 Class C, D, E
• ANSI TP-PMD
• IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
• IEEE 802.5 (STP cabling, IBM Type 1, 150Ω ) Token Ring, 4 Mbps and 16 Mbps
Standard Link Interface Adapters
Shielded and Unshielded Twisted
Pair (STP, FTP, SSTP and UTP) data
cabling:
• Channel adapters for: TIA Category 3, 4, 5, 5e and 6: 100Ω
• ISO/IEC Class C and D: 100Ω and 120Ω
• ISO/IEC Class E, 100Ω
• Permanent Link adapter (only with the DTX-ELT PRO): Cat 6/Class E permanent link adapters with
centered Cat 6A test reference plug. This plug is also the test reference for Cat 6 and lower categories.
The life of the plug is rated at 10,000+ insertions. The contact block can be replaced in the field with
the DTX-PLA002PRP replacement parts.
Speed of Autotest • Full 2-way Autotest of Category 6 Twisted-Pair links in 20 seconds
Supported Tests Parameters (The selected test standard determines the test parameters and the frequency range of the tests)
Cable Tone Generator Generates tones that can be detected by a tone probe such as a Fluke Networks IntelliTone probe. The
tones are generated on all pairs. Frequency range of tones: 440 Hz to 831 Hz
Display 3.7 in (9.4 cm) diagonal, 240 dots wide by 320 dots high, passive color, transmissive LCD with backlight.
Input Protection Protected against continuous telco voltages and 100 mA over-current. Occasional ISDN over-voltages will
not cause damage.
Case Soft carrying case with shoulder strap
Dimensions Main unit and Smart Remote: 8.5 in x 4.4 in x 2.4 in (21.6 cm x 11.2 cm x 6cm), nominal
Weight 2.4 lb (1.1 kg), nominal (without adapter or module)
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Operating relative humidity
(% RH without condensation)
32°F to 95 °F (0°C to 35°C): 0 % to 90%
95°F to 113°F (35°C to 45°C): 0 % to 70 %
Vibration Random, 2 g, 5 Hz -500 Hz
Shock 1 m drop test with and without module and adapter attached
Safety CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1: 1992 EN 61010-1 1st Edition Amendments 1, 2
Pollution degree Pollution Degree 2 as dened in IEC 60664 and applied to IEC 60950 “Safety of Information Technology
Equipment, 1999”
Altitude Operating: 4000 m; Storage: 12000 m
EMC EN 61326-1
• Wire Map • Length
• Propagation Delay • Delay Skew
• DC Loop Resistance • Insertion Loss (Attenuation)
• Return Loss (RL), RL @ Remote • NEXT, NEXT @ Remote
• Attenuation-to-crosstalk Ratio -
Near End (ACR-N), ACR-N @ Remote
• Attenuation-to-Crosstalk Ratio -
Far End (ACR-F) and ACR-F @ Remote
• Power Sum ACR-F (PS ACR-F), PS ACR-F @ Remote • Power Sum NEXT (PSNEXT), PSNEXT @ Remote
• Power Sum ACR-N (PS ACR-N), PSACR-N @ Remote

Power Main unit and remote: Lithium-ion battery pack, 7.4 V, 4000 mAh
• Typical battery life: 12 to 14 hours
• Charge time (with tester off): 4 hours (below 40 °C)
• AC adapter/charger, USA version: Linear power supply; Input 108 V ac to 132 V ac, 60 Hz ;
Output 15 V dc, 1.2 A
• AC adapter/charger, international version: Switching power supply; Input 90 V ac to 264 V ac,
48 to 62 Hz; Output 15 V dc, 1.2 A (isolated output)
• Memory backup power in main unit: Lithium battery
• Typical life of lithium battery: 5 years
• The battery will not charge at temperatures outside of 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F).
The battery charges at a reduced rate between 40°C and 45°C (104°F and 113°F).
Languages Supported English, French, German, Spanish, Russian and Italian
Calibration Service center calibration period is 1 year
Performance Specifications Note: all specifications for tests on twisted-pair cabling apply to 100 Ωcable. Contact Fluke Networks
for information on measurement performance for cable with a different impedance.
Baseline accuracy The baseline accuracy of all DTX Series testers meets or exceeds the requirements of Level IV in
2nd Edition of IEC 61935-1 over the frequency range supported by the tester.
Category 6/Class E link
test modes (and lower link
categories)
DTX CableAnalyzer far exceeds Level III requirements of TIA/EIA-568-B.2-2 and IEC 61935-1
Length for Twisted Pair Cabling
(Length specs do not include the uncertainty of the cable’s NVP Value)
Parameter Single-ended Test Dual-ended Test (Main and Remote)
Range 800 m (2600 ft) 150 m (490 ft)
Resolution 0.1 m or 1 ft 0.1 m or 1 ft
Accuracy ± (1m + 4%) ± (1m + 4%)
DC Loop Resistance Test
Parameter Twisted Pair Cabling
Range O Ω to 53Ω
Resolution 0.1 Ω
Accuracy ± (1 Ω + 1%)
Overload Recovery Time Less than 10 minutes to rated accuracy following over-voltage. Referencing is required after repeated or
prolonged over-voltage.
Delay Skew
Parameter Twisted Pair Cabling
Range 0 ns to 100 ns
Resolution 1 ns
Accuracy ± 10 ns

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Model Number Description
DTX-ELT DTX-ELT CableAnalyzer: Includes DTX-ELT Main and Smart Remote, LinkWare PC Software, Cat 6/Class E
Channel Adapters (2), DTX-REFMOD Reference Module, AC Chargers (2), Carrying Case, USB Interface Cable
(Mini-B), Getting Started Guide, Users Manual and Technical Reference Handbook CD
DTX-ELT PRO DTX-ELT PRO CableAnalyzer:
Includes DTX-ELT Main and Smart Remote, LinkWare PC Software, Cat 6A/Class EA Permanent Link Adapters
(2), Cat 6/Class E Channel Adapters (2), AC Chargers (2), Carrying Case, USB Interface Cable (Mini-B), Getting
Started Guide, Users Manual and Technical Reference Handbook CD
DTX-ELT Accessories
DTX-PLA002S,
Permanent Link Adaptor Set
Interface to Cat 5/5e/6 xed cabling infrastructure with the highest accuracy through
the industry-standard, test reference plug (centered plug).
DTX-PLCAL,
Permanent Link Adapter
Field Calibration Module
Allows the user to calibrate the Return Loss performance of the DTX-PLA002 adaptors.
DTX-PLA002PRP, DTX-PLA002,
plug replacement parts
This item includes two replacement contact blocks for the 8-pin modular plug of the DTX-PLA002 permanent
link adapter.
DTX-COAX,
Coax Cable Adaptor Set
Troubleshoot coaxial network cabling by measuring cable length, resistance, impedance and insertion loss.
DTX-LION, Battery With an extra Lithium-ion battery pack you are ensured that you have with you an
additional 12 to 14 hours of typical battery life.
DTX-ACUN, Universal AC Charger Extra AC battery charger.
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