Fluke CableAnalyzer DSP-4100 User manual

DSP-4000 Series
CableAnalyzer

Users Manual
July 2001, Rev. 1, 5/03
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LIMITED WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Each Fluke Networks product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship
under normal use and service. The warranty period is one year and begins on the date of purchase.
Parts, accessories, product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends
only to the original buyer or end-user customer of a Fluke Networks authorized reseller, and does not
apply to disposable batteries, cable connector tabs, cable insulation-displacement connectors, or to
any product which, in Fluke Networks’ opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected, contaminated,
or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Fluke Networks warrants
that software will operate substantially in accordance with its functional specifications for 90 days and
that it has been properly recorded on non-defective media. Fluke Networks does not warrant that
software will be error free or operate without interruption.
Fluke Networks authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-
user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke
Networks. Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke Networks
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To obtain warranty service, contact your nearest Fluke Networks authorized service center to obtain
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Table of Contents
Chapter Page
1 Introduction................................................................................................... 1-1
Contacting Fluke Networks......................................................................................... 1-1
Registration................................................................................................................. 1-2
Overview of Features.................................................................................................. 1-2
Standard Accessories................................................................................................... 1-4
Using This Manual...................................................................................................... 1-6
2 Getting Started.............................................................................................. 2-1
Read First: Safety and Operational Information.......................................................... 2-1
Quick Start .................................................................................................................. 2-4
Powering the Test Tool........................................................................................ 2-4
Using the Menus .................................................................................................. 2-4
Using the Link Interface Adapters....................................................................... 2-5
Formatting the Memory Card (DSP-4100/4300) ................................................. 2-6
Quick Configuration............................................................................................. 2-8
Results within Accuracy Range ........................................................................... 2-9
Autotest on Twisted Pair Cabling........................................................................ 2-10
Saving Test Reports............................................................................................. 2-11
Using the Talk Mode............................................................................................ 2-15
Autotest on Coaxial Cabling................................................................................ 2-16
Main Unit Features...................................................................................................... 2-18
Remote Features.......................................................................................................... 2-21
Link Interface Adapter Features.................................................................................. 2-23
Permanent Link Interface Adapters (DSP-4000PL/4300).................................... 2-24
Changing the Personality Module (DSP-4000PL/4300)...................................... 2-25
Strap and Bail.............................................................................................................. 2-26
Rotary Switch.............................................................................................................. 2-26
Off........................................................................................................................ 2-26
Autotest................................................................................................................ 2-27
Single Test ........................................................................................................... 2-28
Monitor ................................................................................................................ 2-29

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Setup..................................................................................................................... 2-29
Print...................................................................................................................... 2-30
Special Functions ................................................................................................. 2-30
Turning On the Test Tool............................................................................................ 2-31
Selecting a Language for Displays and Reports................................................... 2-31
Performing a Self-Test ......................................................................................... 2-32
Overvoltage Test.................................................................................................. 2-32
Noise Test ............................................................................................................ 2-33
Configuring the Test Tool........................................................................................... 2-33
Controlling the Backlight..................................................................................... 2-33
Adjusting the Display Contrast ............................................................................ 2-34
Selecting a Power Line Filter Frequency ............................................................. 2-34
Selecting a Test Standard and Cable Type........................................................... 2-35
Editing the Report Identification.......................................................................... 2-36
Setting Up Cable IDs............................................................................................ 2-37
Viewing the Cable ID Configuration and Memory Status ................................... 2-40
Storing Plot Data with Saved Autotest Results (DSP-4100/4300)....................... 2-40
Selecting a Length Unit........................................................................................ 2-40
Selecting a Numeric Format................................................................................. 2-41
Setting the Date and Time.................................................................................... 2-41
Setting the Power-Down Timer............................................................................ 2-42
Enabling or Disabling the Audible Tones............................................................ 2-42
Remote Lights, Messages, and Audible Tones............................................................ 2-43
Remote Communication Error .................................................................................... 2-43
Battery Status .............................................................................................................. 2-44
Battery Status Display................................................................................................. 2-45
Conditioning the Battery...................................................................................... 2-45
3 Autotest.......................................................................................................... 3-1
Autotest Softkeys ........................................................................................................ 3-1
Autotest on Twisted Pair Cabling................................................................................ 3-2
Link Performance Grade Result (Headroom).............................................................. 3-6
Worst Margin and Worst Value Results...................................................................... 3-6
Automatic Diagnostics ................................................................................................ 3-7
Autotest Results for Twisted Pair Cabling.................................................................. 3-8
Wire Map Test...................................................................................................... 3-8
Resistance............................................................................................................. 3-10
Length .................................................................................................................. 3-10
Propagation Delay and Delay Skew..................................................................... 3-11
Characteristic Impedance..................................................................................... 3-11
Attenuation (Insertion Loss)................................................................................. 3-12
NEXT Test........................................................................................................... 3-14
NEXT@REMOTE............................................................................................... 3-16
ELFEXT Test....................................................................................................... 3-16
ACR ..................................................................................................................... 3-19
ACR@REMOTE ................................................................................................. 3-21

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Return Loss (RL) ................................................................................................. 3-21
RL@REMOTE .................................................................................................... 3-23
PSNEXT (Power Sum NEXT) and PSNEXT@REMOTE.................................. 3-23
PSELFEXT (Power Sum ELFEXT) .................................................................... 3-23
PSACR (Power Sum ACR) and PSACR@REMOTE ......................................... 3-23
Autotest on Coaxial Cabling ....................................................................................... 3-23
Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling.......................................................................... 3-25
Characteristic Impedance..................................................................................... 3-25
Resistance............................................................................................................. 3-26
Length.................................................................................................................. 3-26
Anomaly............................................................................................................... 3-26
Saving Autotest Results .............................................................................................. 3-27
Saving Results with Auto Sequence Disabled ..................................................... 3-27
Saving Results with Auto Sequence Enabled....................................................... 3-29
Saving Results with Downloaded Cable IDs (DSP-4300)................................... 3-30
Changing the Cable ID for a Saved Autotest Report ........................................... 3-30
If Memory is Full................................................................................................. 3-31
Saving Results to Internal Memory (DSP-4300) ................................................. 3-31
The Autotest Report.................................................................................................... 3-32
4 Running Individual Tests ............................................................................. 4-1
Single Tests for Twisted Pair Cabling......................................................................... 4-1
Scanning Function....................................................................................................... 4-2
When to Use a Remote Unit........................................................................................ 4-2
Running a Single Test on Twisted Pair Cabling.......................................................... 4-4
The HDTDX Analyzer................................................................................................ 4-6
Running the HDTDX Analyzer............................................................................ 4-6
HDTDX Analyzer Results ................................................................................... 4-7
HDTDX Analyzer Plot......................................................................................... 4-8
The HDTDR Test........................................................................................................ 4-9
How to Terminate the Cable ................................................................................ 4-9
Running the HDTDR Test on Twisted Pair Cabling............................................ 4-11
Running the HDTDR Test on Coaxial Cabling.................................................... 4-11
HDTDR Results Screen ....................................................................................... 4-12
HDTDR Plot Screen............................................................................................. 4-12
Single Test Results for Twisted Pair Cabling.............................................................. 4-14
Wire Map............................................................................................................. 4-14
Length.................................................................................................................. 4-14
NEXT and NEXT@REMOTE............................................................................. 4-14
ELFEXT............................................................................................................... 4-14
Impedance............................................................................................................ 4-15
Attenuation (Insertion Loss) ................................................................................ 4-15
Resistance............................................................................................................. 4-15
Return Loss (RL) and RL@REMOTE................................................................. 4-15
Power Sum NEXT and Power Sum NEXT@REMOTE...................................... 4-15
Power Sum ELFEXT ........................................................................................... 4-15

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Single Tests for Coaxial Cabling................................................................................. 4-16
Running a Single Test on Coaxial Cabling .......................................................... 4-16
Single Test Results for Coaxial Cabling .............................................................. 4-18
Monitoring Network Activity...................................................................................... 4-19
Identifying Hub Port Connections............................................................................... 4-22
Monitoring Impulse Noise........................................................................................... 4-22
Changing the Impulse Noise Threshold............................................................... 4-23
Running the Impulse Noise Test.......................................................................... 4-23
Noise Test Results................................................................................................ 4-25
Determining Hub Port Capabilities............................................................................. 4-26
Using the Tone Generator ........................................................................................... 4-26
5 Viewing and Printing Saved Reports........................................................... 5-1
Viewing, Renaming, and Deleting Test Reports......................................................... 5-1
Printing Test Reports................................................................................................... 5-2
Configuring the Serial Port .................................................................................. 5-3
Printer Interface Cable ......................................................................................... 5-3
Printing................................................................................................................. 5-4
If the Printer Does Not Respond .......................................................................... 5-6
Viewing and Printing Reports from a PC.................................................................... 5-6
6 Calibrations and Custom Test Standards................................................... 6-1
Calibrating the Test Tool............................................................................................. 6-1
Calibrating the Permanent Link Adapters ................................................................... 6-3
NVP Calibration.......................................................................................................... 6-3
Configuring a Custom Test ......................................................................................... 6-4
7 Basic Cabling Testing................................................................................... 7-1
LAN Cable Construction............................................................................................. 7-1
Twisted Pair Cable............................................................................................... 7-2
Coaxial Cable....................................................................................................... 7-4
Basic Link Connections............................................................................................... 7-5
Channel Connections................................................................................................... 7-6
Permanent Link Connections ...................................................................................... 7-7
Attenuation (Insertion Loss)........................................................................................ 7-8
Noise ...........................................................................................................................7-9
Characteristic Impedance ............................................................................................ 7-10
Minimizing Impedance Discontinuities....................................................................... 7-11
Crosstalk...................................................................................................................... 7-11
NEXT.......................................................................................................................... 7-12
FEXT and ELFEXT .................................................................................................... 7-12
Locating NEXT and ELFEXT Problems..................................................................... 7-14
Split Pairs and NEXT........................................................................................... 7-16
Minimizing Crosstalk........................................................................................... 7-17
Power Sum Values ...................................................................................................... 7-17
Propagation Delay and Delay Skew............................................................................ 7-18

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Nominal Velocity of Propagation (NVP).................................................................... 7-19
NVP and Length Measurements .......................................................................... 7-20
NVP Calibration................................................................................................... 7-20
High-Definition Time Domain Reflectometry (HDTDR)........................................... 7-20
Reflections from Opens........................................................................................ 7-21
Reflections from Shorts........................................................................................ 7-22
Reflections from Other Anomalies ...................................................................... 7-22
Cable Termination................................................................................................ 7-23
Interpreting the HDTDR Plot............................................................................... 7-23
ACR ............................................................................................................................ 7-24
RL................................................................................................................................ 7-26
Troubleshooting Basics............................................................................................... 7-27
8 Maintenance and Specifications ................................................................. 8-1
Getting Software Upgrades......................................................................................... 8-1
Maintenance................................................................................................................ 8-1
Cleaning and Storage ........................................................................................... 8-2
Replacing the NiMH Battery Pack....................................................................... 8-2
Internal Lithium Backup Battery.......................................................................... 8-3
If the Test Tool Fails................................................................................................... 8-3
Service Center Repair .......................................................................................... 8-3
Replacement Parts................................................................................................ 8-5
Options and Accessories...................................................................................... 8-6
Specifications.............................................................................................................. 8-8
Calculated Measurement Accuracy...................................................................... 8-8
Traceable Calibration Period................................................................................ 8-8
Self-Calibration Period ........................................................................................ 8-8
Compatibility with Remotes and Link Interface Adapters................................... 8-9
Standard Link Interface Adapters ........................................................................ 8-9
Cable Types Tested.............................................................................................. 8-10
Test Standards...................................................................................................... 8-11
Time for Autotest................................................................................................. 8-11
Length.................................................................................................................. 8-12
Propagation Delay................................................................................................ 8-12
Delay Skew.......................................................................................................... 8-12
DC Loop Resistance Test..................................................................................... 8-12
Measurement Accuracy as Specified in Relevant Standards................................ 8-13
Typical Measurement Accuracies........................................................................ 8-14
HDTDXAnalyzer Specifications for Cables <100 m (328 ft).......................... 8-18
HDTDRSpecifications for Cables <100 m (328 ft) ......................................... 8-18
Impulse Noise ...................................................................................................... 8-18
Characteristic Impedance..................................................................................... 8-18
LAN Traffic Monitoring...................................................................................... 8-19
Tone Generator .................................................................................................... 8-19
Serial Interface..................................................................................................... 8-19
PC Interface Cable ............................................................................................... 8-20

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Power ................................................................................................................... 8-21
Environmental Requirements............................................................................... 8-21
Electromagnetic Compatibility............................................................................. 8-21
Input Ratings........................................................................................................ 8-22
Certification and Compliance............................................................................... 8-23
Test Results Memory for the DSP-4100/4300 ..................................................... 8-23
Test Results Memory for the DSP-4000 .............................................................. 8-24
Dimensions........................................................................................................... 8-24
Weight.................................................................................................................. 8-24
Display................................................................................................................. 8-24
Warranty............................................................................................................... 8-24
Appendices
A Tests Supported by LIAs...................................................................................... A-1
B Glossary................................................................................................................ B-1
Index

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List of Tables
Table Title Page
2-1. International Electrical Symbols................................................................................. 2-1
2-2. Key Functions for the Menu System........................................................................... 2-4
2-3. Quick Configuration Settings...................................................................................... 2-8
2-4. Main Unit Features...................................................................................................... 2-19
2-5. Remote Connectors and Features................................................................................ 2-22
2-6. Status Indications from the Remote ............................................................................ 2-43
2-7. Battery Status Messages.............................................................................................. 2-44
3-1. Wire Map Displays...................................................................................................... 3-8
3-2. Items on the Attenuation Results Screen..................................................................... 3-12
3-3. Items on the NEXT Results Screen............................................................................. 3-14
3-4. Items on the ELFEXT Results Screen......................................................................... 3-17
3-5. Items on the ACR Results Screen ............................................................................... 3-19
3-6. Items on the RL Results Screen .................................................................................. 3-21
4-1. Remote Requirements for Cable Tests........................................................................ 4-3
4-2. Items on the HDTDX Analyzer Results Screen.......................................................... 4-7
4-3. Effects of Termination on HDTDR Results................................................................ 4-10
4-4. Items on an HDTDR Results Screen (Twisted Pair Results) ...................................... 4-12
4-5. Items on the Traffic Monitor Screen........................................................................... 4-21
4-6. Items on the Noise Monitor Screen............................................................................. 4-25
7-1. Identifying Cabling Faults........................................................................................... 7-28
8-1. Troubleshooting the Test Tool.................................................................................... 8-4
8-2. Replacement Parts....................................................................................................... 8-5
8-3. Options and Accessories ............................................................................................. 8-6
8-4. Performance Parameters.............................................................................................. 8-13
8-5. PC Interface Cable Connections.................................................................................. 8-20
8-6. 9-to 25-pin Adapter..................................................................................................... 8-20
A-1. Tests Supported by Standard Link Interface Adapters................................................ A-2

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List of Figures
Figure Title Page
1-1. Standard Accessories................................................................................................... 1-5
2-1. Attaching a Link Interface Adapter............................................................................. 2-6
2-2. Inserting and Removing the Memory card.................................................................. 2-7
2-3. The Asterisk and Test Tool Accuracy......................................................................... 2-9
2-4. Typical Test Connections for a Basic Link................................................................. 2-12
2-5. Typical Test Connections for a Channel..................................................................... 2-13
2-6. Typical Test Connections for a Permanent Link......................................................... 2-14
2-7. Autotest Connections for Coaxial Cabling.................................................................. 2-17
2-8. Main Unit Features...................................................................................................... 2-18
2-9. Remote Features.......................................................................................................... 2-21
2-10. Link Interface Adapter Features.................................................................................. 2-23
2-11. Permanent Link Adapter Handling Guidelines ........................................................... 2-24
2-12. Changing the Personality Module............................................................................... 2-25
2-13. Attaching the Strap and Opening the Bail................................................................... 2-26
3-1. Typical Test Connections for a Basic Link................................................................. 3-3
3-2. Typical Test Connections for a Channel..................................................................... 3-4
3-3. Typical Test Connections for a Permanent Link......................................................... 3-5
3-4. Examples of Automatic Diagnostics Displays ............................................................ 3-7
3-5. The Attenuation Plot Screen........................................................................................ 3-13
3-6. The NEXT Plot Screen................................................................................................ 3-15
3-7. The ELFEXT Plot Screen ........................................................................................... 3-18
3-8. The ACR Plot Screen.................................................................................................. 3-20
3-9. The RL Plot Screen..................................................................................................... 3-22
3-10. Autotest Connections for Coaxial Cabling.................................................................. 3-24
3-11. Saving Autotest Results (Auto Increment and Auto Sequence Disabled)................... 3-28
3-12. Autotest Report in Tabular Format.............................................................................. 3-33
3-13. Autotest Report in Graphical Format.......................................................................... 3-34
4-1. Single Test Connections for Twisted Pair Cabling ..................................................... 4-5
4-2. Example of an HDTDX Analyzer Plot for a Good Twisted Pair Cable Run .............. 4-8
4-3. Example of an HDTDR Plot (Twisted Pair Results)................................................... 4-13
4-4. Single Test Connections for Coaxial Cabling............................................................. 4-17
4-5. Connections for Monitoring Network Traffic............................................................. 4-19

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4-6. Typical Connections for Monitoring Impulse Noise................................................... 4-24
5-1. Connections for Printing Test Reports ........................................................................ 5-4
6-1. Connections for Self-Calibration................................................................................. 6-2
7-1. Twisted Pair Cable Construction................................................................................. 7-2
7-2. EIA/TIA RJ45 Connections ........................................................................................ 7-3
7-3. Coaxial Cable Construction......................................................................................... 7-4
7-4. Basic Link Test Connections....................................................................................... 7-5
7-5. Channel Test Connections........................................................................................... 7-6
7-6. Permanent Link Test Connections............................................................................... 7-7
7-7. Attenuation of a Signal................................................................................................ 7-8
7-8. Sources of Electrical Noise ......................................................................................... 7-9
7-9. How FEXT Signals are All Equally Attenuated.......................................................... 7-13
7-10. An HDTDX Analyzer Plot.......................................................................................... 7-14
7-11. Split Pair Wiring..........................................................................................................7-16
7-12. How NVP is Calculated .............................................................................................. 7-19
7-13. Signals Reflected from an Open, Shorted, and Terminated Cable.............................. 7-21
7-14. Example of an HDTDR Plot........................................................................................ 7-23
7-15. A Plot of NEXT, Attenuation, and the Resulting ACR............................................... 7-25
8-1. Removing the NiMH Battery Pack.............................................................................. 8-2
8-2. Attenuation (Insertion Loss) Measurement Accuracy for Channel............................. 8-15
8-3. Pair-to-Pair NEXT Measurement Accuracy for a Channel ......................................... 8-15
8-4. PSNEXT Measurement Accuracy for Channel........................................................... 8-16
8-5. Pair-to-Pair ELFEXT Measurement Accuracy for Channel........................................ 8-16
8-6. PSELFEXT Measurement Accuracy for Channel....................................................... 8-17
8-7. Return Loss Measurement Accuracy for Channel....................................................... 8-17
8-8. Operating Environment Specifications........................................................................ 8-22

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 1 provides the following information:
•Contact information for Fluke Networks
•Features of the DSP-4000 Series test tools.
•A list of equipment included with the test tool.
•A guide to using this manual.
Contacting Fluke Networks
Visit the Fluke Networks web site atwww.flukenetworks.com.
Send email to [email protected]
.
To order accessories or get the location of the nearest Fluke Networks distributor
or service center, call:
•USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853)
•Canada: 1-800-363-5853
•Europe: [phone]
•Beijing: 86 (10) 6512-3435
•Japan: [phone]
•Singapore:[phone]
•Anywhere in the world: [phone]
For operating assistance in the USA, call 1-800-283-5853.

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Registration
Registering your product with Fluke Networks gives you access to valuable
information on product updates, troubleshooting tips, and other support services.
To register, fill out and return the postage-paid card provided, or fill out the online
registration form on the Fluke Networks website.
Overview of Features
Note
New features may be available with software upgrades. Visit the
Fluke Networks website atwww.flukenetworks.comor contact your
Fluke Networks representative for information on upgrades.
The Fluke Networks DSP-4000 Series CableAnalyzers™ (hereafter referred to as
“the test tool”) are hand-held instruments used to certify, test, and troubleshoot
coaxial and twisted pair cabling in local area network (LAN) installations. The test
tool combines test pulses with digital signal processing to provide fast, accurate
results and advanced testing capabilities up to 350 MHz.
The test tool includes the following features:
•Certifies LAN basic link, permanent link, and channel configurations to IEEE,
ANSI, TIA, and ISO/IEC standards.
•Optional Fiber Test Adapters lets you certify LAN basic fiber links to
TIA/EIA and ISO/IEC standards.
•Presents test options and results in a simple menu system.
•Presents displays and printed reports in English, German, French, Spanish,
Portuguese, Italian, or Japanese.
•Runs all critical tests automatically. Diagnostic routine helps you identify and
locate faults.
•Produces 2-way Autotest results.
•“Talk” feature allows 2-way voice communication between the main and
remote units over twisted pair cable or over fiber using a Fiber Test Adapter.
•Model DSP-4000 stores at least 500 text-based test reports in nonvolatile
memory. Model DSP-4100 stores at least 250 grapical test reports on a
removable memory card. Model DSP-4300 stores at least 250 graphical test
reports on a removable memory card or in internal memory.

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•Sends stored test reports to a host computer or directly to a serial printer.
•Includes a stored library of common test standards and cable types for copper
and fiber installations. Flash EPROM accepts test standard and software
upgrades.
•Allows for configuration of custom test standards.
•High-Definition Time Domain Crosstalk (HDTDX)analyzer locates the
position of crosstalk problems in a link.
•High-Definition Time Domain Reflectrometry (HDTDR) analyzer locates
the position of return loss problems in a link.
•Produces plots of NEXT, ELFEXT, PSNEXT, PSELFEXT, attenuation, ACR,
PSACR, and RL. Shows NEXT, ELFEXT, PSNEXT, PSELFEXT,
attenuation, ACR, and PSACR results up to 350 MHz. Gives remote results
for NEXT, PSNEXT, ACR, and RL.
•DSP-LIA013 adapters let you monitor network traffic on 10/100BASE-TX
Ethernet systems, monitors impulse noise on twisted pair cable, helps you
identify hub port connections, and determines which standards are supported
by a hub port connection. (Standard with DSP-4300; optional with other
models.)
•Tone generator lets you use an inductive pickup device, such as the Fluke
Networks 140 A-Bug Tone Probe, to identify cables in a LAN installation.
•Optional link interface adapters let you test additional types of LAN cabling.

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Standard Accessories
A DSP-4000 Series test tool comes with the following accessories, which are
shown in Figure 1-1. If the test tool is damaged or something is missing, contact
the place of purchase immediately.
•1 DSP-4000SR, DSP-4100SR, or DSP-4300SR remote unit (not shown)
•The following link interface adapters:
◊With the DSP-4000 and DSP-4100: 2 DSP-LIA011 Basic Link Adapters
for Cat 5E and 2 DSP-LIA012 Channel Adapters for Cat 6
◊With the DSP-4000PL: 2 DSP-LIA101 Permanent Link Adapters for Cat 6
and 2 DSP-LIA012 Channel Adapters for Cat 6
◊With the DSP-4300: 2 DSP-LIA101 Permanent Link Adapters for Cat 6,
1 DSP-LIA012 Channel Adapter for Cat 6, and 1 DSP-LIA013
Channel/Traffic Adapter for Cat 6
•2 AC adapter/chargers 120 V (US only) or universal adapter/chargers and line
cords (outside North America)
•1 Memory card reader (DSP-4100, DSP-4300)
•1 16 MB memory card (DSP-4100, DSP-4300)
•1 Memory card carrying case (DSP-4100, DSP-4300; not shown)
•2 NiMH battery packs (installed)
•2 Headsets
•1 DSP-4000 Calibration Module
•1 RJ45 to BNC adapter
•1 PC serial interface (EIA-232C) cable
•2 Carrying straps
•1 LinkWareCD
•1 DSP-4000 Series Manual CD (includes complete users manual)
•1 DSP-4000 Series Getting Started Guide
•1 Warranty registration card (not shown)
•1 Soft carrying case (not shown)
If you purchased optional Fiber Test Adapters, refer to the Fiber Test Adapter
users manual for a list of fiber accessories.

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1-5
Nickel-Metal Hydride
(2) Battery Pack
RS-232 Cable
DSP-LIA011
(2 with DSP-4000
and DSP-4100)
DSP-LIA012
(2 with DSP-4000,
DSP-4000PL
and DSP-4100;
1 with DSP-4300)
Straps (2)
Headsets (2)
DSP-4100/DSP-4300
USB Memory
Card Reader
Memory Card
AC Adapter/Charger
or
LinkWare
Software CD
RJ45 to BNC
Adapter
DSP-4000 Calibration
Module
DSP-4000 Series
Manual CD
DSP-LIA013
(1 with DSP-4300)
DSP-LIA101
(2 with DSP-4000PL
and DSP-4300)
TM
DSP-4000 Series
Getting Started Guide
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Figure 1-1. Standard Accessories

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Using This Manual
Warning
Before using the test tool, carefully read "Safety and
Operational Information" at the beginning of Chapter 2.
Except where noted, the information in this manual applies to all DSP-4000 Series
test tools.
If you are familiar with the general features, functions, and operation of LAN
cable testers and want to start testing cables immediately, proceed as follows:
1. Read “Quick Start”in Chapter 2 to prepare the test tool for operation, access
the test tool’s functions, and run an Autotest.
2. Refer to the test and setup features listed under “Rotary Switch”in Chapter 2
to locate functions in the test tool’s menu structure.
3. Refer to the Glossary in the Appendix to find definitions for unfamiliar terms.
If you have never used a LAN cable tester, but want to start testing cables
immediately and learn as you work, proceed as follows:
1. Read “Quick Start”in Chapter 2 to prepare the test tool for operation, access
the test tool’s functions, and run an Autotest.
2. Refer to the Glossary in the Appendix to find definitions for unfamiliar terms.
3. Refer to the test and setup features listed under “Rotary Switch”in Chapter 2
to locate functions in the test tool’s menu structure.
4. Refer to Chapter 3, “Autotest,”to find more detailed information about cable
tests and test results.
5. Read Chapter 4, “Running Individual Tests,”to learn how to run individual
tests and monitor network traffic and impulse noise.
6. Read Chapter 7, “Basic Cable Testing,”to add to your cable testing and
troubleshooting knowledge.

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If you have never used a LAN cable tester and want to learn about cable testing
and troubleshooting before you use the test tool, proceed as follows:
1. Read Chapter 7, “Basic Cable Testing,”to learn the basics of LAN cable
characteristics, testing, and interpreting test results.
2. Read Chapter 2, “Getting Started”, to learn about the test tool’s features and
how to prepare the test tool for use.
3. Read Chapter 3, “Autotest,”to learn how to run the most commonly used
cable test and interpret the test results.
4. Read Chapter 4, “Running Individual Tests,”to learn how to run individual
tests and monitor impulse noise.
5. Refer to the test and setup features listed under “Rotary Switch”in Chapter 2
to locate functions in the test tool’s menu structure.
6. Refer to the Glossary in the Appendix to find definitions for unfamiliar terms.
For information on testing fiber cabling, refer to the users manual for your Fiber
Test Adapter.

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