Fluke DTX Series User manual

PN 2142201
April 2004 Rev. 6 6/09
©2004, 2006-2009 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA.
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DTX Series
CableAnalyzer™
Users Manual

LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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warranty period for the mainframe is one year and begins on the date of purchase. 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. The warranty extends only to the original buyer or end user customer of a Fluke Networks authorized reseller, and does
not apply to any product which, in Fluke Networks’ opinion, has been misused, abused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged
by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Fluke Networks warrants that software will operate substantially in
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does not warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption.
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Overview of Features ................................................................................................... 1
Registration .................................................................................................................. 2
Contacting Fluke Networks ......................................................................................... 2
Accessing the Technical Reference Handbook ........................................................... 3
Additional Resources for Cable Testing Information ................................................. 3
Unpacking ..................................................................................................................... 4
DTX-1800 ................................................................................................................. 4
DTX-1200 ................................................................................................................. 4
DTX-LT ...................................................................................................................... 5
Safety Information ....................................................................................................... 5
Getting Acquainted ..................................................................................................... 8
Physical Features ..................................................................................................... 8
Powering the Tester ................................................................................................ 14
Localizing the Tester ............................................................................................... 14
About Link Interface Adapters ............................................................................... 16
Preparing to Save Tests ................................................................................................ 19
Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling ................................................................................... 20

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Setting the Reference for Twisted Pair Cabling .................................................... 20
Twisted Pair Test Settings ....................................................................................... 22
Autotest on Twisted Pair Cabling ........................................................................... 25
Autotest Summary Results for Twisted Pair Cabling ............................................. 29
PASS*/FAIL* Results ................................................................................................. 30
Automatic Diagnostics ................................................................................................. 31
Certifying Coaxial Cabling ........................................................................................... 32
Setting the Reference for Coaxial Cabling ............................................................ 32
Coaxial Test Settings ............................................................................................... 34
Autotest on Coaxial Cabling ................................................................................... 36
Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling ...................................................................... 40
Cable ID Options .......................................................................................................... 41
Verifying Network Service ........................................................................................... 42
Installing and Removing the Network Module and Optional SFP Module ......... 43
Network Connectivity Test Settings ....................................................................... 44
Testing for Network Connectivity .......................................................................... 45
About Testing for PoE (Power Over Ethernet) ...................................................... 48
Pinging Network Devices ........................................................................................ 48
Monitoring Network Traffic ................................................................................... 50
Blinking a Port Light ............................................................................................... 50
Identifying Links (twisted pair only) ...................................................................... 52
Memory Functions ........................................................................................................ 54
Formatting the Memory Card (DTX-1800 and DTX-1200) or Internal Memory ... 54
Setting the Storage Location (DTX-1800 and DTX-1200) ...................................... 54
Viewing Results ....................................................................................................... 55
Moving and Deleting Results .................................................................................. 55
DTX-1800, DTX-1200 ........................................................................................... 55
All Models ............................................................................................................ 56

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Uploading Results to a PC ....................................................................................... 56
Options and Accessories .............................................................................................. 57
About LinkWare and LinkWare Stats Software ......................................................... 62
Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 63
Cleaning ................................................................................................................... 63
Factory Calibration .................................................................................................. 63
Updating the Tester’s Software ............................................................................. 64
Updating with a PC ............................................................................................. 64
Updating with Another Tester ........................................................................... 66
Updating with a Memory Card (DTX-1800, DTX-1200) ..................................... 67
Updating the Limits or Cable Types Database .................................................. 67
Retraining the Battery Gauge ................................................................................ 68
Certification and Compliance ...................................................................................... 69
CSA Standards ......................................................................................................... 69
Safety ....................................................................................................................... 69
Regulatory Information .......................................................................................... 69
Index ............................................................................................................................. 71

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List of Figures
Figure Title Page
1. Tester Front Panel Features ................................................................................................. 8
2. Tester Side and Top Panel Features .................................................................................... 10
3. Smart Remote Features........................................................................................................ 12
4. Removing the Battery Pack.................................................................................................. 15
5. Smart Remote Battery Status Shown After Power-Up....................................................... 15
6. Attaching and Removing Adapters..................................................................................... 16
7. Handling Guidelines for Permanent Link Adapters ........................................................... 17
8. Changing the Personality Module on DTX-PLA001 Adapters ........................................... 18
9. Twisted Pair Reference Connections................................................................................... 21
10. Equipment for Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling.................................................................. 25
11. Permanent Link Test Connections....................................................................................... 27
12. Channel Test Connections.................................................................................................... 28
13. Autotest Summary for Twisted Pair Cabling ...................................................................... 29
14. PASS* and FAIL* Results ......................................................................................................30
15. Examples of Automatic Diagnostic Screens........................................................................ 31
16. Coaxial Reference Connections ........................................................................................... 33
17. Equipment for Certifying Coaxial Cabling.......................................................................... 36

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18. Coaxial Network Cabling Test Connections........................................................................ 38
19. Coaxial Video Cabling Test Connections............................................................................. 39
20. Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling................................................................................... 40
21. Network Module Features ................................................................................................... 42
22. Installing and Removing the Network and SFP Modules................................................... 43
23. Network Test Connections................................................................................................... 46
24. Network Connectivity Results Screen (DHCP example for twisted pair)........................... 46
25. Ping Results Screen............................................................................................................... 49
26. Traffic Monitor Screen ......................................................................................................... 51
27. Identifying Links with Optional LinkRunner Cable ID Locators......................................... 53
28. Updating the Software with a PC ....................................................................................... 65
29. Updating the Software with an Updated Tester................................................................ 66

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DTX Series CableAnalyzer
Overview of Features
The DTX Series CableAnalyzers are rugged, hand-held
instruments used to certify, troubleshoot, and document
copper and fiber cabling installations. The testers feature
the following:
• The DTX-1800 certifies twisted pair and coaxial
cabling to Class F limits (600 MHz) in less than
25 seconds and Category 6 cabling in less than
10 seconds. The DTX-1200 certifies Category 6 cabling
in less than 10 seconds. Meet Level III and Level IV
accuracy requirements.
• The DTX-LT certifies Category 6 cabling in less than
28 seconds. All models meet Level III and Level IV
accuracy requirements.
• Color display clearly indicates PASS/FAIL results.
• Automatic diagnostics report distance to and likely
causes of common faults.
• Toner feature helps you locate jacks and automatically
starts an Autotest upon tone detection.
• Optional fiber modules let you certify multimode and
singlemode fiber optic cabling.
• Optional DTX-OTDR modules let you locate and
characterize reflective and loss events in optical fibers.
• Optional DTX-NSM module lets you verify network
service.
• Optional DTX 10 Gig kit lets you test and certify Cat 6
and Augmented Cat 6 (Cat 6A) cabling for
10 Gigabit Ethernet applications.
• Stores up to 250 Cat 6 Autotest results, including
graphical data, in internal memory.

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• The DTX-1800 and DTX-1200 store up to 4,000
Autotest results, including graphical data, on a
128 MB removable memory card. (See page 54 for
storage recommendations.)
• Runs for at least 12 hours on the rechargeable lithium
ion battery pack.
• Smart remote with optional fiber module can be used
with Fluke Networks OF-500 OptiFiber®Certifying
OTDR for loss/length certification.
• LinkWare™software lets you upload test results to a PC
to create professional-quality test reports. The
LinkWare Stats option generates browsable, graphical
reports of cable test statistics.
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 the online registration form on the
Fluke Networks website at www.flukenetworks.com/
registration.
Contacting Fluke Networks
Note
If you contact Fluke Networks about your tester,
have the tester’s software and hardware version
numbers available if possible.
www.flukenetworks.com
[email protected]
• Australia: 61 (2) 8850-3333 or 61 (3) 9329 0244
• Beijing: 86 (10) 6512-3435
• Brazil: 11 3759 7600
• Canada: 1-800-363-5853
• Europe: [phone]
• Hong Kong: 852 2721-3228
[phone]

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• Japan: 03-3434-0510
• Korea: 82 2 539-6311
• Singapore: 65-6799-5566
• Taiwan: (886) 2-227-83199
• USA: 1-800-283-5853
Visit our website for a complete list of phone numbers.
Accessing the Technical Reference
Handbook
The DTX CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook
provides additional information on the tester. The
handbook is available on the DTX CableAnalyzer Product
CD included with your tester and on the DTX
CableAnalyzer product page on the Fluke Networks
website.
Additional Resources for Cable Testing
Information
The Fluke Networks Knowledge Base answers common
questions about Fluke Networks products and provides
articles on cable testing techniques and technology.
To access the Knowledge Base, log on to
www.flukenetworks.com, then click Support >
Knowledge Base at the top of the page.

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Unpacking
The DTX Series CableAnalyzers come with the accessories
listed below. If something is damaged or missing, contact
the place of purchase immediately.
DTX-1800
• DTX-1800 CableAnalyzer with lithium-ion battery
pack
• DTX-1800 SmartRemote with lithium-ion battery pack
• Two Cat 6A/Class EApermanent link adapters
• Two Cat 6A/Class EAchannel adapters
• Two headsets
• Carrying case
• Two carrying straps
• Memory card
• USB cable for PC communications
• DTX RS-232 serial cable for PC communications
• Two ac adapters
• DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual
• DTX Series CableAnalyzer Product CD
• LinkWare Software CD
DTX-1200
• DTX-1200 CableAnalyzer with lithium-ion battery
pack
• DTX-1200 SmartRemote with lithium-ion battery pack
• Two Cat 6A/Class EApermanent link adapters
• Two Cat 6A/Class EAchannel adapters
• Two headsets
• Carrying case
• Two carrying straps
• USB cable for PC communications
• Two ac adapters
• DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual
• DTX Series CableAnalyzer Product CD
• LinkWare Software CD

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DTX-LT
• DTX-LT CableAnalyzer with lithium-ion battery pack
• DTX-LT SmartRemote with lithium-ion battery pack
• Two Cat 6A/Class EApermanent link adapters
• One Cat 6A/Class EAchannel adapter
• Carrying case
• Two carrying straps
• USB cable for PC communications
• Two ac adapters
• DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual
• DTX Series CableAnalyzer Product CD
• LinkWare Software CD
Safety Information
Table 1 shows the international electrical symbols used on
the tester or in this manual.
Table 1. International Electrical Symbols
XWarning: Risk of fire, electric shock, or
personal injury.
WWarning or Caution: Risk of damage or
destruction to equipment or software. See
explanations in the manuals.
jDo not connect this equipment to public
communications networks, such as telephone
systems.
*
Warning: Class 1 laser (OUTPUT port). Risk of
eye damage from hazardous radiation.
Class 2 laser (VFL port). Do not stare into
beam.
~Do not put products containing circuit boards
into the garbage. Dispose of circuit boards in
accordance with local regulations.

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WXWarning
To avoid possible fire, electric shock, or personal
injury:
• Do not open the case; no user-serviceable parts
are inside.
• Do not modify the tester.
• Use only ac adapters approved by Fluke Networks
for use with the DTX tester to charge the battery
or power the tester.
• When servicing the tester, use only specified
replacement parts.
• Do not use the tester if it is damaged. Inspect the
tester before use.
• If this equipment is used in a manner not specified
by the manufacturer, the protection provided by
the equipment may be impaired.
• Never connect the tester to any telephony inputs,
systems, or equipment, including ISDN. Doing so
is a misapplication of this product, which can
result in damage to the tester and create a
potential shock hazard to the user.
• Always turn on the tester before connecting it to
a cable. Turning the tester on activates the tool’s
input protection circuitry.
• Do not use the tester if it operates abnormally.
Protection may be impaired.
WCaution
To avoid disrupting network operation, to
avoid damaging the tester or cables under test,
to avoid data loss, and to ensure maximum
accuracy of test results:
• Never connect the tester to an active network.
Doing so may disrupt network operation.
• Never attempt to insert any connector other
than an 8-pin modular (RJ45) connector into an
adapter’s jack. Inserting other connectors, such
as RJ11 (telephone) connectors, can
permanently damage the jack.

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• Never operate portable transmitting devices,
such as walkie-talkies and cell phones, during a
cable test. Doing so might cause erroneous test
results.
• To ensure maximum accuracy of copper cable
test results, perform the reference procedure
every 30 days as described under “Setting the
Reference”.
• The permanent link interface adapters may not
perform properly or may be damaged if they
are handled improperly. See pages 16 and 17
for important handling information.
• Leave the module bay covers in place when
modules are not installed. See page 10.
• Turn off the tester before attaching or removing
modules.
• Never remove the memory card while the
memory card’s LED is on. Doing so can corrupt the
data on the card.
• Memory cards may be lost, damaged, or
accidentally formatted, resulting in data loss.
Therefore, Fluke Networks recommends saving no
more than one day’s worth of test results on a
memory card.
W*Warning: Class 1 and Class 2 Laser
Products
To avoid possible eye damage caused by
hazardous radiation, when using the fiber
modules follow the safety guidelines given in
the DTX-MFM2/GFM2/SFM2 Fiber Module Users
Manual or the DTX Series CableAnalyzer
Technical Reference Handbook.

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Getting Acquainted
The following sections introduce the tester’s basic features.
Physical Features
Figures 1 and 2 describe the tester’s features. Figure 3
describes the smart remote’s features.
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Figure 1. Tester Front Panel Features
TALK
MONITOR
ENTER
TEST
SAVE
SPECIAL
FUNCTIONS
SETUP
AUTO
TEST
SINGLE
TEST
EXIT
F1 F2 F3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

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Figure 1. Tester Front Panel Features (cont.)
A LCD display with backlight and adjustable brightness.
B P: Starts the currently selected test. Activates the tone
generator for twisted pair cabling if no smart remote is
detected. The test starts when both testers are
connected.
C N: Saves Autotest results in memory.
D Rotary switch selects the tester’s modes.
E M: On/off key.
F O: Press to use the headset to talk to the person at the
other end of the link.
G G: Press to switch the backlight between bright and
dim settings. Hold for 1 second to adjust the display
contrast.
H B C A D: Arrow keys for navigating
through screens and incrementing or decrementing
alphanumeric values.
I H: Enter key selects the highlighted item from a
menu.
J I: Exits the current screen without saving changes.
K A B C: The softkeys provide functions related
to the current screen. The functions are shown on the
screen above the keys.

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Figure 2. Tester Side and Top Panel Features

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Figure 2. Tester Side and Top Panel Features (cont.)
A Connector for twisted pair interface adapters.
B Cover for the module bay. Slide off the cover to install
optional modules, such as the fiber module.
C Bail.
D DTX-1800 and DTX-1200: Slot and activity LED for the
removable memory card. To eject the card, push in then
release the card.
E USB ( ) and RS-232C ( : DTX-1800,
DTX-1200) ports for uploading test reports to a PC and
updating the tester’s software. The RS-232C port uses a
custom DTX cable available from Fluke Networks.
F Headset jack for talk mode.
G Connector for the ac adapter. The LED turns on when
the tester is connected to ac power.
• Red: Battery is charging.
• Green: Battery is charged.
• Flashing red: Charge timeout. The battery failed to
reach full charge within 6 hours. See “Powering the
Tester” on page 14.

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Figure 3. Smart Remote Features