Fluke CableAnalyzer DSX-500 User manual

PN 4329967 (English) May 2013, Rev. 4 6/2016
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DSX
CableAnalyzer™
Getting Started Guide
The DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer modules attach to Versiv™main
and remote units to make rugged, hand-held testers that let you
certify, troubleshoot, and document twisted pair network
cabling.
Accessing the Product Manuals
This guide provides basic information to help you get started
using the tester. For more detailed information, see the latest
versions of the Versiv Users Manual and the Versiv Technical
Reference Handbook provided on the Fluke Networks website.
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Warning or Caution: Risk of damage or destruction to
equipment or software. See explanations in the manuals.
Warning: Risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
Do not connect this equipment to public communications
networks, such as telephone systems.
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.
Conformite Europeene. Conforms to the requirements of the
European Union and the European Free Trade Association
(EFTA).
Conforms to relevant North American standards.
Conforms to relevant Australian standards.
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Safety Information
Warning
To prevent possible fire, electric shock, or personal injury:
 Read all safety information before you use the
Product.
 Carefully read all instructions.
 Do not connect the tester to telephony inputs,
systems, or equipment, including ISDN inputs.
Doing so is a misapplication of this product, which
could result in damage to the tester and create a
potential shock hazard to the user.
 Do not open the case. You cannot repair or replace
parts in the case.
 Do not modify the Product.
 Use only replacement parts that are approved by
Fluke Networks.
 Do not touch voltages > 30 V AC rms, 42 V AC peak,
or 60 V DC.
 Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor,
or in damp or wet environments.
 Use this Product indoors only.
 Do not connect the Product to voltages that are
higher than the maximum voltage rating for the
Product.
 For Products that have multiple connectors for
different types of tests on copper cabling,
disconnect unused test leads from the connectors
before you do a test.
 Use the Product only as specified, or the protection
supplied by the Product can be compromised.
Conforms to relevant Russian standards.
KCC-REM-FKN-012001001: EMC approval for Korea
Class A Equipment (Industrial Broadcasting &
Communication Equipment)
This product meets requirements for industrial (Class A)
electromagnetic wave equipment and the seller or user
should take notice of it. This equipment is intended for use
in business environments and is not to be used in homes.
This key turns the Product on and off.
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 Do not use and disable the Product if it is damaged.
 Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
 Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can
cause burns or explode. If exposure to chemicals
occurs, clean with water and get medical aid.
 Remove the batteries if the Product is not used for
an extended period of time, or if stored in
temperatures above 50 °C. If the batteries are not
removed, battery leakage can damage the Product.
 Replace the rechargeable battery after 5 years of
moderate use or 2 years of heavy use. Moderate use
is defined as recharged twice a week. Heavy use is
defined as discharged to cutoff and recharged daily.
 Disconnect the battery charger and move the
Product or battery to a cool, non-flammable
location if the rechargeable battery becomes hot
(>50 °C, >122 °F) during the charge period.The
battery door must be closed and locked before you
operate the Product.
 Repair the Product before use if the battery leaks.
 Recharge the batteries when the low battery
indicator shows to prevent incorrect measurements.
 Turn off the Product and disconnect all test leads,
patch cords, and cables before you replace the
battery.
 Do not disassemble or crush battery cells and
battery packs.
 Do not put battery cells and battery packs near heat
or fire. Do not put in sunlight.
 Do not operate the Product with covers removed or
the case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is
possible.
 Remove the input signals before you clean the
Product.
 Have an approved technician repair the Product.
 Do not put metal objects into connectors.
 For Products with rechargeable batteries, use only
AC adapters approved by Fluke Networks for use
with the Product to supply power to the Product
and charge the battery.
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Caution
To prevent damage to the Product or cables under test
and to prevent data loss, read all safety information given
in all documentation supplied with the Product.
Connectors, Keys, and LEDs
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Figure 1. Connectors, Keys, and LEDs
 Connector for a link interface adapter.
 RJ45 jack for communications between the main and remote
testers when you do alien crosstalk measurements.
 LCD display with touchscreen.
 : Starts a test. To start a test, you can also tap TEST on the
display.
 Power key.
 : Press to go to the home screen.
 Connector for the ac adapter. The LED is red when the battery
charges, and green when the battery is fully charged. The LED
is yellow if the battery will not charge.
 RJ45 connector: Lets you connect to a network for access to
Fluke Networks cloud services.
 Micro-AB USB port: This USB port lets you connect the tester to
a PC so you can upload test results to the PC and install
software updates in the tester.
 Type A USB port: This USB host port lets you save test results on
a USB flash drive, connect the FI-1000 video probe to the tester,
or connect a Wi-Fi adapter for access to Fluke Networks cloud
services.
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 Headset jack.
 PASS LED comes on when a test passes.
TEST LED comes on during a test.
FAIL LED comes on when a test fails.
TALK LED comes on when the talk function is on (see ). To
adjust the volume, press or the button on the headset’s
microphone.
TONE LED flashes and the toner comes on when you press
and a main tester is not connected to the remote.
LOW BATTERY LED comes on when the battery is low.
Note
The LEDs also operate as a battery gauge when
you turn on the remote. See the Users Manual.
 : Press to use the headset to speak to the person
at the other end of the link. Press again to adjust the volume.
To turn off the talk function, hold down .
How to Certify Twisted Pair Cabling
1. Power the Tester
Charge the battery if necessary. Connect the ac adapter to
ac power and to the adapter connector () shown in Figure
1. You can use the tester while the battery charges.
2. Select Settings
2-1 On the home screen, tap the test setup panel (see
Figure 2).
2-2 On the CHANGE TEST screen, tap a twisted pair test, then
tap EDIT.
2-3 On the TEST SETUP screen, tap the panels to change
settings.
2-4 To save the settings, tap SAVE on the TEST SETUP screen.
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