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
HFO00EPS
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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HFO01.EPS
Figure 2. Panels on the Home Screen
 To set up a project, tap the PROJECT panel.
 To change settings for the test or select a different test, tap
the test setup panel.
 To set up cable IDs and turn on Auto Save, tap the Next ID
panel.
 To upload test results to LinkWare Live, tap SYNC.
3. Make Connections and Do a Test
3-1 Connect the testers to the link as shown in Figure 3 or 4.
3-2 Tap TEST on the main tester or press on the main
or remote tester.
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Figure 3. Permanent Link Connections
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Figure 4. Channel Connections
Patch
panel
Start permanent
link
End permanent
link
Horizontal cabling
Tester with
permanent link
adapter
Remote with
permanent link
adapter
Wall outlet
Optional
consolidation
point
Patch cord
from hub or
switch
Start channel End channel
Horizontal cabling
Tester with
channel adapter
Remote with
channel adapter
Wall outlet
Optional
consolidation
point
Hub or switch
Patch cord
from PC
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4. Examine the Results
The tester shows multiple views of the test results (Figure 5):
 WIRE MAP: Shows the connections between the ends of
the cable under test. The tester compares the connections
to the selected Outlet Configuration to get a PASS or FAIL
result.
 PERFORMANCE: Shows the overall result for each test that
is required by the selected test limit. To see detailed results
for a test, tap the panel.
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HFO02.EPS
Figure 5. Examples of Twisted Pair Results Screens
5. Save the Results
5-1 Tap SAVE if the test passed or FIX LATER if the test
failed.
5-2 If the Cable ID box shows the correct ID, tap SAVE.
To enter a cable ID, tap the Cable ID box on the SAVE RESULT
screen, use the keyboard to enter a name for the results, tap
DONE, then tap SAVE.
The tester saves the results in the DEFAULT project, unless you
selected a different project.
About Projects
You can set up a project to specify the settings and tests
necessary for a job, monitor the status of a job, and organize the
test results.
To start a new project, tap PROJECT on the home screen, tap
CHANGE PROJECT, then tap NEW PROJECT. See the Users Manual
or Technical Reference Handbook for more information.
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About Fluke Networks Cloud Services
With a Fluke Networks web account and a wired or wireless
network connection, you can use the LinkWare™Live web
application to store and manage projects in the cloud.
About the AxTalk Analyzer Kit
The DSX-5000 kit includes the hardware and AxTalk Analyzer
software you need to do tests for alien crosstalk on twisted pair
cabling. Alien crosstalk is noise, or crosstalk, transmitted
between adjacent cables in a bundle or patch panel. Alien
crosstalk is a primary source of noise in cabling used for
10GBASE-T applications.
For instructions on how to do alien crosstalk tests, install the
AxTalk Analyzer software, which is available on the Fluke
Networks website, then see the online help in the software.
Registration
Registering your product with Fluke Networks gives you access
to valuable information on product updates, troubleshooting
tips, and other support services.
To register, use LinkWare PC software. Download LinkWare PC
from the Fluke Networks website.
Fluke Networks operates in more than 50 countries worldwide.
For more contact information, go to our website.
General Specifications
Battery Type Lithium-ion
Temperature Operating: 0 °C to +45 °C
Storage: -30 °C to +60 °C
Altitude Operating: 4,000 m (3,200 m with AC adapter)
Storage: 12,000 m
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LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Fluke Networks mainframe products will be free from defects in
material and workmanship for one year from the date of
purchase, unless stated otherwise herein. 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. This
warranty does not cover damage from accident, neglect, misuse,
alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation
or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other
warranty on Fluke Networks’ behalf. To obtain service during
the warranty period, contact your nearest Fluke Networks
authorized service center to obtain return authorization
information, then send your defective product to that Service
Center with a description of the problem.
THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER
WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. FLUKE NETWORKS IS NOT LIABLE
FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY.
Since some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or
consequential damages, this limitation of liability may not apply
to you.
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