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DTX Series
CableAnalyzerTM
Technical Reference Handbook
April 2004
© 2004 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
LIMITED WARRANTY AND 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 war-
ranty 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 war-
rants that software will operate substantially in accordance with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly re-
corded 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 author-
ity 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 authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price. Fluke Networks reserves the right to
invoice Buyer for importation costs of repair/replacement parts when product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another
country.
Fluke Networks' warranty obligation is limited, at Fluke Networks' option, to refund of the purchase price, free of charge repair, or replace-
ment of a defective product which is returned to a Fluke Networks authorized service center within the warranty period.
To obtain warranty service, contact your nearest Fluke Networks authorized service center to obtain return authorization information, then
send the product to that service center, with a description of the difficulty, postage and insurance prepaid (FOB Destination). Fluke Net-
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Table of Contents
Chapter Title Page
1 Getting Acquainted...................................................................................................... 1-1
Overview of Features ................................................................................................... 1-1
Registration .................................................................................................................. 1-2
Contacting Fluke Networks ......................................................................................... 1-2
Additional Resources for Cable Testing Information ................................................. 1-3
Unpacking..................................................................................................................... 1-3
DTX-1800.................................................................................................................. 1-3
DTX-1200.................................................................................................................. 1-4
DTX-LT...................................................................................................................... 1-4
DTX-MFM Multimode Fiber Modules (optional).................................................... 1-5
DTX-SFM Singlemode Fiber Modules (optional).................................................... 1-5
Safety Information ....................................................................................................... 1-6
Basic Features ............................................................................................................... 1-8
Physical Features...................................................................................................... 1-8
Changing the Language.......................................................................................... 1-14
Powering the Tester ................................................................................................ 1-14
About Link Interface Adapters and Modules......................................................... 1-18
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Verifying Operation................................................................................................. 1-21
Checking the Hardware and Software Versions..................................................... 1-22
The Main Autotest Screen ....................................................................................... 1-22
Setting User Preferences............................................................................................... 1-24
Changing the Date, Time, and Date/Time Formats................................................ 1-24
Changing the Length Units ..................................................................................... 1-24
Adjusting the Display Contrast................................................................................ 1-24
Setting the Power Down Timer............................................................................... 1-25
Setting the Backlight Timer..................................................................................... 1-25
Enabling or Disabling the Beeper ........................................................................... 1-26
Overview of Memory Features..................................................................................... 1-26
Formatting the Memory Card (DTX-1800 and DTX-1200)..................................... 1-26
Creating Folders....................................................................................................... 1-26
Setting the Storage Location (DTX-1800 and DTX-1200)...................................... 1-27
Options for Entering Cable IDs................................................................................ 1-28
Using the Talk Mode..................................................................................................... 1-30
About LinkWare and LinkWare Stats Software .......................................................... 1-30
2 Tutorials on Setup and Test Procedure....................................................................... 2-1
Preparing to Save Tests................................................................................................. 2-1
Step 1: Checking the Memory Space Available ...................................................... 2-1
Step 2: Entering Job Information............................................................................ 2-2
Step 3: Setting Up a Job Folder ............................................................................... 2-4
Step 4: Setting the Storage Location (DTX-1800 and DTX-1200) .......................... 2-4
Step 5: Selecting a Cable ID Source......................................................................... 2-5
Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling.................................................................................... 2-5
Required Equipment................................................................................................ 2-6
Step 1: Checking the Battery Status and Verifying Operation
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with Twisted Pair Adapters..................................................................................... 2-7
Step 2: Selecting a Cable Type and Test Limit........................................................ 2-8
Step 3: Running the Autotest ................................................................................. 2-8
Step 4: Viewing the Autotest Results ..................................................................... 2-11
Step 5: Saving the Results ....................................................................................... 2-12
Certifying Fiber Cabling............................................................................................... 2-12
Required Equipment ............................................................................................... 2-12
Step 1: Installing the Fiber Modules....................................................................... 2-14
Step 2: Checking the Battery Status and Verifying Operation
with Fiber Modules.................................................................................................. 2-14
Step 3: Selecting a Fiber Type and Test Limit......................................................... 2-15
Step 4: Configuring the Fiber Test.......................................................................... 2-16
Step 5: Setting the Reference ................................................................................. 2-16
Step 6: Running the Test......................................................................................... 2-18
Step 7: Viewing the Results..................................................................................... 2-19
Step 8: Saving the Results ....................................................................................... 2-20
Using the Auto Increment and Sequential Cable ID Features ................................... 2-20
Using the Auto Increment Feature......................................................................... 2-20
Creating a List of Sequential IDs............................................................................. 2-21
About ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A Cable IDs...................................................................... 2-24
3 Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling................................................................................... 3-1
Setting the Reference .................................................................................................. 3-1
Twisted Pair Test Settings ............................................................................................ 3-3
Equipment for Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling..................................................... 3-6
Autotest on Twisted Pair Cabling........................................................................... 3-6
Twisted Pair Autotest Results ...................................................................................... 3-9
Automatic Diagnostics ............................................................................................ 3-11
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PASS*/FAIL* Results.................................................................................................. 3-12
Wire Map.................................................................................................................. 3-13
Resistance ................................................................................................................. 3-15
Characteristic Impedance......................................................................................... 3-15
Length....................................................................................................................... 3-16
Propagation Delay and Delay Skew........................................................................ 3-17
Insertion Loss............................................................................................................ 3-18
NEXT (Near-End Crosstalk)....................................................................................... 3-20
ACR (Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio) ..................................................................... 3-22
Return Loss ............................................................................................................... 3-24
PSNEXT (Power Sum Near End Crosstalk) Test........................................................ 3-26
PSACR (Power Sum Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio) Test ...................................... 3-26
ELFEXT (Equal Level Far-End Crosstalk) Test........................................................... 3-26
PSELFEXT Test........................................................................................................... 3-29
Running Single Tests..................................................................................................... 3-29
Monitoring Impulse Noise............................................................................................ 3-31
Using the Tone Generator............................................................................................ 3-34
4 Diagnosing Twisted Pair Cabling Faults...................................................................... 4-1
Using the Automatic Diagnostics................................................................................. 4-1
Avoiding Tester-Induced Failures................................................................................. 4-1
Common Causes of Twisted Pair Test Failures............................................................. 4-2
The HDTDX Analyzer.................................................................................................... 4-9
Running the HDTDX Analyzer................................................................................. 4-9
Recognizing Faults on HDTDX Plots........................................................................ 4-11
The HDTDR Analyzer .................................................................................................... 4-12
Running the HDTDR Analyzer................................................................................. 4-12
Recognizing Faults on HDTDR Plots........................................................................ 4-12
Contents (continued)
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5 Certifying Fiber Optic Cabling..................................................................................... 5-1
Overview of Features ................................................................................................... 5-1
Physical Features...................................................................................................... 5-3
Installing and Removing Fiber Modules................................................................. 5-4
Verifying Operation ................................................................................................ 5-4
Essentials for Reliable Fiber Test Results..................................................................... 5-5
Cleaning Connectors and Adapters........................................................................ 5-5
About Setting the Reference .................................................................................. 5-6
Using Mandrels for Testing Multimode Fiber........................................................ 5-7
Testing Your Patch Cords........................................................................................ 5-8
Fiber Test Settings........................................................................................................ 5-9
Autotest in Smart Remote Mode................................................................................. 5-14
Setting the Reference for Smart Remote Mode .................................................... 5-16
Running the Autotest in Smart Remote Mode...................................................... 5-18
Smart Remote Mode Autotest Results ................................................................... 5-20
Autotest in Loopback Mode ........................................................................................ 5-22
Setting the Reference in Loopback Mode.............................................................. 5-24
Running the Autotest in Loopback Mode.............................................................. 5-26
Loopback Mode Autotest Results........................................................................... 5-28
Autotest in Far End Source Mode................................................................................ 5-30
Setting the Reference in Far End Source Mode ..................................................... 5-32
Running the Autotest in Far End Source Mode..................................................... 5-34
Far End Source Mode Autotest Results .................................................................. 5-36
Bi-Directional Testing................................................................................................... 5-38
Bi-Directional Results for Smart Remote Mode ..................................................... 5-38
Bi-Directional Results for Loopback Mode............................................................. 5-38
Finding Connections with FindFiber............................................................................ 5-40
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Using FindFiber in Smart Remote Mode................................................................. 5-40
Using FindFiber in Loopback Mode......................................................................... 5-44
Using the Power Meter................................................................................................. 5-46
Running Single Tests..................................................................................................... 5-49
Using the Remote Tester with an OptiFiberTester.................................................. 5-49
6 Locating Fibers and Faults with the Visual Fault Locator .......................................... 6-1
Visual Fault Locator Applications................................................................................. 6-1
Using the Visual Fault Locator ..................................................................................... 6-2
7 Diagnosing Fiber Cabling Faults.................................................................................. 7-1
Common Causes of Failures.......................................................................................... 7-1
Diagnosing Failures ...................................................................................................... 7-2
8 Memory Functions........................................................................................................ 8-1
Storage Locations and Capacities ................................................................................ 8-1
Checking the Memory Status ....................................................................................... 8-2
Setting the Storage Location (DTX-1800, DTX-1200).................................................. 8-3
Working with Folders................................................................................................... 8-3
Creating a New Folder............................................................................................. 8-3
Changing Folders ..................................................................................................... 8-4
Deleting Folders....................................................................................................... 8-5
Viewing and Managing Saved Results......................................................................... 8-6
Moving or Copying Results to a Memory Card (DTX-1800, DTX-1200) ................. 8-7
Deleting Results ....................................................................................................... 8-7
Sorting Results.......................................................................................................... 8-8
Formatting a Memory Card (DTX-1800, DTX-1200) .................................................... 8-8
Memory Card Care (DTX-1800, DTX-1200) .................................................................. 8-9
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Uploading Results to a PC............................................................................................ 8-9
9 Maintenance and Specifications ................................................................................. 9-1
Maintenance................................................................................................................. 9-1
Reference Procedure for Link Interface Adapters ................................................. 9-1
Factory Calibration .................................................................................................. 9-2
Updating the Tester’s Software.............................................................................. 9-2
Cleaning................................................................................................................... 9-5
Resetting the Battery Gauge................................................................................... 9-6
Replacing the Battery.............................................................................................. 9-6
Fiber Test Module Maintenance............................................................................. 9-7
Storage.......................................................................................................................... 9-7
If Something Seems Wrong ......................................................................................... 9-7
Options and Accessories............................................................................................... 9-10
Specifications................................................................................................................ 9-14
Environmental and Regulatory Specifications....................................................... 9-14
Service Calibration Period....................................................................................... 9-15
Standard Link Interface Adapters........................................................................... 9-15
Cable Types Tested .................................................................................................. 9-15
Time for Autotest .................................................................................................... 9-16
Summary of Performance Specifications................................................................ 9-16
Length...................................................................................................................... 9-16
Propagation Delay................................................................................................... 9-17
Delay Skew............................................................................................................... 9-17
DC Loop Resistance Test.......................................................................................... 9-17
Typical Measurement Accuracy............................................................................... 9-21
HDTDXAnalyzer Specifications for Cables <100 m (328 ft)................................ 9-26
HDTDRAnalyzer Specifications for Cables <100 m (328 ft)................................ 9-26
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Characteristic Impedance......................................................................................... 9-26
Impulse Noise ........................................................................................................... 9-26
DTX-MFM/DTX-SFM Fiber Module Specifications................................................... 9-27
Visual Fault Locator.................................................................................................. 9-31
Tone Generator........................................................................................................ 9-31
Power........................................................................................................................ 9-32
Electromagnetic Compatibility................................................................................ 9-32
Input Ratings............................................................................................................ 9-32
Certification and Compliance.................................................................................. 9-32
CSA Standards .......................................................................................................... 9-33
Safety........................................................................................................................ 9-33
Laser Classification and Safety for DTX-MFM and DTX-SFM Fiber Modules......... 9-33
Memory for Test Results .......................................................................................... 9-33
Serial Interfaces........................................................................................................ 9-34
Dimensions (without adapter or module) .............................................................. 9-34
Weight (without adapter or module)..................................................................... 9-34
Display ...................................................................................................................... 9-34
Appendices
A Fiber Test Method Reference Tables .................................................................... A-1
B Loss Test Methods for Fiber Cabling..................................................................... B-1
Index