Fluke Networks DTX Series Cable Analyzer Users Manual
DTX Series CableAnalyzer is a rugged, hand-held instrument used to certify, troubleshoot, and document copper and fiber cabling installations. The testers feature automatic diagnostics, toner feature to locate jacks, optional fiber modules, optional DTX-OTDR modules, optional DTX-NSM module, optional DTX 10 Gig kit, stores up to 250 Cat 6 Autotest results, certifies twisted pair and coaxial cabling to Class F limits (600 MHz), runs for at least 12 hours on the rechargeable lithium ion battery pack.
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April 2004 Rev. 5 5/08
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Users Manual
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 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
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 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
replacement 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
Networks assumes no risk for damage in transit. Following warranty repair, the product will be returned to Buyer, transportation
prepaid (FOB destination). If Fluke Networks determines that failure was caused by neglect, misuse, contamination, alteration, accident
or abnormal condition of operation or handling, or normal wear and tear of mechanical components, Fluke Networks will provide an
estimate of repair costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work. Following repair, the product will be returned to the
Buyer transportation prepaid and the Buyer will be billed for the repair and return transportation charges (FOB Shipping point).
THIS WARRANTY IS BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FLUKE
NETWORKS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING
LOSS OF DATA, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY.
Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty, or exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, the limitations and exclusions of this warranty may not apply to every buyer. If any provision of this Warranty
is held invalid or unenforceable by a court or other decision-maker of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity or
enforceability of any other provision.
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USA
Each Fluke Networks product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The
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
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 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
replacement 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
Networks assumes no risk for damage in transit. Following warranty repair, the product will be returned to Buyer, transportation
prepaid (FOB destination). If Fluke Networks determines that failure was caused by neglect, misuse, contamination, alteration, accident
or abnormal condition of operation or handling, or normal wear and tear of mechanical components, Fluke Networks will provide an
estimate of repair costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work. Following repair, the product will be returned to the
Buyer transportation prepaid and the Buyer will be billed for the repair and return transportation charges (FOB Shipping point).
THIS WARRANTY IS BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FLUKE
NETWORKS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING
LOSS OF DATA, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY.
Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty, or exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, the limitations and exclusions of this warranty may not apply to every buyer. If any provision of this Warranty
is held invalid or unenforceable by a court or other decision-maker of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity or
enforceability of any other provision.
4/04
Fluke Networks
PO Box 777
Everett, WA 98206-0777
USA
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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
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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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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Key Features
- Certifies, troubleshoots, and documents copper and fiber cabling installations
- Automatic diagnostics
- Toner feature to locate jacks
- Optional fiber modules
- Optional DTX-OTDR modules
- Optional DTX-NSM module
- Optional DTX 10 Gig kit
- Stores up to 250 Cat 6 Autotest results
- Certifies twisted pair and coaxial cabling to Class F limits (600 MHz)
- Runs for at least 12 hours on the rechargeable lithium ion battery pack
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Frequently Answers and Questions
What is DTX Series CableAnalyzer?
DTX Series CableAnalyzer is a rugged, hand-held instrument used to certify, troubleshoot, and document copper and fiber cabling installations.
What are the features of DTX Series CableAnalyzer?
DTX Series CableAnalyzer features automatic diagnostics, a toner feature to locate jacks, optional fiber modules, optional DTX-OTDR modules, an optional DTX-NSM module, and an optional DTX 10 Gig kit.
What type of cabling can DTX Series CableAnalyzer certify?
DTX Series CableAnalyzer certifies twisted pair and coaxial cabling to Class F limits (600 MHz).
How long does the battery last in DTX Series CableAnalyzer?
The battery lasts for at least 12 hours of typical use.
What are the capabilities of DTX Series CableAnalyzer if a fiber module installed?
The tester can certify fiber optic cabling if a fiber module is installed.
How to locate jacks with DTX Series CableAnalyzer?
Use the tester's toner feature to locate jacks.
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