Fluke CableAnalyzer DSX-602 User Manual

DSX-602

CableAnalyzer

™

Users Manual

Software Version 5.1

May 2017

©2017 Fluke Corporation
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

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Chapter 1 Get Acquainted

Overview of Features ......................................................1

Contact Fluke Networks .................................................2

Register Your Product ....................................................2

Additional Resources ......................................................2

Supplements and Updated Manuals .............................3

Kit Contents ....................................................................

Sym

bols ............................................................................3

WSafety Information ....................................................4

Connectors, Keys, and LEDs ............................................8

About Link Interface Adapters ......................................12

AC Adapter and Battery .................................................14

Charge the Battery ...................................................14

Check the Battery Status ..........................................15

Verify Operation .............................................................16

How to Use the Touchscreen .........................................18

Change the Language ....................................................20

Buttons to Do Tests and Save Results ............................

Overview of Memory Functions .....................................22

Options for Cable IDs ......................................................22

About LinkWare Applications ........................................23

LinkWare PC Cable Test Management Software ....23

The LinkWare Live Web Application .......................23

LinkWare Stats ..........................................................24

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Chapter 2 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling

The DSX-602 CableAnalyzer Home Screen ................... 25

Make Sure Your Tester is Ready to Certify

Cabling ............................................................................ 28

Set the Reference ........................................................... 29

Settings for Twisted Pair Tests ....................................... 31

How to Do an Autotest .................................................. 36

“Bad Patch Cord” Message ............................................ 39

Twisted Pair Autotest Results ........................................ 40

PASS*/FAIL* Results ................................................. 41

WIRE MAP Tab ......................................................... 42

PERFORMANCE Tab ................................................. 44

Frequency-Domain Results ...................................... 45

How to Save Frequency-D

as a Plot or a Table ............................................ 45

DIAGNOSTIC Tab ...................................................... 50

Continuous Tests ......................................................

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Chapter 3 Certify Coaxial Cabling

Set the Reference for Coaxial Tests ............................... 53

Settings for Coaxial Tests ............................................... 55

How

to Do an Autotest .................................................. 57

Coaxial Autotest Results ................................................ 60

About Splitters ............................................................... 61

Tests Without a Remote ................................................

Continuous Tests

............................................................ 65

Chapter 4 Manage Test Results

View Saved Results ......................................................... 67

How to Replace a Saved Result that Failed .................. 70

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Delete, Rename, and Move Results ............................... 70

Manage Results on a Flash Drive ................................... 72

Upload Results to a PC ................................................... 73

View the Memory Status ................................................ 74

Chapter 5 Use Projects

Why Use Projects? .......................................................... 75

Set Up a Project .............................................................. 76

The PROJECT Screen ....................................................... 76

The CABLE ID SETUP Screen ........................................... 78

About Next ID Sets ......................................................... 80

Manage Projects on a Flash Drive ................................. 81

Copy Project Settings to Other Testers ......................... 82

Chapter 6 Sync Projects with LinkWare™ Live

Sign Up for a LinkWare Live Account ........................... 83

How to See the Tester’s MAC Address .......................... 84

Use LinkWare Live Through a Wired Ethernet

Network .......................................................................... 84

Use LinkWare Live Through a Wi-Fi Ethernet

Network .......................................................................... 85

Change the Network Settings ....................................... 88

Settings for the Wired Port ..................................... 88

Settings for the Wi-Fi Port ....................................... 88

Delete Wi-Fi Settings and Passwords ...................... 90

About the Asset Management Service .......................... 90

Sign Your Tester Out of LinkWare Live ......................... 91

Sign In to LinkWare Live from a Desktop or

Mobile Device .......................................................... 91

Import Projects from LinkWare Live into LinkWare

PC ..................................................................................... 91

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Learn More About LinkWare Live ................................. 91

Chapter 7 Maintenance

Verify Operation ............................................................ 94

Clean the Tester ............................................................. 94

See Information About the Tester ................................ 95

Update the Software ..................................................... 95

Use a PC to Update the Software ........................... 96

Use an Updated Main Tester to Up
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sters ....................................................................... 97

Use LinkWare Live to Update the Software ........... 99

Extend the Life of the Battery ....................................... 100

Store the Tester .............................................................. 100

Remove the Battery ....................................................... 100

Traceable Calibration Period ......................................... 101

Options and Accessories ................................................ 101

If the Tester Does Not Operate as Usual ....................... 102

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Figure Page

1. Main Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs.....................................8

2. Remote Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs ................................10

3. How to Attach and Remove Link Interface Adapters.................12

4. How to Prevent Damage to the Permanent

Link Adapter Cables......................................................................13

5. LEDs Show the Remote’s Battery Status......................................15

6. Connections to See the Status of a Remote’s Battery ................17

7. How to Zoom the Screen..............................................................19

8. FIX LATER, TEST AGAIN, and TEST Buttons and

the TEST Key..................................................................................20

9. The Home Screen for the DSX-602 CableAnalyzer .....................26

10. Reference Connections for Twisted Pair Cable ...........................30

11. Outlet Configurations ..................................................................35

12. Equipment for Autotests on Twisted Pair Cable.........................36

13. Permanent Link Connections .......................................................38

14. Channel Connections....................................................................39

15. PASS* and FAIL* Results...............................................................41

16. WIRE MAP Tab ..............................................................................42

17. PERFORMANCE Tab ......................................................................44

18. Tabular Results Screen for a Frequency-Domain Test ................46

19. Plot Screen for a Frequency-Domain Test ...................................48

20. Examples of Diagnostic Screens...................................................50

21. Reference Connections for Tests on Coaxial Cabling .................54

22. Equipment for Tests on Coaxial Cabling .....................................57

23. Examples of Connections for Tests on Coaxial Cabling..............59

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24. Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling .......................................... 60

25. Connections for Coaxial Tests Without a Remote...................... 64

26. RESULTS Screen ............................................................................ 68

27. How to Connect the Tester to a PC............................................. 74

28. PROJECT Screen ............................................................................ 77

29. CABLE ID SETUP Screen

(after you enter the first and last IDs) ........................................ 79

30. SYNC PROJECTS Screen ................................................................ 86

31. How to Connect the Tester to a PC............................................. 97

32. How to Connect Units Together to Update the Software......... 98

33. How to Remove the Battery ........................................................ 101

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Overview of Features

The DSX-602 CableAnalyzer main and remote units are rugged,
hand-held testers that let you certify, troubleshoot, and
document copper network cabling. The DSX-602 includes these
features:

 The testers certify twisted pair cabling to Cat 6A/Class E

A

limits (500 MHz) in less than 10 seconds.

 Gives a PASS or FAIL result based on a test limit that you

specify.

 You can save approximately 12,700 Cat 6A Autotest results,

with plot data, in the tester’s internal memory. You can save
more results on a removable flash drive.

 Taptive

™

user interface lets you quickly navigate through
different views of the results and see more information about
cables.

 ProjX

™

management system lets you set up projects to specify
the types of tests and the cable IDs necessary for a job and
monitor the progress and status of the job.

 You can connect the tester to a wired or Wi-Fi network and

use the LinkWare

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Live web application to manage your

projects from a desktop or mobile device.

 LinkWare PC software lets you upload test results to a PC and

make professional-quality test reports.

 LinkWare Stats software makes browsable, graphical reports

of cable test statistics.

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Contact Fluke Networks

 www.flukenetworks.com/support

[e-mail]

1-800-283-5853, [phone]

Fluke Networks
6920 Seaway Boulevard, MS 143F
Everett WA 98203 USA

Fluke Networks operates in more than 50 countries worldwide.
For more contact information, go to our website.

Register Your Product

Registering your product with Fluke Networks gives you access to
valuable information on product updates, troubleshooting tips,
and other support services. If you purchased a Gold Support plan,
registration also activates your plan.

To register your product, use LinkWare PC software.

Additional Resources

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.

Supplements and Updated Manuals

If necessary, Fluke Networks will put a supplement for this
manual, or an updated manual, on the Fluke Networks website.
To see if a supplement or updated manual is available, log on to

www.flukenetworks.com, click SUPPORT > Manuals, then select a

product.

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Kit Contents

Kit Contents

For a list of the contents of your DSX-602 kit, see the list that
came in the product’s box or see the lists of models and
accessories on the Fluke Networks website. If something is
damaged or missing, contact the place of purchase immediately.

Symbols

Table 1 shows the symbols used on the tester or in this manual.

Table 1. Symbols

X

W



j



~

Warning: Risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

Warning or Caution: Risk of damage or destruction to equipment
or software. See explanations in the manuals.

Consult the user documentation.

Do not connect this equipment to public communications
networks, such as telephone systems.

40 year Environment Friendly Use Period (EFUP) under China
Regulation - Administrative Measure on the Control of Pollution
Caused by Electronic Information Products. This is the period of
time before any of the identified hazardous substances are likely to
leak out, causing possible harm to health and the environment.

-continued-

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.

To return unwanted products, contact the manufacturer’s web site
shown on the product or your local sales office or distributor.

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Table 1. Symbols

P

)



«



Conformite Europeene. Conforms to requirements of European
Union directives. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use.

Conforms to relevant North American standards.

Conforms to relevant Australian standards.

Conforms to relevant Russian standards.

KCC-REM-FKN-012001001: EMC approval for Korea

Ã

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 tester on and off.

WSafety Information

WWarningX

To prevent possible fire, electric shock, or personal
injury:

 Read all safety information before you use the

Product.

 Carefully read all instructions.

 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.

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WSafety Information

 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.

 Use the Product only as specified, or the protection

supplied by the Product can be compromised.

 Do not use and disable the Product if it is damaged.

 Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.

 Do not connect the tester to telephony inputs,

systems, or equipment, including ISDN inputs.
Doing so is a misapplication of this product, which
can cause damage to the tester and make a possible
shock hazard for the user.

 Always turn on the tester before you connect it to a

link. Doing so activates the tester’s input protection
circuitry.

 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.

 Do not put metal objects into connectors.

 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.

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 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.

 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 direct sunlight.

 Have an approved technician repair the Product.

 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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WSafety Information

WCaution

To prevent damage to the tester or cables under
test, to prevent data loss, and to make sure your
test results are as accurate as possible:

 Do not connect the tester to an active network.

Doing so causes unreliable test results, can disrupt
network operations, and can cause damage to the
tester.

 Connect only RJ45 plugs to the adapters. Other

types of plugs, such as RJ11 (telephone) plugs, can
cause permanent damage to the jacks.

 To make sure your test results are as accurate as

possible, do the reference procedure every 30 days.
See “Set the Reference” on page 29.

 Do not operate portable transmitting devices, such

as walkie-talkies and cell phones, during a cable
test. Doing so can cause errors in test results.

 For permanent link adapters, do not twist, pull on,

pinch, crush, or make kinks in the cables. See Figure
4 on page 13.

 Do not remove the USB flash drive while the LED on

the drive flashes. Doing so can corrupt the data on
the drive.

 You can lose a USB flash drive, cause damage to it,

or accidentally erase the contents of the drive. Thus,
Fluke Networks recommends that you save no more
than one day of test results on a flash drive, or that
you upload results to LinkWare Live. See Chapter 4.

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Connectors, Keys, and LEDs

Figure 1. Main Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs

 Connector for a link interface adapter

 LCD display with touchscreen

 : Starts a test. Turns on the tone generator if a remote

tester is not connected to the main tester. To start a test, you
can also tap TEST on the display.

 : Power key

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 : 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. See “Charge
the Battery” on page 14.

 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.

 Headset jack

Note

If you have two main testers, you can use one as a
remote. To select the remote function, tap TOOLS
> Main as Remote.

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Figure 2. Remote Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs

 Connector for a link interface adapter

 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 (

flashes until the main tester accepts the request to talk.

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TONE LED flashes and the tone generator comes on if you press
 when a main tester is not connected to the remote.

LOW BATTERY LED comes on when the battery is low.

The LEDs also have these functions:

 Battery gauge (see Figure 5 on page 15)

 Volume indicator for the TALK function

 Progress indicator for software updates

 : Starts a test. Turns on the tone generator if a main

tester is not connected to the remote.

 : Power key

 : 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 .

 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. See “Charge
the Battery” on page 14.

 Micro-AB USB port: This USB port lets you connect the tester

to a PC so you can install software updates in the tester.

 Headset jack

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About Link Interface Adapters

Link interface adapters let you connect the DSX-602
CableAnalyzer to different types of twisted pair links. Figure 3
shows how to attach and remove adapters.

WCaution

To prevent damage to the cables on the permanent
link adapters and to make sure your test results are
as accurate as possible, do not twist, pull on, pinch,
crush, or make kinks in the cables. See Figure 4 on
page 13.

Figure 3. How to Attach and Remove Link Interface Adapters

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5 in (13 cm)

minimum

About Link Interface Adapters

Figure 4. How to Prevent Damage to the Permanent

Link Adapter Cables

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AC Adapter and Battery

You can use the AC adapter (model PWR-SPLY-30W) or the
lithium ion battery (model VERSIV-BATTERY) to supply power to
the tester.

To remove the battery, see “Remove the Battery” on page 100.

Charge the Battery

Before you use the battery for the first time, charge the battery
for about 2 hours with the tester turned off.

To charge the battery

Connect the AC adapter to the 15V jack on the left side of the
tester. The LED near the AC adapter connector is red when the
battery charges, and green when the battery is fully charged.

A fully-charged battery operates for approximately 8 hours of
typical use. The battery takes approximately 4 hours to fully
charge when the tester is turned off.

Notes

You do not need to fully discharge the battery
before you recharge it.

The battery will not charge if its temperature is
outside the range of 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C).
The LED near the connection for the AC adapter is
yellow if the battery will not charge.

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84 % - 100 %

67 % - 83 %

51 % - 66 %

34 % - 50 %

18 % - 33 %

0 % - 17 %

AC Adapter and Battery

Check the Battery Status

On a main tester

The battery status icon is in the upper-left corner of the screen:

Battery is full.

Battery is approximately half full.

If the AC adapter is not connected, the red bar shows that
the battery is very low. Connect the AC adapter to charge
the battery and make sure the tester continues to operate.

The red bar also shows if the AC adapter is connected, but the
battery is not installed.

On a remote

The LEDs show the battery status at the end of the power-up
sequence, as shown in Figure 5.

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To see more information about a remote’s battery status

1 Make the connections shown in Figure 6 and turn on both

testers.

2 Make sure the connection icon shows at the top of the screen

().

3 Tap TOOLS, then tap Battery Status.

When the AC adapter is not connected, the screen shows the
Time Remaining, which is the approximate battery life at the
present rate of use.

Verify Operation

The tester does a self test when you turn it on. If the tester shows
an error or does not turn on, refer to “If the Tester Does Not
Operate as Usual” on page 102.

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DSX-602 with two channel

adapters and a patch cord

DSX-602 with permanent

link and channel adapters

Verify Operation

Figure 6. Connections to See the Status of a Remote’s Battery

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How to Use the Touchscreen

The DSX-602 main unit’s Taptive™ user interface lets you use a
touchscreen to control the tester. You can operate the
touchscreen with your fingertip or with a stylus that is made for
projected capacitance touchscreens.

WCaution

For correct operation and to prevent damage to the
touchscreen:

 Touch the screen only with your fingers or with a

stylus that is made for projected capacitance
touchscreens. Do not use too much force.

 Do not touch the screen with sharp objects.

Note

The touchscreen will not respond if you tap it with
your fingernail or an incorrect type of stylus or if
you wear non-conductive gloves.

To use the touchscreen

 To select an item on the screen, tap the item lightly with your

fingertip.

 To scroll a screen, lightly touch the screen then move your

fingertip in the direction you want the screen to move.

 On screens that show a plot, you can drag the measurement

cursor. These screens also have a zoom function, as shown in
Figure 7.

To clean the touchscreen

Turn off the tester, then use a soft, lint-free cloth that is moist
with a mild detergent.

WCaution

When you clean the touchscreen, do not let liquid
get under the plastic around the touchscreen.

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To quickly go back to 1:1
magnification, double-tap the
screen.

To zoom in, use the reverse­pinch gesture

To zoom out, use the pinch
gesture

To move the image, drag it in
any direction.

How to Use the Touchscreen

Figure 7. How to Zoom the Screen

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Change the Language

On the home screen, tap the TOOLS icon, tap Language, then tap
a language.

Buttons to Do Tests and Save Results

When a test is completed and more than one button shows at the
bottom of the screen, the tester highlights one in yellow to
recommend which one to tap. Figure 8 shows the buttons you will
see.

Note

To change the Auto Save setting, tap the Next ID
panel on the home screen.

Figure 8. FIX LATER, TEST AGAIN, and TEST Buttons and the TEST Key

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Buttons to Do Tests and Save Results

 SAVE (yellow),  TEST (gray): These buttons show if the test

passed and Auto Save is off. When you tap SAVE, you can save
the results with an ID that you make or select. When you tap
TEST, you can select to save the results or do the test again and
not save the results.

 UNSAVED RESULT: This button shows if Auto Save is off and

you go to the home screen when a test is completed. Tap this
button to see the result.

 FIX LATER: This button shows if the test failed or had a PASS*

result and the result has not been saved.

 TEST AGAIN: This button shows if the test failed or had a PASS*

result. Tap this button to do the test again. If Auto Save is on,
the tester saves subsequent results with the same ID. If the test
fails again, you can tap FIX LATER to save the result if necessary.

When you look at a saved result that failed, tap TEST AGAIN to
do the test again for the same ID and with the same test settings
as the saved result.

 TEST (yellow): This button shows if the test passed and Auto

Save is on. When Auto Save is on, the tester saves results with
the next available ID when the test is completed. When you tap
TEST, the tester does a test for the next available ID.

 : The  key does the same function as the TEST button.

When TEST AGAIN shows, you can press  to do a test on
the next ID.

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Overview of Memory Functions

You can save approximately 12,700 Cat 6A Autotest results, with
plot data included, in the DSX-602 main tester.

The capacity available for test results depends on the space used
by the software and custom test limits in the tester.

To see the memory status

On the home screen, tap the TOOLS icon, then tap Memory
Status.

To make more memory available, you can export results to a USB
flash drive, then delete the results in the tester. See “Manage
Results on a Flash Drive” on page 72.

Options for Cable IDs

When you save the test results for a cable, you usually give the
results the name that is the ID for the cable. There are several
methods you can use to make IDs for test results:

 You can use the CABLE ID SETUP screen to make a set of

sequential IDs. The tester uses the IDs in sequence as the
names for the results you save. When Auto Save is on, the
tester automatically saves each result with the next available
ID in the set.

A cable ID set also lets you use IDs again so you can add
different results to tests you saved before.

 You can enter an ID each time you do a test. To do this, turn

off the Auto Save function (see page 23). Each time a test is
completed, tap SAVE (if the test passed) or FIX LATER (if the
test failed), then enter an ID manually.

 You can use LinkWare PC software to make a set of IDs,

download the set to the tester, then import it into a project.

 After you do a test, you can enter the ID for a test you saved

before. This lets you replace results.

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 If the test failed before, and you saved the results, you can

select it on the RESULTS screen, then press TEST AGAIN to
replace the results for that ID.

Notes

Cable IDs are case-sensitive. For example, the
tester saves result with the names “A0” and “a0”
in two different records.

A cable ID can have a maximum of 60 characters.

If you delete all the ID sets in a project, the tester
makes a default set that starts with 001.

To turn the Auto Save function on or off

1 On the home screen, tap the Next ID panel.

2 On the CHANGE ID screen, tap the On/Off control next to

Auto Save.

3 Tap DONE.

About LinkWare Applications

LinkWare PC Cable Test Management Software

The LinkWare PC Cable Test Management software lets you
upload test records to a PC, organize and examine test results,
print professional-quality test reports, and do software updates
and other maintenance procedures on your tester.

You can download LinkWare PC from the Fluke Networks
website.

The LinkWare Live Web Application

The LinkWare Live web application lets you manage your projects
from a desktop or mobile device.

To get started with LinkWare Live, see Chapter 6.

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LinkWare Stats

The LinkWare Stats Statistical Report software that is included
with LinkWare PC software provides statistical analysis of cable
test reports and generates browsable, graphical reports.

For instructions about LinkWare PC and LinkWare Stats software,
see the guides for getting started and the online help available
under Help on the LinkWare PC and LinkWare Stats menus.

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WWarningX

Before you use the DSX-602 CableAnalyzer, read the
safety information that starts on page 3.

The DSX-602 CableAnalyzer Home Screen

The home screen (Figure 9) shows important test settings. Before
you do a test, make sure these settings are correct.

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 PROJECT: The project contains the settings for a job and helps

you monitor the status of a job. When you save test results, the
tester puts them in the project. Tap the PROJECT panel to edit
the project settings, select a different project, or make a new
project.

 Shows a summary of the test results in the project:

: The number of tests that passed.

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: The number of tests that failed.

: The number of tests with an overall marginal result.

 The test setup panel shows the settings the tester will use

when you tap TEST or press . To change these settings,
tap the panel.

 Icons show the status of the Store Plot Data and AC Wire Map

settings. See Table 2 on page 33.

 Next ID: The Next ID panel shows the ID that the tester gives

to the next test results you save.

Tap Next ID to do these tasks:

 Enter an ID, select a different ID in the ID set, select a

different set of IDs, or make a new set. The tester adds the
IDs and ID sets you make to the project that shows on the
home screen.

 Turn Auto Save on or off.

 Operator: The name of the person who does the job. You can

enter a maximum of 20 operator names. For each operator you
can also enter the email address that the operator will use as an
ID to sign in to LinkWare Live.

 TOOLS: The TOOLS menu lets you set the reference, see the

status of the tester, and set user preferences such as the
language and the display brightness.

 RESULTS: Tap RESULTS to see and manage the results that are

saved in the tester.

 SYNC: Tap SYNC to sync projects with LinkWare Live.

 TEST: Tap TEST to do the test shown in the test setup panel.

 The percentage of the project that is completed. The

percentage is the number of IDs used for saved results divided
by the total number of used and available IDs in the project.

% Tested does not show if your project contains only a Next ID
list. See “Each project can have up to 5000 IDs. If an ID set does

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not have a Last ID, the tester counts the set as one ID. An ID can
have a maximum of 60 characters. Symbols, such as the asterisk,
and accented characters do not increment.” on page 78 for
more information about the Next ID list.

 This icon shows when the tester’s link interface adapter

is connected to the adapter on a DSX-602 remote and the
remote is turned on.

 The asset management icon shows when the owner of a

LinkWare Live account has enabled the asset management
service on the tester. See “About the Asset Management Service”
on page 90.

 This icon shows when the talk function is on. To use the

talk function:

1 Connect the main and remote testers together through a

link that has one or more good wire pairs.

2 Connect headsets to the headset jacks on the testers.

3 Press the button on one of the headset microphones or

press  on the remote, then speak into the
microphone.

Make Sure Your Tester is Ready to Certify Cabling

To make sure your tester meets its accuracy specifications, follow
these guidelines:

 Keep the tester’s software current. The latest software is

available on the Fluke Networks website. See “Update the
Software” on page 95.

 Set the reference for the twisted pair adapters every 30 days.

See page 29.

 Make sure that you select the correct cable type for the job,

and that the NVP for the cable is correct. See Table 2 on

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Set the Reference

page 32.

 Make sure you select the correct test limit for the job. See

Table 2 on page 32.

 Make sure the cords and connectors for all test equipment

and patch cords are in good condition.

 Make sure the battery is fully charged.

 Send the testers to a Fluke Networks service center every 12

months for factory calibration.

Set the Reference

The reference procedure for twisted pair cable sets the baseline
for insertion loss, ACR-F, and DC resistance measurements.

Set the reference at these times:

 Every 30 days, at minimum.

To ensure maximum accuracy of test results, set the reference
daily.It is not necessary to set the reference when you change the
link interface adapters.

To set the reference

1 Turn on the tester and the remote a minimum of 5 minutes

before you set the reference.

Note

Set the reference only after the testers are at an ambient
temperature between 50 °F and 104 °F (10 °C and 40 °C).

2 Use the reference patch cord and two channel adapters or

permanent link and channel adapters to connect the main
and remote testers together as shown in Figure 10.

3 On the home screen, tap TOOLS, then tap Set Reference.

4 On the SET REFERENCE screen tap TEST.

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Settings for Twisted Pair Tests

Settings for Twisted Pair Tests

Table 2 gives descriptions of the settings for twisted pair tests. To
set up a project, which includes the settings in Table 2, cable IDs,
and operator names, see Chapter 5.

To set up a twisted pair test

1 On the home screen, tap the test setup panel.

2 On the CHANGE TEST screen, select a twisted pair test to

change, then tap EDIT.

Or to set up a new twisted pair test, tap NEW TEST.

3 On the TEST SETUP screen, tap the panels to change settings

for the test. See Table 2.

4 On the TEST SETUP screen, tap SAVE when your test setup is

completed.

5 On the CHANGE TEST screen, make sure the button next to

the test is selected, then tap USE SELECTED.

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Table 2. Settings for Twisted Pair Tests

Setting Description

Cable Type Select a cable type that is correct for the type you will

test. To see a different group of cable types, tap MORE,
then tap a group. To make a custom cable type, tap

Custom in the Cable Groups list.

NVP Nominal velocity of propagation. The tester uses the NVP

and the propagation delay to calculate the length of the
cable.

The default value is defined by the selected cable type
and is the typical NVP for that cable type. To enter a
different value, tap the NVP panel, then tap
on the NVP screen to increase or decrease the value.

To find the actual value for a cable, connect a known
length of the cable to the tester, tap MEASURE on the
NVP screen, then change the NVP until the measured
length matches the known length. Use a cable at least
30 m (100 ft) long.

When you increase the NVP value, the calculated length
increases.

Shield Test This setting shows only when you select a shielded cable

type.

On: The wire map test includes a DC test for shield
continuity and AC tests for shield quality. The wire map
test fails if the shield is open or the AC test results are
unsatisfactory.

Off: The wire map shows the shield if the shield has
continuity. The tester does not do AC tests for shield
quality. The wire map test does not fail or show the
shield if the shield is open.

Test Limit Select the correct test limit for the job. To see a different

group of limits, tap MORE, then tap the name of a
group.

or

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Table 2. Settings for Twisted Pair Tests (continued)

Setting Description

Store Plot Data

HDTDR/HDTDX Fail/Pass* only: The tester shows HDTDR and HDTDX

Outlet
Configuration

Off : The tester does not save plot data for frequency-

domain tests or for the HDTDR/HDTDX analyzers. You
can see the plots before you save the test and exit the
results screen. The saved results show frequency-domain
measurements in a table and do not include the HDTDR/
HDTDX plots.

On : The tester saves plot data for all frequency­domain tests required by the selected test limit and for
the HDTDR/HDTDX analyzers.

analyzer results only for Autotests with PASS*, FAIL*, or

FAIL results.

All Autotests: The tester shows HDTDR and HDTDX

analyzer results for all Autotests.

To get HDTDR/HDTDX analyzer results you can also tap
TOOLS > Diagnostics.

For more information about the HDTDR and HDTDX
analyzers, see the Technical Reference Handbook.

The Outlet Configuration specifies which wire pairs are
tested and which wire numbers the wire map shows for the
pairs. See Figure 11.

To see the wire map for a configuration, tap Outlet

Configuration, tap the configuration name on the OUTLET
CONFIG screen, then tap SAMPLE.

To select a configuration, tap a name on the OUTLET
CONFIG screen, then tap USE SELECTED.

Note

The OUTLET CONFIG screen shows only the
configurations that are applicable to the
selected Test Limit.

To make a custom outlet configuration, tap CUSTOM on
the OUTLET CONFIG screen, then tap MANAGE, then tap
Create.

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Table 2. Settings for Twisted Pair Tests (continued)

Setting Description

AC Wire Map

The AC Wire Map test lets you do tests on links connected
through midspan PoE (Power over Ethernet) devices. See
the Technical Reference Handbook.

When the AC Wire Map test is on, this icon shows on the
home screen:

Notes

Always turn off the AC wire map test when you
will not do tests through a PoE device. The AC
wire map test increases the time for an
Autotest. It also disables the resistance and
shield continuity tests.

The DSX-8000 modules do not support the AC
wire map test.

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T568A

Rollover

CSU/DSU

ATM/TP-PMD

Straight

ATM/TP-PMD

Crossed

Ethernet

Two-Pair CrossedEthernet Two-Pair

Token Ring

T568B

USOC Single-Pair

USOC Two-Pair

Crossover

1000BASE-T Crossover 2 x Two-Pair Crossed

One Pair (1,2)

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How to Do an Autotest

When you tap TEST on the main tester or press  on the main
or remote tester, the testers do an Autotest. The Autotest
includes all the tests necessary to certify that the cabling meets or
exceeds the performance requirements specified in the selected
test limit.

Figure 12 shows the equipment for Autotests on twisted pair
cable.

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 For tests on permanent links:

two permanent link adapters
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Figure 12. Equipment for Autotests on Twisted Pair Cable

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To do an Autotest on twisted pair cable

1 Attach permanent link or channel adapters to the main and

remote testers.

2 Make sure that the home screen shows the correct settings for

the job.

To make sure that other settings are correct, tap the test setup
panel, make sure the correct test is selected on the CHANGE
TEST SCREEN, then tap EDIT to see more settings. Table 2 on
page 32 describes the settings.

3 Connect the testers to the link as shown in Figure 13 or 14.

4 Tap TEST on the main tester or press  on the main or

remote tester.

If the tester at the other end of the cable is in sleep mode or is
off, your tester’s tone generator turns on the other tester.

If the two testers are not connected:

 Your tester’s tone generator stays on. Then, you can use a

tone probe if necessary to find the cable to connect to the
other tester.

 Or, tap MEASURE to do the tests that do not require a

remote tester. Because the tester cannot complete all tests
and some tests always fail with no remote connected, the
result for an Autotest without a remote is always FAIL.

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Remote with

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consolidation

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Wall

outlet

Tester with
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Start
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Remote with

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Optional

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Wall

outlet

Tester with
channel adapter

Start
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Hub or switch

Horizontal cabling

Patch cord

from hub

or switch

Patch cord

from PC

Patch
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“Bad Patch Cord” Message

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“Bad Patch Cord” Message

To comply with standards for tests on channels, the tester
removes the effects of the channel adapters and their
connections from the test results. Before it removes these effects,
the tester makes sure that the plugs on the patch cord do not
have too much near-end crosstalk (NEXT). Too much NEXT is
frequently caused by too much untwisted wire in the plug. If a
plug is bad, the tester shows the message Bad patch cord at main
or Bad patch cord at remote, and does not remove the effects of
the channel adapters and their connections. The tester saves the
message with the results.

If you see one of these messages, replace the patch cord or install
a new plug at the bad end.

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Twisted Pair Autotest Results

The tests listed below apply to twisted pair cabling.

Note

Some tests are not included in some test limits.

 Wire map

 Resistance

 Length

 Propagation delay

 Delay skew

 Insertion loss (attenuation)

 Impedance

 NEXT (near-end crosstalk)

 PS NEXT (power-sum near-end crosstalk)

 ACR-N (attenuation to crosstalk ratio at the near end)

 PS ACR-N (power-sum attenuation to crosstalk ratio, near

end)

 ACR-F (attenuation to crosstalk ratio at the far end)

 PS ACR-F (power-sum attenuation to crosstalk ratio, far end)

 Return loss

 HDTDR and HDTDX analyzers (optional tests, not required by

any test limit)

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uncertainty

range

PASS

PASS*

FAIL

Limit

FAIL*

PASS*

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PASS*/FAIL* Results

A result shows an asterisk when measurements are in the tester’s
accuracy uncertainty range (Figure 15) and the asterisk is required
by the selected test limit. These results are marginal.

 A PASS* shows that the cable’s performance is

satisfactory. If a cable must get a PASS result to agree with
your requirements for quality, identify and correct the
problems with the cable and do the Autotest again.

 Usually, a FAIL* is not a satisfactory result. The tester

shows a FAIL for the overall result. Identify and correct the
problems with the cable and do the Autotest again.

Figure 15. PASS* and FAIL* Results

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WIRE MAP Tab

The WIRE MAP tab 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.

If the wire map test fails, you can continue or stop the Autotest.
Or, you can tap SCAN ON to do the wire map test continuously
while you look for the fault. To continue the Autotest after you
correct the fault, tap SCAN OFF, then tap CONTINUE.

If you leave then return to the WIRE MAP FAIL screen, the SCAN
ON button goes away. To see the button again, tap TEST AGAIN.
You can also select the continuous wire map test as a single test
from the TOOLS menu. See “Continuous Tests” on page 51.

Figure 16 shows an example of a wire map screen. For
information on AC wire map screens, see the Technical Reference
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 The name of the outlet configuration used for the test. The

outlet configuration is a setting on the TEST SETUP screen.

 The wire map of the cabling. The main tester is at the left side

of the wire map.

 Tap to see information about wire map faults. If

shows, tap it to see a message about the results, such as Bad
patch cord at remote.

 The overall result for the Autotest. If the result shows an

asterisk, See “PASS*/FAIL* Results” on page 41.

 The result for the wire map test:

The wire map does not agree with the outlet configuration

selected for the test.

The wire map agrees with the outlet configuration selected

for the test.

 When more than one button shows at the bottom of the

screen, the tester highlights one in yellow to recommend
which one to tap. See “Buttons to Do Tests and Save Results”
on page 20.

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PERFORMANCE Tab

The PERFORMANCE tab (Figure 17) shows the overall result for
each test that is required by the selected test limit.

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 The test limit and cable type used for the test. To see all the

settings used for the test, tap the panel.

 To see detailed results for a test, tap the panel.

 The overall result for the Autotest. If the result shows an

asterisk, See “PASS*/FAIL* Results” on page 41.

 The overall result for the test:

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The results are within the limit.

The selected test limit does not have a limit for the test, or
a dB rule applies. See the Technical Reference Handbook.

The results are within the range of accuracy uncertainty

for the tester. See “PASS*/FAIL* Results” on page 41.

The measurement shown for frequency-domain results is the
worst margin. (The insertion loss plot is different. See the
Technical Reference Handbook.)

 When more than one button shows at the bottom of the

screen, the tester highlights one in yellow to recommend
which one to tap. See “Buttons to Do Tests and Save Results”
on page 20.

Frequency-Domain Results

Frequency-domain results are the measurements that change
with frequency, such as insertion loss and crosstalk.

How to Save Frequency-Domain Results as a Plot or a Table

If Store Plot Data is on when you do a test, the saved results show
as plots. If Store Plot Data is Off, the tester does not save plot data
for frequency-domain tests or for the HDTDR/HDTDX analyzers.
You can see the plots before you save the test and exit the results
screen. Figures 18 and 19 show examples of the two types of
screens. Also see “Store Plot Data” on page 33.

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 The location where the tester made the measurements. To

switch between results for the main and remote, tap REMOTE
or MAIN (

 The results are for the wire pair or pairs shown. To see the

results for a different pair or pairs, tap a tab on the right side
of the screen (

 WORST MARGIN is the measurement that is nearest to the

limit line or exceeds the limit by the largest amount. WORST
VALUE is the worst measurement.

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 The measured value.

 The limit specified by the selected test limit.

 MARGIN is the difference between the measured value and

the limit. The value is in a red box if the measurement exceeds
the limit.

 To switch between results for the main unit and the remote,

tap REMOTE or MAIN.

 To see the results for a different pair or pairs, tap a tab.

 The result for the pair. If the result shows an asterisk, see

“PASS*/FAIL* Results” on page 41.

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 The location of the measurements. To switch between results

for the main and remote, tap REMOTE or MAIN (

 Measured values for the wire pairs.

 The limit line (in red) for the measurement.

Note

If the limit line is black, the tester does not
evaluate the measurement at those frequencies
because a dB rule applies. See the Technical
Reference Handbook.

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 The vertical scale is the measured value in decibels.

 The horizontal scale is the frequency range in megahertz.

 To see help for the screen, tap .

 To switch between results for the main unit and the remote,

tap REMOTE or MAIN.

 The margin at the cursor’s location. The margin is the

difference between the measured value and the limit. The
margin is negative if the pair failed.

 The measured value at the cursor’s location.

 When you first look at the plot, the cursor is at the frequency

of the worst margin. To move the cursor to the worst value,
tap WORST VALUE. (The insertion loss plot is different. See
the Technical Reference Handbook.)

 To see the plots for pairs, tap or . To select pairs to

show on the plot, touch or for one second to see the
SELECT PAIRS window. Select the pairs you want to see, then
tap OK.

 When you first look at the plot, the cursor is at the frequency

of the worst margin. To move the cursor to the worst value,
tap WORST VALUE (). The box at the bottom of the cursor
shows the frequency at the cursor’s position.

To move the cursor to other points, touch and drag the yellow
circle at the top of the cursor.

To move the cursor in small increments, tap the yellow circle,
then tap the arrow buttons that show on the plot ( or ).

 The overall result for the test. If you look at pairs, the result is

for those pairs. If the result shows an asterisk, see “PASS*/
FAIL* Results” on page 41.

To zoom in and out, use the pinch, reverse-pinch, and double­tap gestures on the touchscreen. You can also use the zoom
controls to change the magnification on the frequency and
decibels scales independently.

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DIAGNOSTIC Tab

If an Autotest on twisted pair cabling fails or has marginal results,
the DSX-602 CableAnalyzer automatically gives you HDTDR and
HDTDX plots to help you find faults. To see the plots, tap the
DIAGNOSTIC tab, then tap the HDTDR or HDTDX panel (Figure

20).

To get only diagnostics results, select Diagnostics from the TOOLS
menu. These results do not include a PASS/FAIL status.

For more information on the HDTDR and HDTDX plots, see the
Technical Reference Handbook.

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Continuous Tests

To do the wire map, length, or resistance test continuously, go to
the home screen, tap TOOLS > Single Tests, then tap a test.

The wire map test compares the results to the outlet
configuration specified by the selected test limit and shows if
the connections agree or if they do not.

The length and resistance tests do not compare the results to a
test limit.

To save the result, tap SCAN OFF > SAVE. The saved test has an
for the overall result.

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The optional DSX-CHA003 coaxial adapters let you use the
DSX-600 CableAnalyzer to certify coaxial cabling for network and
video applications.

Set the Reference for Coaxial Tests

To use DSX-CHA003 adapters, you must set the reference for
coaxial tests. The reference procedure sets a baseline for insertion
loss and resistance measurements.

Set the reference at these times:

 Every 30 days, at minimum.

 To ensure maximum accuracy of test results, set the reference

daily.

Note

It is no
use different coaxial adapters.

To set the reference

t necessary to set the reference again if you

1 Make the connections shown in Fi

2 Turn on the tester and the remote a minimum of 5 minutes

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Notes

Set the reference only after the testers are at an
ambient temperature between 10 °C and 40 °C
(50 °F and 104 °F).

The tester will not let you set the reference if the
patch cord is longer than 30 cm (12 in).

You can also set the reference with a 50 patch
cord

3 On the home screen, select a coaxial cable test.

4 On the home screen, tap TOOLS, then tap Set Reference.

5 On the SET REFERENCE screen tap TEST.

Figure 21. Reference Connections for Tests on Coaxial Cabling

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Settings for Coaxial Tests

Table 3 gives descriptions of the settings for coaxial tests. To set
up a project, which includes the settings in Table 3, cable IDs, and
operator names, see Chapter 5.

To set up a coaxial test

1 On the home screen, tap the test setup panel.

2 On the CHAN

then tap EDIT.

Or to set up a new coaxial test, tap NEW TEST.

3 On the TEST SETUP screen, tap the panels to change settings

for the test. See Table 3.

4 On the TEST SETUP screen, tap SAVE when your test setup is

completed.

5 On the CHANGE TEST screen, make sure the button next to

the test is selected, then tap USE SELECTED.

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Table 3. Settings for Coaxial Tests

Setting Description

Cable Type Select a cable type that is correct for the type you will

test. To see a different group of cable types, tap MORE,
then tap a group. To make a custom cable type, tap

Custom in the Cable Groups list.

NVP Nominal velocity of propagation. The tester uses the NVP

and the propagation delay to calculate the length of the
cable.

The default value is defined by the selected cable type
and is the typical NVP for that cable type. To enter a
different value, tap the NVP panel, then tap
on the NVP screen to increase or decrease the value.

To find the actual value for a cable, connect a known
length of the cable to the tester, tap MEASURE on the
NVP screen, then change the NVP until the measured
length matches the known length. Use a cable at least
30 m (100 ft) long.

When you increase the NVP value, the calculated length
increases.

or

Test Limit Select the correct test limit for the job. To see a different

group of limits, tap MORE, then tap the name of a
group.

Store Plot Data

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Off : The tester does not save plot data for insertion
loss or for the HDTDR analyzer. You can see the plots
before you save the test and exit the results screen. The
saved results show insertion loss measurements in a table
and do not include the HDTDR plot.

On : The tester saves plot data for the insertion loss
test and for the HDTDR analyzer.

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How to Do an Autotest

How to Do an Autotest

Figure 22 shows the equipment for tests on coaxial cabling.

Notes

You can do the HDTDR, length, and resistance
tests without a remote tester. See “Tests Without
a Remote” on page 62.

If you have two main testers, you can use one as a
remote. To select the remote function, tap TOOLS
> Main as Remote.

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 For tests on network cabling: 

F-connector to BNC adapters
and patch cords (typically 50 )

Figure 22. Equipment for Tests on Coaxial Cabling

 For tests on video cabling: 

F-connector adapters and patch
cords (typically 75 )

 AC adapters (optional)

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1 Attach coaxial adapters to the main and remote testers.

2 Make su

re that the home screen shows the correct settings for

the job.

To make sure that other settings are correct, tap the test setup
panel, make sure the correct test is selected on the CHANGE
TEST screen, then tap EDIT to see more settings. Table 3 on
page 56 describes the settings.

3 Connect the testers to the link as shown in Figure 23.

WCaution

To make sure your results are reliable:

 Disconnect all taps and devices from the cable.

 Do not do tests through splitters (See “About

Splitters” on page 61).

4 Tap TEST on the main tester or press  on the main or

remote tester.

If the tester at the other end of the cable is in sleep mode or is
off, your tester’s tone generator turns on the other tester.

If the two testers are not connected:

 Your tester’s tone generator stays on so you can use a

tone probe to find the cable to connect to the other
tester.

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 Or, tap MEASURE to do the length and resistance tests,

which do not require a remote tester. Because the tester
cannot complete all tests, and the reflection at the end of
the cable exceeds the 15% limit for the HDTDR test, the
result for an Autotest without a remote is always FAIL.

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COAX ADAPTER

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COAX ADAPTER

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COAX ADAPTER

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COAX ADAPTER

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COAX ADAPTER

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COAX ADAPTER

Disconnect all drop cables

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MoCA

adapter

Router

IP cameras

Data network

Surveillance network

Cable TV

Cable spools

Coaxial segment

Note: Do not do tests
through splitters.

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Note

Not all test limits include all the tests shown in
Figure 24.

Figure 24. Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling

 The test limit and cable type used for the test.

 To see detailed results for a test, tap the panel.

 The overall result for the Autotest. If the result shows an asterisk,

See “PASS*/FAIL* Results” on page 41.

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About Splitters

 The DIAGNOSTIC tab shows the HDTDR analyzer button, which

you can tap to see the HDTDR plot. The plot helps you find faults
on the cable. The HDTDR plot for coaxial cable includes limit lines
and a PASS/FAIL result.

 The overall result for the test:

The results exceed the limit.

The results are within the limit.

The selected test limit does not have a limit for the test.

The results are within the range of accuracy uncertainty

for the tester. See “PASS*/FAIL* Results” on page 41.

The measurement shown for the insertion loss plot is the worst
value if the test passed, or the worst margin if the test failed.

 When more than one button shows at the bottom of the screen,

the tester highlights one in yellow to recommend which one to
tap. See “Buttons to Do Tests and Save Results” on page 20.

To do the resistance test continuously, select the test from the

TOOLS menu. This function helps you locate intermittent faults.

About Splitters

If you get these results, there might be a splitter on the cable:

 The tester cannot find the remote.

 The tester looses communication with the remote. The test

might continue, then loose communication again as the
splitter interferes with the communication signal.

 The length test shows End not found.

 The resistance test shows an open.

 The HDTDR plot shows a reflection that has an unusual shape.

Because splitters can cause unreliable test results, you should not
do tests through them.

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Tests Without a Remote

You can do the length, resistance, and HDTDR tests without a
remote tester. Table 4 describes the effects of a remote on tests.

1 Attach a coaxial adapter to the main tester.

2 Make su

the job.

To make sure that other settings are correct, tap the test setup
panel, make sure the correct test is selected on the CHANGE
TEST screen, then tap EDIT to see more settings. Table 3 on
page 56 describes the settings.

3 Connect the tester as shown in Figure 25.

4 To do an Autotest: Tap TEST on the main tester or press 

on the main or remote tester. When the MEASURE button
shows, tap it to do the length and resistance tests, which do
not require a remote tester.

To do only the length or resistance test: On the home screen
tap TOOLS > Single Tests, then tap a test.

To do only the HDTDR test: On the home screen tap TOOLS >
Diagnostics, then tap HDTDR.

re that the home screen shows the correct settings for

Note

Because the tester cannot complete all tests, and
the reflection at the end of the cable exceeds the
15% limit for the HDTDR test, the result for an
Autotest without a remote is always FAIL.

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Table 4. Remote Requirements for Coaxial Tests

Test Remote Requirements*

HDTDR
analyzer

Optional. Without a remote, the plot shows large
reflections at the end of the cabling.

Resistance A remote or a terminator is required for a loop resistance

measurement.

Length Not required.

Because a coaxial cable terminator eliminates signal
reflections, the tester cannot measure the length of
terminated cabling. The tester shows End not found in this
case.

Impedance Optional.

Without a remote or terminator, the tester cannot measure
the impedance of cables longer than 984 ft (300 m). The
tester shows Unknown in this case.

Propagation
delay

Not required.

Because a coaxial cable terminator eliminates signal
reflections, the tester cannot measure the propagation
delay of terminated cabling. In this case, the tester shows
End not found.

Insertion Loss Required.

* If a remote is not required for a test, the test runs without activating the toner

when no remote is detected.

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Continuous Tests

Continuous Tests

To do the length or resistance test continuously, go to the home
screen, tap TOOLS > Single Tests, then tap a test.

The length and resistance tests do not compare the results to a
test limit.

To save the result, tap SCAN OFF > SAVE. The saved test has an
for the overall result.

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View Saved Results

On the home screen, tap the RESULTS icon. The RESULTS screen
shows the results in the active project. See Figure 26.

To view results saved on a USB flash drive, connect the drive, then
tap RESULTS, TRANSFER, USB Flash Drive, Import. See “Manage
Results on a Flash Drive” on page 72.

To organize results and make reports you can give to customers,
use LinkWare PC software.

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 The name of the active project.

 : The number of results that passed. This includes individual

results for each ID and tests that have an result.

: The number of results that failed. This includes individual

results for each ID.

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View Saved Results

: The number of DSX CableAnalyzer results that have PASS*
results. PASS* results have measurements within the range of
accuracy uncertainty for the tester. See “PASS*/FAIL* Results” on
page 41.

 The cable IDs that have FAIL results and must be tested again.

 The cable IDs that have an overall PASS or result.

 Ta p VIEW ALL to see a summary of the results in all the projects

in the tester.

 TRANSFER lets you export or import results to or from a flash

drive and delete results on the flash drive.

 MANAGE lets you move results to a different project, rename

results, or delete results that are in the tester.

 The scroll bar shows when the list of results is long. To use the

scroll bar, tap on the bar or slide your fingertip on the bar. For
example, to see the 12th result in the list, tap on “12” in the
scroll bar. When you slide your fingertip on the bar, the number
of the result you can see is next to your fingertip.

 Ta p the ID/Date control to sort the results by cable ID or by date.

When you sort by ID, the results show in ascending order. When
you sort by date, the latest result is at the top of the list.

 These icons show when you connect the tester to a network

to use Fluke Networks cloud services (see Chapter 6):

The tester is connected to a wireless network.

The tester is connected to a wired network.

 The asset management icon shows when the owner of a

LinkWare Live account has enabled the asset management
service on the tester. See “About the Asset Management Service”
on page 90.

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How to Replace a Saved Result that Failed

To use the same test settings that were used for the saved result

1 On the home screen, tap the RESULTS icon.

2 On the RE

3 Tap TEST AGAIN.

4 When the test is completed, and if Auto Save is on, the tester

asks you if you want to overwrite the results. Tap Yes.

If Auto Save is off, tap FIX LATER (if the test failed) or SAVE (if
the test passed) to save the result.

To replace a result with a result that uses different test settings

1 T

urn off Aut

2 Make sure t

contains the result you want to replace.

3 Select the necessary test settings.

4 Do the test, tap FIX LATER (if the test failed) or SAVE (if the

test passed), then enter the ID of the saved result.

5 The tester asks you if you want to overwrite the results. Tap

Yes.

SULTS screen, tap a result that failed.

o Save.

hat the home screen shows the project that

Delete, Rename, and Move Results

Before you delete, rename, or move results, select the project that
contains the results and go to the MANAGE RESULTS screen:

1 On the home s

screen shows the results in the active project.

2 To see the results in a

project.

3 Tap MANAGE to see the MANAGE RESULTS screen.

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Delete, Rename, and Move Results

To delete results

1 On the MANAGE RESULTS screen, select the results you want

to delete.

To select all the tests that failed or all t

he tests that passed,

tap Select All Retests or Select All Passes.

2 Tap DELETE, then tap DELETE in the confirmation dialog.

To rename results

1 On the MANA

2 Tap RE

NAME.

RESULTS screen, select one result to rename.

GE

3 Enter a new name, then tap DONE.

To move results to a different project

1 On the

AGE RESULTS screen, select the results you want

MAN

to move.

2 Tap MOVE.

 To move the results to a project shown in the list, tap the

project name, then tap MOVE in the confirmation dialog.

 To make a new project and move the results to the new

project, tap NEW PROJECT, enter a project name, tap
DONE, then tap MOVE in the confirmation dialog.

Note

When you move results to a different project, that
project becomes the active project.

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Manage Results on a Flash Drive

You can export or import results to or from a flash drive, and
delete results on the flash drive.

To export or import project settings along with results, see
“Manage Projects on a Flash Drive” on page 81.

WCaution

 Do not remove the USB flash drive while the LED on

the drive flashes. Doing so can corrupt the data on
the drive.

 You can lose a USB flash drive, cause damage to it,

or accidentally erase the contents of the drive. Thus,
Fluke Networks recommends that you save no more
than one day of test results on a flash drive.

Note

The tester reads only USB drives that use the FAT
format.

1 Connect a USB flash drive to the type A USB port. The tester

makes a bell sound when it detects the drive.

2 On the home s

TRANSFER.

3 On the TRANSFER RESULTS screen, tap USB Flash Drive, then

tap a function:

 Export: On the EXPORT RESULTS screen, select New or All,

select the project that contains the results you want to
export to the flash drive, then tap EXPORT.

New: Export only results that do not have the same IDs as
results that are already on the flash drive.

All: Export all the results from all projects in the tester.

Cable IDs are case-sensitive. For example, the
tester saves result with the names “A0” and “a0”
in two different records.

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Upload Results to a PC

 Import: On the IMPORT RESULTS screen select the project

that contains the results you want to import from the
flash drive, then tap IMPORT.

 Delete: On the DELETE RESULTS screen select the project

that contains the results you want to delete on the flash
drive, then tap DELETE.

Upload Results to a PC

Note

To upload results to the cloud for transfer to a PC,
use the LinkWare Live web application. See
Chapter 6.

To upload results to a PC from the tester or a flash drive, use
LinkWare PC software.

1 Install the latest version of LinkWare PC software on the PC.

2 Turn on the tester and start LinkWare PC on the PC.

3 Use the USB cable supplied to connect the Micro-AB USB port

on the tester to a type A USB port on the PC. See Figure 27.

Or connect a USB flash drive to the PC.

4 On the LinkWare PC toolbar, click , then select a product,

or select Test Files (.tst) to upload from a flash drive.

5 In the Import dialog box in LinkWare PC, select options for

the location and the number of results to import.

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Figure 27. How to Connect the Tester to a PC

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View the Memory Status

To see the memory status

On the home screen, tap the TOOLS icon, then tap Memory
Status.

The MEMORY STATUS screen shows these values:

 The percentage of memory available

 The number of test records that are saved

 The number of .id files that have been downloaded to the

tester from LinkWare PC software

 The memory space taken by other files, such as the databases

for projects and test limits

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Why Use Projects?

The tester’s ProjX™ management system lets you set up projects
that help you monitor the status of a job and make sure that your
work agrees with the requirements of the job.

You can use a project to do these tasks:

 Specify the tests that are necessary for a job.

 Specify settings for tests.

 Specify an operator for the job.

 Make sets of sequential IDs to use as names for test results.

 Automatically save test results with IDs from a set.

 Add the results from other necessary tests to each saved result

in the project.

 See which IDs do not have results for a specified test.

 See what percentage of a job is completed.

 See how many links passed and how many failed.

 Keep the test results from a job in one place for easy access.

When you use a project, you can do tests and use IDs that are not
specified in the project if necessary. You can also easily change
the settings in a project if necessary.

Note

To manage projects in the cloud, use the
LinkWare Live web application. See Chapter 6.

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Set Up a Project

Refer to the PROJECT screen in Figure 28 on page 77.

1 On the home screen, tap the PROJECT panel, tap CHANGE

PROJECT, then tap NEW PROJECT.

2 On the NEW PROJECT screen, enter a name for the project,

then tap DONE.

3 On the PROJECT screen, tap the Operator panel to enter an

operator name for the project.

4 On the PROJECT screen, tap the NEW TEST button to enter

the tests and test settings necessary for the project.

5 On the PROJECT screen, tap the NEW ID SET button to make

one or more sets of cable IDs for the project. See the CABLE ID

SETUP screen in Figure 29 on page 79.

6 On the PROJECT screen, tap DONE.

The PROJECT Screen

To start a new project, tap the PROJECT panel on the screen.
Figure 28 shows the PROJECT screen and describes the items you
enter to make a project.

 The name of the project. See also item .

 Operator: The name of the person who will do the tests for the

project. For each operator you can also enter the email address
that the operator will use as an ID to sign in to LinkWare Live.

 The date range for the results in the project.

 Results: A summary of the test results in the project:

: The number of tests that failed.

: The number of tests that passed.

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: The number of DSX CableAnalyzer results that have PASS*
results. PASS* results have measurements within the range of
accuracy uncertainty for the tester. See “PASS*/FAIL* Results” on
page 41.

 Test Setup: The tests that are available in the project.

To add a test to the project, tap NEW TEST.

 Cable ID Sets: The sets of IDs the tester can use for the names of

test results.

To add a set of IDs to the project, tap NEW ID SET. See Figure 29.

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 To use a different project, tap CHANGE PROJECT, then tap a

project.

To make a new project, tap CHANGE PROJECT, then tap NEW
PROJECT.

 TRANSFER lets you export or import projects to or from a flash

drive and delete projects on the flash drive. The project data
includes all project settings and test results.

 MANAGE lets you rename, copy, or delete a project that is in the

tester.

 To delete the test setup or ID set, tap . To copy the test setup

or ID set so you can edit it to make a new one, tap .

Notes

If you delete an imported ID set from a project,
the ID set is still available in the tester. To delete
imported ID sets from the tester, use LinkWare PC
software.

A project must have at least one Test Setup and
one Cable ID set. If you delete them all, the tester
makes a default Test Setup and Cable ID set.

The CABLE ID SETUP Screen

To see the CABLE ID SETUP screen, tap the PROJECT panel on the
home screen, then tap NEW ID SET on the PROJECT screen. See
Figure 29.

Each project can have up to 5000 IDs. If an ID set does not have a
Last ID, the tester counts the set as one ID. An ID can have a
maximum of 60 characters. Symbols, such as the asterisk, and
accented characters do not increment.

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(after you enter the first and last IDs)

 First ID and Last ID: The first and last IDs in a set of sequential IDs.

If you do not enter a Last ID when you make an ID set, the tester
will increment the First ID to make subsequent IDs.

Note

The tester does not increment symbols or
accented characters.

When you use an ID set that does not have a Last ID, the set
under IDs Untested on the CHANGE ID screen shows only the
next ID.

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 Total IDs: The number of IDs in the set. This section does not

show for ID sets that do not have a Last ID.

 Ta p IMPORT to use an ID set that you downloaded to the tester

from LinkWare PC software.

 Ta p REVIEW to see the CABLE ID REVIEW screen, which shows

the ID set an the total number of IDs.

Note

The REVIEW button does not show if you do not
enter a Last ID.

 SAVE: To save the ID set, tap SAVE.

About Next ID Sets

If you do not enter a Last ID when you make an ID set, the tester
uses the First ID as the Next ID. The tester increments the Next ID
each time you save a result.

 Numbers increment sequentially:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, ... 99, 100, 101...

 Letters increment through the English alphabet:

A, B, C, D, ... Z, AA, AB, AC, AD, ... AZ, BA, BB, BC...

 Numbers and letters do not cause each other to increment:

1Y, 1Z, 1AA, 1AB, ... 1ZZ, 1AAA, 1AAB...

 The tester does not increment symbols or accented characters.

When you use a Next ID set, the set under IDs Untested on the
CHANGE ID screen shows only the next ID. To save the next test

with a different ID, tap the Next ID: panel, then enter a different
ID.

Each project can have one Next ID set.

If your project has only a Next ID set, the tester cannot calculate
the percentage of the project that is completed, so the % Tested
value does not show on the home screen.

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If your project has both a Next ID set and sets with first and last
IDs, the % Tested value includes tests you saved with Next ID. For
example, if you have one Next ID set and one set with 10 IDs, and
you save 10 results with next IDs, the % Tested shows 50% (10
saved results divided by 20 IDs).

Manage Projects on a Flash Drive

You can export or import projects to or from a flash drive, and
delete projects on the flash drive. The project data includes all
project settings, test results, and ID sets.

WCaution

 Do not remove the USB flash drive while the LED on

the drive flashes. Doing so can corrupt the data on
the drive.

 You can lose a USB flash drive, cause damage to it,

or accidentally erase the contents of the drive. Thus,
Fluke Networks recommends that you save no more
than one day of test results on a flash drive.

Note

The tester reads only USB drives that use the FAT
format.

1 Connect a USB flash drive to the type A USB port. The tester

makes a bell sound when it detects the drive.

2 On the home screen, tap the PROJECT panel.

3 On the PROJECT screen, tap TRANSFER.

4 On the TRANSFER PROJECTS screen, select a function:

 Export: On the EXPORT PROJECTS screen, select the

projects you want to export to the flash drive, then tap

EXPORT.

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 Import: On the IMPORT PROJECTS screen select the

projects you want to import from the flash drive, then tap
IMPORT.

 Delete: On the DELETE PROJECTS screen select the

projects you want to delete on the flash drive, then tap

DELETE.

Copy Project Settings to Other Testers

To copy the settings in a project to other DSX-602 testers, use the
Read Project Setups and Write Project Setups utilities in LinkWare
PC software. You can use LinkWare PC to read project settings
from a tester or from a project you exported to a flash drive.

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The LinkWare Live web application lets you manage your projects
from a desktop or mobile device.

Sign Up for a LinkWare Live Account

1 Go to www.linkwarelive.com/signin.

2 If you already have a LinkWare Live account, enter your email

address and password on the LinkWare Live Sign In page.

3 If you do not have a LinkWare Live account, click New user?

Sign up now!. Enter the information for your account, then

click CREATE ACCOUNT.

Fluke Networks sends you an email with a LinkWare Live
activation code.

4 Open the email, copy the activation code, click the LinkWare

Live activation link in the email, paste the activation code into
the box in the activation window, then click ACTIVATE.

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Live

5 The LinkWare Live Sign In page shows again. Enter your email

address and password, then click SIGN IN.

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How to See the Tester’s MAC Address

Some networks require users to register their device’s MAC
address before they can connect to the network.

There are two MAC addresses: one for the wired port and one for
the Wi-Fi adapter.

To see the tester’s or Wi-Fi adapter’s MAC address

1 On the home screen tap TOOLS, then tap Network.

2 On the NETWORK screen, tap the Wired or Wi-Fi panel. The

MAC addresses shows at the top of the WIRED and WI-FI PORT
screens.

Use LinkWare Live Through a Wired Ethernet Network

1 Use an appropriate cable to connect the tester’s RJ45 Ethernet

port to an active network port. If the cable is good and the
port is active, the LEDs on the tester’s port will come on.

2 On the home screen, make sure the Operator name is correct.

The tester uses the email address associated with the operator
name as the ID when you sign in to LinkWare Live.

If no address is associated with the name, or if you enter a
different address on the LWL SIGN IN screen, the tester
associates the name with the address you enter.

3 On the home screen, tap the SYNC icon.

4 When the tester connects to the network, the wired network

connection icon shows at the top of the screen:

5 On the LWL SIGN IN screen, if necessary, enter the ID and

password for your LinkWare Live account, then tap SIGN IN.

6 If you use other people’s LinkWare Live accounts, the

ORGANIZATION screen shows. Tap the organization you want

to use.

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Use LinkWare Live Through a Wi-Fi Ethernet Network

7 On the SYNC PROJECTS screen (Figure 30 on page 86), select

the projects you want to sync, then tap SYNC.

Use LinkWare Live Through a Wi-Fi Ethernet
Network

The tester can use wireless network channels 1 through 11.

To connect the tester to a Wi-Fi network

1 On the home screen, make sure the Operator name is correct.

The tester uses the email address associated with the operator
name as the ID when you sign in to LinkWare Live.

If no address is associated with the name, or if you enter a
different address on the LWL SIGN IN screen, the tester
associates the name with the address you enter.

2 On the home screen, tap the SYNC icon.

3 Select a wireless network if necessary.

If the network setting are not correct, the tester shows the
NETWORK screen and a message about the necessary settings.

a. To change the settings, tap the Wi-Fi panel.

b. To test the settings, go back to the WI-FI PORT screen, then

tap CONNECT.

When the tester connects to the network, the Wi-Fi
network connection icon shows at the top of the screen:

c. Go back to the TRANSFER RESULTS screen, then tap the

LinkWare Live panel.

4 On the LWL SIGN IN screen, if necessary, enter the ID and

password for your LinkWare Live account, then tap SIGN IN.

5 Enter a user name and password for the network, if necessary.

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6 If you use other people’s LinkWare Live accounts, the

ORGANIZATION screen shows. Tap the organization you want

to use.

7 On the SYNC PROJECTS screen (Figure 30), select the projects

you want to sync, then tap SYNC.

See Figure 30:

 Projects in the On this tester section are possibly also in

LinkWare Live. You can upload results from these projects to
LinkWare Live.

If the project in LinkWare Live has test settings or cable IDs that
are different from those in the tester, you can download the
new settings to the tester.

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Figure 30. SYNC PROJECTS Screen

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Use LinkWare Live Through a Wi-Fi Ethernet Network

By default, the active project is selected to sync.

 Projects in the Available only on LinkWare Live section have

project settings you can download to the tester.

If you download these projects, only test settings and cable IDs
are downloaded. Any test results saved in the project in
LinkWare Live are not downloaded.

 If you select Assigned to me only, you will see only projects that

are assigned to you in the project settings in LinkWare Live.

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Change the Network Settings

It is not usually necessary to change the wired or Wi-Fi network
settings before you try to make a connection. But for example if
you must use static addressing, you can get to the settings on the

NETWORK screen.

To get to the network settings

On the home screen, tap TOOLS, then tap Network, then tap the
Wired or Wi-Fi panel.

To test the settings

Tap CONNECT on the WI-FI PORT or WIRED PORT screen.

Settings for the Wired Port

The tester can use DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) or
Static for the address method. Most networks use DHCP.

For Static, enter an IP address for the tester and the Subnet Mask,
Gateway address, and DNS1 and DNS2 addresses for the network.

If you are not sure what to enter, speak to the network
administrator.

Settings for the Wi-Fi Port

Table 5 shows the Wi-Fi settings.

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Table 5. Settings for the Wi-Fi Connection

Setting Description

Address Most networks use DHCP.

Change the Network Settings

DHCP address
settings

SSID: The tester does a scan for wireless networks and
shows a list of available networks. Select the correct SSID.

To connect to a hidden network, tap ADD SSID.

Security:

 Authentication: Select the authentication type that the

network uses:

 Open: Security credentials are not necessary.

 WEP: Select an encryption method and enter the

necessary keys.

 WPA/WPA2 Personal: Enter the password for the

network.

 WPA/WPA2 Enterprise:

 EAP: Select an EAP type that is appropriate for the

authentication server.

 User and Password: Enter a user name (login name)

and password for the network.

 Alternate ID: The tester can use the Alternate ID with

some EAP methods to send an empty or anonymous
identity while the tester makes a private connection.
The tester then uses the private connection to send
the User name and Password you entered.

The tester can also use the Alternate ID to send the
User name and Password to an authentication server
in a different realm. In this situation, the Alternate ID
can have a format such as
[e-mail] or /MyCompany/
anonymous.

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Table 5. Settings for the Wi-Fi Connection (continued)

Setting Description

Static address

settings

Enter an IP address for the tester and the Subnet Mask,
Gateway address, and DNS1 and DNS2 addresses for the
network. If you are not sure what to enter, speak to the
network administrator.

The Security settings are the same as for the DHCP address
settings.

Delete Wi-Fi Settings and Passwords

The tester saves the security settings and passwords for the Wi-Fi
connections you use.

To delete all Wi-Fi settings and passwords

On the home screen, tap TOOLS, then tap Network, tap the Wi-Fi
panel, then tap FORGET ALL.

About the Asset Management Service

LinkWare Live’s asset management service lets you see the
locations of your DSX-602 testers in the field. The owner of the
LinkWare Live account can enable or disable the service remotely
for each DSX-602 tester.

When this service is enabled on a DSX-602 tester, the asset
management icon ( ) shows on the tester’s home screen. When
a technician uses the tester to sign in to LinkWare Live, the
tester’s location shows on a map on LinkWare Live’s ASSETS page.

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You can enable or disable the asset management
service only with LinkWare Live. There is no
setting on the DSX-602 tester that enables or
disables this service.

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Sign Your Tester Out of LinkWare Live

Sign Your Tester Out of LinkWare Live

1 On the home screen, tap the TOOLS icon, then tap Sign In.

2 On the LWL SIGN IN screen, tap SIGN OUT.

Or, turn off the tester.

Sign In to LinkWare Live from a Desktop or Mobile Device

1 Go to https://www.linkwarelive.com/signin.

2 Enter your LinkWare Live user name and password, then click

SIGN IN.

For more information about how to use LinkWare Live, click HELP
on the LinkWare Live web page.

Import Projects from LinkWare Live into LinkWare PC

1 Install the latest version of LinkWare PC software on the PC.

2 Turn on the tester and start LinkWare PC on the PC.

3 Use the USB cable supplied to connect the Micro-AB USB port

on the tester to a type A USB port on the PC.

4 On the LinkWare PC toolbar, click .

5 Sign in to your LinkWare Live account, then use the LinkWare

PC dialog boxes to select and import projects.

Learn More About LinkWare Live

Go to http://www.flukenetworks.com/linkwarelive.

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