Fluke DSX2-5000 User manual

DSX-8000/DSX-5000

CableAnalyzer

Getting Started Guide

The DSX CableAnalyzer modules attach to Versiv™ and Versiv 2
main and remote units to make rugged, hand-held testers that
let you certify, troubleshoot, and document twisted pair
network cabling.

DSX-8000 modules certify twisted pair cabling to Cat 8/Class I/II
limits (2000 MHz) in less than 16 seconds.

DSX-5000 modules certify twisted pair cabling to Cat 7
limits (1000 MHz) in less than 16 seconds.

Accessing the Product Manuals

This guide provides basic information to help you get started
using the tester. For more detailed information, see the latest
versions of the Versiv Series Users Manual and the Versiv Series
Technical Reference Handbook provided on the Fluke Networks
website.To download manuals, go to

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equipment or software. See explanations in the
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Warning: Risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

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Consult the user documentation.

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(California Code of Regulations, Title 20, Sections 1601
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Certified by CSA Group to North American safety
standards.

Conforms to relevant Australian standards.

Conforms to relevant Russian standards.

EMC approval for Korea. Class A Equipment (Industrial
Broadcasting and 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 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.

This Product contains a lithium-ion battery. Do not
mix with the solid waste stream. Spent batteries
should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or
hazardous materials handler per local regulations.
Contact your authorized Fluke Service Center for
recycling information.

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.

This key turns the Product on and off.

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

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Read all safety information before you use the
Product.

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Carefully read all instructions.

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Do not connect the tester to telephony inputs,
systems, or equipment, including ISDN inputs.
Doing so is a misapplication of this product, which
could result in damage to the tester and create a
potential shock hazard to the user.

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Do not open the case. You cannot repair or replace
parts in the case.

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Do not modify the Product.

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Use only replacement parts that are approved by
Fluke Networks.

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Do not touch voltages > 30 V AC rms, 42 V AC peak,
or 60 V DC.

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Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor,
or in damp or wet environments.

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Use this Product indoors only.

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Do not connect the Product to voltages that are
higher than the maximum voltage rating for the
Product.

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For Products that have multiple connectors for
different types of tests on copper cabling,
disconnect unused test leads from the connectors
before you do a test.

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Use the Product only as specified, or the protection
supplied by the Product can be compromised.

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

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Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.

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Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can
cause burns or explode. If exposure to chemicals
occurs, clean with water and get medical aid.

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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.

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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.

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Repair the Product before use if the battery leaks.

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Recharge the batteries when the low battery
indicator shows to prevent incorrect measurements.

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Turn off the Product and disconnect all test leads,
patch cords, and cables before you replace the
battery.

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Do not disassemble or crush battery cells and
battery packs.

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Do not put battery cells and battery packs near heat
or fire. Do not put in sunlight.

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Do not operate the Product with covers removed or
the case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is
possible.

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Remove the input signals before you clean the
Product.

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Have an approved technician repair the Product.

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Do not put metal objects into connectors.

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For Products with rechargeable batteries, use only
AC adapters approved by Fluke Networks for use
with the Product to supply power to the Product
and charge the battery.

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To prevent damage to the Product or cables under test
and to prevent data loss, read all safety information given
in all documentation supplied with the Product.

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Connectors, Keys, and LEDs

Figure 1. Connectors, Keys, and LEDs (Versiv 2 shown)

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Connector for a link interface adapter.

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DSX-8000 modules have a recess for the tabs on Cat 8/Class I/II
adapters. You cannot attach Cat 8/Class I/II adapters to
DSX-5000 modules.

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RJ45 jack for communications between the main and remote
testers when you do alien crosstalk measurements.

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LCD display with touchscreen.

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: Starts a test. To start a test, you can also tap TEST on the

display.

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Power button.

Versiv 2: The LED in the power button shows the status of the
battery charging process. See the Users Manual.

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: Press  to go to the home screen.

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Connector for the AC adapter.

Versiv: 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.

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RJ45 connector: Lets you connect to a network for access to
Fluke Networks cloud services.

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Micro 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.

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Type A USB port: This USB host port lets you save test results on
a USB flash drive and connect the FI-1000 video probe to the
tester.

Versiv: You can also connect a Wi-Fi adapter for access to Fluke
Networks cloud services. (Versiv 2 testers have an internal Wi-Fi
radio.)

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Headset jack.

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PASS LED comes on when a test passes.
TEST LED comes on during a test.
FAIL LED comes on when a test fails.
TALK LED comes on when the talk function is on (see

adjust the volume, press
microphone.

TONE LED flashes and the toner comes on when you press

 or the button on the headset’s

 and a main tester is not connected to the remote.

LOW BATTERY LED comes on when the battery is low.

Note

The LEDs also operate as a battery gauge when
you turn on the remote. See the Users Manual.

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: 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 .

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How to Certify Twisted Pair Cabling

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Power the Tester

Charge the battery if necessary. Connect the AC adapter to AC
power and to the adapter connector () shown in Figure 1. You
can use the tester while the battery charges.

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Select Settings

2-1

On the home screen, tap the test setup panel (see
Figure 2, number ).

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On the CHANGE TEST screen, tap a twisted pair test, then
tap EDIT.

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

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To save the settings, tap SAVE on the TEST SETUP screen.

Figure 2. Panels on the Home Screen

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To set up a project, tap the PROJECT panel.

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To change settings for the test or select a different test, tap
the test setup panel.

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To set up cable IDs and turn on Auto Save, tap the Next ID
panel.

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To upload test results to LinkWare Live, tap SYNC.

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Patch
panel

Start permanent
link

End permanent

link

Horizontal cabling

Tester with
permanent link
adapter

Remote with

permanent link

adapter

Wall outlet

Optional

consolidation

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Set the Reference

3-1

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).

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

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Make the connections to set the reference as shown on
the screen, then tap TEST.

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Make Connections and Do a Test

4-1

Connect the testers to the link as shown in Figure 3 or 4.

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Tap TEST on the main tester or press  on the main
or remote tester.

Note
Cat 8/Class I/II permanent links can have two

connectors and a maximum length of 24 m. See
the Users Manual for connection diagrams.

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Figure 4. Channel Connections for Links Up to Cat 7

Patch cord

from hub or

switch

Start channel End channel

Horizontal cabling

Tester with
channel adapter

Remote with

channel adapter

Wall outlet

Optional

consolidation

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Hub or switch

Patch cord

from PC

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Examine the Results

The tester shows multiple views of the test results (Figure 5):

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WIRE MAP: Shows the connections between the ends of
the cable under test. The tester compares the connections
to the selected Outlet Configuration to get a PASS or FAIL
result.

PERFORMANCE: Shows the overall result for each test that
is required by the selected test limit. To see detailed results
for a test, tap the panel.

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Save the Results

6-1

Tap SAVE if the test passed or FIX LATER if the test
failed.

6-2

If the Cable ID box shows the correct ID, tap SAVE.

To enter a cable ID, tap the Cable ID box on the SAVE RESULT
screen, use the keyboard to enter a name for the results, tap
DONE, then tap SAVE.

The tester saves the results in the DEFAULT project, unless you
selected a different project.

About Projects

You can set up a project to specify the settings and tests
necessary for a job, monitor the status of a job, and organize the
test results.

To start a new project, tap PROJECT on the home screen, tap
CHANGE PROJECT, then tap NEW PROJECT. See the Users Manual
or Technical Reference Handbook for more information.

About Fluke Networks Cloud Services

With a Fluke Networks web account and a wired or wireless
network connection, you can use the LinkWare™ Live web
application to store and manage projects in the cloud.

See the Users Manual or Technical Reference Handbook for
more information.

About the AxTalk Analyzer Kit

The DSX-8000 CableAnalyzer kit includes the hardware you need
to do tests for alien crosstalk on twisted pair cabling. Alien
crosstalk is noise, or crosstalk, transmitted between adjacent
cables in a bundle or patch panel. Alien crosstalk is a primary
source of noise in cabling used for 10GBASE-T applications and
above.

For instructions on how to do alien crosstalk tests, install the
AxTalk Analyzer software, which is available on the Fluke
Networks website, then see the online help in the software.

Registration

Registering your product with Fluke Networks gives you access
to valuable information on product updates, troubleshooting
tips, and other support services.

To register, use LinkWare PC software. Download LinkWare PC
from the Fluke Networks website.

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General Specifications

Battery Type Lithium-ion

Power
Adapter

Input: 100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50/60Hz
Output: 15 VDC, 2 A maximum
Class II

Versiv 2
wireless
radio*

Temperature Operating: 0 °C to +45 °C

Altitude Operating: 4,000 m (3,200 m with AC adapter)

* For more information, go to

and search for “Radio Frequency Data for Class A”.

Frequency ranges:

2.4 GHz band: 2412 MHz to 2484 MHz
5 GHz band: 4910 MHz to 5825 MHz

Output power: <100 mW

Charging: 0 °C to +45 °C
Storage: -10 °C to +60 °C

Storage: 12,000 m

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LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Fluke Networks mainframe products will be free from defects in
material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase,
unless stated otherwise herein. Parts, accessories, product repairs
and services are warranted for 90 days, unless otherwise stated.
Ni-Cad, Ni-MH and Li-Ion batteries, cables or other peripherals
are all considered parts or accessories. This warranty does not
cover damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration,
contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or
handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other
warranty on Fluke Networks’ behalf. To obtain service during
the warranty period, contact your nearest Fluke Networks
authorized service center to obtain return authorization
information, then send your defective product to that Service
Center with a description of the problem.

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WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. FLUKE NETWORKS IS NOT LIABLE
FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
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