Fluke Dtx-lt, DTX-1800, DTX-1200 User Manual

0 (0)

DTX Series

CableAnalyzer

Users Manual

PN 2142201

April 2004, Rev. 9 4/12

©2004, 2006-2012 Fluke Corporation. Printed in USA.

All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Each Fluke Networks product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period for the mainframe is one year and begins on the date of purchase. Parts, accessories, product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days, unless otherwise stated. Ni-Cad, Ni-MH and Li-Ion batteries, cables or other peripherals are all considered parts or accessories. The warranty extends only to the original buyer or end user customer of a Fluke Networks authorized reseller, and does not apply to any product which, in Fluke Networks’ opinion, has been misused, abused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Fluke Networks warrants that software will operate substantially in accordance with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non-defective media. Fluke Networks does not warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption.

Fluke Networks authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke Networks. Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke Networks authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price. Fluke Networks reserves the right to invoice Buyer for importation costs of repair/replacement parts when product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another country.

Fluke Networks warranty obligation is limited, at Fluke Networks option, to refund of the purchase price, free of charge repair, or replacement of a defective product which is returned to a Fluke Networks authorized service center within the warranty period.

To obtain warranty service, contact your nearest Fluke Networks authorized service center to obtain return authorization information, then send the product to that service center, with a description of the difficulty, postage and insurance prepaid (FOB destination). Fluke Networks assumes no risk for damage in transit. Following warranty repair, the product will be returned to Buyer, transportation prepaid (FOB destination). If Fluke Networks determines that failure was caused by neglect, misuse, contamination, alteration, accident or abnormal condition of operation or handling, or normal wear and tear of mechanical components, Fluke Networks will provide an estimate of repair costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work. Following repair, the product will be returned to the Buyer transportation prepaid and the Buyer will be billed for the repair and return transportation charges (FOB Shipping point).

THIS WARRANTY IS BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FLUKE NETWORKS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY.

Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty, or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the limitations and exclusions of this warranty may not apply to every buyer. If any provision of this Warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court or other decision-maker of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.

4/04

Fluke Networks

PO Box 777

Everett, WA 98206-0777

USA

SOFTWARE NOTICE

This notice applies to portions of the software used in this product.

Copyright © 1982, 1986, 1990, 1993

The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

1.Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions, and the following disclaimer.

2.Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions, and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

3.All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgement:

This product includes software developed by the University of California, Berkeley and its contributors.

4.Neither the name of the University nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE REGENTS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE REGENTS OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

'zlib' general purpose compression library Version 1.1.3, July 9th, 1998

Copyright © 1995-1998 Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler

Contents

Title

Page

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

1

Registration ..................................................................................................................

2

Contacting Fluke Networks .........................................................................................

2

Accessing the Technical Reference Handbook ...........................................................

3

Additional Resources for Cable Testing Information .................................................

3

Unpacking .....................................................................................................................

4

DTX-1800 .................................................................................................................

4

DTX-1200 .................................................................................................................

4

DTX-LT ......................................................................................................................

5

Safety Information .......................................................................................................

5

Getting Acquainted .....................................................................................................

8

Physical Features .....................................................................................................

8

Powering the Tester ................................................................................................

14

Localizing the Tester ...............................................................................................

14

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

16

Preparing to Save Tests ................................................................................................

19

Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling ...................................................................................

20

i

DTX Series CableAnalyzer

Users Manual

Setting the Reference for Twisted Pair Cabling ....................................................

20

Twisted Pair Test Settings .......................................................................................

22

Autotest on Twisted Pair Cabling ...........................................................................

25

Autotest Summary Results for Twisted Pair Cabling .............................................

29

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

30

Automatic Diagnostics .................................................................................................

31

Certifying Coaxial Cabling ...........................................................................................

32

Setting the Reference for Coaxial Cabling ............................................................

32

Coaxial Test Settings ...............................................................................................

34

Autotest on Coaxial Cabling ...................................................................................

36

Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling ......................................................................

40

Cable ID Options ..........................................................................................................

41

Verifying Network Service ...........................................................................................

42

Installing and Removing the Network Module and Optional SFP Module .........

43

Network Connectivity Test Settings .......................................................................

44

Testing for Network Connectivity ..........................................................................

45

About Testing for PoE (Power Over Ethernet) ......................................................

48

Pinging Network Devices ........................................................................................

48

Monitoring Network Traffic ...................................................................................

50

Blinking a Port Light ...............................................................................................

50

Identifying Links (twisted pair only) ......................................................................

52

Memory Functions ........................................................................................................

54

Formatting the Memory Card (DTX-1800 and DTX-1200) or Internal Memory ...

54

Setting the Storage Location (DTX-1800 and DTX-1200) ......................................

54

Viewing Results .......................................................................................................

55

Moving and Deleting Results ..................................................................................

55

DTX-1800, DTX-1200 ...........................................................................................

55

All Models ............................................................................................................

56

ii

 

Contents

Uploading Results to a PC .......................................................................................

56

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

57

About LinkWare and LinkWare Stats Software .........................................................

57

Maintenance .................................................................................................................

58

Cleaning ...................................................................................................................

58

Factory Calibration ..................................................................................................

58

Updating the Tester’s Software .............................................................................

59

Updating with a PC .............................................................................................

59

Updating with Another Tester ...........................................................................

61

Updating with a Memory Card (DTX-1800, DTX-1200) .....................................

62

Updating the Limits or Cable Types Database ..................................................

62

Retraining the Battery Gauge ................................................................................

63

Certification and Compliance ......................................................................................

64

CSA Standards .........................................................................................................

64

Safety .......................................................................................................................

64

Regulatory Information ..........................................................................................

64

Index .............................................................................................................................

65

iii

DTX Series CableAnalyzer

Users Manual

iv

List of Figures

Figure

Title

Page

1.

Tester Front Panel Features .................................................................................................

8

2.

Tester Side and Top Panel Features ....................................................................................

10

3.

Smart Remote Features........................................................................................................

12

4.

Removing the Battery Pack..................................................................................................

15

5.

Smart Remote Battery Status Shown After Power-Up.......................................................

15

6.

Attaching and Removing Adapters.....................................................................................

16

7.

Handling Guidelines for Permanent Link Adapters ...........................................................

17

8.

Changing the Personality Module on DTX-PLA001 Adapters ...........................................

18

9.

Twisted Pair Reference Connections ...................................................................................

21

10.

Outlet Configurations ..........................................................................................................

23

11.

Equipment for Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling..................................................................

25

12.

Permanent Link Test Connections .......................................................................................

27

13.

Channel Test Connections....................................................................................................

28

14.

Autotest Summary for Twisted Pair Cabling ......................................................................

29

15.

PASS* and FAIL* Results ......................................................................................................

30

16.

Examples of Automatic Diagnostic Screens ........................................................................

31

17.

Coaxial Reference Connections ...........................................................................................

33

v

DTX Series CableAnalyzer

Users Manual

18.

Equipment for Certifying Coaxial Cabling ..........................................................................

36

19.

Coaxial Network Cabling Test Connections ........................................................................

38

20.

Coaxial Video Cabling Test Connections.............................................................................

39

21.

Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling...................................................................................

40

22.

Network Module Features ...................................................................................................

42

23.

Installing and Removing the Network and SFP Modules...................................................

43

24.

Network Test Connections...................................................................................................

45

25.

Network Connectivity Results Screen (DHCP example for twisted pair) ...........................

46

26.

Ping Results Screen...............................................................................................................

49

27.

Traffic Monitor Screen .........................................................................................................

51

28.

Identifying Links with Optional LinkRunner Cable ID Locators.........................................

53

29.

Updating the Software with a PC .......................................................................................

60

30.

Updating the Software with an Updated Tester................................................................

61

vi

Overview of Features

The DTX Series CableAnalyzers are rugged, hand-held instruments used to certify, troubleshoot, and document copper and fiber cabling installations. The testers feature the following:

The DTX-1800 certifies twisted pair and coaxial cabling to Class F limits (600 MHz) in less than 25 seconds and Category 6 cabling in less than

10 seconds. The DTX-1200 certifies Category 6 cabling in less than 10 seconds. Meet Level III and Level IV accuracy requirements.

The DTX-LT certifies Category 6 cabling in less than 28 seconds. All models meet Level III and Level IV accuracy requirements.

Color display clearly indicates PASS/FAIL results.

DTX Series CableAnalyzer

Automatic diagnostics report distance to and likely causes of common faults.

Toner feature helps you locate jacks and automatically starts an Autotest upon tone detection.

Optional fiber modules let you certify multimode and singlemode fiber optic cabling.

Optional DTX-OTDR modules let you locate and characterize reflective and loss events in optical fibers.

Optional DTX-NSM module lets you verify network service.

Optional DTX 10 Gig kit lets you test and certify Cat 6 and Augmented Cat 6 (Cat 6A) cabling for

10 Gigabit Ethernet applications.

Stores up to 250 Cat 6 Autotest results, including graphical data, in internal memory.

1

DTX Series CableAnalyzer

Users Manual

The DTX-1800 and DTX-1200 store up to 4,000 Autotest results, including graphical data, on a 128 MB removable memory card. (See page 54 for storage recommendations.)

Runs for at least 12 hours on the rechargeable lithium ion battery pack.

Smart remote with optional fiber module can be used with Fluke Networks OF-500 OptiFiber® Certifying OTDR for loss/length certification.

LinkWaresoftware lets you upload test results to a PC to create professional-quality test reports. The LinkWare Stats option generates browsable, graphical reports of cable test statistics.

Registration

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

To register, fill out the online registration form on the Fluke Networks website at www.flukenetworks.com/ registration.

Contacting Fluke Networks

Note

If you contact Fluke Networks about your tester, have the tester’s software and hardware version numbers available if possible.

www.flukenetworks.com

support@flukenetworks.com

+1-425-446-4519

Australia: 61 (2) 8850-3333 or 61 (3) 9329 0244

Beijing: 86 (10) 6512-3435

Brazil: 11 3759 7600

Canada: 1-800-363-5853

Europe: +31-(0) 40 2675 600

Hong Kong: 852 2721-3228

2

Accessing the Technical Reference Handbook

Japan: 03-6714-3117

Korea: 82 2 539-6311

Singapore: 65-6799-5566

Taiwan: (886) 2-227-83199

USA: 1-800-283-5853

Visit our website for a complete list of phone numbers.

Accessing the Technical Reference

Handbook

The DTX CableAnalyzer Technical Reference Handbook provides additional information on the tester. The handbook is available on the DTX CableAnalyzer Product CD included with your tester and on the DTX CableAnalyzer product page on the Fluke Networks website.

Additional Resources for Cable Testing Information

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 Customer Support > Knowledge Base.

3

DTX Series CableAnalyzer

Users Manual

Unpacking

The DTX Series CableAnalyzers come with the accessories listed below. If something is damaged or missing, contact the place of purchase immediately.

DTX-1800

DTX-1800 CableAnalyzer with lithium-ion battery pack

DTX-1800 SmartRemote with lithium-ion battery pack

Two Cat 6A/Class EA permanent link adapters

Two Cat 6A/Class EA channel adapters

Two headsets

Carrying case

Two carrying straps

Memory card

USB cable for PC communications

DTX RS-232 serial cable for PC communications

Two ac adapters

DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual

DTX Series CableAnalyzer Product CD

LinkWare Software CD

DTX-1200

DTX-1200 CableAnalyzer with lithium-ion battery pack

DTX-1200 SmartRemote with lithium-ion battery pack

Two Cat 6A/Class EA permanent link adapters

Two Cat 6A/Class EA channel adapters

Two headsets

Carrying case

Two carrying straps

USB cable for PC communications

Two ac adapters

DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual

DTX Series CableAnalyzer Product CD

LinkWare Software CD

4

Safety Information

DTX-LT

DTX-LT CableAnalyzer with lithium-ion battery pack

DTX-LT SmartRemote with lithium-ion battery pack

Two Cat 6A/Class EA permanent link adapters

One Cat 6A/Class EA channel adapter

Carrying case

Two carrying straps

USB cable for PC communications

Two ac adapters

DTX Series CableAnalyzer Users Manual

DTX Series CableAnalyzer Product CD

LinkWare Software CD

Safety Information

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

Table 1. International Electrical Symbols

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

Warning or Caution: Risk of damage or W destruction to equipment or software. See

explanations in the manuals.

Do not connect this equipment to public

jcommunications networks, such as telephone systems.

Warning: Class 1 laser (OUTPUT port). Risk of

*eye damage from hazardous radiation. Class 2 laser (VFL port). Do not stare into beam.

Do not put products containing circuit boards ~ into the garbage. Dispose of circuit boards in

accordance with local regulations.

5

DTX Series CableAnalyzer

Users Manual

WWarningX

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

Do not open the case; no user-serviceable parts are inside.

Do not modify the tester.

Use only ac adapters approved by Fluke Networks for use with the DTX tester to charge the battery or power the tester.

When servicing the tester, use only specified replacement parts.

Do not use the tester if it is damaged. Inspect the tester before use.

If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

Never connect the tester to any telephony inputs, systems, or equipment, including ISDN. Doing so is a misapplication of this product, which can result in damage to the tester and create a potential shock hazard to the user.

Always turn on the tester before connecting it to a cable. Turning the tester on activates the tool’s input protection circuitry.

Do not use the tester if it operates abnormally. Protection may be impaired.

WCaution

To avoid disrupting network operation, to avoid damaging the tester or cables under test, to avoid data loss, and to ensure maximum accuracy of test results:

Never connect the tester to an active network. Doing so may disrupt network operation.

Never attempt to insert any connector other than an 8-pin modular (RJ45) connector into an adapter’s jack. Inserting other connectors, such as RJ11 (telephone) connectors, can permanently damage the jack.

6

 

Safety Information

Never operate portable transmitting devices,

Memory cards may be lost, damaged, or

such as walkie-talkies and cell phones, during a

accidentally formatted, resulting in data loss.

cable test. Doing so might cause erroneous test

Therefore, Fluke Networks recommends saving no

results.

more than one day’s worth of test results on a

To ensure maximum accuracy of copper cable

memory card.

 

test results, perform the reference procedure

WWarning: Class 1 and Class 2 Laser

every 30 days as described under “Setting the

Products*

Reference”.

 

The permanent link interface adapters may not

To avoid possible eye damage caused by

hazardous radiation, when using the fiber

perform properly or may be damaged if they

modules follow the safety guidelines given in

are handled improperly. See pages 16 and 17

the DTX-MFM2/GFM2/SFM2 Fiber Module Users

for important handling information.

Manual or the DTX Series CableAnalyzer

Leave the module bay covers in place when

Technical Reference Handbook.

 

modules are not installed. See page 10.

 

Turn off the tester before attaching or removing

 

modules.

 

Never remove the memory card while the

 

memory card’s LED is on. Doing so can corrupt the

 

data on the card.

 

7

DTX Series CableAnalyzer

Users Manual

Getting Acquainted

The following sections introduce the tester’s basic features.

Physical Features

Figures 1 and 2 describe the tester’s features. Figure 3 describes the smart remote’s features.

1

11

F1

F2

F3

10

9

EXIT

 

 

TEST

2

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

SAVE

 

 

AUTO

 

 

3

SINGLE

TEST

SETUP

 

 

 

TEST

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

SPECIAL

 

 

 

FUNCTIONS

 

8

7

6

TALK

4

5

amd29f.eps

Figure 1. Tester Front Panel Features

8

 

Getting Acquainted

 

 

A LCD display with backlight and adjustable brightness.

G G: Press to switch the backlight between bright and

B P: Starts the currently selected test. Activates the tone

dim settings. Hold for 1 second to adjust the display

contrast.

generator for twisted pair cabling if no smart remote is

H BCAD: Arrow keys for navigating

detected. The test starts when both testers are

connected.

through screens and incrementing or decrementing

C N: Saves Autotest results in memory.

alphanumeric values.

I H: Enter key selects the highlighted item from a

D Rotary switch selects the tester’s modes.

menu.

 

E M: On/off key.

J I: Exits the current screen without saving changes.

 

F O: Press to use the headset to talk to the person at the

K JKL: The softkeys provide functions

other end of the link.

related to the current screen. The functions are shown

 

 

on the screen above the keys.

 

Figure 1. Tester Front Panel Features (cont.)

9

Fluke Dtx-lt, DTX-1800, DTX-1200 User Manual

DTX Series CableAnalyzer

Users Manual

amd33f.eps

Figure 2. Tester Side and Top Panel Features

10

Getting Acquainted

A Connector for twisted pair interface adapters.

BCover for the module bay. Slide off the cover to install optional modules, such as the fiber module.

C Bail.

DDTX-1800 and DTX-1200: Slot and activity LED for the removable memory card. To eject the card, push in then release the card.

EUSB () and RS-232C (: DTX-1800, DTX-1200) ports for uploading test reports to a PC and updating the tester’s software. The RS-232C port uses a custom DTX cable available from Fluke Networks.

F Headset jack for talk mode.

GConnector for the ac adapter. The LED turns on when the tester is connected to ac power.

Red: Battery is charging.

Green: Battery is charged.

Flashing red: Charge timeout. The battery failed to reach full charge within 6 hours. See “Powering the Tester” on page 14.

Figure 2. Tester Side and Top Panel Features (cont.)

11

DTX Series CableAnalyzer

Users Manual

amd30f.eps

Figure 3. Smart Remote Features

12

USB port for updating the tester’s software with a PC. Headset jack for talk mode.
Connector for the ac adapter, as described in Figure 2.

Getting Acquainted

WCaution

All the LEDs flash if the smart remote detects excessive voltage on the cable. Unplug the cable immediately if this occurs.

Note

The LEDs also act as a battery gauge. See Figure 15 on page 15.

A Connector for twisted pair interface adapters.

B Pass LED lights when a test passes.

C Test LED lights during cable tests.

D Fail LED lights when a test fails.

ETalk LED lights when the smart remote is in talk mode. Press Oto adjust the volume.

FTone LED lights and the tone generator turns on when you press P, but the main tester is not connected.

G Low battery LED lights when the battery is low.

HP: Starts the test currently selected on the main unit. Activates the tone generator for twisted pair cabling if no main tester is detected. The test starts when both testers are connected.

IO: Press to use the headset to talk to the person at the other end of the link. Press again to adjust the volume. Press and hold to exit talk mode.

J M: On/off key.

K

L

M

NCover for the module bay. Slide off the cover to install optional modules, such as the fiber module.

Figure 3. Smart Remote Features (cont.)

13

DTX Series CableAnalyzer

Users Manual

Powering the Tester

You may charge the battery when it is attached or detached from the tester. Figure 4 shows how to remove the battery.

The battery charges fully in about 4 hours with the tester off. A fully-charged battery lasts for at least 12 hours of typical use.

Note

The battery will not charge at temperatures outside of 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F). The battery charges at a reduced rate between 40 °C and 45 °C (104 °F and 113 °F).

The battery status icon ( ) near the upper-right corner of main screens shows the battery’s charge level. The smart remote’s LEDs show the smart remote’s battery status at the end of the power-up cycle, as shown in Figure 5.

For additional battery information, connect the main tester and smart remote through link adapters, turn the rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS; then select Battery Status. See page 63 for information on retraining the battery gauge.

If the battery does not reach full charge within 6 hours, the battery LED flashes red. Verify that the battery was within the temperature range given above during charging and that the correct ac adapter was used. Disconnect then reconnect ac power and try charging the battery again. If the battery does not charge the second time, retrain the battery gauge. See page 63.

Localizing the Tester

Local settings include Language, Date, Time, Numeric Format, Length Units, and Power Line Frequency.

1Turn the rotary switch to SETUP.

2Use Dto highlight Instrument Settings at the bottom of the list; then press H.

3Use Cand Dto find and highlight Language on the bottom of tab 2; then press H.

4Use Dto highlight the desired language; then press H.

5Use the arrow keys and Hto find and change other local settings on tabs 2, 3, and 4 under

Instrument Settings.

14

Loading...
+ 54 hidden pages