Fluke Networks DSX-600-PRO, DSX-602-PRO User guide

DSX-600 Series

CableAnalyzer™

Users Manual

Software Version 6.3

July 2019

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Each Fluke Networks product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service unless stated otherwise herein. 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. To the extent permitted by law, Fluke Networks reserves the right to invoice Buyer for repair/replacement when a product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another country.

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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).

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Chapter 1	Get Acquainted
	Overview of Features ......................................................	1
	Contact Fluke Networks .................................................	2
	Register Your Product ....................................................	2
	Technical Reference Handbook .....................................	2
	Additional Resources ......................................................	2
	Supplements and Updated Manuals .............................	3
	Kit Contents ....................................................................	3
	Symbols ............................................................................	3
	WSafety Information ................................................	5
	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 ............................	20
	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-600 Series 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 ..................................................	37
	“Bad Patch Cord” Message ............................................	40
	Twisted Pair Autotest Results ........................................	41
	PASS/FAIL Results .................................................	42
	WIRE MAP Tab .........................................................	43
	PERFORMANCE Tab .................................................	46
	Frequency-Domain Results ......................................	47
	How to Save Frequency-Domain Results
	as a Plot or a Table ............................................	47
	DIAGNOSTIC Tab ......................................................	52
	Continuous Tests ......................................................	53
Chapter 3	Certify Coaxial Cabling
	Set the Reference for Coaxial Tests ...............................	55
	Settings for Coaxial Tests ...............................................	57
	How to Do an Autotest ..................................................	59
	Coaxial Autotest Results ................................................	62
	About Splitters ...............................................................	63
	Tests Without a Remote ................................................	64
	Continuous Tests ............................................................	67
Chapter 4	Manage Test Results
	View Saved Results .........................................................	69
	How to Replace a Saved Result that Failed ..................	72

		Contents
	Delete, Rename, and Move Results ...............................	72
	Manage Results on a Flash Drive ...................................	74
	Upload Results to a PC ...................................................	75
	View the Memory Status ................................................	76
Chapter 5	Use Projects
	Why Use Projects? ..........................................................	77
	Set Up a Project ..............................................................	78
	The PROJECT Screen .......................................................	78
	About Project Names from LinkWare Live ....................	81
	The CABLE ID SETUP Screen ...........................................	81
	About Next ID Sets .........................................................	83
	Manage Projects on a Flash Drive .................................	84
	Copy Project Settings to Other Testers .........................	85
Chapter 6	Sync Projects with LinkWare™ Live
	Sign Up for a LinkWare Live Account ...........................	87
	How to See the Tester’s MAC Address ..........................	88
	Use LinkWare Live Through a Wired Ethernet
	Network ..........................................................................	88
	Use LinkWare Live Through a Wi-Fi Network ...............	89
	When You Cannot Sync a Deleted Project ....................	92
	About the Asset Management Service ..........................	93
	Change the Network Settings .......................................	93
	Settings for the Wired Port .....................................	94
	Settings for the Wi-Fi Port .......................................	94
	Delete Wi-Fi Settings and Passwords ......................	96
	Regulatory Information for the DSX-602 Wi-Fi
	Radio .........................................................................	96
	Sign Your Tester Out of LinkWare Live .........................	96

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	Sign In to LinkWare Live from a Desktop or
	Mobile Device .................................................................	96
	Import Projects from LinkWare Live into LinkWare
	PC ....................................................................................	97
	Learn More About LinkWare Live .................................	97
Chapter 7	Maintenance
	Verify Operation ............................................................	100
	Clean the Tester .............................................................	100
	See Information About the Tester ................................	100
	Traceable Calibration Period .........................................	101
	Update the Software .....................................................	101
	About DSX-600 and DSX-602 Update Files .............	101
	Use a PC to Update the Software ...........................	102
	Use an Updated Main Tester to Update Other
	Testers .......................................................................	103
	Use LinkWare Live to Update the Software ...........	105
	Extend the Life of the Battery .......................................	106
	Store the Tester ..............................................................	106
	Remove the Battery .......................................................	106
	Options and Accessories ................................................	107
	If the Tester Does Not Operate as Usual .......................	107
	Before You Send a Main Tester to a Service
	Center .............................................................................	108

List of Figures

Figure		Page
1.	Main Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs (DSX-602 shown)	.......8

2.Remote Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs (DSX-602

	shown)...........................................................................................	10
3.	How to Attach and Remove Link Interface Adapters.................	12

4.How to Prevent Damage to the

	Permanent Link Adapter Cables
	(Model DSX-600-PRO or DSX-602-PRO or optional) ...................	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..........................................................................	26
10.	Reference Connections for Twisted Pair Cable ...........................	30
11.	Outlet Configurations - RJ45........................................................	35
12.	Outlet Configurations - Industrial Ethernet................................	36
13.	Equipment for Autotests on Twisted Pair Cable.........................	37
14.	Permanent Link Connections .......................................................	39
15.	Channel Connections....................................................................	40
16.	PASS* and FAIL* Results...............................................................	42
17.	WIRE MAP Tab ..............................................................................	44
18.	PERFORMANCE Tab ......................................................................	46
19.	Tabular Results Screen for a Frequency-Domain Test ................	48
20.	Plot Screen for a Frequency-Domain Test ...................................	50
21.	Examples of Diagnostic Screens ...................................................	52

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22.	Reference Connections for Tests on Coaxial Cabling.................	56
23.	Equipment for Tests on Coaxial Cabling.....................................	59
24.	Examples of Connections for Tests on Coaxial Cabling .............	61
25.	Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling ..........................................	62
26.	Connections for Coaxial Tests Without a Remote......................	66
27.	RESULTS Screen ............................................................................	70
28.	How to Connect the Tester to a PC.............................................	76
29.	PROJECT Screen ............................................................................	79

30.CABLE ID SETUP Screen

	(after you enter the first and last IDs) ........................................	82
31.	SYNC PROJECTS Screen ................................................................	91
32.	How to Connect the Tester to a PC.............................................	103
33.	How to Connect Units Together to Update the Software.........	104
34.	How to Remove the Battery ........................................................	107

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Overview of Features

The DSX-600 and DSX-602 CableAnalyzer™ main and remote units are rugged, hand-held testers that let you certify, troubleshoot, and document copper network cabling. The DSX-600/602 include these features:

Note

Feature descriptions in the DSX-600 Series documentation apply to DSX-600 and DSX-602 testers unless stated otherwise.

The testers certify twisted pair cabling to Cat 6A/Class EA 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™ 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.

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LinkWare Stats software makes browsable, graphical reports of cable test statistics.

Contact Fluke Networks

www.flukenetworks.com/support

info@flukenetworks.com

1-800-283-5853, +1-425-446-5500

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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.

Technical Reference Handbook

The DSX-600 Series Technical Reference Handbook has more information about the tester. The Handbook is available on the Fluke Networks website.

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.

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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.

Kit Contents

For a list of the contents of your DSX-600 or 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 Warning: Risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

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

Consult the user documentation.

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.

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Table 1. Symbols

~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.

Conforms to the Appliance Efficiency Regulation (California Code of Regulations, Title 20, Sections 1601 through 1608), for small battery charging systems.

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.

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.

EMC approval for Korea.

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.

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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.

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.

Charge the battery indoors.

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.

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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.

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.

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WSafety Information

Use only AC adapters approved by Fluke Networks for use with the Product to supply power to the Product and charge the battery.

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

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Figure 1. Main Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs (DSX-602 shown)

Connector for a link interface adapterLCD 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. On a DSX-600 main tester, this port lets you or connect a Wi-Fi adapter for access to the Fluke Networks cloud service LinkWare Live. (DSX-602 testers have an internal Wi-Fi radio.)

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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BK42.EPS

Figure 2. Remote Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs (DSX-602 shown)

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 ( ). The LED 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 presswhen 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 .

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 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.

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Figure 3. How to Attach and Remove Link Interface Adapters

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5 in (13 cm) minimum

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Figure 4. How to Prevent Damage to the Permanent Link Adapter Cables

(Model DSX-600-PRO or DSX-602-PRO or optional)

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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 106.

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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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.

84 % - 100 %

67 % - 83 %

51 % - 66 %

34 % - 50 %

18 % - 33 %

0 % - 17 %

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Figure 5. LEDs Show the Remote’s Battery Status

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To see more information about a remote’s battery status

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

2Make sure the connection icon shows at the top of the screen ( ).

3Tap 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 107.

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Verify Operation

DSX CableAnalyzer with two channel adapters and a patch cord

DSX CableAnalyzer with permanent link* and channel adapters

* Model DSX-600-PRO/DSX-602-PRO or optional

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

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How to Use the Touchscreen

The DSX CableAnalyzer 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 zoom in, use the reversepinch gesture

To move the image, drag it in any direction.

To zoom out, use the pinch gesture

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

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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.

A	B
C
D	E
	F
G
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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-600 Series 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 74.

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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