DSX-PCxx
Patch Cord Adapters
Users Manual
February 2014, Rev. 1 3/2018
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Contents
Title Page
Introduction .....................................................................................................1
Kit Contents ......................................................................................................1
DSX-PC5ES ...................................................................................................1
DSX-PC6S .....................................................................................................1
DSX-PC6AS ..................................................................................................1
Contacting Fluke Networks .............................................................................2
Additional Resources for Cable Testing Information ....................................2
WSafety Information ..................................................................................2
DSX Software Requirements ...........................................................................3
Characterize the Performance of the Adapters .............................................3
How to Do Tests on Patch Cords .....................................................................3
How to Set Up the Tester ...........................................................................3
How to Do the Patch Cord Test ................................................................. 5
Patch Cord Test Results ....................................................................................6
Why Patch Cords Fail .................................................................................. 6
Wire Map Failures .................................................................................7
Return Loss Failures ...............................................................................7
NEXT Failures .........................................................................................7
Is the Cable Bad or is the Plug Bad? ..........................................................8
Mechanical Stress Tests for Patch Cords .........................................................10
When to Replace the Jacks in the Adapters ...................................................10
How to Monitor the Number of Insertions for a Jack .............................. 11
How to Order Replacement Jacks .............................................................. 11
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Replacement Parts ...................................................................................... 11
How to Replace the Jacks .......................................................................... 12
Specifications ...................................................................................................13
Appendix A: How to Characterize and Verify the Adapters’ Performance ..15
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Introduction
The DSX-PCxx Patch Cord Adapters let you use a DSX CableAnalyzer™ tester to
make sure that patch cords comply with ANSI/TIA and ISO/IEC standards. The
adapters have RJ45 jacks that Fluke Networks selects specifically for tests on Cat
5e and 6 patch cords as specified in TIA-568-C.2 and IEC 61935-2, and Cat 6A patch
cords as specified in IEC 61935-2.
Standards organizations can add amendments to standards.
Contact the applicable standards organization for details. For
general information on standards and for DSX software
updates that include updated standards, contact Fluke
Networks.
Kit Contents
A DSX-PCxxS Patch Cord Adapter Set comes with these items:
Note
DSX-PC5ES
Two DSX-PC5E Cat 5e Patch Cord Adapters
DSX-PCxxS Product Manuals CD-ROM
DSX-PC6S
Two DSX-PC6 Cat 6 Patch Cord Adapters
DSX-PCxxS Product Manuals CD-ROM
DSX-PC6AS
Two DSX-PC6A Cat 6A Patch Cord Adapters
DSX-PCxxS Product Manuals CD-ROM
If something is missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase immediately.
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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
info@flukenetworks.com
1-800-283-5853, +1-425-446-5500
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.
Additional Resources for Cable Testing Information
For more information on the DSX CableAnalyzer, see the Versiv Series manuals
available on the Fluke Networks website.
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.
WSafety Information
WWarningX
To prevent possible fire, electric shock, personal injury,
damage to equipment, or inaccurate test results, read the
safety information in the Versiv Series manuals before you
use the tester.
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DSX Software Requirements
The DSX main and remote testers need Versiv software version 2.3 or later to do
tests with the DSX-PCxx adapters.
To see the software versions in your main and remote testers
1
Connect the main and remote testers together with permanent link and
channel adapters or two channel adapters and a patch cord.
2
Turn on both testers.
3
On the main tester tap TOOLS, then Version Information.
The latest DSX software version is available at no charge on the Fluke Networks
web site. Download the update file from the website, then use LinkWare™
software to install new software into the DSX testers. See the Versiv Series
manuals or the online help in LinkWare for instructions.
DSX Software Requirements
Characterize the Performance of the Adapters
When you first get the patch cord adapters, characterize their performance.
Later, the test results can help you see if the adapters need new jacks. See
Appendix A.
How to Do Tests on Patch Cords
WCaution
Testing patch cords that have poorly crimped plugs can
reduce the life of the patch cord adapter's jacks or make
them unusable.
How to Set Up the Tester
1
Attach the DSX-PCxx adapters to the main and remote DSX testers.
2
On the home screen, tap the test setup panel.
3
On the CHANGE TEST screen, tap NEW TEST.
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