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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’...
Contents Chapter 1 Get Acquainted Overview of Features ............1 Safety Information ...........2 Contact Fluke Networks ..........5 Register Your Product ............5 Technical Reference Handbook ........6 Additional Resources ............6 Supplements and Updated Manuals ......6 Kit Contents ..............7 Connectors, Keys, and LEDs ..........8 The Home Screen for the DSX CableAnalyzer ....12...
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DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual Chapter 2 How to Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Make Sure Your Tester is Ready to Certify Cabling ..29 Set the Reference ............30 Settings for Twisted Pair Tests ........31 How to Do an Autotest ..........36 “Bad Patch Cord”...
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Contents Copy Project Settings to Other Testers ......67 Chapter 5 Maintenance Verify Operation .............70 Clean the Tester ..............70 Traceable Calibration Period ..........70 See Information About the Tester .........70 Update the Software ............71 Extend the Life of the Battery ........75 Store the Tester ...............75 Remove the Battery ............75 Calibration ...............76 If the Tester Does Not Operate as Usual .......76...
List of Figures Figure Page Main Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs....... 8 Remote Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs ....10 The Home Screen for the DSX CableAnalyzer ....12 LEDs Show the Remote’s Battery Status......16 Connections to See the Status of the Remote’s Battery.............
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DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual How to Connect the Tester to a PC ........56 PROJECT Screen ...............61 CABLE ID SETUP Screen (after you enter the first and last IDs) ......64 How to Connect the Tester to a PC ........72 How to Connect Units Together to Update the Software ............74 How to Remove the Battery ...........76...
Chapter 1: Get Acquainted Overview of Features ™ The Fluke Networks DSX CableAnalyzer modules attach to ™ Versiv main and remote units to make rugged, hand-held testers that let you certify, troubleshoot, and document twisted pair network cabling.
Use only AC adapters approved by Fluke Networks for use with the tester to supply power to the tester and charge the battery.
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riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 1: Get Acquainted Safety Information Do not use the tester if it is damaged. Inspect the tester before use. Do not open the case; no user-serviceable parts are inside. Do not modify the tester. ...
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DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual Fluke Networks recommends that you save no more than one day of test results on a flash drive. Do not operate portable transmitting devices, such as walkie-talkies and cell phones, during a cable test.
Chapter 1: Get Acquainted Contact Fluke Networks 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com Register Your Product Registering your product with Fluke Networks gives you access to valuable information on product updates, trouble...
Technical Reference Handbook The Versiv Technical Reference Handbook has more information about the tester. The Handbook is on the Versiv Product Manuals CD included with your product, and 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.
riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 1: Get Acquainted Kit Contents Kit Contents The DSX kit comes with the accessories in the lists below. If something is damaged or missing, contact the place of purchase immediately. Versiv main unit with battery pack ...
riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual Connectors, Keys, and LEDs GPU88.EPS Figure 1. Main Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs Connector for a link interface adapter RJ45 jack for communications between the main and remote testers when you do alien crosstalk measurements. See “About the AxTalk Analyzer Kit”...
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riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 1: Get Acquainted Connectors, Keys, and LEDs : Starts a test. To start a test, you can also tap TEST on the display. : Power key : Press to go to the home screen. ...
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riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual GPU42.EPS Figure 2. Remote Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs Connector for a link interface adapter RJ45 jack for communications between the main and remote testers when you do alien crosstalk measurements. See “About the AxTalk Analyzer Kit”...
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riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 1: Get Acquainted Connectors, Keys, and LEDs TALK LED comes on when the talk function is on. LOW BATTERY LED comes on when the battery is low. The LEDs also have these functions: • Battery gauge (see Figure 4 on page 16) •...
riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual The Home Screen for the DSX CableAnalyzer The home screen (Figure 3) shows important test settings. Before you do a test, make sure these settings are correct. GPU110.EPS Figure 3. The Home Screen for the DSX CableAnalyzer ...
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riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 1: Get Acquainted The Home Screen for the DSX CableAnalyzer Shows a summary of the test results in the project: : The number of tests that passed. : The number of tests that failed. : The number of tests with an overall marginal result.
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riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual 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. The number of IDs includes IDs for copper and fiber cable.
riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 1: Get Acquainted AC Adapter and Battery AC Adapter and Battery You can use the AC adapter (model VERSIV-ACUN) or the lithium ion battery (model VERSIV-BATTERY) to supply power to the tester. To remove the battery, see “Remove the Battery” on page 75. Charge the Battery Before you use the battery for the first time, charge the battery for about 2 hours with the tester turned off.
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riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual 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.
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riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 1: Get Acquainted AC Adapter and Battery 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. Permanent link Channel adapter adapter Two channel adapters...
riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual How to Use the Touchscreen The touchscreen lets you use fingertip gestures to control the tester. You can also operate the touchscreen with a stylus that is made for projected capacitance touchscreens. ...
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riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 1: Get Acquainted How to Use the Touchscreen To move the image, drag it in To zoom in, use the reverse- any direction. pinch gesture or the horizontal and vertical zoom controls. To quickly go back to 1:1 To zoom out, use the pinch magnification, double-tap the gesture or the horizontal and...
riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual 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 103. Change the Language On the home screen, tap the TOOLS icon, tap Language, then tap a language.
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riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 1: Get Acquainted Buttons to Do Tests and Save Results GPU40.EPS Figure 7. FIX LATER, TEST AGAIN, and TEST Buttons and the TEST Key SAVE (yellow), TEST (gray): These buttons show if the test passed and Auto Save is off.
riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual TEST AGAIN: This button shows if the test failed. Tap this button to do the test again for the same ID. If Auto Save is on, the tester saves subsequent results with the same ID. If Auto Save is off, you can save the result if necessary.
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riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 1: Get Acquainted Options for Cable IDs 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.
riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual About Link Interface Adapters Link interface adapters let you connect the DSX CableAnalyzer to different types of twisted pair links. Figure 8 shows how to attach and remove adapters. Caution 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.
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riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 1: Get Acquainted About Link Interface Adapters 5 in (13 cm) minimum GPU108.EPS Figure 9. How to Prevent Damage to the Permanent Link Adapter Cables...
riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual How to Install a Strap Two types of straps are available for the tester: a hand strap that helps you hold the tester, and a carrying strap that lets you carry and hang the tester. Figure 10 shows how to install a strap and how to use the hand strap.
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riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 1: Get Acquainted How to Remove or Install a Module Removal Installation Caution To prevent damage to the case, push the latches down ( before you turn them ( HEJ20.EPS Figure 11. How to Remove and Install a Module...
Updates to LinkWare software are available on the Fluke Networks website. The LinkWare Stats Statistical Report software that is included with LinkWare software provides statistical analysis of cable test reports and generates browsable, graphical reports.
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 modules to a Fluke Networks service center every 12 months for factory calibration.
riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual 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: When you want to use the tester with a different remote. You can set the reference for eight different remotes.
riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 2: How to Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Settings for Twisted Pair Tests Permanent link Channel adapter adapter GPU89.EPS Figure 12. Reference Connections for Twisted Pair Cable 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 4.
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riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual Table 2. Settings for Twisted Pair Tests Setting Description Module Select DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer. 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.
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riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 2: How to Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Settings for Twisted Pair Tests Table 2. Settings for Twisted Pair Tests (continued) Store Plot Data : 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.
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riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual Table 2. Settings for Twisted Pair Tests (continued) 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: Note...
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riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 2: How to Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Settings for Twisted Pair Tests T568A T568B USOC Single-Pair USOC Two-Pair Crossover 1000BASE-T Crossover Rollover 2 x Two-Pair Crossed Ethernet and M12 Ethernet and M12 Token Ring Two-Pair Two-Pair Crossed ATM/TP-PMD ATM/TP-PMD...
riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual 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.
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riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 2: How to Certify Twisted Pair Cabling How to Do an Autotest To do an Autotest on twisted pair cable Attach permanent link or channel adapters to the main and remote testers. Make sure that the home screen shows the correct settings for the job.
riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual Horizontal cabling Optional Hub or switch consolidation point Patch cord Wall from hub outlet or switch Patch Patch cord panels from PC Start channel channel Tester with Remote with channel adapter channel adapter GPU96.EPS Figure 16.
riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 2: How to Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results 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 ...
riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual PASS*/FAIL* Results A result shows an asterisk when measurements are in the tester’s accuracy uncertainty range (Figure 17) and the asterisk is required by the selected test limit. These results are marginal. ...
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riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 2: How to Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results GPU59.EPS Figure 18. WIRE MAP Tab The name of the outlet configuration used for the test. The outlet configuration is a setting on the TEST SETUP screen. ...
riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual 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.
riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 2: How to Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results The overall result for the Autotest. If the result shows an asterisk, See “PASS*/FAIL* Results” on page 40. The overall result for the test: The results exceed the limit.
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riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual GPU104.EPS Figure 20. Tabular Results Screen for a Frequency-Domain Test The location where the tester made the measurements. To switch between results for the main and remote, tap REMOTE or MAIN ( ...
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riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 2: How to Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results The measured value. The limit specified by the selected test limit. MARGIN is the difference between the measured value and the limit.
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riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual GPU71.EPS Figure 21. Plot Screen for a Frequency-Domain Test The location of the measurements. To switch between results for the main and remote, tap REMOTE or MAIN ( Measured values for the wire pairs. ...
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riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 2: How to Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results 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 ...
riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual DIAGNOSTIC Tab If the Autotest failed or had a marginal result, or if you selected All Autotests for the HDTDR/HDTDX setting on the TEST SETUP screen, the DIAGNOSTIC tab gives you access to the HDTDR and HDTDX analyzer plots.
riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 3: Test Results View Saved Results On the home screen, tap the RESULTS icon. The RESULTS screen shows the results in the active project. See Figure 22. To organize results and make reports you can give to customers, use LinkWare software.
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riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual HEJ24.EPS Figure 22. RESULTS Screen 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.
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riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 3: Test Results View Saved Results Note These numbers show the total number of results that passed and failed in the IDs saved. So, the numbers can be more than the number of IDs saved. ...
riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual How to Replace a Saved Result that Failed To use the same test settings that were used for the saved result On the home screen, tap the RESULTS icon. On the RESULTS screen, tap a result that failed. Tap TEST AGAIN.
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riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 3: Test Results Delete, Rename, and Move Results To delete results On the MANAGE RESULTS screen, select the results you want to delete. To select all the tests that failed or all the tests that passed, tap Select All Retests or Select All Passes.
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.
riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 3: Test Results Upload Results to a PC Note Cable IDs are case-sensitive. For example, the tester saves result with the names “A0” and “a0” in two different records. If you select the active project, the EXPORT RESULTS screen shows the percentage of tests completed for the project and the percentage of results already exported to a flash drive.
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riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual Type A USB port Micro-AB USB port GPU46.EPS Figure 23. How to Connect the Tester to a PC...
riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 3: Test Results View the Memory Status 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: ...
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riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 4: Projects Why Use Projects? Projects 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: ...
riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual Set Up a Project Refer to the PROJECT screen in Figure 24 on page 61. On the home screen, tap the PROJECT panel, tap CHANGE PROJECT, then tap NEW PROJECT. On the NEW PROJECT screen, enter a name for the project, then tap DONE.
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riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 4: Projects The PROJECT Screen GPU08.EPS Figure 24. PROJECT Screen The name of the project. See also item Operator: The name of the person who will do the tests for the project. ...
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riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual 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.
riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 4: Projects The CABLE ID SETUP Screen 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 25 on page 64.
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riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual 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). HEJ09.EPS Figure 25.
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riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 4: Projects About Next ID Sets 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.
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.
riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 4: Projects Copy Project Settings to Other Testers Copy Project Settings to Other Testers To copy the settings in a project to other Versiv units, use the Read Project Setups and Write Project Setups utilities in LinkWare software.
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Use only service centers that are approved by Fluke Networks. Caution If you replace electrical parts yourself, the tester will possibly not have the correct calibration and can give incorrect test results.
Traceable Calibration Period To make sure that the modules operate within the published specifications for accuracy, have them calibrated at a Fluke Networks authorized service center every 12 months. See Information About the Tester To see information about your tester and attached modules and...
LinkWare is available on the Fluke Networks website. Download the Versiv update file from the Fluke Networks website, or contact Fluke Networks to get the update by other methods. Save the file to your hard drive. Connect the AC adapter to the tester and connect the Micro-AB USB port on the tester to a USB port on the PC.
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riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual On the LinkWare menu, select Utilities > DSX CableAnalyzer > Software Update, find and select the update file, then click Open. LinkWare saves the update file on the tester, then the tester installs the file. The tester reboots when the update is completed.
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riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 5: Maintenance Update the Software To use an updated main unit to update a remote or another main unit Turn on both testers and connect the AC adapters to both testers. Use the USB cable provided to connect the updated main unit to the remote or to another main.
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riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual adapter adapter Updated main unit Remote Type A USB port Micro-AB USB port adapter adapter Updated main unit Main unit Micro-AB USB Type A USB port port GPU116.EPS Figure 27. How to Connect Units Together to Update the Software...
riešenia na presné meranie Chapter 5: Maintenance Extend the Life of the Battery Extend the Life of the Battery Do not frequently let the battery discharge completely. Do not keep the battery at temperatures below -20 C (-4 or above +50 C (+122 F) for periods longer than one week.
If the condition continues, contact Fluke Networks for assistance, or search the Fluke Networks Knowledge Base for a solution. If you contact Fluke Networks, have available the serial number, software and hardware versions, and calibration date for the tester, if possible.
You can also use LinkWare software to upload the system log from the tester. This file contains information that can possibly help Fluke Networks find a solution to an unusual problem. To see the serial numbers of the main and remote units and modules if the tester is not operating correctly, remove the module and look at the stickers under and on the module.
riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual Certifications and Compliance Conformite Europeene. Conforms to the requirements of the European Union and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). Listed by the Canadian Standards Association. Conforms to relevant Australian standards. Conforms to relevant Russian standards.
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5 –B– Knowledge Base, 6 bad patch cord, 38 –H– battery care, 75 HDTDR/HDTDX, 33, 48 charging, 15 help (contact Fluke Networks), 5 removal, 75 home screen, 12 status, 15 storage, 75 –I– i, 43 –C– ID set cable ID setup screen, 64...
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riešenia na presné meranie DSX CableAnalyzer Users Manual –P– import, 65 make an ID set, 63 parts, 77 maximum number of IDs, 63 PASS*, 40 next ID, 63, 65 performance tab, 42 options, 22 permanent link connections, 37 plots (twisted pair) –K–...
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riešenia na presné meranie Index version, 70 storage, 75 store plot data, 33 system log, 77 –T– talk, 14 test again, 22 test limit, 32 test setup add to a project, 62 copy, 62 delete, 62 touchscreen cleaning, 18 how to use, 18 twisted pair See also Autotest reference, 30...
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