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Loss Test Methods for Fiber Cabling

Modified 1 Jumper Method

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Figure C-4. Modified 1 Jumper Method: Smart Remote Mode Reference Connections

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List of Figures19
List of Tables25
Overview of Features27
Registration28
Contacting Fluke Networks29
Unpacking30
Dtx-Elt31
DTX-CLT Certifiber32
DTX-MFM2 Multimode Fiber Modules (Optional)33
Safety Information34
Basic Features36
Changing the Language42
About Link Interface Adapters and Modules46
Verifying Operation50
Checking the Hardware and Software Versions51
Setting User Preferences53
Adjusting the Display Contrast54
Enabling or Disabling the Beeper55
Creating Folders56
Setting the Storage Location (DTX-1800 and DTX-1200)57
Automatically Saving Results (DTX-1800, DTX-1200, DTX-LT, DTX-CLT, DTX-CLT Certifiber)58
Saving Different Types of Results in the One Record59
About Linkware and Linkware Stats Software60
Preparing to Save Tests61
Step 3: Setting the Storage Location (DTX-1800 and DTX-1200)62
Step 5: Selecting a Cable ID Source64
Step 1: Checking the Battery Status and Verifying Operation with Twisted Pair Adapters66
Step 2: Selecting a Test Limit, Cable Type, and Outlet Configuration67
Step 3: Running the Autotest68
Step 4: Viewing the Autotest Results71
Step 5: Saving the Results72
Step 1: Installing the Fiber Modules74
Step 3: Selecting a Fiber Type and Test Limit75
Step 4: Configuring the Fiber Test76
Step 6: Testing the Test Reference Cords78
Step 7: Running the Test80
Step 7: Viewing the Results81
Using the Auto Increment and Sequential Cable ID Features82
Creating a List of Sequential Ids83
About ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A Cable Ids85
Setting the Reference87
Testing Twisted Pair Patch Cords88
Twisted Pair Test Settings89
Autotest on Twisted Pair Cabling92
Twisted Pair Autotest Results95
Automatic Diagnostics97
PASS*/FAIL* Results98
About Db Rules99
Wire Map101
Resistance103
Length104
Propagation Delay and Delay Skew105
Insertion Loss106
NEXT (Near-End Crosstalk)108
ACR-N (Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio at the Near End)110
Return Loss112
PS NEXT (Power Sum Near End Crosstalk)114
PS ACR-F Test116
Running Single Tests118
Monitoring Impulse Noise120
Using the Tone Generator123
Enabling the AC Wire Map Test125
AC Wire Map Results128
Running the AC Wire Map Test as a Single Test131
Setting the Reference133
Verifying Operation134
Autotest on Coaxial Cabling137
Coaxial Autotest Results141
HDTDR Analyzer142
Insertion Loss143
Using the Automatic Diagnostics145
Common Causes of Copper Cabling Failures146
The HDTDX Analyzer151
Recognizing Faults on HDTDX Plots153
The HDTDR Analyzer154
Overview of Features159
Safety Information160
Installing the OTDR Module162
Using the Cradle164
OTDR Module Features165
Verifying Operation166
Selecting Auto or Manual OTDR Mode168
About Launch and Receive Fibers169
Settings for OTDR Tests176
OTDR Port Connection Quality179
Progress Screen for Extended Test Times180
Running the OTDR Test181
Looking at OTDR Test Results186
Viewing the OTDR Trace188
Using the Measurement Cursor192
Zooming the Trace193
OTDR Details Screens200
Bi-Directional Testing205
Using Manual OTDR Mode206
Overview of Features209
Safety Information210
Installing and Removing Fiber Modules212
Installing the Connector Adapter214
Verifying Operation216
Essentials for Reliable Fiber Test Results217
About Setting the Reference218
Selecting Test Reference Cords219
Using Mandrels for Testing Multimode Fiber220
Loss/Length Test Settings222
About 1 Jumper Connections226
Setting the Reference for Smart Remote Mode228
Testing the Test Reference Cords in Smart Remote Mode230
Running the Autotest in Smart Remote Mode232
Smart Remote Mode Autotest Results234
Autotest in Loopback Mode236
Setting the Reference in Loopback Mode238
Testing Your Test Reference Cords in Loopback Mode240
Running the Autotest in Loopback Mode242
Loopback Mode Autotest Results244
Autotest in Far End Source Mode246
Setting the Reference in Far End Source Mode248
Testing Your Test Reference Cords in Far End Source Mode250
Running the Autotest in Far End Source Mode252
Far End Source Mode Autotest Results254
Bi-Directional Testing256
Finding Connections with Findfiber258
Using Findfiber in Loopback Mode263
Using the Power Meter265
Running Single Tests269
Visual Fault Locator Applications271
Using the Visual Fault Locator272
Common Causes of Failures275
Diagnosing Loss/Length Test Failures276
Diagnosing OTDR Test Failures279
Overview of Features285
Installing and Removing the Network Module and Optional SFP Module286
Verifying Network Connectivity288
Running the Connectivity Test290
Pinging Network Devices295
Monitoring Network Traffic297
Blinking a Port Light299
Diagnosing Low-Level Network Problems301
Creating a Custom Twisted Pair Cable Type305
Creating a Custom Twisted Pair Test Limit306
Creating a Custom Outlet Configuration307
Creating a Custom Fiber Type for Loss/Length Tests308
Creating a Custom Limit for Loss/Length Tests309
Creating a Custom Fiber Type for OTDR Tests310
Creating Custom Limits for OTDR Tests311
Editing Custom Settings313
Changing the NVP314
Resetting the NVP to the Default Value315
Transferring Custom Settings between Testers316
Storage Locations and Capacities317
Setting the Storage Location (DTX-1800, DTX-1200)319
Working with Folders320
Deleting Folders321
Viewing and Managing Saved Results322
Moving or Copying Results to a Memory Card (DTX-1800, DTX-1200)323
Renaming Results324
Formatting a Memory Card (DTX-1800, DTX-1200) or Internal Memory325
Uploading Results to a PC326
Maintenance327
Factory Calibration328
Cleaning332
Replacing the Battery Pack333
Storage334
If Something Seems Wrong335
Specifications337
Environmental and Regulatory Specifications338
Service Calibration Period339
Summary of Performance Specifications340
Propagation Delay341
Measurement Accuracy345
HDTDX Analyzer Specifications for Cables <100 M (328 Ft)350
DTX-COAX Coaxial Adapter Specifications351
DTX-NSM Module Specifications353
DTX Compact OTDR Module Specifications354
DTX-MFM2/SFM2/GFM2 Fiber Module Specifications357
Visual Fault Locator Specifications361
Power362
CSA Standards363
Serial Interfaces364
Why You Must Do this Test365
Set up the Tester367
Clean and Inspect the Connectors368
Set the Reference369
Test the Cord in both Directions370
Introduction375
Jumper Method376
Jumper Method378
Jumper Method380
Modified 1 Jumper Method382

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