Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling
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Preparing to Save Tests
! Check the memory space available:
Insert a memory card (DTX-1800 and 1200), turn the
rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS; then select
Memory Status. Models DTX-1800 and 1200: press
J
to switch between memory card and internal memory
status. Use K to format the memory card if
necessary.
! Select a cable ID source:
You can select IDs from a pre-generated list or create an
ID after each test. Turn the rotary switch to SETUP,
select Instrument Settings, select Cable ID Source; then
select a source. See “Cable ID Options” on page 29 for
details.
! Set up a job folder:
On the Instrument Settings menu select the following:
• Result Storage Location (DTX-1800 and 1200):
Select Internal Memory or Memory Card, if present.
• Current Folder: Select an existing folder or press
L
Create Folder to create a new folder.
! Set the plot data storage option:
On the Instrument Settings menu select Store Plot Data.
Select Yes to save plot data with results. Select No to
save data in text format only, which lets you save more
results.
! Enter job information:
On the Instrument Settings menu press
C to show the
tab with the Operator, Site, and Company names. To
enter a name, select it; then use the softkeys,
BC
A D
, and H for editing. Press N when
you are finished.