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Chapter 1
Getting Acquainted
Overview of Features
The DTX Series CableAnalyzers
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are rugged, hand-held
instruments used to certify, troubleshoot, and document
copper and fiber cabling installations. The testers feature
the following:
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The DTX-1800 and DTX-1200 certify twisted pair and
coaxial cabling to Class F limits (600 MHz) in less than
25 seconds and Category 6 cabling in less than 10
seconds. Meets Level III and Level IV accuracy
requirements.
•
The DTX-LT certifies Category 6 cabling in less than 28
seconds. All models meet Level III and Level IV accuracy
requirements.
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Color display clearly indicates PASS/FAIL results.
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Automatic diagnostics report distance to and likely
causes of common faults.
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Toner feature helps you locate jacks and automatically
starts an Autotest upon tone detection.
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Optional fiber modules let you certify multimode and
singlemode fiber optic cabling.
•
Optional DTX-NSM module lets you verify network
service.
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Optional DTX 10 Gig kit lets you test and certify Cat 6
and Augmented Cat 6 (Cat 6A) cabling for 10 Gigabit
Ethernet applications.
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Stores up to 250 Cat 6 Autotest results, including
graphical data, in internal memory.
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The DTX-1800 and DTX-1200 store up to 500 Cat 6
Autotest results, including graphical data, on a 16 MB
removable memory card.
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Runs for at least 12 hours on the rechargeable lithium
ion battery pack.
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Smart remote with optional fiber module can be used
with Fluke Networks OF-500 OptiFiber
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Certifying
OTDR for loss/length certification.