Tutorials on Setup and Test Procedures
Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling
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Step 2: Selecting a Test Limit, Cable Type, and
Outlet Configuration
Select the test limit, cable type, and outlet configuration
specified for the job. The outlet configuration determines
which cable pairs are tested and which pair numbers are
assigned to the pairs.
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Turn the rotary switch to SETUP; then press H to
select Twisted Pair.
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On the Twisted Pair menu use D and H to
select Cable Type. Cables are organized in groups:
UTP: Unshielded twisted pair cable
FTP: Foil screened twisted pair cable
SSTP: Screened/shielded twisted pair cable
Custom: Cable types entered by a DTX user.
Manufacturer: Specific brands of twisted pair cable
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Use D to highlight the group for the cable type
you will test; then press H.
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Use D to highlight the cable type you will test;
then press
H.
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On the Twisted Pair menu, press H to select Tes t
Limit.
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The first Test Limit screen shows the most recently-used
limits. To see the list of test limit groups, press
JMore.
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Use D and H to select a different limit group, if
necessary, and to select the test limit required for the
job.
If you are connecting the permanent link and channel
adapters together just to try an Autotest, select a Cat 6
Channel or equivalent limit.
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If the currently-selected Outlet Configuration is not
compatible with the selected Test Limit, the Outlet
Configuration screen appears. Use AD to
highlight an appropriate configuration; then press
H.
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