DTX Series CableAnalyzer
Technical Reference Handbook
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Table 4-1. Diagnosing Twisted Pair Test Failures (cont.)
Return loss gives FAIL, FAIL*, or PASS* result (cont.)
• Mismatches in cable construction (such as cable from different manufacturers)
• Cable compression (tight cable ties, pinches, kinks, etc.)
• Poorly matched plug and jack (Cat 6/Class E applications)
• Wrong test standard selected
• Defective link interface adapter
Insertion loss gives FAIL, FAIL*, or PASS* result
• Cabling is too long
• Poor quality patch cord
• Bad connection
• Wrong cable type in installation
• Wrong test standard selected
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