Fluke DTX Series - Setting the Reference for Smart Remote Mode

DTX Series CableAnalyzer
Technical Reference Handbook
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Setting the Reference for Smart Remote Mode
1 Turn on both testers and let them sit for 5 minutes.
Allow additional time if the modules have been
stored above or below room temperature.
2 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP, then select Fiber.
3 Select Remote End Setup, then select Smart Remote.
4 Turn the rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS, then
select Set Reference. If both a fiber module and
twisted pair adapter are attached, select Fiber
Module next.
5 Clean the connectors on the tester, smart remote,
and patch cords. Connect the tester and smart
remote as shown on the tester.
Notes
The Set Reference screen shows reference
connections for the selected test method. Figure
5-7 shows connections for modified Method B.
The patch cords in the tester’s diagrams are
numbered. If you want to meet TSB-140
reporting requirements, you can enter lengths
for each patch cord number after setting the
reference.
6 Press
P.
The View Reference screen shows the reference
values and the date and time the reference was set.
7 Press
K OK.
The View Connections screen shows the test
connections for the selected test method.
8 To enter patch cord lengths to meet TSB-140
reporting requirements, press
J Patch Lengths.
On the Patch Lengths screen, enter the lengths of
the patch cords used for reference and test
connections.
Press
N when you are done.
Caution
Do not disconnect the patch cords from the
tester’s or smart remote’s output port after
setting the reference. If you do, you must set
the reference again to ensure valid
measurements.