Fluke DTX Series - Page 4

DTX Series CableAnalyzer
Technical Reference Handbook
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Verifying Operation................................................................................................. 1-21
Checking the Hardware and Software Versions..................................................... 1-22
The Main Autotest Screen ....................................................................................... 1-22
Setting User Preferences............................................................................................... 1-24
Changing the Date, Time, and Date/Time Formats................................................ 1-24
Changing the Length Units ..................................................................................... 1-24
Adjusting the Display Contrast................................................................................ 1-24
Setting the Power Down Timer............................................................................... 1-25
Setting the Backlight Timer..................................................................................... 1-25
Enabling or Disabling the Beeper ........................................................................... 1-26
Overview of Memory Features..................................................................................... 1-26
Formatting the Memory Card (DTX-1800 and DTX-1200)..................................... 1-26
Creating Folders....................................................................................................... 1-26
Setting the Storage Location (DTX-1800 and DTX-1200)...................................... 1-27
Options for Entering Cable IDs................................................................................ 1-28
Using the Talk Mode..................................................................................................... 1-30
About LinkWare and LinkWare Stats Software .......................................................... 1-30
2 Tutorials on Setup and Test Procedure....................................................................... 2-1
Preparing to Save Tests................................................................................................. 2-1
Step 1: Checking the Memory Space Available ...................................................... 2-1
Step 2: Entering Job Information............................................................................ 2-2
Step 3: Setting Up a Job Folder ............................................................................... 2-4
Step 4: Setting the Storage Location (DTX-1800 and DTX-1200) .......................... 2-4
Step 5: Selecting a Cable ID Source......................................................................... 2-5
Certifying Twisted Pair Cabling.................................................................................... 2-5
Required Equipment................................................................................................ 2-6
Step 1: Checking the Battery Status and Verifying Operation