DTX Series CableAnalyzer
Technical Reference Handbook
2-8
Step 2: Selecting a Cable Type and Test Limit
Select the cable type and test limit specified for the job.
2-1 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP; then press
H to
select Twisted Pair.
2-2 On the Twisted Pair menu press
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
Manufacturer: Specific brands of twisted pair cable
2-3 Use
D to highlight the group for the cable type
you will test; then press
H.
2-4 Use
D to highlight the cable type you will test;
then press
H.
2-5 On the Twisted Pair menu, use
D to highlight
Test Limit; then press
H.
2-6 The first Test Limit screen shows the most recently-
used limits. To see the list of test limit groups, press
JMore.
2-7 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.
Step 3: Running the Autotest
3-1 Attach the correct adapters to the tester and smart
remote.
3-2 Turn on the tester and smart remote; then connect
them to the cabling. Figures 2-4 and 2-5 show
connections for permanent link and channel
installations.
To run an Autotest without connecting to installed
cabling, connect the tester and remote as shown in
Figure 2-3 on page 2-7, or connect using two
channel adapters and a patch cord.
3-3 Turn the rotary switch to AUTOTEST. Verify that the
media type is set to Twisted Pair. Press
J Change
Media to change it if necessary.
3-4 Press
P on the tester or smart remote.
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