Fluke DTX Series - Step 3: Selecting a Fiber Type and Test Limit

Tutorials on Setup and Test Procedure
Certifying Fiber Cabling 2
2-15
TALK
MONITOR
ENTER
TEST
SAVE
SPECIAL
FUNCTIONS
SETUP
AUTO
TEST
SINGLE
TEST
EXIT
F1 F2 F3
TALK
TEST
PASS
TEST
FAIL
TALK
TONE
SC to SC patch cords
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Figure 2-9. Self Test Connections for Fiber Modules
Step 3: Selecting a Fiber Type and Test Limit
Select the cable type and test limit specified for the job.
3-1 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP.
3-2 Use
D to highlight Fiber; then press H.
3-3 On the Fiber menu press H to select Fiber Type.
Fiber types are organized in groups:
Generic: Generic types of fiber
Manufacturer: Specific brands of fiber cable
3-4 Use
D to highlight a group for the fiber type
you will test; then press
H.
3-5 Use
D to highlight the fiber type you will test;
then press
H.
3-6 On the Fiber menu, use
D to highlight Test
Limit; then press
H.
3-7 The first Test Limit screen shows the most recently-
used limits. To see the list of test limit groups, press
JMore.
3-8 Use
D and H to select a different limit
group, if necessary, and to select the test limit
required for the job.