Fluke DTX Series - Preparing to Save Tests

Preparing to Save Tests
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Preparing to Save Tests
! Check the memory space available:
Insert a memory card (DTX-1800 and 1200), turn the
rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS; then select
Memory Status. Models DTX-1800 and 1200: press
J
to switch between memory card and internal memory
status. Use K to format the memory card or internal
memory if necessary.
! Select a cable ID source:
You can select IDs from a pre-generated list or create an
ID after each test. Turn the rotary switch to SETUP, select
Instrument Settings, select Cable ID Source; then select a
source. See “Cable ID Options” on page 41 for details.
! Set up a job folder:
On the Instrument Settings menu select the following:
• Result Storage Location (DTX-1800 and 1200): Select
Internal Memory or Memory Card (if present).
• Current Folder: Select an existing folder or press
J Create Folder to create a new folder.
! Set the plot data storage option:
On the Instrument Settings menu select Store Plot
Data. Select Standard to save plot data for the
frequency range required by the selected test limit.
Select Extended to save data beyond the range
required by the selected test limit. Select No to save
data in text format only, which lets you save more
results.
! Enter job information:
On the Instrument Settings menu press
C to show the
tab with the Operator, Site, and Company names. To
enter a new name, select a setting, press
J Create;
then use the softkeys, BC A D, and H
for editing. Press N when you are finished.
! Enable Auto Save, if desired:
On the Instrument Settings menu press
C to show the
tab with the Auto Save Results setting. Select Yes to
have the tester automatically save Autotests using the
next ID available from the Cable ID Source.