DTX Series CableAnalyzer
Users Manual
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Autotest on Twisted Pair Cabling
1
Attach adapters appropriate for the job to the tester
and the smart remote.
2
Turn the rotary switch to SETUP, then select Twis ted
Pair. Set the following on the Twisted Pair tab:
•
Cable Type: Select a list of cable types; then select the
cable type to be tested.
•
Test Limit: Select the test limit required for the job.
The screen shows the last nine limits used. Press J
More to see other lists of limits.
3
Turn the rotary switch to AUTOTEST and turn on the
smart remote. Connect to the cabling, as shown in
Figure 11 for a permanent link or Figure 12 for a
channel.
4
If a fiber module is installed, you may need to press
J Change Media to select Twisted Pair as the media
type.
5
Press Pon the tester or smart remote. To stop the test
at any time, press I.
Tip: Pressing
Pon the tester or smart remote starts the
tone generator so you can use a tone probe before
connecting, if necessary. The tone also activates a
sleeping or powered-down tester connected to the
other end of the cabling.
6
The tester shows the Autotest Summary screen when
the test is complete (see Figure 13 on page 29). To view
results for a specific parameter, use A D to
highlight the parameter; then press
H.
7
If the Autotest failed, press J Fault Info for possible
causes of the failure.
8
To save the results, press N. Select or create a cable
ID; then press
N again.
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