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Step 6: Do an Autotest in Smart Remote
Mode .........................................................................50
Step 7: Look at the Results ......................................51
Step 8: Save the Results ...........................................51
Tutorial: Do a Bi-directional SmartLoop Test ................52
Step 1: See How Much Memory is Available ..........53
Step 2: Set Up a Bi-directional SmartLoop Test.......53
Step 3: Turn Off the Auto Save Function ................55
Step 4: Enter IDs for the Fibers ................................55
Step 5: Set Up Launch Fiber Compensation ............55
Step 6: Do the SmartLoop Test ................................58
Step 7: Look at the Results ......................................60
Step 8: Save the Results ...........................................61
Buttons to Do Tests and Save Results ............................61
Options for Cable IDs ......................................................64
Automatic Increment Function for Cable IDs .........65
Auto Save Function ..................................................65
Tutorial: Make a Set of Sequential Cable IDs .........66
About Projects .................................................................68
About LinkWare Live ......................................................68
Chapter 3 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling
Overview of the DSX CableAnalyzer Modules ..............69
DSX CableAnalyzer Connectors, Keys, and LEDs ...........70
About Link Interface Adapters ......................................74
How to Prevent Damage to the
Adapter Cables .........................................................74
Adapters for DSX-8000 and DSX-5000 Modules ...........76
The DSX CableAnalyzer Home Screen ...........................78