The Fluke Networks DTX-1800 120/GLD CableAnalyzer performs ISO
Level IV and TIA Level IIIe accuracy tests of copper and fiber
optic networks at speeds up to 10 gigabits and bandwidths up to
900 MHz that comply with industry standards including TIA,
ISO/IEC, EN, ANSI, and IEEE. The meter performs a Class F
autotest in less than 25 seconds and a Category 6 autotest in 9
seconds. Testing includes shielded and unshielded twisted pair
LAN cabling (STP, FTP, SSTP, and UTP) using Category 6A/Class EA
permanent link adapters, and Category 6A/Class EA channel
adapters. The meter includes one main unit, one smart remote, and
instructions for activating one year of Fluke Networks' Gold
Support, which covers repairs, calibration, and technical
support. The DTX module cavity accepts additional test modules as
network testing needs and requirements change, including fiber,
network service, and alien crosstalk modules. The units support
coaxial adapters, custom limits, and talk between operators at
the main and remote units (headphones included). A wire test
can be performed to verify that cables are installed correctly.
The permanent link adapter provides repeatable accuracy and
Category 5e, Category 6, and Category 6A interoperability.
Certification tests are performed to TIA, ISO/IEC, EN, ANSI, and
IEEE standards. The user-selected test standard automatically
determines the test parameters and frequency range for the
performed tests. Autotests can be started from the main or remote
unit. The fiber autotest performs a dual-fiber, dual-wavelength
certification test. The backlit, passive color, LCD display has a
diagonal measurement of 3.7 in/9.4 cm and a resolution of 240 x
320 pixels (W x H). Copper and fiber testers are used by network
technicians to troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize performance
of copper and fiber optic cabling, hardware connections, and
network settings in enterprise networks.
The meter stores up to 250 sets of test results (graphical
Category 6), and can store up to 2,000 Category 6 graphical link
test results on a separately purchased 128 MB multimedia card
(MMC). An autosave function ensures that test results are
captured and saved. Results can be downloaded to a computer for
long-term records retention, or imported to the LinkWare Software
for analysis and generation of certification reports to provide
evidence that the installation has been completed according to
standards and best practices (software and USB cable included).
Specifications
Cable Types (shielded and unshielded twisted-pair LAN cabling)
TIA Category 3, 5, 5e, 6 and 6A: 100 Ω
ISO/IEC Class C and D: 100 Ω and 120 Ω
ISO/IEC Class E, F and FA: 100 Ω
Standard Link Interface Adapters
Category 6A/Class EA permanent link adapters: TIA Category 3, 5,
5e, 6, 6A and ISO/IEC Class C, D, E and EA permanent link
Category 6A/Class EA channel adapters: TIA Category 3, 5, 5e, 6,
6A and ISO/IEC Class C, D, E and EA channels
Supported test parameters (selected standard automatically
determines the test parameters and frequency range)
Wire ; Length; Propagation Delay; Delay Skew; DC Loop
Resistance; Insertion Loss (attenuation); Return Loss (RL), RL @
Remote; NEXT, NEXT @ Remote; Attenuation-to-crosstalk Ratio
(ACR-N), ACR-N @ Remote, ACR-F (ELFEXT), ACR-F @ Remote; Power
Sum ACR-F (ELFEXT), PS ACR-F @ Remote; Power Sum NEXT, PS NEXT @
Remote; Power Sum ACR-N, PS ACR-N @ Remote; Power Sum Alien Near
End Xtalk (PS ANEXT); and Power Sum Alien Attenuation Xtalk Ratio
Far End (PS AACR-F)
Autotest speed
Full two-way autotest of Category 6 Twisted-Pair links in 9
seconds, full two-way autotest of Category 6A and ISO/IEC Class F
links in 22 seconds
TIA test standards
TIA Category 3, 5e, 6 & 6A per ANSI/TIA-568-C.2
TIA Category 5 (1000BASE-T) per TIA TSB-95
TIA Category 6 per TIA/EIA-568B.2-1
TIA TSB-155
ISO/IEC test standards
ISO TR 24750
ISO/IEC 11801 Class C, D, and E, EA & F
EN, ANSI, and IEEE standards
EN 50173 Class C, D, E, EA & F
ANSI TP-PMD
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
IEEE 802.3an 10GBASE-T
Results storage
250 qualification test results (graphical Category 6)
Data output
Removable memory card and serial and USB interface
Agency safety certifications and approvals
CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1: 1992 EN 61010-1 1st Edition Amendments 1,
2; EN 61326-1; Degree 2
Power source (main and remote units)
7.4 V lithium-ion battery pack, 4000 mAh, with 108 VAC to 132 VAC
adapter/charger
Weight
2.4 lb/1.1 kg, nominal (without adapter or module)
Dimensions (main unit and remote)
8.5 x 4.4 x 2.4 in/21.6 x 11.2 x 6 cm (H x W x D)
H is height, the vertical distance from lowest to highest point;
W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D is
depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.
A copper cable tester is a device for troubleshooting,
inspecting, and certifying copper network cabling. Devices range
from one-button tools for checking connectivity to complex tools
for certifying network installations. Three types of testing
include: (1) Verification---test whether a connection or cable is
functioning correctly; (2) Qualification---test a network's
ability to support specific speeds and functionality; and (3)
Certification---verify whether a network installation meets
industry standards. Cabling contractors, installers, and network
technicians use copper cable testers to set up and maintain
networks within a building or on a campus in corporate, academic,
manufacturing, and other enterprise network environments.
Fluke Networks manufactures tools for network infrastructure
installation, testing, certification, and troubleshooting, in
copper, fiber, and wireless networks, with its tools widely used
by contractors, enterprises, and communication service providers.
The company, which operates globally, is based in Everett, WA.
What's in the Box?
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* Fluke Networks DTX-1800 main
* Fluke Networks smart remote
* (2) Category 6A/Class EA permanent link adapters
* (2) Category 6/Class EA channel adapters
* (2) Headsets for talk
* (2) AC chargers
* LinkWare PC Software CD
* 128 MB multimedia card (MMC)
* USB interface cable (Mini-B)
* RS-232 serial cable (IEEE 1394 to DB-9)
* Carrying case
* Instructions for activating one year of Fluke Networks Gold
Support
* User Manual
- Copper and fiber optic cable certification tester performs extended certification of high-speed networks to ISO Level IV and TIA Level IIIe accuracy.
- Performs Category 6 autotest in 9 seconds and tests shielded and unshielded twisted pair LAN cabling (STP, FTP, SSTP, and UTP) using Category 6A/Class EA permanent link adapters, and Category 6A/Class EA channel adapters.
- Stores up to 250 qualification test results and downloads results to a computer for analysis and generation of network certification reports.
- Performs Level IV accuracy tests at bandwidths up to 900 MHz that comply with industry standards including TIA, ISO/IEC, EN, ANSI, and IEEE.
- Includes instructions for activating one year of Fluke Networks Gold Support, which covers repairs, calibration, and technical support.