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PN 4329967 (English) May 2013, Rev. 3 8/2015

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DSX

CableAnalyzer

™

Getting Started Guide

The DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer modules attach to Versiv

™

main

and remote units to make rugged, hand-held testers that let you

certify, troubleshoot, and document twisted pair network

cabling.

Accessing the Product Manuals

This guide provides basic information to help you get started

using the tester. For more detailed information, see the latest

versions of the Versiv Users Manual and the Versiv Technical

Reference Handbook provided on the Fluke Networks website.

Safety Information

Warning

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To prevent possible fire, electric shock, or personal injury:

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Read all safety information before you use the

Product.

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Carefully read all instructions.

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Warning or Caution: Risk of damage or destruction to

equipment or software. See explanations in the

manuals.

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Warning: Risk of fire, electric shock, or personal

injury.



This key turns the Product on and off.

Summary of content (10 pages)

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DSX CableAnalyzer ™ Getting Started Guide The DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer modules attach to Versiv™ main and remote units to make rugged, hand-held testers that let you certify, troubleshoot, and document twisted pair network cabling. Accessing the Product Manuals This guide provides basic information to help you get started using the tester. For more detailed information, see the latest versions of the Versiv Users Manual and the Versiv Technical Reference Handbook provided on the Fluke Networks website.
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 Do not connect the tester to telephony inputs, systems, or equipment, including ISDN inputs. Doing so is a misapplication of this product, which could result in damage to the tester and create a potential shock hazard to the user.  Do not open the case. You cannot repair or replace parts in the case.  Do not modify the Product.  Use only replacement parts that are approved by Fluke Networks.  Do not touch voltages > 30 V AC rms, 42 V AC peak, or 60 V DC.
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 Do not disassemble or crush battery cells and battery packs.  Do not put battery cells and battery packs near heat or fire. Do not put in sunlight.  Do not operate the Product with covers removed or the case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.  Remove the input signals before you clean the Product.  Have an approved technician repair the Product.  Do not put metal objects into connectors.
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 : Starts a test. To start a test, you can also tap TEST on the display.  Power key.  : Press  to go to the home screen.  Connector for the ac adapter. The LED is red when the battery charges, and green when the battery is fully charged. The LED is yellow if the battery will not charge.  RJ45 connector: Lets you connect to a network for access to Fluke Networks cloud services.
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2-2 On the CHANGE TEST screen, tap a twisted pair test, then tap EDIT. 2-3 On the TEST SETUP screen, tap the panels to change settings:  Cable Type: Select a cable type that is correct for the type you will test.  Test Limit: Select the correct test limit for the job. To see a different group of limits, tap MORE, then tap the name of a group. 2-4 Outlet Configuration: Select the correct configuration for the cable you will test. 2-5 To save the settings, tap SAVE on the TEST SETUP screen.
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3. Make Connections and Do a Test 3-1 Connect the testers to the link as shown in Figure 3 or 4. 3-2 Tap TEST on the main tester or press  on the main or remote tester. Horizontal cabling Optional consolidation point Patch panel Wall outlet Start permanent link Tester with permanent link adapter End permanent link Remote with permanent link adapter GPU97.EPS Figure 3.
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4. Examine the Results The tester shows multiple views of the test results (Figure 5):  WIRE MAP: Shows the connections between the ends of the cable under test. The tester compares the connections to the selected Outlet Configuration to get a PASS or FAIL result.  PERFORMANCE: Shows the overall result for each test that is required by the selected test limit. To see detailed results for a test, tap the panel.
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About Fluke Networks Cloud Services With a Fluke Networks web account and a wired or wireless network connection, you can use the LinkWare™ Live web application to store and manage projects in the cloud. Go to https://www.linkwarelive.com/signin or see the Users Manual or Technical Reference Handbook for more information. About the AxTalk Analyzer Kit The DSX-5000 kit includes the hardware and AxTalk Analyzer software you need to do tests for alien crosstalk on twisted pair cabling.
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Certifications and Compliance  Conformite Europeene. Conforms to the requirements of the European Union and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).  Conforms to relevant North American standards.  Conforms to relevant Australian standards.  Conforms to relevant Russian standards.
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LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Fluke Networks mainframe products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, unless stated otherwise herein. Parts, accessories, product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days, unless otherwise stated. Ni-Cad, Ni-MH and Li-Ion batteries, cables or other peripherals are all considered parts or accessories.