Cable Types

Standard Link Interface Adapters

Shielded and unshielded Twisted Pair (STP, FTP, SSTP and UTP) LAN cabling:

• TIA Category 3, 4, 5, 5E and 6 and 6A : 100Ω
• ISO/IEC Class C and D: 100Ω and 120Ω
• ISO/ IEC Class E, 100 Ω ISO/ IEC Class F, 100Ω
• Cat 6A/ Class EA permanent link adapters Plug type and life: shielded and unshielded cable, TIA Cat 3, 4, 5, 5e, 6, 6A and ISO/IEC Class C, D, E and EA permanent link
• Cat 6A/Class EA channel adapters Plug type and life: shielded and unshielded cable, TIA Cat 3, 4, 5, 5e, 6, 6A and ISO/IEC Class C, D, E and EA channels

Test Standards

• TIA Category 3, 5e, 6 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 Category 6A per ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 (6A DTX-1800 only)
• TIA TSB-155 (DTX-1800 only)
• TR 24750 (DTX-1800 only)
• ISO/IEC 11801 Class C, D, and E
• ISO/IEC 11801 Class Ea, F (DTX-1800 only)
• EN 50173 Class C, D, E
• EN 50173 Class EA, F (DTX-1800 only)
• ANSI TP-PMD
• IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
• IEEE 802.3an 10GBASE-T

Speed of Autotest

Full 2-way Autotest of Category 6 Twisted-Pair links in 9 seconds
Full 2-way Autotest of Category 6A and ISO/IEC Class F links in 22 seconds

Supported Tests Parameters

(The selected test standard determines the test parameters and the frequency range of the tests)

Wire Map
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)
Power Sum Alien Attenuation Xtalk Ratio Far End (PS AACR-F)

Cable Tone Generator

Generates tones that can be detected by a tone probe such as a Fluke Networks IntelliTone probe. The tones are generated on all pairs. Frequency range on all pairs. Frequency range of tones: 440 Hz to 831 Hz

Display

3.7 in (9.4 cm) diagonal, 240 dots wide by 320 dots high, passive color, transmissive LCD with backlight.

Input Protection

Protected against continuous telco voltages and 100 mA over-current. Occasional ISDN over-voltages will not cause damage.

Case

High impact plastic with shock absorbing overmold

Dimensions

Main unit and Smart Remote: 8.5 in x 4.4 in x 2.4 in (21.6 cm x 11.2 cm x 6cm), nominal

Weight

2.4 lb (1.1 kg), nominal (without adapter or module)

Operating Temperature

32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)

Storage Temperature

-4°F to 힍°F (-20°C to °C)

Operating relative humidity (% RH without condensation)

32°F to 95 °F (0°C to 35°C): 0 % to 90 % 95°F to 113°F (35°C to 45°C): 0 % to 70 %

Vibration

Random, 2 g, 5 Hz -500 Hz

Shock

1 m drop test with and without module and adapter attached

Safety

CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1: 1992 EN 61010-1 1st Edition Amendments 1, 2

Pollution degree

Pollution Degree 2 as defined in IEC 60664 and applied to IEC 60950 "Safety of Information Technology Equipment, 1999"

Altitude

Operating: 4000 m; Storage: 12000 m

EMC

EN 61326-1

Power

Main unit and remote: Lithium-ion battery pack, 7.4 V, 4000 mAh

• Typical battery life: 12 to 14 hours
• Charge time (with tester off): 4 hours (below 40 °C)
• AC adapter/charger, USA version: Linear power supply; Input 108 V ac to 132 V ac, 60 Hz ; Output 15 V dc, 1.2 A
• AC adapter/charger, international version: Switching power supply; Input 90 V ac to 264 V ac, 48 to 62 Hz; Output 15 V dc, 1.2 A (isolated output)
• Memory backup power in main unit: Lithium battery
• Typical life of lithium battery: 5 years
• The battery will not charge at temperatures outside of 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F). The battery charges at a reduced rate between 40°C and 45°C (104°F and 113°F).

Languages Supported

English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Czech, Polish, Swedish, Hungarian.

Calibration

Service center calibration period is 1 year

Performance Specifications

Note: all specifications for tests on twisted-pair cabling apply to 100 Ω   cable. Contact Fluke Networks for information on measurement performance for cable with a different impedance.

Baseline accuracy

The baseline accuracy of all DTX Series testers meets or exceeds the requirements of Level IV as in IEC 61935-1/Ed. 3 over the frequency range supported by the tester.

Category 6A/Class EA link test modes (and lower link categories)

DTX CableAnalyzer far exceeds Level III requirements of ANSI/TIA-1152 and IEC 61935-1/Ed.3

Class F link test modes

DTX-1800 is meets or exceeds the requirements of Level IV as in IEC 61935-1/Ed. 3.

Length for Twisted Pair Cabling

(Length specs do not include the uncertainty of the cable's NVP Value)

Parameter

Single-ended Test
Dual-ended Test (Main and Remote)

Range

800 m (2600 ft) - Single-ended Test
150 m (490 ft) - Dual-ended Test (Main and Remote)

Resolution

0.1 m or 1 ft - Single-ended Test
0.1 m or 1 ft - Dual-ended Test (Main and Remote)

Accuracy

± (1m 4%) - Single-ended Test
± (1m 4%) - Dual-ended Test (Main and Remote)

Delay Skew

Parameter

Twisted Pair Cabling

Range

0 ns to 100 ns

Resolution

1 ns

Accuracy

± 10 ns

DC Loop Resistance Test

Parameter

Twisted Pair Cabling

Range

O Ω  to 53Ω

Resolution

0.1 Ω

Accuracy

± (1 Ω 1%)

Overload Recovery Time

Less than 10 minutes to rated accuracy following over-voltage. Referencing is required after repeated or prolonged over-voltage.