Fluke DSP-2000 Running the TDR Test on Twisted Pair Cable, Running the TDR Test on Coaxial Cable

DSP-100/2000

Users Manual

Running the TDR Test on Twisted Pair Cable

To run the TDR test on twisted pair cable, proceed as follows:

1.Disconnect any PCs from the link you are testing.

2.If you are using a DSP-100 main unit as a remote, turn the remote unit’s rotary switch to SMART REMOTE. If you are using a smart remote unit, turn its rotary switch to ON.

3.If you are testing with a remote, connect the remote to the far end of the cable link.

4.Turn the rotary switch on the main unit to SINGLE TEST.

5.Verify that the test standard and cable type displayed are correct.

6.On Model DSP-100, remove any cable connected to the test tool’s BNC connector.

7.Connect the test tool to the near end of the cable link. On Model DSP-2000, connect to the CABLE TEST jack.

8.Use Dto highlight TDR.

9.Press Eto run the TDR test.

Running the TDR Test on Coaxial Cable

To run the TDR test on coaxial cable, proceed as follows:

1.Turn off any PC nodes connected to the cable you are testing.

2.If desired, remove the terminator from the far end of the cable.

3.Turn the rotary switch to SINGLE TEST.

4.Verify that the test standard and cable type displayed are correct.

5.Remove any cable connected to the test tool’s unused RJ45 connector.

6.Remove the terminator from the near end of the coaxial cable and connect the cable to the BNC connector on the test tool. On Model DSP-2000, use the RJ45 to BNC adapter to connect the cable to the CABLE TEST jack.

7.Use Dto highlight TDR.

8.Press Eto run the TDR test.

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