DSP-100/2000

Users Manual

Identifying Hub Port Connections

The hub port locator helps you determine which port a cable is connected to at a hub. The locator sends a link pulse to the hub, causing the port’s LED to blink.

To identify a hub port connection, proceed as follows:

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

2.Use a patch cable of the correct impedance to connect the test tool to the network connection. On Model DSP-2000, connect to the MONITOR jack.

3.Turn the rotary switch to MONITOR.

4.Use Dto highlight the hub port locator selection; then press E.

5.Locate the connected port by finding the flashing LED on the hub’s LED panel.

Monitoring Impulse Noise

The Monitor Impulse Noise function allows you to monitor electrical noise on inactive twisted pair cable. Pair 3, 6 is monitored.

The noise test takes noise voltage samples every second. Voltages that exceed the impulse noise threshold are regarded as noise “hits.” If the 10BaseT standard is selected, the noise test results include a pass or fail indication. A fail result is displayed if more than two noise hits are detected in a 10-second interval.

Changing the Impulse Noise Threshold

You can set the impulse noise threshold to a value from 100 to 500 mV in increments of 10 mV. The default noise threshold value is 270 mV.

To change the noise threshold, proceed as follows:

1.Turn the rotary switch to SETUP.

2.Press $Page Down once.

3.Use Dto highlight the impulse noise threshold setting.

4.Press ! Choice.

5.Use #DEC or $INC to change the threshold.

6.Press Eto store the threshold setting.

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Fluke DSP-2000, DSP-100 Identifying Hub Port Connections, Monitoring Impulse Noise, Changing the Impulse Noise Threshold