Fluke DSP-100 - Manual

v List of Tables Table Page 2-1. International Electrical Symbols ................................................................. 2-1 2-2. Key Functions for the Menu System .......................................................... 2-3 2-3. Quick Configuration Settings ...............................

vii List of Figures Figure Page 1-1. Standard Accessories .................................................................................. 1-4 2-1. The Asterisk and Test Tool Accuracy ........................................................ 2-6 2-2. Autotest Connections for Twisted Pair Cable (Cha...

1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 provides the following information: • Features of the DSP-100 and DSP-2000 test tools. • A list of equipment included with the test tools. • A guide to using this manual. Overview of Features The Fluke DSP-100 LAN CableMeter® and DSP-2000 LAN Cable Analyzer testt...

Introduction Standard Accessories 1 1-3 Standard Accessories The test tool comes with the following accessories, which are shown in Figure1-1. If the test tool is damaged or something is missing, contact the place ofpurchase immediately. 1 AC/adapter/charger (2 with smart remote package) 120V (US on...

Introduction Using This Manual 1 1-5 Using This Manual W Warning Before using the test tool, carefully read "Safety andOperational Information" at the beginning of Chapter 2. If you are familiar with the general features, functions, and operation of LANcable testers and want to start testing...

2-1 Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 2 provides the following information: • Safety and cautions to observe when using the test tool. • Instructions for getting started quickly with the test tool. • Detailed information on the test tool’s features. • Detailed instructions on configuring the test to...

Getting Started Quick Start 2 2-3 Quick Start This section is for users who want to start using the test tool immediately withminimal instruction. For suggestions on additional reading that may be helpful toyou, see “Using this Manual” in Chapter 1. Powering the Test Tool Before powering the test to...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 2-4 Quick Configuration The settings listed in Table 2-3 affect either the display format or the accuracy ofyour test results. Following the table are instructions for changing the settings. Fora complete list of the test tool’s adjustable settings, refer to the later secti...

Getting Started Quick Configuration 2 2-5 To change any of the settings shown in Table 2-3, proceed as follows: 1. Turn the rotary switch to SETUP. 2. If the setting you want to change is not on the first Setup screen, press $ Page Down to see additional Setup screens. 3. Use D U to highlight the se...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 2-6 Results within Accuracy Range An asterisk following a test result value indicates that the value is within the testtool’s range of accuracy, as shown in Figure 2-1. All tests except the wire map testmay produce results with an asterisk when the asterisk is required by t...

Getting Started Autotest on Twisted Pair Cable 2 2-7 Autotest on Twisted Pair Cable Autotest performs all of the tests necessary to determine if the cable you aretesting meets the test standards specified for your LAN installation. The following tests apply to twisted pair cable: • Wire Map • Resist...

Getting Started Autotest on Twisted Pair Cable 2 2-9 1. If you are using a DSP-100 main unit as the remote, turn the remote unit’srotary switch to SMART REMOTE. If you are using a smart remote unit, turnits rotary switch to ON. 2. Use a 2m patch cable of the correct impedance to connect the remote t...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 2-10 Autotest on Coaxial Cable The following tests are run during an Autotest on coaxial cable: • Impedance • Resistance • Length • Anomaly detection (Results shown only if anomalies are detected.) To run an Autotest on coaxial cable, refer to Figure 2-3 and proceed as foll...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 2-12 Main Unit Features Figure 2-4 shows the features on the main unit and Table 2-4 explains theirfunctions. Features shown in light gray are found on Model DSP-100 only. DSP-100 DSP-2000 ENTER TEST EXIT SAVE 1 2 3 4 OFF PRINT MONITOR SETUP SPECIALFUNCTIONS SMARTREMOTE SIN...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 2-14 Remote Features Figure 2-5 shows the features on the standard and smart remote units. Table 2-5explains the functions of these items. PASS TEST FAIL Smart Remote Standard Remote OFF ON DSP-2000SR SMART REMOTE PASS TESTING FAIL LOW BATTERY gc06f.eps Figure 2-5. Standard...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 2-16 Strap and Bail The test tool and the smart remote have a strap and a bail. Figure 2-6 shows howto attach the strap and open the bail. gc07f.eps Figure 2-6. Attaching the Strap and Opening the Bail Rotary Switch The following paragraphs summarize the modes you can selec...

Getting Started Rotary Switch 2 2-17 Autotest Autotest is the most frequently used function in LAN cable testing. Autotestperforms all of the tests necessary to qualify the cable you are testing. When theAutotest is complete, the tests that were run are listed with the overall result foreach test. Y...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 2-18 The following tests apply to coaxial cable: • Impedance: Measures the impedance of the cable. • Resistance: Measures the loop resistance of the cable, shield, and terminator. • Length: Measures the length of unterminated cables. • Anomaly Detection: During a coaxial ca...

Getting Started Rotary Switch 2 2-19 Setup Allows you to do the following: • Select a test standard and cable type. • Select an average cable temperature when temperature is required by theselected test standard. • Set the test tool to test cable installed in conduit when a conduit setting isrequire...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 2-20 Print Allows you to send saved reports or report summaries to a serial printer. You canprint the results from previously stored Autotests. Also allows editing of the reportidentification information. Special Functions Allows you to do the following: • View or delete te...

Getting Started Turning On the Test Tool 2 2-21 Selecting a Language for Displays and Reports The test tool displays results and prints reports in English, German, French,Spanish, and Italian. To select a language for displays and reports, proceed as follows: 1. Turn the rotary switch to SETUP. 2. P...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 2-22 Overvoltage Test The test tool periodically checks for dc voltages on the cable connected to theRJ45 jack. A dc voltage means that the test tool is connected to an activetelephone cable or other power source. If voltage is detected, the followingmessage appears: WARNIN...

Getting Started Configuring the Test Tool 2 2-23 When the backlight time-out is enabled, the backlight timer starts counting downafter all tests are complete or after the last key entry or movement of the rotaryswitch. To restart the backlight timer while the backlight is on, press any key(except th...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 2-24 Selecting a Test Standard and Cable Type The test standard and cable type you select determine which standards are usedand which tests are run during cable testing. The test tool is equipped withinformation for all the common test standards and cable types. Several of ...

Getting Started Configuring the Test Tool 2 2-25 An increase in cable temperature causes an increase in attenuation. To compensatefor this increase, the test tool uses the temperature you select to modify theattenuation test limits. To avoid passing faulty cables or failing good cables, selectthe te...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 2-26 Selecting a Length Unit The test tool displays length measurements in meters or feet. To change the unit of measurement, proceed as follows: 1. Turn the rotary switch to SETUP. 2. Press $ Page Down four times. 3. Press ! Choice . 4. Use D U to highlight the desired uni...

Getting Started Configuring the Test Tool 2 2-27 Setting the Date and Time The test tool has a clock that records the date and time for saved test results. To change the date or time or the format for the date or time, proceed as follows: 1. Turn the rotary switch to SETUP. 2. Press $ Page Down thre...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 2-28 Setting the Power-Down Timer To extend battery life, you can set the power-down timer to automatically switchthe test tool to a low-power mode after a selected period of inactivity. You canalso disable the power-down timer. When the test tool switches to low-power mode...

Getting Started Remote Lights, Messages, and Audible Tones 2 2-29 Remote Lights, Messages, and Audible Tones The standard and smart remotes indicate various states by flashing light-emittingdiodes (LEDs) and emitting audible tones, as described in Table 2-6. Table 2-6. Status Indications from Remote...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 2-30 Remote End Testing If you have a second test tool or a smart remote, you can perform remote endtesting. The remote end testing feature allows you to run the near-end crosstalk(NEXT) test at the far end of the cable and get the attenuation to crosstalk ratio(ACR) from t...

Getting Started Remote Communication Error 2 2-31 Remote Communication Error If you are running the NEXT@REMOTE or RL@REMOTE test, and the mainunit detects a communication problem with the remote, the following messageappears on the main unit: REMOTE communication error . This message means that the...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 2-32 Battery Status Display To see the charge level of the main unit’s NiCad battery, turn the rotary switch toSPECIAL FUNCTIONS; then select Battery Status . To see the charge level of the smart remote’s battery, connect the smart remote to the main unit (usethe CABLE TEST...

3-1 Chapter 3 Autotest Chapter 3 provides the following information: • Instructions and test result descriptions for an Autotest on twisted pair cable. • Instructions and test result descriptions for an Autotest on coaxial cable. • Instructions for saving Autotest results. Autotest Softkeys The foll...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 3-4 Link Performance Grade Result (Headroom) When an Autotest is complete, the display shows the overall result (pass or fail)and the worst-case NEXT margin, or headroom. Headroom is the smallestdifference found between the measured NEXT value and the limit. This numberserv...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 3-6 Autotest Results for Twisted Pair Cable To see detailed results from a test, use D U to highlight the test on the main Autotest menu; then press E . Note The tests run during an Autotest on twisted pair cable depend on thetest standard selected. Tests not applicable to ...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 3-8 Resistance The resistance test measures the dc loop resistance for each cable pair. Theresistance results screen displays the resistance, limit, and pass/fail result for eachcable pair. A PASS result means that the measured resistance is less than the limit. A FAIL resu...

Autotest Autotest Results for Twisted Pair Cable 3 3-9 Propagation Delay and Delay Skew Propagation delays are the times taken in nanoseconds for a test pulse to travel thelength of each cable pair. Delay skews are the differences in propagation delays between the shortest delay,which is displayed a...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 3-10 Attenuation Note Incorrect conduit or temperature settings can cause falseattenuation results. You can change these settings in the SETUPmode, as described in “Configuring the Test Tool” in Chapter 2. The attenuation test measures the loss of signal strength over the l...

Autotest Autotest Results for Twisted Pair Cable 3 3-11 Pressing @ View Plot produces the attenuation plot screen. Figure 3-3 shows an example of the screen and Table 3-3 describes the items on the screen. 5 1 2 6 4 3 gc10c.eps Figure 3-3. The Attenuation Plot Screen Table 3-3. Items on the Attenuat...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 3-12 NEXT Test The NEXT test measures the crosstalk between cable pairs. This crosstalk value isexpressed as the difference in amplitude (in dB) between the test signal and thecrosstalk signal. NEXT is measured from the main-unit end of the cable over afrequency range defin...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 3-14 NEXT@REMOTE Results The NEXT@REMOTE test and its results are identical to the NEXT testdescribed above, except that the NEXT@REMOTE measurements are taken fromthe remote end of the cable and sent to the main unit. ACR The ACR test calculates the ratio of attenuation to...

Autotest Autotest Results for Coaxial Cable 3 3-21 1. Turn off any PC nodes connected to the cable you are testing. 2. If you want the Autotest to report cable length, remove the terminator from thefar end of the cable. 3. Turn the rotary switch to AUTOTEST. 4. Verify that the test standard and cabl...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 3-22 Resistance The resistance test measures the loop resistance of the cable and the terminator. Ifa terminator is not connected or if the cable is open, the resistance value isreported as OPEN . If the cable or the terminator is shorted, the resistance value is reported a...

Autotest Saving Autotest Results 3 3-23 Saving Autotest Results The test tool’s memory can store the results of 500 or more Autotests, dependingon the software version and test standard used. You can save the results from anAutotest anytime after the Autotest is complete, but before another Autotest...

Autotest The Autotest Report 3 3-25 Automatically Incrementing the Cable Identification Name The test tool’s auto increment function increments the last alphanumeric characterof the cable identification name each time you save Autotest results. To enable or disable the auto increment function, proce...

4-1 Chapter 4 Running Individual Tests Chapter 4 provides the following information: • Descriptions of the test results produced by the TDX  analyzer and TDR test. • Instructions for running Single Tests on twisted pair cable. • Instructions for running Single Tests on coaxial cable. • Instructions...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 4-2 Scanning Function The Single Test versions of the wire map, resistance, TDR, and TDX analyzertests include a scanning function, which you can activate by pressing the # Scanning ON softkey. The scanning function runs the test repeatedly and updates the display each time...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 4-4 Running a Single Test on Twisted Pair Cable To run a test as a Single Test, refer to Figure 4-1 and proceed as follows: RJ45 Jack Wall Outlet Patch Panel 2 Meters Test Tool 2 Meters ENTER TEST FAULT INFO EXIT SAVE 1 2 3 4 OFF PRINT MONITOR SETUP SPECIALFUNCTIONS SMARTRE...

Running Individual Tests When to Use a Remote Unit 4 4-5 1. If you are using a DSP-100 main unit as the remote, turn the remote unit’srotary switch to SMART REMOTE. If you are using a smart remote unit, turnits rotary switch to ON. 2. Use a 2m patch cable of the correct impedance to connect the remo...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 4-6 The TDX Analyzer The TDX (Time Domain Crosstalk) analyzer displays the locations wherecrosstalk is occurring on the cable. You can view the test results in a list or plotformat. The list format shows the largest crosstalk value detected on the cable.The plot shows all o...

Running Individual Tests The TDX Analyzer 4 4-7 If the test tool does not detect a remote, the following message appears: NO REMOTE DETECTED . To run the TDX analyzer, press E . To restart the analyzer and scan for the remote again, press T . To return to the first Single Test screen, press e . TDX ...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 4-8 TDX Analyzer Plot To view a TDX analyzer plot for a set of cable pairs, use D U to highlight the pairs, then press # View Plot to see the plot screen for the pairs. Figure 4-2 shows an example of a TDX analyzer plot and Table 4-3 describes the itemson the screen. 1 2 3 ...

Running Individual Tests The TDR Test 4 4-9 The TDR Test The TDR (Time Domain Reflectometry) test helps you locate impedanceanomalies on a cable by reporting the locations of signal reflections caused by theanomalies. The test locates anomalies caused by problems such as shorts, opens, poorconnectio...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 4-10 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’srotary switch to SMART REMOTE. If y...

Running Individual Tests The TDR Test 4 4-11 TDR Results Screen When the TDR test is complete, the TDR results screen appears. Table 4-5describes the items on the screen. Table 4-5. Items on a TDR Results Screen (Twisted Pair Results) Item Description Pair The cable pair relevant to the results. Not...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 4-12 5 6 3 2 1 7 4 gc21c.eps Figure 4-3. Example of a TDR Plot (Twisted Pair Results) Table 4-6. Items on a TDR Plot (Twisted Pair Results) Item Description 1 The cable pair relevant to the results. 2 The peak value as reported on the results screen. 3 The distance along th...

Running Individual Tests Single Test Results for Twisted Pair Cable 4 4-13 Wire Map Wire map results are identical to the Autotest version. See “Wire Map” in Chapter3 for details. The Single Test version of the wire map test includes the scanningfunction. Length If a remote is connected, the length ...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 4-14 Return Loss (RL) and RL@REMOTE The RL test is identical to the Autotest version. See “Return Loss” in Chapter 3for details. The RL@REMOTE test is available only when using a DSP-2000 with a DSP-2000 smart remote. Remote end testing must be enabled on the main unit. See...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 4-16 Single Test Results for Coaxial Cable The Single Test results for coaxial cable are identical to those displayed by anAutotest, with exceptions noted as follows. Impedance Identical to Autotest version. See “Impedance” in Chapter 3 for details. Resistance Identical to ...

Running Individual Tests Monitoring Network Activity 4 4-17 W Caution When using a coaxial T-connector to connect the test toolto a network, never allow the T-connector to touch aconductive surface. Such contact could disrupt networkoperation by creating a ground loop. Note To extend battery life, u...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 4-18 1. Turn the rotary switch to MONITOR. 2. Use D to highlight either 10BaseT Traffic on RJ45 ( 10/100BaseTX Traffic on RJ45 on Model DSP-2000) or 10Base2 Traffic on BNC . 3. Remove any cable connected to the test tool’s unused test connector. 4. Use a patch cable of the ...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 4-20 Identifying Hub Port Connections The hub port locator helps you determine which port a cable is connected to at ahub. 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,...

Running Individual Tests Monitoring Impulse Noise 4 4-21 Running the Impulse Noise Test The connector type for the noise test is always RJ45. The noise test is not valid forcoaxial cable because the level of noise on coaxial cable is negligible. To monitor impulse noise, refer to Figure 4-6 and proc...

Running Individual Tests Determining Hub Port Capabilities (Model DSP-2000) 4 4-23 Noise Test Results As the noise test runs, the displayed test results are updated every second after thefirst 10-second sample period. Table 4-8 describes the items on the screen. Table 4-8. Items on the Noise Monitor...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 4-24 Using the Tone Generator (Model DSP-2000) If you have an inductive pickup device, you can use the test tool’s tone generatorto identify cable runs and connections. The tone generator produces a signal onthe cable under test. You can hear the signal as an audible tone w...

5-1 Chapter 5 Viewing and Printing Saved Reports Chapter 5 provides the following information: • Instructions for sending saved test reports to a serial printer. • Instructions for editing the report identification information. • Instructions for viewing, deleting, and renaming test reports saved in...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 5-2 Configuring the Serial Port Before you send a report to a printer, set the test tool’s serial port settings to matchthe printer’s serial port settings. The serial port settings include baud rate, flowcontrol, and printer type. For the type of printer, you can select Hew...

Viewing and Printing Saved Reports Printing Test Reports 5 5-3 Test Tool gc25f.eps Figure 5-1. Connections for Printing Test Reports 1. Remove any cables connected to the connectors at the top of the test tool. 2. Configure the test tool’s serial port, as described in the previous section. 3. Use an...

Viewing and Printing Saved Reports Printing Test Reports 5 5-5 4. To delete characters in the name, press $ Delete . To add a character to the name, use L R and D U to highlight a character in the list; then press E . 5. To store the name, press S . 6. When printing is complete, the test tool displa...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 5-6 Viewing, Renaming, and Deleting Test Reports To view, rename, or delete test reports, proceed as follows: 1. Turn the rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS. 2. Press E to select View/Delete Test Reports . The VIEW/DELETE TEST REPORTS screen appears showing the first screen...

6-1 Chapter 6 Calibrations and Custom Test Standards Chapter 6 provides the following information: • Instructions for calibrating the test tool. • Instructions for determining a cable’s NVP value. • Instructions for defining a custom test standard. Calibrating the Test Tool Before shipment, each tes...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 6-2 To recalibrate the test tool, refer to Figure 6-1 and proceed as follows: Test Tool Smart Remote 15 cm UTP Patch Cable gc26f.eps Figure 6-1. Connections for Self-Calibration (DSP-2000 Shown) 1. Turn the rotary switch to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS. 2. Use D to highlight Self Cali...

Calibrations and Custom Test Standards NVP Calibration 6 6-3 NVP Calibration The Determine Cable NVP function allows you to determine the NVP (nominalvelocity of propagation) for a known length of cable and save the value foradditional measurements of unknown lengths of the same type of cable. Theca...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 6-4 Configuring a Custom Cable The Configure Custom Cable function allows you to define custom test standardsfor up to four custom cables. You can change the following parameters for yourcustom configuration: • Baseline standard for cable definition • NVP (Nominal Velocity ...

7-1 Chapter 7 Basic Cable Testing Chapter 7 provides the following information: • A description of LAN cable construction. • Definitions and explanations of attenuation, noise, characteristic impedance,crosstalk, near-end crosstalk (NEXT), NVP, ACR, and RL. • Explanations of the TDR and TDX  analyz...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 7-2 Cables are designed to perform best in specific applications. For example, powercables are designed to minimize power losses at frequencies of 50 or 60 Hz. LANcables are designed to minimize signal distortion at higher frequencies. Two types of cables are designed for u...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 7-6 Noise Electrical noise is unwanted electrical signals that alter the shape of the signalstransmitted on a LAN cable. Figure 7-5 shows an example of how noise affectsthe shape of an electrical signal known as a sine wave. Signals that are severelydistorted by noise can c...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 7-8 Minimizing Impedance Discontinuities Characteristic impedance is usually altered slightly by cable connections andterminations. Sharp bands or kinks in LAN cable can also alter the cable’scharacteristic impedance. Networks can operate with small discontinuities becauset...

Basic Cable Testing Crosstalk and Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT) 7 7-9 Crosstalk and Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT) Crosstalk is undesirable signal transmission from one cable pair to another nearbypair. Like electrical noise from outside sources, crosstalk can causecommunication problems in networks. Of all ...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 7-12 Split Pairs and NEXT A split pair occurs when one wire from a cable pair is twisted together with a wirefrom a different cable pair. Split pairs most frequently result from miswires atpunchdown blocks and cable connectors. Figure 7-7 shows an example of splitpair wirin...

Basic Cable Testing Crosstalk and Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT) 7 7-13 Minimizing Crosstalk Crosstalk problems are minimized by twisting together the two wires in each cablepair. Twisting the two wires together causes the electromagnetic fields around thewires to cancel out, leaving virtually no externa...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 7-14 Nominal Velocity of Propagation (NVP) NVP is the speed of a signal through a cable relative to the speed of light. In avacuum, electrical signals travel at the speed of light. In a cable, signals travelslower than the speed of light. Typically, the speed of an electric...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 7-16 Reflections from Opens An open, or break, in the cable represents an abrupt increase in the cable’simpedance. The impedance of an open is nearly infinite. In an open cable, asignal’s energy is not dissipated by a terminating impedance, so the signalbounces back towards...

Basic Cable Testing Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) 7 7-17 Reflections from Shorts A short represents an abrupt decrease in the impedance between the twoconductors in a cable. A short is caused when the insulation surrounding a cable’swires is damaged, allowing the wires to touch each other. The res...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 7-18 Cable Termination Because signal reflections can distort the shape of communication signals, theunused ends of cable segments must be terminated to prevent reflections. Theterminating device is a resistor with a value equal to the cable’s characteristicimpedance. A sig...

Basic Cable Testing ACR 7 7-19 A negative reflection percentage indicates that the polarity of the reflection is theopposite of the original signal. Negative reflections are caused by abrupt decreasesin the cable’s impedance, such as those caused by mismatches in cable types orshorts on the cable. T...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 7-20 Figure 7-11 shows a plot of NEXT and attenuation limits, along with the resultingACR plot. Notice that the ACR is lower where NEXT and attenuation values arenear each other. 70.0 NEXTGOOD ATTEN.GOOD 0 100 Frequency in MHz Limit in dB 60.0 50.0 40.0 30.0 20.0 10.0 0.0 2...

Basic Cable Testing Troubleshooting Basics 7 7-21 Troubleshooting Basics Troubleshooting LAN cable installations is most often required during cableinstallation or modification. When cable is handled carefully and installedcorrectly, it usually operates trouble-free for years. Finding Cable Faults A...

8-1 Chapter 8 Maintenance and Specifications Chapter 8 provides the following information: • Instructions for cleaning and storing the test tool. • Instructions for replacing batteries. • A troubleshooting guide to use when the test tool is not operating correctly. • Instructions for returning the u...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 8-2 If you are storing the test tool or the smart remote for an extended period of time,charge the NiCad battery pack before storing. Do not remove the battery pack.Removing the battery pack for extended periods shortens the life of the backuplithium battery. Before storing...

Maintenance and Specifications Maintenance 8 8-3 BATTERY ACCESS BATTERY ACCESS BATTERY ACCESS BATTERY ACCESS 1 2 BATTERY ACCESS BATTERY ACCESS 3 gc39f.eps Figure 8-2. Removing the NiCad Battery Pack Note The ac adapter/charger will not power the test tool when the batterypack is removed. Internal Li...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 8-4 When the lithium battery voltage is low, have the battery replaced at a FlukeService Center. See the later section “Service Center Repair” for shipping andwarranty information. If the Test Tool Fails If the test tool does not operate properly, refer to Table 8-1 on the ...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 8-6 Replacement Parts Table 8-2 lists the replacement parts for the test tool, the standard remote, and thesmart remote. To order replacement parts in the USA and Canada, call FlukeService Parts at 1-800-526-4731. Outside the USA and Canada, call 1-206-356-5500. Table 8-2. ...

Maintenance and Specifications Specifications 8 8-7 Table 8-2. Replacement Parts (continued) Description Part Number Bail 938340 Strap 946769 Soft carrying case 948992 Hard carrying case 625407 Users manual, English 642964 Users manual, French 603719 Users manual, Spanish 604477 Users manual, German...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 8-8 Cable Types Tested Unshielded twisted pair LAN cables of all categories (UTP category 3, category 4,and category 5). Foil-screened twisted pair cables (ScTP): category 3, category 4, and category 5. Shielded twisted pair cables (STP) (IBM Type 1, 6, and 9; adapter requi...

Maintenance and Specifications Specifications 8 8-9 Length Test Table 8-4 shows the specifications for the length test. Table 8-4. Length Test Specifications Twisted Pair cable Coax Range 0 to 328 ft (100m) 0 to 328 ft (100m) Resolution 1 ft or 0.1m 1 ft or 0.1m Accuracy ± (1 ft (.3m) + 2% of readin...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 8-10 DC Loop Resistance Range: 0 to 400 Ω DSP-100 accuracy: ±(500 m Ω +1% of reading) DSP-2000 accuracy: ±(2 Ω +2% of reading) Resolution: 0.1 Ω Overload recovery time: Less than 10 minutes to rated accuracy following anovervoltage. Self-calibration is required after repeat...

Maintenance and Specifications Specifications 8 8-11 Random Noise Floor: Better than 65 dB at 100 MHz. Typically better than 75 dBat 100 MHz. Output Signal Balance: Better than 37 dB at 100 MHz. Common Mode Rejection: Better than 37 dB at 100 MHz. Measurement Accuracy (calculated from above paramete...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 8-12 Impulse Noise Adjustable from 100 mV to 500 mV in 10 mV steps. The default threshold is270 mV. Monitors either polarity of noise on pair 3, 6. Minimum detectable impulse width: 10 ns Model DSP-100 LAN Traffic Monitors 10 Mb/s Ethernet only; UTP or coaxial cable. Monito...

Maintenance and Specifications Specifications 8 8-13 PC Interface Cable Table 8-7 shows the pin connections for the PC interface cable provided with thetest tool. Table 8-8 shows the pin connections for the 9-to 25-pin adapter availablefrom Fluke (part number 929187). Table 8-7. PC Interface Cable C...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 8-14 Power Main unit and smart remote: NiCad battery pack, 7.2V, 1700 mA hr Typical NiCad battery life for DSP-100: 10 to 12 hours Typical NiCad battery life for DSP-2000: 8 to 11 hours AC adapter/charger, USA version: Linear power supply; 108 to 132V ac input;15V dc, 1A ou...

Maintenance and Specifications Specifications 8 8-15 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 Temperature (deg F) Temperature (deg C) %RH -4 -20 32 0 30 40 50 60 = Normal Operation (0˚ C to 45˚ C) = Storage (-20˚ C to 60˚ C) + gc40f.eps Figure 8-3. Operating Environment Specifi...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual 8-16 Certifications Table 8-9 shows the certifications that apply to the test tool. Table 8-9. Certifications Symbol Description Conforms to relevant European Union directives. LISTED 950Z ALSO CLASSIFIED Safety listed by UL.The control number of the Fluke Corporation is 95...

Maintenance and Specifications Specifications 8 8-17 Display Type: Graphic bit-mapped LCD with backlight and adjustable contrast. Size and resolution: 2.8” x 2.4” (7.1 cm x 6.1 cm), 15 lines, 30 characters perline, 240 x 200 bits. RJ45 Connector Typical life: > 5000 cycles Warranty One year from ...

Appendices Appendix Page A Using DSP-LINK ................................................................................. A-1 B Glossary ................................................................................................ B-1 C Tests Run per Test Standard During an Autotest ..............

A-1 Appendix A Using DSP-LINK Introduction DSP-LINK is a Windows  program that allows you to do the following: • Configure a PC’s serial port for communication with the test tool. • Transfer saved Autotest reports and report summaries from the test tool to aPC. • View and print saved Autotest repor...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual A-2 Installing DSP-LINK The DSP-LINK installation program copies the DSP-LINK files from the disketteprovided to the drive of your choice. The program creates a \DSPLINK directoryfor storing the files. The installation program also allows you to change the nameand path of t...

Using DSP-LINK Preparing for Data Transfer A A-3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PC Rear Panel (Typical) Use the 9-pin to 25-pinadapter if necessary. gc41f.eps Figure A-1. Connecting the Test Tool to a PC Configuring the Serial Ports Transferring data requires the serial ports on the test tool and the PC to have th...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual A-4 To use DSP-LINK to configure a PC’s serial port and establish communications,proceed as follows: 1. Use the serial interface cable provided to connect the test tool to the PC. 2. Start the DSP-LINK program on the PC. 3. Click on Setup. 4. Select the following: (a) the b...

Using DSP-LINK Formatting Hints for Uploaded Reports A A-7 Table A-2. Special Terms Used in DSP-LINK (continued) DSP-LINK Function Description of Related Function or Term Quick Plot Using a Mouse to Control the Cursor: When the pointing hand is shown onthe plot, you can move the cursor by sliding th...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual A-8 Getting Software Updates from Fluke The Fluke bulletin board system (BBS) and the LAN Products web site give youaccess to new versions of software and test standards for your test tool. Using the BBS requires a modem and a communication software package.Following is the...

Using DSP-LINK Getting Software Updates from Fluke A A-9 Downloading New Test Standards When new test standards are available, you can download the standards fromFluke’s LAN Products BBS or web site to your PC, then use DSP-LINK todownload the standards to your test tool. W Cautions Downloading new ...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual A-10 Downloading New Software When a software update becomes available from Fluke, you can download thesoftware from Fluke’s LAN Products BBS or web site to your PC, then use DSP-LINK to download the software to your test tool. W Cautions Downloading new software overwrites...

B-1 Appendix B Glossary 10Base2 An IEEE Standard for Thin Coax Ethernet networks: 10 Mb/s transmission, basebandsignaling, 185 meters per coax segment. Also known as Thinlan, Thinnet, or Cheapernet. 10BaseT An IEEE Standard for unshielded twisted pair Ethernet networks: 10 Mb/s transmission,baseband...

DSP-100/2000 Users Manual B-4 Crosstalk Unwanted signal transfer between adjacent cable pairs. Crosstalk occurs because electricalsignals passing through a cable pair create an electromagnetic field that transmits thesignal to nearby pairs. CSV Data Abbreviation for comma-separated variable. A list ...

Glossary Reversed Pair B B-7 Reversed Pair A wiring error in twisted pair cabling where the pins on a cable pair are reversed betweenconnectors on each end of the cable. RJ45 An 8-pin modular connector used with twisted pair cable. The RJ45 connector resembles atelephone connector (RJ11). ROM Read-o...

Glossary XON/XOFF Flow Control B B-9 XON/XOFF Flow Control Transmitter ON/transmitter OFF. A software method of controlling data flow between twodevices. The receiving device tells the sending device to start or stop data transmission bysending commands over the data transmission line.

C-1 Appendix C Tests Run per Test Standard During an Autotest

Tests Run per Test Standard During an Autotest C C-3 Table C-1. Tests Run per Test Standard During an Autotest (continued) Test Standard 1 Attenuation ACR Return Loss Prop. Delay 2 Delay Skew 2 TIA Cat 5 Channel ■ 1-100 MHz ❒ TIA Cat 5 Basic Link ■ 1-100 MHz ❒ TIA Cat 4 Channel ■ 1-20 MHz ❒ TIA Cat ...

1 Index —A— AC adapter/charger, 2-3Accessories standard accessories, 1-3 Accuracy range, 2-6ACR ACR@Remote test, 3-17explanation of ACR, 7-19plot description, 3-16results screen items, 3-15test for twisted pair, 3-14 Anomaly. See Impedance anomalyAsterisk in test results, 2-6on custom configurations...

Manual Supplement © 2000 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.  Manual Title: DSP-100,DSP-2000 Users Supplement Issue: 4 Part Number: 642964 Issue Date: 7/00 Print Date: January 1997 Page Count: 5 Revision/Date: --- This supplement contains information necessary to ensurethe...

DSP-100,DSP-2000 Users Manual Supplement 1/99 1 Change #1 On page 6-1, under Calibrating the Test Tool, add the following note after the first paragraph: Note Allow a 1 minute warm-up time prior to performing self-calibration (seeChapter 6). Self-calibration should be performed only after the test t...

DSP-100,DSP-2000 Users Manual Supplement 7/00 5 On page 7-25, replace the wire map display at the top of the first column withthe following: gc51i.eps Wire map display showing a shortbetween pins 1 and 2. Change #3 On page 6-1, under Calibrating the Test Tool add the following note: Note The test to...