Fluke Networks DTX Patch Cord Test Adapter Series

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Strict new requirements and the high data-rate demands of applications now running on Cat 5e/Class D, to Cat 6/Class E and Cat 6A /Class EA cabling systems make testing and certification for patch cord performance more critical than ever. Now it’s easy to do – with the DTX Patch Cord Test Adapter Series from Fluke Networks. Simply plug the rugged, compact adapters into your DTX Cable Analyzer, and you’ve got the high-speed, fully-automated tester you need to ensure that your cords meet patchcord test requirements: bit errors rates, increase channel throughput, improve systems performance margins and reduce network downtime.

Patch cords are a common, but often overlooked drag on network performance. From the start, not all of them are created equal; performance of new patch cords is inconsistent. Most cords are only tested for wire map, not performance – in spite of what may be indicated on the jacket. Channel certification shows the performance of the completed end-to-end link including equipment and work area patch cords. Permanent Link certification shows the true performance of the installed link without the cords. This is very common because it’s the most practical and accurate way to certify new cabling links, but it is dependent on compliant patch cords. Patch Cord certification can quickly determine whether a patch cord meets industry performance specifications. When non-compliant cords are used, they can cause intermittent failures that can result in network downtime and warranty claims.

As new standards require more sophisticated patch cord testing, simple continuity or wiremap tests don’t measure up. With the touch of a key, Fluke Networks’ high-speed Patch Cord Test Adapter Series keeps you on top ofnew technology and industry requirements, making it easy to:

• Quickly verify whether a patch cord is fully compliant with the Cat 6A performance standards.
• Check legacy patch cords to isolate faulty cords that could be degrading network performance and may contribute to network downtime.
• Test patch cords to make sure you’re getting the premium performance you are paying for.
• Reduce the error rate of advanced applications that use multiple-pair transmission schemes and bidirectional communication on the same pair(s).

Testing patch cords to component specifications is a very complex process that is typically done by laboratory engineers from the best cabling companies in the world. But it needn’t be difficult or time consuming. With the DTX Patch Cord Adapters, you can quickly perform patch cord testing in the field without any special training.

Having low-performing patch cords on a high-speed network is like putting shopping cart wheels on a racing car you simply can’t get the performance you’ve paid for. Fluke Networks’ DTX Patch Cord Test Adapter Series gives you a fast, cost-effective way to verify whether your patch cords meet industry performance specifications and support high-speed network demands.

The DTX is independently verified for Level II, Level III, Level IIIe, Level IV measurement accuracy. That means that it meets the guidelines for testing Category 5e, 6, 6A patch cords.