The Fluke Networks DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer is a professional-grade cable certification tool that tests and certifies structured cabling systems from Cat 5e through Cat 8, supporting Class C through Class II standards. It delivers rapid certification cycles—Cat 6A in 10 seconds, Cat 6/Class D or E in 9 seconds—while providing advanced diagnostics to isolate crosstalk, return loss, and shield faults. The DSX-5000 validates twisted pair installations for 10 Gigabit Ethernet deployments and supports testing up to 40 Gigabit Ethernet speeds, including full Alien Crosstalk (ACR) measurement capability for 40GBASE-T verification.
– Technical Specifications
Supported Standards:
• Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6A, Cat 8
• Class C, D, E, Ea, F, FA, I, and II
Frequency Range:
• Up to 1000 MHz for Cat 6A/Class FA
• Up to 2000 MHz for Cat 8/Class I/II
Testing Scope:
• Certifies twisted pair cabling for 10 Gigabit Ethernet deployments
• Supports testing for 40 Gigabit Ethernet deployments
• Balance measurements: Transverse Conversion Loss (TCL) and Equal Level Transverse Conversion Transfer Loss (ELTCTL)
Accuracy & Compliance:
• Intertek (ETL) Verified to IEC 61935-1 (Levels IV and draft Level V) and ANSI/TIA-1152 (Level IIIe)
• Exceeds IEC Level V and TIA Level 2G specifications
Data & Power:
• Storage capacity: 12,000 test results with full graphics
• Battery charge time: ~4 hours (10% to 90%)
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C
• Storage temperature: -20°C to +50°C
– Key Features
• ProjX™ Management System for job setup and test verification
• Taptive™ touch-screen interface for intuitive operation
• LinkWare™ software for advanced result analysis and professional reporting
• LinkWare Live cloud service for remote job monitoring and tester location tracking
• Rapid accuracy recovery: rated specifications achieved within 10 minutes post-overvoltage event
– Typical Applications
Structured cabling certification, Gigabit Ethernet infrastructure validation, multi-gigabit network deployment verification, and in-situ cabling fault diagnosis.
– Compatibility & Integration
Supports Versiv Mainframe and Remote units with dual DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer modules and Permanent Link Adapters (PLA-004 configuration).
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