Datasheet: DSX CableAnalyzer™ Series

Datasheet: DSX CableAnalyzer™ Series

The DSX CableAnalyzer™ Series is

the copper certification solution of
the Versiv™ cabling certification
product family. The DSX Series
includes the DSX-8000, which can
certify cabling up to Cat 8 / 2 GHz,
and the DSX-5000 which can certify
up to Cat 6A / Class FA / 1GHz. The
Versiv line also includes fiber OLTS
certification, OTDR, and fiber
inspection modules. Versiv reduces
overall certification costs by up to
2/3, adding up to 10% to the bottom
line of every job. While the fastest
test time (8 seconds for Cat 6A)
plays a part, the system is designed
from the ground up to reduce errors The DSX CableAnalyzer Series copper test solution enables testing and certification
and streamline certification. Full of twisted pair cabling for up to 40 Gigabit Ethernet deployments and will handle any
integration with the LinkWare Live cabling system whether it is a Cat 5e, 6, 6A, 8 or Class FA and I/II. Certifying a cable
cloud service lets the Project
Manager remotely set up the testers, is one part of a process that starts with system design and ends with system
monitor job progress and even acceptance. The faster that process goes, the more profitable you’ll be.
locate tester from any smart device. Unfortunately, there are a lot of things that slow the process down – setting up the
tester incorrectly, testing to the wrong limits, waiting for skilled technicians to analyze
With the DSX CableAnalyer and
Versiv, you’ll save money every time and troubleshoot failures, misinterpretation of results, and producing test reports that
you use it. customers cannot understand.

As part of the Versiv cabling certification product family, the DSX CableAnalyzer
Series provides accurate, error-free certification. In the installation business there are
multiple teams, varying media types and multiple testing requirements. The
difference between being profitable or not is just a few percentage points. The DSX
certifies copper cabling, complies with all standards including Level VI/2G accuracy,
making jobs easier to manage, and getting to system acceptance faster. It’s not just
for the expert technicians and Project Managers. Individuals of various skill levels
can improve the set-up, operation, test reporting, and simultaneously manage
diverse projects.

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Unique features:

Versiv enables users to accomplish more than ever with a cable tester, by accelerating every
step of the testing process
LinkWare Live cloud service lets the Project Manager remotely set up the testers, monitor
job progress and even locate tester from any smart device
ProjX™ management system eases tasks from initial set-up of a job to system acceptance. It
eliminates redundant steps, and ensures that all tests are completed correctly the first time,
and every time
Taptive™ user interface puts advanced data analysis and easy set-up and operation at the
fingertips of technicians of all skill levels
LinkWare PC management software provides unmatched analysis of test results and
professional test reports
The DSX reduces the time required to fix cabling faults with dedicated diagnostics, a simple
test that locates the problem

Performance:

Eight second Cat 6A test time contributes to the fastest way to gain certification
Graphically displays the source of failures including crosstalk and distance to shield faults for
faster troubleshooting
Manage up to 12,000 Cat 6A test results with full graphics
Capacitive touchscreen allows quick tester setup with easily selectable cable types,
standards and testing parameters
Over 1 billion links reported on LinkWare PC management software

Standards:

Compliant with ANSI/TIA-1152-A Level 2G and proposed standard IEC 61935-1 Ed. 5 Level
VI field tester accuracy requirements to 2000 MHz
Supports the complete suite of Resistance Unbalance standards needed for Power over
Ethernet (PoE) – IEEE 802.3bt, ANSI/TIA/EIA-568, ISO/IEC 11801 series documents
TCL and ELTCTL measurements compliant to IEC 61935-1-1 (Draft)
Screen continuity along path of cabling

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Versiv Platform is Ready for Today's and Tomorrow's Jobs
Electrically centered plug design is compliant with TIA Level 2G and IEC Level VI accuracy requirements to 2000 MHz with
a future-ready design to support all hardware upgrades

The DSX CableAnalyzer Series enables cable testing and certification for network deployments up to 40 Gigabit Ethernet – whether
it is an existing Cat 5e, 6, 6A, 8 or Class I/II cabling system, the DSX tests to all industry standards. The electrically centered test
plug results in the Level 2G/VI accuracy required to support field testing to Cat 8 / Class I/II, 2000 MHz. The DSX exceeds the IEC
Level VI and TIA Level 2G specifications assuring you of higher confidence in results over the full frequency range. Higher
performance cabling systems like Cat 8 require more precise measurement to ensure they are providing the noise immunity
required by 25G and 40G applications. Additionally, complex Alien Crosstalk link-to-link certification is simplified by integrating the
measurement capability into each copper module up to 40GBASE-T testing.

The DSX is the first field tester to support balance measurements including Transverse Conversion Loss (TCL) and Equal Level
Transverse Conversion Transfer Loss (ELTCTL). TCL and ELTCTL are important measurements found in the cabling standards.
They define a minimum performance for balance, a key parameter to help determine noise immunity. Industrial network
owners/operators are especially interested in this property due to the higher level of electromagnetic interference (EMI) within the
industrial environment.

Fluke Networks' DSX CableAnalyzer Series has obtained Intertek (ETL) verification in accordance with the ANSI/TIA-1152-A
specification for Level 2G test equipment. (Report on file.)

TLC Graph View ELTCTL Graph View

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ProjX Management System Manages Complex Jobs with Ease
Manage up to 12,000 Cat 6A test results with full graphics

Managing the testing of multiple jobs with multiple teams, testers, and requirements is time consuming and a source of errors.
Increasingly larger jobs make project organization more important than ever. The ProjX management system on the DSX
CableAnalyzer Series provides individual project files for all job specific details to be saved under a simple name, eliminating the
need to re-enter job specific details after starting a project. This minimizes set-up errors or lost files when switching from one job to
another or utilizing multiple testers on a single job. In addition, it provides test results by cable ID, merges any changes without
duplicates and defaults to the last copper or fiber module installed. ProjX management system provides real time status to
completion on each job with a 0-100% scale and gives the operator the option to isolate any test requiring a second look and helps
to assure nothing is overlooked. The "Fix Later" selection creates a punch list or automatic to do list for correcting any workmanship
issues. ProjX enables project managers and crew leaders to be truly efficient.

Project Menu screen shows percent complete Project specific screen shows up to the
per job minute project details

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Taptive User Interface Simplifies Set Up, Eliminates Errors and Speeds Troubleshooting
Capacitive touchscreen allows quick tester setup and supports all standards

Taptive user interface is easy enough for even the newest technician to perform tests across multiple media types and testing
requirements. The capacitive Taptive user interface makes all jobs easily accessible from the menu screen. Touch the job you’re
working on and the large display confirms the test that needs to be performed, animated instructions simplify setting the
configuration making correct testing assured.

Simple Set up Quickly enter Cable Ids with the capacitive

touchscreen

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Performs with Unsurpassed Speed
Eight second Cat 6A test time and the fastest way to submit your certification results

No tester offers so much speed for so many tests. Complete copper certification to Cat 6A in 8 seconds or certify two fibers at two
wavelengths in just 3 seconds. Endorsements by cabling vendors worldwide assure that Versiv is the fastest way to project
completion and system acceptance. Quickly get a Pass or Fail result and easily review individual test parameters by value or drill
into specific area on a graph.

Passing test result Return loss graph Pinch and zoom for more detail

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Troubleshoot Like an Expert
Graphically displays the source of failures including crosstalk and distance to shield faults for faster troubleshooting

The DSX reduces the time required to fix cabling faults with dedicated diagnostics, a simple 1 button test runs all tests and saves all
data. The graphical results screen allows you to look down the cable to see exactly where any cross talk, return loss or shield faults
are located on any given link. Previous testers had frequency limits of their diagnostic capabilities of up to 250 MHz only, but the
DSX CableAnalyzer Series removes this limitation. This common view is easily interpreted by novice and expert users alike to
isolate and act on any failed results quickly and is stored with the test result for remote analysis.

High Definition Time Domain Cross talk Features simple diagnostics based on
(HTDTX) shows the far end connection is decades of Fluke Networks
clearly the issue troubleshooting experience

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Shield continuity historically is a direct current (DC) measurement with no distance to fault available. Other testers run a simple
resistance test to verify that the shield has continuity. These tests have been shown to be inaccurate, sometime confusing a ground
path as shield continuity and not correctly identifying a break in the shield. Other testers may tell you there is a break in a shield, but
not pinpoint the exact location giving no indication of where to start rework. The DSX CableAnalyzer Series is the first field tester to
report distance to any shield integrity issues, reporting the true status of the screen continuity. This is especially important in
datacenters and Cat 8 installations where screen continuity is critical to maintaining alien crosstalk performance of screened
cabling.

Wiremap – shows distance to fault, break

and short

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DSX CableAnalyzer Series Family
The DSX CableAnalyzer Series family is based on two modules: the DSX-5000 and DSX-8000. The DSX-5000 certifies twisted pair
Cat 5e, 6, 6A and Class FA cabling with limits up to 1000 MHz. The DSX-8000 certifies twisted pair Cat 5e, 6, 6A, Cat 8 and Class
I/II cabling with limits up to 2000 MHz.

Copper Certification

DSX-8000 CableAnalyzer™ DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer™

Cat 6A / Class EA test time 8 seconds 10 seconds

Cat 8 / Class I/II test time 16 seconds

HDTDX/HDTDR diagnostic test times ≈ 3 seconds ≈ 3 seconds

Internal memory ≈ 5,000 Cat 8 with plots; ≈ 12,000 Cat 6A with plots ≈ 12,000 Cat 6A with plots

>Level V Accuracy (1 GHz) ✓ ✓

Level VI/2G Accuracy (2 GHz) ✓

Resistance Unbalance measurement ✓ ✓

Shield integrity check and distance to fault ✓ ✓

TCL measurement ✓ ✓

ELTCTL measurement ✓ ✓

CDNEXT measurement ✓ ✓

CMRL measurement ✓ ✓

Built-in Alien XTalk capability ✓ ✓

Channel Adapter 2 GHz Range 1 GHz Range

Permanent Link Adapter 2 GHz Range 1 GHz Range

Optional accessories

Patch cord adapter Cat 5e, 6 and 6A patch cord Cat 5e, 6 and 6A patch cord

Coax Adapter ✓ ✓

M12 Adapter ✓ ✓

TERA Adapter Available Summer 2017 ✓

GG45 Adapter Available Summer 2017 ✓

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LinkWare Live
LinkWare Live is a cloud-based service that lets you manage certification jobs anytime, anywhere, with anyone on any device. With
LinkWare Live, you can

Keep track of every test on every job. Get an overview of every project from any smart device. Drill down to each individual
test. Instantly receive notification of incorrect test setting or cable IDs.
Get it right the first time. Define cable IDs and test settings from your PC or tablet. Then send them to the testers or Brother
printers at the jobsite for mistake-free testing and labeling.
Keep your testers up to date. Standards can change without notice, and an out-of-date test report can mean hours of re-
testing. LinkWare Live automatically ensures your testers are running the latest.
Stop wasting time and gas driving testers back to the office. Upload your test results straight from the job site to LinkWare
Live over Wi-Fi. Then download them automatically to the right job for fast report generation with LinkWare PC.
Avoid Project Delays. Track the last used location and monitor the status of all testers to ensure they are always calibrated
and running the latest firmware.
Supports all Versiv models: DSX CableAnalyzer Series, CertiFiber Pro, OptiFiber Pro, and the FI-7000.

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LinkWare PC Management Software
Leveraging the popular and multi-featured LinkWare PC management software application, DSX CableAnalyzer Series users can
easily access the ProjX management system data, generate reports, and upgrade the software in their testers. Project Managers
have full capabilities to manage workflow and consolidate test results. Users can provide the finishing touch by adding their
company logo to the report and offer it unaltered to their customers for system acceptance purposes. Keep your business tools
simple, no matter which Fluke Networks copper or fiber tester you are using, LinkWare PC is the software package that reports it all.

Now with LinkWare Stats, the new automated statistical report option, you can move above and beyond the page-per-link report and
see your entire cabling infrastructure. It analyzes and transforms LinkWare PC test results data into charts and diagrams that reveal
your cabling plant performance; this report summarizes your entire cabling infrastructure in a compact, graphical format that makes
it easy to verify margins and to spot anomalies.

LinkWare PC Report

New versions of LinkWare PC are always backwards

compatible with previous versions, so you can stay
current and always integrate tests from different
testers into test report.

LinkWare Stats summarizes all

project data

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DSX CableAnalyzer Series Specifications
Cable Types

Shielded and unshielded TIA Cat 3, 4, 5, 5e, 6, 6A, 8: 100 Ω ISO/IEC Class C, D, E, EA, F, FA and I/II: 100 Ω and 120 Ω
pair LAN cabling

Standard Link Interface Adapters

Plug type: shielded RJ45

Permanent link adapters
Optional Plug type: Tera (for DSX-5000 only, DSX-8000 version available summer 2017)

Jack type: shielded RJ45

Channel Adapters
Optional Jack type: Tera, GG45 (for DSX-5000 only, DSX-8000 version available summer 2017)

Test Standards

TIA Cat 3, 4, 5, 5e, 6, 6A, 8 per TIA 568 Series

ISO/IEC Class C, D, E, EA, F, FA, I/II certification per ISO/IEC 11801 Series

Maximum frequency DSX-8000: 2000 MHz; DSX-5000 1000 MHz

General Specifications

DSX-8000: Full 2-way Autotest of Cat 5e or 6/Class D or E: 7 seconds Full 2-way Autotest of Cat 6A/Class EA: 8 seconds Full 2-way Autotest of
Cat 8: 16 seconds
Autotest Time
DSX-5000: Full 2-way Autotest of Cat 5e or 6/Class D or E: 9 seconds Full 2-way Autotest of Cat 6A/Class EA: 10 seconds

Support test parameters (The selected test Wire Map, Length, Propagation Delay, Delay Skew, DC Loop Resistance, Insertion Loss (Attenuation), Return Loss (RL), NEXT, Attenuation-to-
standard determines the test parameters and crosstalk Ratio (ACR-N), ACR-F (ELFEXT), Power Sum ACR-F (ELFEXT), Power Sum NEXT, Power Sum ACR-N, Power Sum Alien Near End
the frequency range of the tests) Xtalk (PS ANEXT), Power Sum Alien Attenuation Xtalk Ratio Far End (PS AACR-F)

Input protection Protected against continuous telco voltages and 100 mA over-current. Occasional ISDN over-voltages will not cause damage

Display 5.7 in LCD display with a projected capacitance touchscreen

Case High impact plastic with show absorbing overmold

Dimensions Main Versiv unit with DSX module and battery installed: 2.625 in x 5.25 in x 11.0 in (6.67 cm x 13.33 cm x 27.94 cm)

Weight Main Versiv unit with DSX module and battery installed: 3 lbs, 5oz (1.28 kg)

Main unit and remote Lithium ion battery pack, 7.2 V

Typical battery life 8 hours

Charge time* Tester off: 4 hours to charge from 10 % capacity to 90 % capacity

Languages supported English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Trad Chinese, Czech, Polish, Swedish, Hungarian

Calibration Service center calibration period is 1 year

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Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C)

Storage Temperature -22° F to +140° F (-30° C to +60° C)

0% to 90%, 32° F to 95° F (0° C to 35° C)

Operating relative humidity (% RH without
condensation)
0% to 70%, 95° F to 113° F (35° C to 45 °C)

Vibration Random, 2 g, 5 Hz-500 Hz

Shock 1 m drop test with and without module and adapter

Safety CSA 22.2 No. 61010, IEC 61010-1 3rd Edition

13,123 ft (4,000 m)
Operating altitude
10,500 ft (3,200 m) with ac adapter

EMC EN 61326-1

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Ordering Information DSX-8000 Non-wireless models

DSX-8000 Wireless models Model Description

(Available in the following countries: www.flukenetworks.com/VersivWiFiAdapter)
DSX-8000 DSX-8000 CableAnalyzer
Model Description
DSX-8000MI DSX-8000 with Multimode OLTS and Fiber Inspection
DSX-8000-W DSX-8000 CableAnalyzer with WiFi adapter
DSX-8000OI DSX-8000 with Quad OTDR and Fiber Inspection
DSX-8000 CableAnalyzer with WiFi adapter and 1 year
DSX-8000-W/GLD DSX-8000QI DSX-8000 with Quad OLTS and Fiber Inspection
Gold Support

DSX-8000 with Multimode OLTS and Fiber Inspection with DSX-8000 with Quad OLTS, Quad OTDR and Fiber
DSX-8000MI-W DSX-8000QOI
WiFi adapter Inspection

DSX-8000 with Multimode OLTS and Fiber Inspection with Versiv Professional Kit with DSX-8000 CableAnalyzer,
DSX-8000MI-W/GLD DSX-8000-PRO Quad OLTS, Quad OTDR, Fiber Inspection and a full
WiFi adapter and 1 year Gold Support
complement of product accessories.
DSX-8000 with Quad OTDR and Fiber Inspection with WiFi
DSX-8000OI-W
adapter
DSX-8000 Accessories
DSX-8000 with Quad OTDR and Fiber Inspection with WiFi
DSX-8000OI-W/GLD
adapter and 1 year Gold Support Model Description
DSX-8000 with Quad OLTS and Fiber Inspection with WiFi DSX-8000-ADD DSX-8000 Add-on Kit
DSX-8000QI-W
adapter
DSX-8000-ADD-R DSX-8000 Add-on Kit with Remote
DSX-8000 with Quad OLTS and Fiber Inspection with WiFi
DSX-8000QI-W/GLD
adapter and 1 year Gold Support DSX-8-CFP-Q-ADD/R DSX-8000 with Quad OLTS Add-on Kit with Remote
DSX-8000 with Quad OLTS, Quad OTDR and Fiber DSX-8000-OFP-Q-ADD DSX-8000 with Quad OTD Add-on Kit
DSX-8000QOI-W
Inspection with WiFi adapter
DSX-PLA804S DSX-8000 Cat 8/Class I Permanent Link Adapter Set
DSX-8000 with Quad OLTS, Quad OTDR and Fiber
DSX-8000QOI-W/GLD
Inspection with WiFi adapter and 1 year Gold Support DSX-CHA804S DSX-8000 Cat 8/Class I Channel Adapter Set

Versiv Professional Kit with DSX-8000 CableAnalyzer,

DSX-8000-PRO-W Quad OLTS, Quad OTDR, Fiber Inspection with WiFi
adapter and a full complement of product accessories.

Versiv Professional Kit with DSX-8000 CableAnalyzer,

Quad OLTS, Quad OTDR, Fiber Inspection with WiFi
DSX-8000-PRO-W/GLD
adapter and a full complement of product accessories and
1 year Gold Support.

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DSX-5000 Wireless models (Available in the following countries: Accessories for the DSX CableAnalyzers Series
www.flukenetworks.com/VersivWiFiAdapter)
Model Description
Model Description
DSX-PLA004S DSX Cat 6A/Class EA Permanent Link Adapter Set
DSX-5000-W DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer with WiFi adapter
DSX-CHA004S DSXcCat 6A/Class EA Channel Adapter Set
DSX-5000-W/GLD DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer with WiFi adapter and 1 year Gold Support
DSX-COAX DSX Coax Adapter Set
DSX-5000Qi-W DSX-5000 with Quad OTLS and Fiber Inspection with WiFi adapter
DSX-CHA021S DSX M12 4-Position Adapter Set
DSX-5000 with Quad OTLS and Fiber Inspection with WiFi adapter
DSX-5000Qi-W/GLD
and 1 year Gold Support DSX-PC5ES DSX Patch Cord Test Adapter Set for Cat 5e patch cords

DSX-PC6S DSX Patch Cord Test Adapter Set for Cat 6 patch cords
DSX-5000 Non-wireless models
DSX-PC6AS DSX Patch Cord Test Adapter Set for Cat 6A patch cords
Model Description
WiFi Adapter for Versiv Mainframe. (Available in the following
VERSIV-ADP-WIFI
DSX-5000 DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer countries: www.flukenetworks.com/VersivWiFiAdapter)

DSX-5000Qi DSX-5000 with Quad OLTS and Fiber Inspection Versiv-TSET VERSIV Headphones

VERSIV-BATTERY VERSIV Battery

DSX-5000 Accessories
VERSIV-ACUN VERSIV Charger
Model Description VERSIV-STRP VERSIV Hand Strap
DSX-ADD DSX-5000 Add-on Kit VERSIV-STND VERSIV Demo Stand
DSX-ADD-R DSX-5000 Add-on Kit with Remote
Gold Support for the DSX CableAnalyzers Series
DSX-CFP-Q-ADD-R DSX-5000 with Quad OLTS Add-on Kit with Remote

DSX-OFP-Q-ADD DSX-5000 with Quad OTDR Add-on Kit Model Description

DSX-PLA011S DSX-5000 TERA Cat 7A/Class FA PLA Set GLD-DSX-8000 1 YR GOLD SUPPORT for DSX-8000

DSX-5000 TERA Cat 7A/Class FA CHA Set GLD-DSX-8000MI 1 YR GOLD SUPPORT for DSX-8000 w/ Multimode OLTS INSP
DSX-CHA011S
GLD-DSX-8000OI 1 YR GOLD SUPPORT for DSX-8000 w/ Quad OTDR INSP
DSX-CHA012S DSX GG45 Class FA Channel Adapter Set
GLD-DSX-8000QI 1 YR GOLD SUPPORT for DSX-8000 w/ Quad OLTS INSP

GLD-DSX-8000QOI 1 YR GOLD SUPPORT for DSX-8000 w/ Quad OLTS OTDR INSP

1 YR GOLD SUPPORT for DSX-8000 Professional Kit w/ Quad

GLD-DSX-8000PRO
OLTS OTDR INSP

GLD-DSX-5000 1 YR GOLD SUPPORT for DSX-5000

GLD-DSX-5000QI 1 YR GOLD SUPPORT for DSX-5000 w/ Quad OLTS INSP

For a complete list of models, options, accessories and specifications please visit www.flukenetworks.com/dsx.

Fluke Networks operates in more than 50 countries worldwide.

To find your local office contact details, go to www.flukenetworks.com/contact.

© 2017 Fluke Corporation. Rev: 05/10/2017 2:30 pm (Literature Id: 4342554)

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