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Panduit Corp. 2017 Testing Procedures PN614 version 1.0 (revised 6/2017)
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PANDUIT System Warranty
PANDUIT will typically provide a system warranty in the following way:
The warranty of the Field Terminable Plug offered by PANDUIT is based on passing permanent
link test results.
Passing test results must be obtained using an approved field test instrument. PANDUIT Corp.
evaluates each type of handheld test instrument before approving it for use in the field. This
ensures the integrity of the test data submitted for warranty.
Current field testers approved for Category 6A:
• Fluke DTX-1500 / DTX-1800 / DSX – 5000 / DSX-8000
• Ideal LanTEK II / LanTEK III
• Viavi Solutions Certifier 40G
• Softing WireXpert 4500 / WireXpert 4500FA
Testing Required for ANSI/TIA Category 6A Direct Connection Permanent Link Warranty
PANDUIT requires that internal permanent link performance be verified for each link to obtain the
warranty. PANDUIT does not require that field alien crosstalk testing be performed, as the
TX6A™ Copper Cabling System has been thoroughly lab tested and verified to meet alien
crosstalk requirements under worse case conditions of 6-around-1 tightly bundled configuration.
Fluke DSX-5000 Series Digital Cable Analyzer
PANDUIT has evaluated the Fluke DSX-5000 Series Digital Cable Analyzer and approves the
use of this tester for the certification of installed Category 6A direct connection cabling permanent
links. To verify that the installed cabling will meet or exceed the performance requirements of the
designated classification defined in the ANSI/TIA Category 6A standard, it is important that the
following steps are followed.
Permanent Link Testing (Standards MPTL Method)
1) Verify that your DSX-5000 Series tester has the most up-to-date software. The latest
software updates can be found on the Fluke website at:
http://www.flukenetworks.com/support/downloads/58119/DSX%2BCableAnalyzer%25E2%25
84%25A2%2BSeries
2) Perform a Set Reference procedure in the special functions prior to testing. Fluke Networks
recommends that a Set Reference procedure be performed every 30 days to ensure the
maximum accuracy of the test results. DSX Reference Module part# DSX-REFMOD, is
recommended for Category 6A testing.
For detailed instructions on Set Reference procedure, refer to Fluke Network’s DSX-5000
Series Users Manual page 36, on “Set the Reference”. The link for the User’s Manual is:
http://www.flukenetworks.com/support/manuals/58119/DSX%2BCableAnalyzer%25E2%2584
%25A2%2BSeries
Note: Fluke Networks also recommends factory calibration once a year to ensure that the
test tool meets or exceeds the published accuracy specifications.
3) Select the Fluke Permanent Link Adapter (DSX-PLA001) and attach it to the DSX-5000
Series Main unit.
4) Select the Fluke Ca6A Patch Cord Adapter (# DSX-PC6A) and attach it to the DSX-5000
Series Remote unit.