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{{#invoke:Message box|ambox |type=content|text=Be aware that - contrary to Channel adapters and Permanent Link adapters - Patch Cord adapters are category specific.}}
{{#invoke:Message box|ambox |type=content|text=Permanent Link or Channel adapters (which are provided with the DSX), can support multiple Categories or Classses of links.  For example, a Cat 6A adapter can test a Cat 5e link.)  However, standards require that the jack in the Patch Cord adapter match the category of the field-installed plug you’re testing.  As a result, Fluke Networks have to manufacture different Patch Cord adapters for 5e, 6, or 6A – and you’ll need to choose the one(s) you need.}}


 
 

Revision as of 13:36, 23 January 2021

Introduction

The recent ANSI/TIA 568-D.2 test paradigm Modular Link Terminated Link (MPTL) requires one Patch Cord Adapter .

DSX CableAnalyzer does not ship with patch cord adapters, so you need to purchase one.  Permanent Link or Channel adapters (which are provided with the DSX), can support multiple Categories or Classses of links.  For example, a Cat 6A adapter can test a Cat 5e link.)  However, standards require that the jack in the Patch Cord adapter match the category of the field-installed plug you’re testing.  As a result, Fluke Networks have to manufacture different Patch Cord adapters for 5e, 6, or 6A – and you’ll need to choose the one(s) you need. 

The ISO/IEC 11801 equivalent for this type of link is expected to be introduced with the next update of the standard.  For the time being, we recommnend to use the TIA MPTL limits to test MMPTL links outside North America.

 

Solution

 

 

You'll need one Patch Cord adapter per pair of DSX modules for MPTL testing.

Patch Cord Adapters are suitable for all DSX models:

Model Desription
DSX-PC5E Single Cat 5e Adapter with Shielded Cat 5e Patch Cord Jack Installed
DSX-PC6 Single Cat 6 Adapter with Shielded Cat 6 Patch Cord Jack Installed
DSX-PC6A Single Cat 6A Adapter with Shielded Cat 6A Patch Cord Jack Installed

The same adapters are also available is sets of two.

 

 

In case the RJ45 jack is damaged and needs replacement, these are the spare parts you need:

Model Desription
DSX-PCTAC5EKS Set of two Shielded Cat 5e Replacement Patch Cord Jacks
DSX-PCTAC6KS Set of two Shielded Cat 6 Replacement Patch Cord Jacks
DSX-PCTAC6AKS Set of two Shielded Cat 6A Replacement Patch Cord Jacks

Not replacing a damaged RJ45 jack may leed to false negative test results.

These spare parts come as a set of two.