Fluke DSX-8000 tester

On this page, we are going to review the Fluke DSX-8000 test device, the new masterpiece of the FLUKE brand, from Fiberoptic and Network Bank. First, we will provide a short explanation about what the Fluke test device is, and then we will review the Fluke DSX-8000 tester.

?What is a fluke test

The fluke test is one of the tests to measure the correctness of the links and evaluate the faults and defects related to cabling and network connections by the fluke device. Performing this test provides technicians with complete information about network cable and fiber optic cable and nodes, including keystones and other network equipment.

Fluke DSX-8000 tester

The Fluke DSX-8000 tester is the latest device of the famous Fluke company, which is located in Germany and is a subsidiary of the Danaher company. Compared to its previous versions, such as DTX-1800 and DSX-5000, this tester has other extraordinary features such as CAT8 cable testing for the first time. This tester is the first dedicated cat8 cable tester that can test up to 2 GHz.

Fluke DSX-8000 also provides us with the possibility of testing copper network cables (cat) up to 40 gigabits, which includes testing all cabling and terminating of network cables Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7, Cat7a, Cat8, Cat8.1, Cat8.2, Cat3, Cat4 It is Cat5, Cat5e.

One of the features of the fluke DSX-8000 device is the dedicated cloud space that is free as an option inside the device, which allows the network operator to store all the tests performed and its information in the cloud service.

Another feature of Fluke DSX8000 is control and monitoring of work and checking of test sheets remotely.

Important features of the Fluke Networks Versive Cable Analyzer DSX-8000
Quick and easy setup
Faster testing
Reduce mistakes
Faster reporting
Accurate troubleshooting

Using the ProX™ system, you enter the details that you want to test once into the device settings and perform measurements for different projects with the entered definitions .The test time in Cable Analyzer DSX-8000 is equal to 8 seconds for 6A Class EA series and 15 seconds for CAT8 Class I/II cable series.

Cable Analyzer is designed to eliminate errors, as we mentioned, a series of definitions are entered into the device’s memory and tests are performed according to them .In the fluke dsx8000 tester, there is no need to use a memory card to receive reports. As mentioned above, the free dedicated cloud space frees the operator from using an external memory card and allows the project manager to view the results through Link ware PC. View the DSX Cable Analyzer uploaded to the Link Ware Live cloud service.

In the DSX8000 model, with HDTDR and HDTDX troubleshooting technology, the duration of troubleshooting and error detection in cabling and networking has been greatly reduced. In this type of fluke tester model, it is much easier to work with the device due to the presence of a touch screen, and due to the possibility of graphically displaying the results of troubleshooting, it is much easier.

In the table below, we show the difference between the Fluke DSX5000 and DSX8000 testers.

Copper Certification
DSX-8000 CableAnalyzer™	DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer™
8 seconds	10 seconds	Cat 6A / Class EA test time
16 seconds	………………	Cat 8 / Class I/II test time
3 seconds≈	3 seconds≈	HDTDX/HDTDR diagnostic test times
5,000 Cat 8 with plots; ≈ 12,000 Cat 6A with plots≈	12,000 Cat 6A with plots≈	Internal memory
✓	✓	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
2GHz Range	1GHz Range	Channel Adapter
2GHz Range	1GHz Range	Permanent Link Adapter
Optional accessories
Cat 5e, 6 and 6A patch cord	Cat 5e, 6 and 6A patch cord	Patch cord adapter
✓	✓	Coax Adapter
✓	✓	M12 Adapter
✓	✓	TERA Adapter
✓	✓	GG45/ARJ45

1x Versiv Mainframe & Remote

2x DSX-8000 Cable Analyzer Modules

1x Set of Cat 8/Class I Permanent Link Adapters

1x Set of Cat 8/Class I Channel Adapters

2x Headsets

2x HandStrap

2x Shoulder Straps

1x Carry Case

1x USB Interface Cable

1x Versiv Open Source Software CD

2x AC Chargers

2x Universal Couplers

2x AxTalk Terminators

1x Statement of Calibration

1x Getting Started Guide

Fluke Networks DSX-8000 CableAnalyzer Series Specifications

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

Standard Link Interface Adapters
Plug type: shielded RJ45 Optional Plug type : Tera (for DSX-5000 only, DSX-8000 version available summer 2017)	Permanent link adapters
Jack type: shielded RJ45 Optional Jack type: Tera (for DSX-5000 only, DSX-8000 version available summer 2017)	Channel Adapters

Test Standards
Category 3, 4, 5, 5e, 6, 6A per TIA 568-C.2	TIA
Class C and D, E, Ea, F, FA certification per ISO/IEC 11801:2002 and amendments	ISO/IEC
DSX-8000: 2000 MHz	Maximum frequency

General Specifications
Full 2-way Autotest of Category 5e or 6/Class D or E: 7 seconds. Full 2-way Autotest of Category 6A/Class EA: 8 seconds. Full 2-way Autotest of Category 8: 16 seconds	Speed of Autotest
Wire Map, Length, Propagation Delay, Delay Skew, DC Loop Resistance, Insertion Loss (Attenuation), Return Loss (RL), NEXT, Attenuation-to-crosstalk Ratio (ACR-N), ACR-F (ELFEXT), Power Sum ACR-F (ELFEXT), Power Sum NEXT, Power Sum ACR-N, Power Sum Alien Near End Xtalk (PS ANEXT), Power Sum Alien Attenuation Xtalk Ratio Far End (PS AACR-F)	Support test parameters (The selected test standard determines the test parameters and the frequency range of the tests)
Protected against continuous telco voltages and 100 mA over-current. Occasional ISDN over-voltages will not cause damage	Input protection
5.7 in LCD display with a projected capacitance touchscreen	Display
High impact plastic with show absorbing overmold	Case
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)	Dimensions
Main Versiv unit with DSX module and battery installed: 3 lbs, 5oz (1.28 kg)	Weight
Lithium ion battery pack, 7.2 V	Main unit and remote
8 hours	Typical battery life
Tester off: 4 hours to charge from 10 % capacity to 90 % capacity	Charge time
English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Trad Chinese, Czech, Polish, Swedish, Hungarian	Languages supported
Service center calibration period is 1 year	Calibration

Environment Specifications
32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)	Operating Temperature
4°F to +122°F (-20° C to +50°C)-	Storage Temperature
0%to 90 %, 32°F to 95 °F (0°C to 35°C) 0%to 70 %, 95°F to 113 °F (35°C to 45°C)	Operating relative humidity
Random, 2 g, 5 Hz-500 Hz	Vibration
1m drop test with and without module and adapter	Shock
CSA 22.2 No. 61010, IEC 61010-1 2nd Edition + Amendments 1, 2	Safety
13,123 ft (4,000 m) 10,500 ft (3,200 m) with ac adapter	Operating altitude
EN 61326-1	EMC

Performance Specifications
ANSI/TIA-1152 Level 2G	Category 8 test modes (or lower link categories)
Proposed standard IEC 61935-1 Ed. 5 Level VI	Class I/II test modes

Length of Twisted Pair Cabling
Without Remote
800m (2600 ft)	Range
0.1m or 1ft	Resolution
(0.3 m + 2 %); 0 m to 150 m (0.3 m + 4 %)± ; 150 m to 800 m	±Accuracy

Propagation Delay
Without Remote
4000ns	Range
1ns	Resolution
(2 ns + 2 %)± ; 0 ns to 750 ns (2 ns + 4 %)±; 750 ns to 4000 ns	±Accuracy

Delay Skew
0ns to 100 ns	Range
1ns	Resolution
10ns±	Accuracy

DC Loop Resistance Test
0Ω to 540 Ω	Range
0.1Ω	Resolution
(1 Ω + 1 %)±	Accuracy
Less than 10 minutes to rated accuracy following an overvoltage. Referencing is required after repeated or prolonged overvoltage.	Overload recovery time