The Fluke DSP-100 LAN Cable Meter is a field-upgradeable digital cable tester that delivers fast, accurate diagnostics of twisted pair and fiber optic cabling systems. It performs comprehensive testing up to 155 MHz with TIA Level II accuracy for Basic Link and Channel classifications. The instrument combines wire mapping, length measurement, propagation delay analysis, and crosstalk detection in a portable form factor, completing 4-pair Cat 5 cable tests in 17–20 seconds. Auto-diagnostics are presented in graphical and text formats, with fault pinpointing via Time Domain Crosstalk (TDX™) analyzer. The DSP-100 stores up to 1,150 TIA TSB-67 test results or 600 ISO test results, backed by internal battery retention for five years. Field testing is enhanced by hub port locator functionality and network traffic monitoring on 10BASE-T and Ethernet systems. Optional Fluke DSP-FTK Fiber Test Kit extends capability to fiber optic cables. Windows-based DSP-LINK software enables rapid data transfer and parameter updates.
Technical Specifications
• Test Frequency: Up to 155 MHz
• Test Speed: 17–20 seconds for 4-pair Cat 5 cable; 20 seconds for two-way Autotest
• Accuracy: TIA Level II for Basic Link and Channel
• Data Storage: 1,150 TIA TSB-67 results or 600 ISO results; internal battery backup up to five years
• Cable Support: UTP, STP (IBM types 1, 2, 6, 9), FTP, coaxial (10Base5, 10Base2, RG-58, RG-58 Foam, RG-59, RG-59 Foam, RG-62)
• Power: NiCad rechargeable battery, 10–12 hours typical; remote unit uses 9V alkaline cell
• Dimensions: 22.5 × 13 × 7.6 cm (9 × 5 × 3 in)
• Weight: 1.5 kg (3.25 lb)
• Connectors: RJ45 (shielded 8-pin), BNC
• Input Protection: Protected against continuous telco voltages and 100 mA over-current
– Key Features
• Wire map, length, and propagation delay measurement
• Delay skew, attenuation, and ACR analysis
• Return loss and DC loop resistance testing
• NEXT and Time Domain Crosstalk (TDX™) detection
• Hub port locator for circuit identification
• 10BASE-T and Ethernet traffic monitoring
• Impulse noise monitoring
• Fiber optic testing with optional DSP-FTK kit
• Standards compliance: IEEE, ANSI, TIA, ISO/IEC, MIL, RTCA/DO-160, IEC CISPR, EN, Boeing, LV
– Typical Applications
• Field validation of twisted pair cabling installations
• Cat 5 and legacy cable system troubleshooting
• Network infrastructure certification
• Coaxial and shielded pair testing
• Fiber optic cable diagnostics (with optional kit)
– Compatibility & Integration
DSP-LINK Windows software uploads results in under two minutes and enables test parameter customization and firmware revision management.
