The Fluke Networks DSP-4300 Cable Certifier is a digital instrument for testing and certifying copper and fiber optic cabling systems to industry standards. It uses Digital Signal Processing technology to deliver Level III accuracy, independently verified by UL, and diagnoses faults including opens, shorts, and impedance mismatches. The unit operates across testing bandwidth up to 350 MHz and supports TIA Categories 3–6, ISO/IEC Classes A–E, and IEEE standards including 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and Token Ring configurations.
Technical Specifications
• Testing bandwidth: 350 MHz maximum
• Accuracy level: Level III, UL-verified
• Wire map, length, propagation delay, and delay skew measurement
• Attenuation, NEXT, PSNEXT, ELFEXT, PSELFEXT analysis
• ACR, PSACR, characteristic impedance, return loss, and DC loop resistance testing
• Supports TIA Cat 3, 4, 5, 5E (Basic Link or Channel) and Cat 6 per TIA/EIA-568B draft
• ISO/IEC 11801 Class A, B, C, D, E certification
• IEEE standards: 10Base5, 10Base2, 10Base-T, Token Ring 4/16 Mbps, 100Base-TX, 100Base-T4, 802.12 (100VG-AnyLan), ANSI TP-PMD
• Aus/Nz Class C, D (Basic Link or Channel)
• STP cabling: IBM Type 1 and 150 Ω support
– Key Features
• 16 MB internal memory stores up to 300 full graphical test results
• Expandable memory via removable cards (32 MB option) supporting up to 600 results
• Memory card reader for direct data transfer
• TIA-606A compliant Cable ID downloads
• Channel and Permanent Link testing configurations
• Revolutionary Permanent Link Adapter design reduces false fails and improves PASS accuracy
• PM06 Cat 6 Personality Module included for UTP, FTP, and ScTP link certification to TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1
• LinkWare™ software for test management and reporting
• Graphical reporting for documentation
– Typical Applications
Network installation and cabling verification in field environments requiring rugged operation and precise fault diagnosis.
– Compatibility & Integration
Permanent Link Adapter and Cat 6/5e Channel Adapter included. Supports both Channel and Permanent Link test modes.
