04 January 2018

Billed as an “affordably priced” entry-level copper certifier, Fluke Networks’ DSX-600 is designed to provide Category 6A and Class EA copper certification.

According to the company, the new device “streamlines every aspect” of the certification job – from setup, to testing and troubleshooting, to reporting results to the customer.

Fluke claims the DSX-600 can perform Cat 6 and Class E certification tests in nine seconds, and handles Cat 6A tests and Class EA in just ten. It adds that the unit’s extended battery life means it can perform eight hours of tests on a single charge.

Furthermore, Fluke says the tester features its ProjX system. It says this helps the DSX-600 manage job requirements and progress from setup to systems acceptance, making sure the test process is “foolproof” and that all assessments are completed right the first time. Should a link fail, built-in troubleshooting analytics provide tools to help users identify the location of the failure.

Test sets are available in two versions: a base model that includes channel adapters; and a Pro device which adds permanent link adapters. Both feature touchscreens.

The device is compatible with Fluke’s LinkWare Live cloud-based service which means contractors can manage certification jobs and testers from any smart device over Wi-Fi at any time. The DSX-600 also works with LinkWare PC, enabling users to quickly and easily create customer PDF reports.