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DTX CableAnalyzer™

It’s All About Time

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Agenda

DTX CableAnalyzer introduction DTX Fiber Module overview Product pricing DTX Key Marketing / Sales Tactics Q&A

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The New DTX Series CableAnalyzer™ Improving every aspect of the

testing process Set up Testing Troubleshooting Reporting Switching between media Even moving link to link

Significantly reduces the total time to certify Customers save time and

money

DTX: It’s All About Time

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Customers are asking for a better solution for Class F than what is currently available on the market

The copper market is preparing for 10GbE Time is precious and is how contractors keep

score in jobs

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Significantly Reduce theTotal Time To Certify

Zero to certified in 12 seconds

Move from link to link three times faster than with previous testers

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Significantly Reduce theTotal Time To Certify

Zero to certified in 12 seconds

Move from link to link three times faster than with previous testers Record-fast, on-board fiber certification

Certify a pair of fibers in 12 seconds with DTX SM and MM Fiber Modules

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Significantly Reduce theTotal Time To Certify

Zero to certified in 12 seconds

Move from link to link three times faster than with previous testers Record-fast, on-board fiber certification

Certify a pair of fibers in 12 seconds with DTX SM and MM Fiber Modules

Advanced time-saving diagnostics

DTX pinpoints location of failure – the only tester that suggests corrective action

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Advanced Time Saving Diagnostics

When a link fails, press the fault info key (a “soft key”)

The screen presents the location in graphical format

The nature of the defect or fault is described as well

A plain language explanation of the defect guides the technician to the spot to implement the suggested corrective action

DTX Series utilizes Fluke Networks patented High Definition Time Domain Crosstalk Analyzer (HDTDX) and High Definition Time Domain Reflectometry

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Significantly Reduce theTotal Time To Certify

Zero to certified in 12 seconds

Move from link to link three times faster than with previous testers Record-fast, on-board fiber certification

Certify a pair of fibers in 12 seconds with DTX SM and MM Fiber Modules

Advanced time-saving diagnostics

DTX pinpoints location of failure – the only tester that suggests corrective action

Level IV Accuracy + Field Tough Permanent Link Adapters + PM06

Get the most accurate test results in the shortest possible time

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Significantly Reduce theTotal Time To Certify

Zero to certified in 12 seconds Move from link to link three times faster than with previous testers

Record-fast, on-board fiber certification Certify a pair of fibers in 12 seconds with DTX SM and MM Fiber

Modules Advanced time-saving diagnostics

DTX pinpoints location of failure – the only tester that suggests corrective action

Level IV Accuracy + Field Tough Permanent Link Adapters + PM06 Get the most accurate test results in the shortest possible time

900 MHz Frequency Range = Future Proof Future proof your tester for future applications such as 10G Ethernet

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Significantly Reduce theTotal Time To Certify

Zero to certified in 12 seconds Move from link to link three times faster than with previous testers

Record-fast, on-board fiber certification Certify a pair of fibers in 12 seconds with DTX SM and MM Fiber

Modules Advanced time-saving diagnostics

DTX pinpoints location of failure – the only tester that suggests corrective action

Level IV Accuracy + Field Tough Permanent Link Adapters + PM06 Get the most accurate test results in the shortest possible time

900 MHz Frequency Range = Future Proof Future proof your tester for future applications such as 10G Ethernet

12 hour battery life The power to test all day

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Significantly Reduce theTotal Time To Certify

Zero to certified in 12 seconds Move from link to link three times faster than with previous testers

Record-fast, on-board fiber certification Certify a pair of fibers in 12 seconds with DTX SM and MM Fiber

Modules Advanced time-saving diagnostics

DTX pinpoints location of failure – the only tester that suggests corrective action

Level IV Accuracy + Field Tough Permanent Link Adapters + PM06 Get the most accurate test results in the shortest possible time

900 MHz Frequency Range = Future Proof Future proof your tester for future applications such as 10G Ethernet

12 hour battery life The power to test all day

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Physical Characteristics

Bright color display

Soft key labels (e.g. Fault Info)

Keypad and rotary knob make learning easy

Power On buttonTalk button

Test

High performance connector for Copper adapters

MMC card slot

USB and Serial Interface connectors

Rugged overmold bonded to case

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Some customers are not aware that today’s testers have:Talk setsRemovable memory cardsOther items that are standard today

Don’t forget the small things.

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Ease-of-Use

Same durability and similar UI = confidence, but new time saving features in DTX to note:

Start the test on either end: at main or at remote unit

Can use multiple remote units with one main unit

Long battery life Start testing with dead battery Use of AC adapter as long as battery is inserted

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Tester

Features

DTX-1800 DTX-1200 DTX-LT DSP-4300

Lantek 6P Lantek 7P Wirescope 350

Cat 6 Autotest Time 12 sec 12 sec 30 sec 35 sec 33 sec 33 sec 40 sec

Frequency (MHz) 900 350 350 350 350 750 350

Display Type Color Color Color Black & White

Color Color Color

Accuracy Level IV Level IV Level IV Level III Level III Level III Level III

Diagnostics

Directions for

Corrective Actions

Directions for

Corrective Actions

Directions for

Corrective Actions

Advance Traces

Limited Limited Limited

Fiber Testing On-Board On-Board On-Board Adapter Adapter Adapter Adapter

Battery Life 12 hours 12 hours 12 hours 10 hours 4-8 hours 4-8 hours 5-6 hours

Dimensions (in) 10.5x4.4x2.5 10.5x4.4x2.5 10.5x4.4x2.5 11x5x3 10.1x5x2.3 10.1x5x2.3 9x4.5x2.6

WeightM: 2.4lb

R: 2.4lb

M: 2.4lb

R: 2.4lb

M: 2.4lb

R: 2.4lb

M: 3.3 lb

R: 3.1 lb

M: 2.3 lb

R: 2 lb

1.2lb Battery

M: 2.3 lb

R: 2 lb

1.2lb Battery

M: 2.6 lb

R: 2.6 lb

DTX Competition

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DTX Fiber Modules

Adding record-fast fiber certification and troubleshooting

to the DTX CableAnalyzer

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DTX Fiber Modules

On-board so fiber testing is just a button away

Deliver complete Tier 1 fiber certification

5 times faster than competitive fiber adapters

On-module VFL simplifies troubleshooting

LinkWare reporting and LinkWare Stats analysis

In June, can serve as an OptiFiber Smart Remote (more to come…)

DTX Fiber Module – on-board fiber test option for the DTX platform

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Insert and leave

Switch between copper and fiber media with a button push

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Record-fast certification Press the DTX Autotest button and automatically:

Test two fibers (a transmit/receive pair) Each fiber at two wavelengths

Measure optical length Compute and display Pass or Fail status

Autotest time only 12 seconds 5 measurements (length + 2 fibers x 2 λ/fiber)

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Dual-wavelength modules

Each multimode module 850nm and 1300nm LED

sources

DTX-

SINGLEMODE

DTX-SINGLEMODE

Each singlemode module 1310nm and 1550nm laser

sources

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Verification and troubleshooting

On-module VFL

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Model contents

Model Description and contents

DTX-MFM DTX Multimode Fiber Modules Multimode modules (2) 2M 62.5um SC/SC patch cable (4) 0.3M 62.6um SC/SC patch cable (2) SM SC/SC adapter (2) 62.5um fiber mandrel (2)

DTX-SFM DTX Singlemode Fiber Modules Singlemode modules (2) 2M SM SC/SC patch cable (4) 0.3M SM patch cable (2) SM SC/SC adapter (2)

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Fiber module competition

DTX Fiber Modules compete against fiber adapters when a customer is selecting between the DTX platform and either LANTEK or WireScopeCompare total value of fiber and copper package

DTX Fiber Modules compete against loss test kits or other technologies (OTDR) after the DTX platform is selectedFiber modules and adapters are not interoperable

with mainframes from other companies

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DTX Kits Bundling the DTX CableAnalyzer with

DTX Fiber Modules

+

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Kit advantages

Customers are attracted to the savings the kits offer

Customers also prefer the convenience of 1 item # versus multiple

Channels like easy-to-sell solutions and kits make selling fiber attachments easierOptiFiber illustrates preference customers and

channel reps have for kits The more you buy, the more you save

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DTX kit contentsKits Description and contents

DTX-1800-M DTX-1800 Copper and MM Fiber Certification KitDTX-1800 CableAnalyzer INTLDTX-MFM Multimode Fiber Modules

DTX-1800-MS DTX-1800 Copper and MM/SM Fiber Certification KitDTX-1800 CableAnalyzer INTLDTX-MFM Multimode Fiber ModulesDTX-SFM Singlemode Fiber Modules

DTX-1200-M DTX-1200 Copper and MM Fiber Certification KitDTX-1200 CableAnalyzer INTLDTX-MFM Multimode Fiber Modules

DTX-1200-MS DTX-1200 Copper and MM/SM Fiber Certification KitDTX-1200 CableAnalyzer INTLDTX-MFM Multimode Fiber ModulesDTX-SFM Singlemode Fiber Modules

ModelsDTX-1800

DTX-1200

DTX-MFM

DTX-SFM

DTX-1800-M

DTX-1200-M

DTX-1800-MS

DTX-1200-MS

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DTX Pricing

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List Pricing DTX CableAnalyzer

Model Description U.S. List EMEA List INTL List

DTX-1800 120

DTX-1800 INTL

DTX-1800 120, CableAnalyzer

DTX-1800 INTL, CableAnalyzer

$7,695 € 8,395 $8,080

DTX-1200 120

DTX-1200 INTL

DTX-1200 120, CableAnalyzer

DTX-1200 INTL, CableAnalyzer

$6,995 € 7,695 $7,345

DTX-LT 120

DTX-LT INTL

DTX-LT 120, CableAnalyzer

DTX-LT INTL, CableAnalyzer

$6,295 € 6,995 $6,610

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List Pricing DTX Fiber Modules

Model Description U.S. List EMEA List INTL List

DTX-MFM DTX Multimode Fiber Module Set $3,745 € 3,995 $3,932

DTX-SFM DTX Singlemode Fiber Module Set $5,495 € 5,495 $5,770

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List Pricing DTX Kits

Model Description U.S. List EMEA List INTL List

DTX-1800-M DTX-1800 Kit w/Multimode FM $10,895 € 11,795 $11,440

DTX-1800-MS DTX-1800 Kit w/Multimode and Singlemode FM

$15,695 € 16,595 $16,480

DTX-1200-M DTX-1200 Kit w/Multimode FM $10,195 € 11,095 $10,705

DTX-1200-MS DTX-1200 Kit w/Multimode and Singlemode FM

$14,995 € 15,895 $15,745

Model Kit List Price If Separate Savings

DTX-1800-M $10,895 $11,440 $545 (5% total, 15% modules)

DTX-1800-MS $15,695 $16,935 $1,240 (7% total, 13% modules)

DTX-1200-M $10,195 $10,740 $545 (5% total, 15% modules)

DTX-1200-MS $14,995 $16,235 $1,240 (8% total, 13% modules)

Savings ($)

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Marketing and Selling Strategies, Tactics, and Tools

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Significantly Reduce Total Time To Certify – Value Selling

Total Time To Certify 300 Links

2.91.0

3.5

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Today's Testers DTX

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Move

Test

300% Reduction

38% Reduction

33% Reduction in Total Time To CertifyUsing Fluke Networks DTX Cable Analyzer

Total Time To Certify 300 Links

2.91.0

3.5

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Today's Testers DTX

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300% Reduction

38% Reduction

33% Reduction in Total Time To CertifyUsing Fluke Networks DTX Cable Analyzer

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Cross Sell and Up Sell

CAT 7

CAT 6/ 5e

DTX Series

OMNILT

Cable Certification Product Range

$4500

$4000

$5500

$6500

US Street Price Comparison

LT8600

LanTek6

LanTek7

LanTek6P

Must maintain leadership positioning / pricing – however, need selling strategies that bring users into FNET family when price is an

objection and then UP Sell to higher end models.

CAT 7

CAT 6/ 5e

DTX Series

OMNILT

Cable Certification Product Range

$4500

$4000

$5500

$6500

US Street Price Comparison

LT8600

LanTek6

LanTek7

LanTek6P

CAT 7

CAT 6/ 5e

DTX Series

OMNILT

Cable Certification Product Range

$4500

$4000

$5500

$6500

US Street Price Comparison

LT8600

LanTek6

LanTek7

LanTek6P

Must maintain leadership positioning / pricing – however, need selling strategies that bring users into FNET family when price is an

objection and then UP Sell to higher end models.

• DTX: a family of Upgradeable models

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Endorsements = Instant Credibility

Endorsements received:

NORDX Panduit R&M Hubbell

Pre-Announcement Visits: working to turn to written endorsements

Ortronics Siemon Krone Superior

Avaya Comscope Leviton Tyco/Tyco EMEA

NTT Matsushita Hitachi Tsuko

Several other EMEA visits performed by Christian Schillab

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DTX CableAnalyzer Positioning

DTX CableAnalyzer is the next generation cable analyzer for installers of premise network cabling (twisted-pair,

fiber, coax) who need to test, certify and troubleshoot cabling to standards-based performance requirements.

Unlike the certification testers they own today which are either built on older technology or don’t meet current industry standards, DTX is the only tester that significantly reduces Total Time To Certify by being more efficient, more reliable and more accurate.

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Key Messages

Key Message: Significantly Reduces

Total Time To Certify

Supporting Tag Line: It’s all about time

Supporting Sub-Messages:A record fast test time.

Zero to Certify in 12 seconds.

Get the most accurate test results in the shortest possible time.

Advanced time-saving diagnostics.

Save time storing test results data.

This Box Rocks!

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So what does this all mean?

If one crew was given a competitive certification tester for free and

another crew bought DTX-1200 or 1800,

after 4 months the crew that bought DTX would not only pay for DTX

but start saving $1400 every month.

This is Powerful Value Selling

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Brochure – Printed in key languages

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Other Key Elements Web Direct Mail Advertising Channel Sell in Presentation Customer Loyalty Program Inventory Transition Plans

Distributor InventoryDSP Demo Inventory

Workshop Kits Follow on Product Enhancements for Q3/Q4

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Support

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Gold Support

• Comprehensive premium support on the DTX & Fiber Modules• Simple to sell and it increases your margins• Two easy to understand part numbers• Competitively priced and brimming with VALUE!!!!

Unlimited 7X24 technical assistance 800 numberNo charge for repairs or parts, complete with a loaned unit in the unlikely event yours failsAnnual calibration at no charge to youUp to one replacement of your Link Interface Adapters or Personality Modules set annually, if necessaryDiscounts on rental equipmentSpecial prices on Fluke Networks used equipmentKnowledge base access, on line training and discounted on site training

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Gold Program Pricing

Model Description U.S. List

GLD-DTX Gold for DTX CableAnalyzerDTX-1800DTX-1200DTX-LT

$695

GLD-DTX-FIBMOD Gold for DTX Fiber ModulesDTX-MFMDTX-SFM

$495

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Marketing documentation

Item Description

2131214 DTX Brochure (English)

2131174 DTX Fiber Module Data Sheet

Available on web or VFTF DTX ROI Calculators (Copper and Fiber)

Available on web DTX Press Release

Available on web DTX Virtual demo

Available on VFTF DTX Lunch & Learn Presentation

Available on VFTF DTX Catalog Copy

2044251 ISV Line Card (4-pager with DTX and Verification Tools)

2140443 DTX Quick reference sales guide

Available on web DTX CableAnalyzer User Manuals

Available on web DTX Fiber Module User Manuals

Available on web DTX Technical Reference Handbook

2140428 DTX Standards and Performance Calculator

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Summary

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Appendix

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A New Generation

The DTX Series is based on breakthrough technology A new digital platform with Time Xcelleration A merger of sorts between the DSP Series and the

OMNIScanner Major characteristics are test speed and accuracy

The blazingly fast test time does not sacrifice accuracy – on the contrary: the DTX is the highest accuracy tester on the market

Selling proposition: Significantly reduce the total time to certify We will promote that every aspect of the certification process

can be streamlined Test more links in a day – or – You may be able to enjoy “Miller Time” a few hours earlier

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A dream product for the installer Ease of Use Durability Test speed Accurate reliable test results Long battery life

12 hours – supports you for a full day with spare power Simple Results Management

Easy to enter/save results Options: Internal storage or removable MMC cards

Copper & Fiber Integration – “piggyback” Advanced Time-saving Diagnostics

Make technicians self-sufficient Save time and money

Talk feature over Copper or fiber link Future Proofing

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Ease-of-Use

Durable rugged designDrop tested to 1 meter

Knob for easy selection of test mode Interfaces: USB and RS-232 Talk set for copper cable and fiber optic cable Start the test on either end: at main or at remote

unit Can use multiple remote units with one main unit Long battery life

Start testing with dead batteryUse of AC adapter as long as battery is inserted

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Future-Proof

The DTX-1800 offers an extended frequency range from 1 through 900 MHz. This provides a test solution for ISO Class F links (sometime erroneously referred to

as Cat 7!) Siemon and Nexans Approved Adapters available in July

Emerging requirements like 10GBASE-T (10 Gigabit Ethernet over twisted-pair cabling)

FNet will offer product upgrades from any other model in this Series to any other modelThe DTX Series is a future-proof investment

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Tester Accuracy and Confidence

The three components required to instill confidence in your test results:

1. An accurate tester (Baseline specification “Accuracy Level IV”)

2. Permanent link adapter with1. Little or no Return Loss – stable over time

2. Very little or no crosstalk

3. Impedance very close to 100 OHM

3. Centered Plug at the end of the permanent link adapter (DSP-PM06)

Only FNet provides all three

Fluke Networks 2004 All Rights Reserved

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DTX-PLA Permanent Link Adapter

A rugged, high-performance link interface adapter for the DTX Series CableAnalyzer

Very accurately measures the performance of an installed twisted-pair cabling system

Utilizes the same Personality Modules as DSP-4000 Series and OMNIScanner2 PLAs Standard with DSP-PM06

Proprietary cable design Round cable to provide

better flexibility and make the adapter easier to handle than the flat cable design

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Re-use of Current Personality Modules

Permanent Link Adapter with the same personality module interface connection as the DSP Series and the OMNIScanner2 adapters

Allows use of Existing Personality ModulesRequired for Insulation Displacement Connector

Blocks 110 block Nordx BIX Panduit GigaPunch Siemon S210 Krone Ultim8

Use existing

Personality

Modules

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Optional Adapters (Future release)

CATV Measurement AdaptersBroadband video over Twisted Pair up to 862 MHz75 ohm Coax test adapter

F-connector on module for CATV distribution testing F to BNC adapter for coax LAN testing

Factory/Specialty Measurement AdaptersPatch Cord test adapterBulk Cable (Spool) Test Adapter

Special applicationsCisco LRE support for distances up to 5,000 ftTest voice cabling up to 800 m (2,625 ft)

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Product Family – Features (1)

Feature Model DTX-1800 DTX-1200 DTX-LT

Bandwidth MHz 900 350 350

Autotest Execution Time (Cat 6 – Sec.) 12 12 30

Accuracy Level IV X X(Note 1) X(Note 1)

Standards for data cabling (up to) Class F

10 GbE

Cat 6

Class E

Cat 6

Class E

Internal Graphical Test Results (Cat 6) 250 250 250

Advanced Diagnostics X X X

Removable data storage (Note 2) X X N/A

USB Interface X X X

Serial Interface X X N/A

Accepts resident Fiber Module X X X

Note 1: Baseline specification in the frequency range 1 through 350 MHz2: Capacity of 300 graphical test results for each multiple of 16 MB

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Product Family – Features (2)

Feature Model DTX-1800 DTX-1200 DTX-LT

Li-Ion Battery (12 hours operation) X X X

Cat 6 Permanent Link Adapter X X X

Cat 6 Channel Adapter X X Option

Start Autotest at Smart Remote X X X

Talk between Main and Smart Remote X X X

Product Upgrade to DTX-1800 N/A X X

Product Upgrade to DTX-1200 N/A N/A X

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Product Family – Accessories

Accessories Model DTX-1800 DTX-1200 DTX-LT

Fiber Test Modules (MM and SM) Option Option Option

Class F Permanent Link Adapter Option N/A N/A

Class F Channel Adapter Option N/A N/A

Multimedia Memory Card (16 MB MMC) X Option N/A

USB Cable X X X

Serial Computer Interface Cable X Option N/A

Talk Headsets X X Option

Carrying Case X X X

DTX Gold Support Option Option Option

DTX Fiber Module Gold Support Option Option Option

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On-board fiber modules

Insert a DTX Fiber Module into a dedicated cavity on the back of the DTX platform

Modules communicate with the platform through a dedicated digital interfaceTraditional fiber adapters share the twisted pair

adapter connection Resident DTX fiber modules are always present

when you need themNo more time lost searching for separate fiber

adapters Switch between Copper and Fiber testing with a

touch of a button

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Complete Tier 1 certification

The TIA TSB140 guidelines require Tier 1 testing of all fiber optic cabling linksAttenuation (insertion loss), length and polarity

DTX Fiber Modules deliver Tier 1 certificationMeasure the optical length of a pair of fiber linksMeasure the attenuation of each fiber at two

wavelengthsValidate polarity with FindFiber or VFL

Upload, manage and print comprehensive test reports using LinkWare PC software

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Loss, length and polarity

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Record-fast certification

Press the DTX Autotest button and automatically:Test two fibers (a transmit/receive pair)

Each fiber at two wavelengthsMeasure optical lengthCompute and display Pass or Fail status

Autotest time only 12 seconds5 measurements (length + 2 fibers x 2 λ/fiber)

TALK, FINDFIBER, MONITOR and single fiber tests are additional features to accelerate testing

Bi-directional option enables two-way testing without swapping main and remote units

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5 measurements in 12 seconds

DTX fiber modules make 5 measurements every Autotest compared to competitive adapters that make 3 measurements

DTX fiber modules measure more in less time 12 second Autotest is 5X faster

than competitive adapters

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Multimode and singlemode fiber

Networks utilize multimode or singlemode fiber, or both types Standards-compliant DTX fiber modules are available for

multimode and singlemode fiber certification Each multimode fiber module incorporates

850nm and 1300nm LED sources combined into a single output port

A power meter calibrated at 850, 1300, 1310, 1550nm An on-module VFL

Each singlemode fiber module incorporates 1310nm and 1550nm FP laser sources combined into a single

output port A power meter calibrated at 850, 1300, 1310, 1550nm An on-module VFL

A gigabit multimode module with an 850nm VCSEL source is not available at launch but will be introduced 2H 04 Qualification rather than certification

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On-module VFL

Visual fault locators (VFLs) are helpful when installing and troubleshooting fiber networks

Trace fiber paths and visually identify fiber locations with bright, red laser light

Verify continuity and polarity Locate many simple faults including tight bends,

breaks and bad connectors Connect easily to 2.5mm connectors On-module convenience ensures it’s on-hand when

needed

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Competitive Fiber Adapters

Brand Ideal Agilent Tempo Datacom Textron

Models FIBERTEK MMB

FIBERTEK SMB

Multimode Fiber SmartProbe

Singlemode Fiber SmartProbe

FIBERcat Test & Talk

Features Set of two adaptersEach adapter only 1 wavelength850nm VCSEL only3 measurements per Autotest50s Autotest

Set of two adaptersEach adapter only 1 wavelength3 measurements per AutotestLong (4cm) adapter

Set of two adapters850nm and 1300nm LEDsMultimode testing onlyTalk set

DTX advantages

On-board moduleStandards-compliant multimode LED sources5 measurements per Autotest12s AutotestDual λ w/o jumper reconfigureBi-directional w/o main & remote swapOn-module VFLTalk set

On-board module5 measurements per AutotestDual λ w/o jumper reconfigureBi-directional w/o main & remote swapOn-module VFLTalk setRugged construction

On-board moduleMultimode and singlemode modules On-module VFL

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Competitive Fiber Test Solutions

Solution Brands Models Features

Automated OLTS

FNET

Exfo

Noyes

CertiFiber

MaxTester

Turbotest

Automated AutotestMultiple wavelengthsSaving and reporting features

OLTK Many SimpliFiber

FTK-100/200

DSP-FTK

Manual operationHandheld or adapter for other testerMost economical loss test solution

OTDR Many OptiFiber Measures reflected power, not insertion lossDistance to optical eventsTroubleshooting features

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LinkWare and LinkWare Stats

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The New Standard for Test Results Management

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Manage test results

1. Create ANSI/EIA/TIA 606-A compliant projects

2. Import data from Fluke Networks testers into common database

3. Easily sort through test reports

4. Append files with test reports from another

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Create reports

LinkWare Software supports flexible reporting alternatives:

Full graphical color report plots measured test points over full frequency range

Text format with worst case and worst value data

Summary report which provides a list of the cabling links tested and key information

Reports can be printed on paper, stored, sent as an electronic PDF file, or delivered in a database

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LinkWare Stats

Statistical analysis option Reveals trends, exceptions,

& performance of large amounts of certification data

Provides benefits for: Project Managers

(installer of the infrastructure)

End Users (owner of the installation)

System Manufacturers (warrantor of the system)

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LinkWare Stats Performance Analysis

Histograms represent a graphical view of the data Detailed analysis of IL, NEXT, PSNEXT, Return loss, ELFEXT,

PSELFEXT, Length, Delay, & Skew

Pass but marginal

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“PASS” does not always mean “Correct”

Monitor equipment usage

Basic Link adapter!

Old software version!

Inconsistent margins!

Non-Cat 5e testers used!

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DTX Pricing

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List Pricing DTX CableAnalyzer

Model Description U.S. List EMEA List INTL List

DTX-1800 120

DTX-1800 INTL

DTX-1800 120, CableAnalyzer

DTX-1800 INTL, CableAnalyzer

$7,695 € 8,395 $8,080

DTX-1200 120

DTX-1200 INTL

DTX-1200 120, CableAnalyzer

DTX-1200 INTL, CableAnalyzer

$6,995 € 7,695 $7,345

DTX-LT 120

DTX-LT INTL

DTX-LT 120, CableAnalyzer

DTX-LT INTL, CableAnalyzer

$6,295 € 6,995 $6,610

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List Pricing DTX Fiber Modules

Model Description U.S. List EMEA List INTL List

DTX-MFM DTX Multimode Fiber Module Set $3,745 € 3,995 $3,932

DTX-SFM DTX Singlemode Fiber Module Set $5,495 € 5,495 $5,770

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List Pricing DTX Kits

Model Description U.S. List EMEA List INTL List

DTX-1800-M DTX-1800 Kit w/Multimode FM $10,895 € 11,795 $11,440

DTX-1800-MS DTX-1800 Kit w/Multimode and Singlemode FM

$15,695 € 16,595 $16,480

DTX-1200-M DTX-1200 Kit w/Multimode FM $10,195 € 11,095 $10,705

DTX-1200-MS DTX-1200 Kit w/Multimode and Singlemode FM

$14,995 € 15,895 $15,745

Model Kit List Price If Separate Savings

DTX-1800-M $10,895 $11,440 $545 (5% total, 15% modules)

DTX-1800-MS $15,695 $16,935 $1,240 (7% total, 13% modules)

DTX-1200-M $10,195 $10,740 $545 (5% total, 15% modules)

DTX-1200-MS $14,995 $16,235 $1,240 (8% total, 13% modules)

Savings ($)

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Pricing DTX Series CableAnalyzer

Adapters US List

DTX-PLA001S, Set of Universal Permanent Link Adapters(includes a set of DSP-PM06)

$700

DTX-PLA001, Universal Permanent Link Adapter $320

DTX-CHA001S, Set of Cat 6/Class E Channel Adapters $225

DTX-CHA001, Cat 6/Class E Channel Adapter $120

DTX-PLA011, TERA Permanent Link Adapter $375

DTX-CHA011, TERA Channel Adapter $150

DTX-TERA, TERA Adapter Kit {2x PLA011 & 2x CHA011} $995

DTX-PLA012, GG45 Permanent Link Adapter $375

DTX-CHA012, GG45 Channel Adapter $150

DTX-GG45, GG45 Adapter Kit {2x PLA012 & 2x CHA012} $995

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Pricing DTX Series CableAnalyzerAccessories/Replacements/Upgrades US List

DTX-LION, Lithium Ion Battery Pack $ 245

DTX-SER, Serial RS-232 Cable (DB-9 to IEEE 1394) $25

DTX-USB, USB Interface Cable (Mini-B) $25

DTX-STRP, DTX Carrying Strap $15

DTX-CASE, Standard Carrying Case – DTX Series $175

DTX-ACNA, AC Charger, North America $25

DTX-ACUN, AC Charger, Universal $45

DTX-TSET, Headset for DSP and DTX Cable Analyzers $25

DTX-1218U, DTX-1200 to DTX-1800 Upgrade $1,000

DTX-LT12U, DTX-LT to DTX-1200 Upgrade $1,000

DTX-LT18U, DTX-LT to DTX-1800 Upgrade $2,000

DTX-1800/SR, DTX-1800 Smart Remote Add-on $3,995

DTX-1200/SR, DTX-1200 Smart Remote Add-on $3,695

DTX-LT/SR, DTX-LT Smart Remote Add-on $3,395

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Pricing Legacy Cable Analyzers

Main frames U.S. List

DSP-4300 120, Cable Analyzer $6,795

DSP-4300 INTL, Cable Analyzer $6,795

DSP-4000/PL 120, DSP-4000 Cable Analyzer with Permanent Link Adapters

$6,175

DSP-4000/PL INTL, DSP-4000 Cable Analyzer with Permanent Link Adapters

$6,175

DSP-4000 120, Cable Analyzer $5,495

DSP-4000 INTL, Cable Analyzer $5,495

MT-8260-00 OMNIScanner2 $6,175

MT-8260-01 OMNIScanner2 $6,175

MT-8280-XX OMNIScannerLT $4,995

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Pricing Legacy Fiber Adapters

Model Description U.S. List

DSP-FTA420S DSP Multimode Fiber Test Adapter Set $3,995

DSP-FTA430S DSP Singlemode Fiber Test Adapter Set $5,495

DSP-FTA440S DSP Gigabit Multimode Fiber Test Adapter Set $4,495

OMNIFiber MM OMNIFiber Multimode Fiber Test Adapter Set $2,995

OMNIFiber SM OMNIFiber Singlemode Fiber Test Adapter Set $5,495

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GlossaryAutotest – an automated sequence of measurements and calculations executed by a test instrument

Bi-directional test – testing a single fiber in two opposite directions

Fiber test adapter – a fiber test instrument that attaches to the twisted pair interface of a copper test mainframe, also called a “fiber nose”

Fiber module – a fiber test instrument that attaches to a copper test mainframe via a dedicated connector, the fiber module does not interfere with copper testing but co-exists in a dedicated module cavity

DTX kit – a bundle consisting of a DTX-1800 or DTX-1200 CableAnalyzer and at least one DTX Fiber Module

Multimode fiber – a relatively large core (50µm or 62.5µm) optical fiber used predominantly in LANs, most frequently used to transmit wavelengths in the 850nm and/or 1300nm windows

OLTK – optical loss test kit consisting of an optical source(s) and an optical power meter

OLTS – optical loss test set, source(s) and meter incorporated into a single case

OTDR – optical time domain reflectometer

Polarity – orientation of Tx and Rx fibers

Singlemode fiber – a very low-loss, high-bandwidth 9µm core optical fiber used in WANs and LANs (mostly backbones), most frequently used to transmit wavelengths in the 1310nm and/or 1550nm windows

TSB140 - TIA authored Telecommunications Systems Bulletin (TSB) titled “Additional Guidelines for Field-Testing Length, Loss and Polarity of Optical Fiber Cabling Systems.”

Tier 1 certification – Per TSB140, Tier 1 testing is required of all fiber optic cabling links. The Tier 1 tests are attenuation (insertion loss), length and polarity.

Tier 2 certification – Per TSB140, Tier 2 testing is optional but important. Tier 2 testing supplements Tier 1 testing with the addition of an OTDR trace of each fiber link. An OTDR trace does not replace the insertion loss measurement with an OLTK, but is used for complementary evaluation of the fiber link.

VFL – visual fault locator