Fluke Networks NFK1-DPLX-SC Duplex Multimode Test Reference Cord for SC Adapter, 62.5 µm, 2 m Cable Length, SC/SC

Using the DTX CableAnalyzer and the optional fiber modules in the back. You'll notice on the table here I have my inspection and cleaning equipments. I've already inspected and cleaned my test reference cords. Without the inspection equipment it's going to get very unpredictable. You'll notice I use the term 'test reference cord' and not 'patch cord', that's because I'm talking about cords which have reference-grade connectors on them. According to ISO/IEC 14763-3, for Multimode these need to be better than 0.1 dB, and for Singlemode better than 0.2 dB. Now, even if you're testing to the TIA standard, you should aim for 0.1 and 0.2 dB, because that's going to get you consistent, reliable test results. So, the first thing I'm going to do is connect it to my main unit. And here you'll see this red device. This is a mandrel. You need to be using mandrels. If you don't, your results are goi