GEC NEWS WIRESuccess of Fluke Networks Versiv Platform Accelerates End of Production of DTX Cable Analyzer as customers migrating to the more powerful Versiv DSX-5000 report significant cost savings, ease of use and productivity improvements over other tools
After 11 years of service and more than a billion links certified in 92 countries, Fluke Networks is ending production of the DTX-1800 CableAnalyzer, the world’s most widely used copper and fiber cabling certification tool.
Following the successful introduction of the Versiv Cabling Certification System and the DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer in 2013, most of the company’s customers have already begun migration from the DTX to the more powerful and cost-effective DSX model, which has been outselling the DTX by seven to one. Fluke Networks will stop taking orders for the older DTX on June 30, 2015 but will continue to provide parts, service and calibration support for at least three more years.
Since its launch, the Versiv DSX has already achieved high acceptance and acclaim with customers citing its time- and cost-savings as key reasons for making the switch. “With Versiv, we’ve seen a significant decrease in missing and incorrect test reports by loading the tester with the settings and cable IDs for multiple projects before heading to the jobsite. This all translates into faster job completion, higher profits, and happier customers.” said Dave Lawes, RCDD, Regional Sales Manager, System Tech.
During its lifecycle, the DTX achieved many industry firsts such as: first field tester to offer Alien Crosstalk testing, the first laboratory-qualified test plug for Cat 6A permanent link testing, and the first fibre tester to be fully Encircled Flux compliant. The DSX builds on these strengths to offer even great value:
Customers who upgrade to the DSX gain access to LinkWare™ Live, a cloud-based cable certification project management service. “Our previous method of cable certification was slow and required a lot of manual coordination with jobsites and customers,” said Dustan Buckley, vice president at Extreme Packets. “LinkWare Live allows us to bypass many of these steps.”
