Fluke DSX calibration cost
Short answer
Third-party DSX calibration: about $385–$955 a year.
Third-party calibration of a Fluke DSX runs about $385–$955. We found $385 for a DSX-602 (Fluke Meter Repair, sale price, was $425), $660 for a DSX-5000 and $955 for a DSX-8000 (both Custom Calibration standard calibration). Fluke's 3-year Gold Support plan for the DSX-8000 (GLD3-DSX-8000), which includes annual calibration, repair and parts, was $4,176 at Cartoli. That's about $1,392 a year.
What it costs
$3,000Typical
$8,148High
$11,495
$385Typical
$660High
$955
US-dollar listings only (other currencies are in the source tables below). Typical = median. Every number links to its source below.
At a glance
DSX-602- New
- from $10,000
- Used / refurb
- from $7,799
- Rent / week
- none seen
DSX-5000 (Versiv 1)- New
- from €11,490
- Used / refurb
- from $3,000
- Rent / week
- from £249/wk
DSX-8000 (Versiv 1)- New
- from €14,590
- Used / refurb
- from $11,000
- Rent / week
- from $925/wk
The details
How often: Fluke Networks recommends factory calibration of the DSX-5000/DSX-8000 modules by an authorized service center every 12 months. The Versiv mainframe and remote aren't measurement devices and don't need calibration. Budget for it every year.
What techs report paying: in an r/lowvoltage thread on DSX-8000 calibration cost, one user reported about $420–$430, or $530–$560 per module with a calibration certificate. That's an anecdote, not a listing, so get current quotes.
How to save: compare a lab's standard calibration with what's included. Custom Calibration's DSX-8000 price, for example, is a "web introductory price" with an NIST-traceable certificate. Also check whether your cabling-warranty program accepts third-party certificates. If you only certify occasionally, renting moves calibration onto the rental house. Comparable non-Fluke rate: AEM TestPro CV100 calibration is $450 at Aumictech.
Compare these models spec by spec · 3 models
| DSX-602 | DSX-5000 (Versiv 1) | DSX-8000 (Versiv 1) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prices | |||
| New | $9,999.95 | €11,490 | €14,590 |
| Used / refurb | $7,799 | $3,000 – $8,497 · £5,586.70 · €7,950 | $11,000 – $11,495 |
| Rent / week | – | £249 · €390 · CA$800 | €465 · £299 · $925 |
| Calibration | $385 | $660 | $955 |
| Where they differ | |||
| Max frequency | 500 MHz | 1,000 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
| Cat 6A autotest | 10 s (Cat 5e/6: 9 s) | 10 s (Cat 5e/6: 9 s) | 8 s (Cat 8 / Class I/II: 16 s) |
| Standards | TIA Cat 3–Cat 6A; ISO/IEC Class C–EA (no Class FA) | TIA Cat 3–Cat 6A; ISO/IEC Class C–FA | TIA Cat 3–Cat 8; ISO/IEC Class C–FA, Class I/II |
| Fiber | None (no fiber modules) | Optional OLTS, OTDR and inspection modules (Versiv) | Optional OLTS, OTDR and inspection modules (Versiv) |
| Wi‑Fi | Integrated (disabled on DSX-602-NW) | – | – |
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 1.28 kg (main unit) | 1.28 kg (main unit) |
| Accuracy | – | Exceeds IEC Level V | TIA Level 2G / IEC Level VI |
| Spec source | Manufacturer datasheet | Manufacturer datasheet | Manufacturer datasheet |
Highlighted rows differ between models. Green = lowest US-dollar price. Other currencies are shown as listed, not converted. Specs: manufacturer datasheets (linked per model), checked 2026-10-22; – = not published by the manufacturer.
Same on all · 1 spec
- Battery
- 8 h typical
Sources
Every price we found · 5 listings with seller, date and link
Calibration and support prices we found
| Model / item | Type | Price | Source | Seen | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSX-602 | calibration | $385 | Fluke Meter Repair | 2026-10-20 | Sale; was $425 |
| TestPro CV100 | calibration | $450 | Aumictech | 2026-10-20 | Standard cal (pass/fail cert); $650 with measured data |
| DSX-5000 (Versiv 1) | calibration | $660 | Custom Calibration | 2026-10-20 | Standard calibration, third-party lab |
| DSX-8000 (Versiv 1) | calibration | $955 | Custom Calibration | 2026-10-22 | Standard calibration, web introductory price; NIST-traceable cert, usually no measured data |
| GLD3-DSX-8000: 3-year Gold Support incl. annual calibration, repair and parts | support plan | $4,176 | Cartoli Instruments | 2026-10-22 |
Prices in the seller's currency, not converted. "Seen" is the date we read the price on the source page. Full price table.
FAQ
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