Instruction Manual VDV Commander VDV501-097 ENGLISH • Tests Cables • MEasures Cable Length with TDR • detects Faults • Detects and measures PoE • Locates and Identifies Cables • Tests AcTive Network • Save and print reports TM
ENGLISH VDV Commander™ Instruction Manual FEATUREs The Klein Tools VDV Commander™ is a full-featured voice/data/video cable tester which includes cable length measurement, the ability to detect and/or identify PoE, link status and link capability – all in one product.
General Specifications • Dimensions: 6.8" L x 3.6" W x 1.85" D (173 mm L x 91 mm W x 47 mm D) • Weight: 18 oz. (510 g) with batteries • Operating Temperature: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) • Storage Temperature: -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C) • Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing • Altitude: 10,000 ft (3,048 m) operating • Voltage: • RJ Jack: 66V DC or 55V AC • F-Connector: 50V DC or AC • Voltage Warning: At maximum Safety Extra Low Voltage limits (60V peak AC or DC).
ENGLIsH oVERVIEW Full-color LcD Display Function Buttons perform the function on the display above each button "Back" Button "Test" Button "Arrow" Buttons "Enter" Button "on/off" Button coax connector RJ45 Jack UsB port AccEssoRIEs Description VDV Commander Tester VDV501-097 VDV501-829 starter Test & Tone Kit Kit PROBEplus Tone Tracing Probe CoaxMap + LanMap Starter Set ID Remotes (1-5) LanMap ID Remotes (1-20) CoaxMap ID Remotes (1-20) VDV Test-n-Map ID Remote #1 Test Ca
LCD SCREEN The VDV Commander features a full-color graphic LCD screen. Press any of the four blue buttons below the on-screen icon to select that function. Alternately, you can use the side or up/down arrows to scroll to desired on-screen function and press the "Enter" button . Types of Faults Several possible error conditions on the cable are detected and displayed on the screen of your VDV Commander. Cable Fault Description Miswire Cable’s wire connection does not follow cabling standards.
ENGLIsH • Use the up and down arrow buttons navigate through the settings. • Use the left and right arrow buttons to select setting. • Use the up and down arrow buttons the selected setting. • Press the "Enter" button to to change to accept your changes. • Press the left arrow to unselect a setting. changing a setting • RJ45 VoP : VoP Set the VoP to be used to measure RJ45 cable. • Coaxial VoP : VoP Set the VoP to be used to measure coaxial cable.
General TESTING Procedures Cable Testing Guidelines The VDV Commander tests coax, network, and phone cables to detect possible faults, measure cable lengths, show wire pairing and examine a cable’s physical/electrical properties. Important Notes: • RJ jacks for data and phone share internal connections on the VDV Commander. Connect just one RJ cable at a time. • You cannot connect an RJ and coaxial cable at the same time. • If testing RJ cables, remove any coax cable adapters.
ENGLISH General TESTING Procedures (continued) • If a Test-n-MapTM remote is NOT being used (a one ended test), the VDV Commander will test the length of each pair, open, short, or split pair. Performing a one ended test will not verify connectivity on the opposite end of the cable. • If a remote is being used, connect the remote to the opposite end of the cable.
GENERAL TEsTING pRocEDUREs (coNTINUED) Link Light The Link Light test is used to help identify a hub or switch port. • Press the "On/Off" button VDV Commander. to power on the • Connect the VDV Commander to an active network cable or port. • Press the Network/PoE function button press the Link Light function button , then . • The Link Light will automatically begin to blink upon entering the Link menu. • The Link LED above the LCD screen will flash at the same cadence as the port light.
ENGLISH VDV COMMANDER APP The VDV Commander application gives you the ability to view, save and print cable and network test results on your computer. This application can also update your VDV Commander’s firmware. To install the VDV Commander App • Go to VDV Commander on www.kleintools.com to download the VDV Commander software application. • Save the VDV Commander Application file to your computer’s desktop. Double click on the file to open it. • Double-click on “SET-UP.exe” to begin installation.
Updating Firmware To Download the New VDV Commander Firmware • Go to VDV Commander product page on www.kleintools.com. • Click on the VDV Commander Firmware update link to download the new firmware. • Save the file to your computer. Updating the VDV Commander • Connect the VDV Commander to your computer using the included USB cable. • Press the "On/Off" button to power on the VDV Commander. The software will display “VDV Commander Connected” at the bottom left of the screen.
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