Installation Manual

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.
• Select the VDV Commander firmware file.
• The VDV Commander screen will go dark and it will begin
the firmware installation (the screen will remain dark during
the installation).
• The VDV Commander application will display a progress
bar to indicate the download progress.
• Once complete, the VDV Commander application will
display “success” along with the installation date and time
in the Status Log window. The VDV Commander will power
itself back on after the firmware installation.
• If the VDV Commander is interrupted or an error occurs
during installation the VDV Commander screen will remain
dark. To recover the VDV Commander firmware, close
the VDV Commander application, disconnect the VDV
Commander from the USB cable, then remove the batteries.
Reinsert the batteries and follow the update instructions.
NOTE: The VDV Commander screen will remain
dark until it has been reprogrammed.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
• The VDV Commander is powered by six AA alkaline
batteries.
• To replace batteries, open the back cover by unscrewing
the single screw with a philips head screwdriver.
• Take out the old batteries and replace. Slide the new
batteries in by following the directional guidelines in the
battery chamber.
• Screw the back cover back on to the VDV Commander. Do
not over tighten the battery
back cover.
WARNING: Do NOT use carbon batteries. Do not mix
new batteries with old batteries, due to the risk of
battery leakage.
CLEANING
• Before cleaning, disconnect all cables from the VDV
Commander. Failing to disconnect cables can damage the
device and cause personal injury.
• Do not use harsh cleaners, abrasives, or solvents.
• Use a clean, damp cloth to clean the VDV Commander.
STORAGE
• Batteries should be removed if the device is stored for a
long time.
• Do not expose the VDV Commander to high temperatures
or humidity. See the specifications section for temperature
limits.
• When not in use, store the VDV Commander in a dry,
protective case.
• After a period of storage in extreme conditions exceeding
the limits mentioned in the Specifications section, allow the
instrument to return to normal operating conditions before
using it.
UPDATING FIRMWARE