Quick Start Guide VDV Commander TM 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 Español pg. 11 Português pg. 21 Français pg.
OVErViEW Full-color lCd display Function Buttons perform the function on the display above each button "Back" Button "Test" Button "Enter" Button "arrow" Buttons "On/Off" Button Coax Connector usB Port rJ45 Jack
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 . sETuP From the main screen, press the blue function button on the far right below the “setup” symbol . Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the Setup menu and to select an option.
General Testing Procedures Performing a Cable Test Press the "On/Off" button to power on the VDV Commander. • Connect a network, coax, or telephone cable to the appropriate connector on the top of the VDV Commander. WARNING: Do NOT plug an RJ12 cable directly into the VDV Commander. A standard RJ12 cable will damage the VDV Commander’s RJ45 jack. Use the RJ adapter patch cable (VDV726-125) that is included with the VDV Commander. • Press the "Enter" button to display the cable test menu.
General Testing Procedures Saving a Test File • To save a cable test, press the "Save" function button • Use the arrow buttons and the "Enter" button to name the cable test file. • Press the "Save" function button test file. to save the cable .
General Testing Procedures Network/Power over Ethernet PoE Testing The VDV Commander PoE test identifies the link capability of a network drop and the connection status. VDV Commander detects the presence of PoE, PoE class per IEEE 802.3 af/at, and also measures PoE voltages under load. The Network/PoE tests can be saved for record keeping and printing. • Press the "On/Off" button to power on the VDV Commander. • Connect the VDV Commander to a switch or active network jack.
GENEral TEsTiNG PrOCEdurEs 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.
GENEral TEsTiNG PrOCEdurEs Tone Generator Tone generation is used to trace cable runs and locate faults by sound. This mode emits a cadence from the VDV Commander through the connected cable. The tone is detected by a tone tracing probe*. • Press the "On/Off" button VDV Commander. to power on the • Use the left and right arrow buttons to select the tone generator icon and press the "Enter" button . • The VDV Commander will automatically activate the tone generator upon entering the tone generator menu.
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 the VDV Commander product page 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.
WARNINGS To ensure safe operation and service of the tester, follow instructions. Failure to observe these warnings can result in severe injury or death. The VDV Commander is designed for use on cabling systems with or without voltage. • The Voltage! icon turns on when the voltage exceeds Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) rating of 60 Volts peak AC or DC. • It is NOT recommended to use the VDV Commander when the Voltage! icon is present.
